ACT FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING · NQF level 5 to a NQF Level 6 qualification in Foundation Phase...

NQF level 06

Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching

2020

1 5. General Information

2 Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching 6.

3. Who can study for this certificate? 7

4. Programme structure 9

5. Rules of combination 11

6. Student support 11

7. Assessment of students 12

8. Student Financial Aid 14

9. Governance and Management of Edutel Higher Education 15

10. Names and qualifications of Academic Staff 16

11. Code of Conduct 19

We offer the following programmes

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3SETTING THE PACE IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. General Information

Our MissionOur mission is to add value to our students'future by providing the very highest qualityacademic training studentpossible. Oursupport strategy is based upon total, no-compromise customer satisfaction and wecontinually strive to offer a complete packageof up-to-date value-added solutions to meet,our s needs. We value, above all, ourstudent'long-term relationships.student

Edutel Higher Education will seekendorsement by graduates, government andindustries as one of South Africa’s leadingprivate higher education and training centresof excellence, delivering education andtraining programmes, characterised bycurrency and relevance, through a network offacilities throughout South Africa and outsideof its borders. It will continue to improvelearning, increase access and endorse thenational skills initiatives to uplift the skillslevels of all enrolled students.

Meet EDUTEL� Edutel is a group of companies

specialising in the fields of education andtraining, skills development and services.The first Edutel company started off in1999 and in 2019 Edutel is celebrating20 years of excellence in the field ofeducation and training.

� Edutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd isaccredited with CHE/HEQC.

� We are provisionally registered with theDepartment of Higher Education andTraining until 31 December 2021 as aprivate higher education institution under

the Higher Education Act, 1997.Registration certificate No.2017/HE07/001

� This qualification is registered on the NQFSAQA ID 110648.

� The qualification is approved by TEPEC.


Why this qualification?The purpose of the Advanced Certificate inFoundation Phase Teaching is a formalqualification-based Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) learning programme toprovide teachers with opportunities tostrengthen or supplement their existingteaching roles, or to develop a newspecialisation and interests. In general, thisqualification aims to improve teachers’capacity to engage with, support and assistother educators, support staff, learners andparents in foundation phase at classroom andschool level, but also in the wider community.

The AdvCert (Foundation Phase Teaching) isprimarily vocationally oriented. It aims toprovide students with a sound knowledgebase for teaching learners from Grade R to 3.Students will adopt the ability to apply theirknowledge and skills to classroom teaching,while equipping them to undertake moreintensive learning in Foundation Phaseteaching. This qualification has a strongprofessional focus and could prepare teacherswho have a prior professional teachingqualification, but who did not specialise inFoundation Phase teaching. This qualificationis developed to equip teachers who want tostrengthen their specialisation in FoundationPhase Teaching or want to progress from aNQF level 5 to a NQF Level 6 qualification inFoundation Phase Teaching. Alternatively, thisAdvCert may also be utilised as an entryqualification for professional qualifiedFoundation Phase teachers.

Entry requirements� Students applying for admission to the

AdvCert (Foundation Phase Teaching) willbe assessed to determine whether their

levels of competence in their HomeLanguage of choice, as well as in English astheir First Additional Language are at leastat a National Senior Certificate level orequivalent.

� Students who are not competent in thecognitive and academic language skills forthinking and learning in their HomeLanguage of choice, and in English as theirFirst Additional Language, will be given anopportunity to enrol for additional modules,at Level 5, in their Home Language ofChoice and in English as First AdditionalLanguage. Once they successfullycompleted these two modules, they will beadmitted to the AdvCert (Foundation PhaseTeaching) Home Language and English asFirst Additional Language modules.

� All AdvCert (Foundation Phase Teaching)students are expected to be ICT competent(for example: Word, Excel, Power Point,using the Internet for study purposes,communication via e-mail).

DurationDuration of the Certificate is 2 years.

When can I register?There are two study cycles per academicyear.Study Cycle 1

Register between 1 March and 31 August(30 September for 2020).Examination in May/June

Study Cycle 2

Register between 1 October and 28 February.Examination in November (year afterregistration) and May the year after.

