Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006)NoticesNational Policy on Students and Community Support Services for Community Education and Training CollegesCollege entry support |
| 30. | Strategic Objective 1 of the CET College System National Plan for the implementation of the WP-PSET system 2019-2030: to increase access by adults and youth to community education and training programmes requires CET colleges to have collegeentry support interventions that will enable and promote access of youth and adults. In line with the NPPSET, CET colleges must enable and promote access through the provision of various services and resources. Colleges must develop enabling college entry policies and procedures. |
| 31. | Upon entry, CET colleges must inform community members about a range of programmes and qualifications that are offered. Colleges must advise on formal and non-formal programmes, duration, and articulation pathways upon completion. Career advice must be made available through the support of Regional Offices and the DHET’s Career Development Services. As part of college entry support, colleges must also provide the following services: |
| 31.1. | Conduct student profiling (obtaining detailed information about students, including academic history, any barriers to learning, disability and support needed by the students); |
| 31.2. | Administer placement tests to enable correct placement of students into different AET levels; |
| 31.3. | Provide assistance with recognition of prior learning (RPL); |
| 31.4. | Facilitate student induction and orientation at the beginning of the year; |
| 31.5. | Introduce students into college policies and procedures such as the student code of conduct, attendance and punctuality, discipline, examination and assessment policies; and |
| 31.6. | Provide available financial aid information |