2 Advanced Certificate in Foundation Phase Teaching,.NQF 6 120 credits, SAQA ID 110648

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Computer literacy workshopStudents who are not computer literate allhave to attend an online computer literacyworkshop that will be made available shortlyafter registration via whatsapp, e-mail andthe link will also be available on Edutel’s LMSplatform (Moodle).

Take note that it is expected of all students tohave access to a computer with sound or alaptop and data or Wi-Fi access.

How do you study at Edutel HigherEducation?The Advanced Certificate in FoundationPhase Teaching is a part-time modularqualification that makes use of a blendedmode of learning. This means thatstudents will register for a qualificationas a distance student and will work athome on the learning material provided,but have at their disposal several ways inwhich to supplement their studies.Edutel will provide student supportthrough the following distributionchannels during the teaching andlearning process; postal services, e-mail,Online Zoom session, Moodle learningplatform, SMS's, WhatsApp, Facebook,Twitter, telephone, fax and DVD's.

Learning materialsYou do not need to buy any textbooks.All learning materials will be provided.

Language of instructionEnglish

Admission requirementsA three-year College of Education DiplomaORA National Professional Diploma inEducation (NPDE) at Level 5ORAdvanced Certificate in Education at NQFLevel 6 - not specialising in FoundationPhase TeachingORA former undergraduate Higher Diploma inEducationORA former Further Diploma in Education -not specialising in Foundation PhaseTeachingORA foreign qualification that is equivalent toa professional teaching qualification atLevel 5ORA professional Bachelor of Education (BEd)degreeORA Bachelor's degree plus a PostgraduateCertificate in Education PGCEORUniversity Education Diploma.

Teachers who enrol for the qualificationmust provide proof that they either teachin the Foundation Phase or that they haveaccess to a classroom to teach the phasefor the duration of the programme.

3 Who can study for this certificate?.

Learning assumed to be in place� All AdvCert (Foundation Phase Teaching)

students are expected to be ICTcompetent (for example: Word, Excel,PowerPoint, using the internet for studypurposes, communication via e-mail).

� This qualification has the specific aim toimprove teachers' knowledge andcompetencies towards a new learningarea or phase thereby strengtheningtheir Foundation Phase specialisation.Therefore, the Advanced Certificate inTeaching will not only upgrade thequalification of those teachers who arecurrently employed without adequatetraining, but also offer specialisteducation to those teachers who need tostrengthen their specialisationknowledge base. The qualification alsoaims to provide retraining to teacherswho wish to change their career path,thus widening the pool of teachers whocan teach a subject.

� It is assumed that the learner iscompetent in the Home Language ofchoice and English at Senior CertificateLevel.

What if I have certain knowledge andexperience already?Edutel Higher Education is a strongsupporter of Recognition of Prior Learning.For this reason, students may apply for RPL.

What is RPL?RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)In line with the South AfricanQualifications Authority institutionalguidelines and policies, Recognition ofPrior Learning may take place and thecandidate may be awarded a maximumof 50% of the credits for theprogramme, based on appropriateassessment of evidence of competencerelated to the programme and moduleoutcomes.

RPL, as defined nationally by SAQA,applies to informal or non-formallearning only. Learning resulting fromformal routes will normally berecognised via Credit Accumulation andTransfer (CAT), but in cases where CAT isfound not to be applicable, the RPL routemay be explored. Edutel HigherEducation in all its RPL and CATprocesses ensures that the followingprinciples as formulated by the CHE,always underpin its assessment policiesand practices.

A formal RPL will be followed in linewith Edutel Higher Education's RPLpolicy.RPL will be used to grant access to, orexemption from modules that contributetowards the AdvCert (Foundation PhaseTeaching).

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Modules

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1 YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1

English First Additional Language (15

credits)

Teaching and Learning Mathematics (15 credits)

Education as a Profession (15 credits) Classroom Management (15 credits)

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2 YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2

Home Language of choice * (20 credits) Teaching and Learning Life Skills (15 credits)

Inclusive Education (15 credits) Portfolio of Evidence – WIL (10 credits)

* Home Language of choice: Afrikaans OR English OR isiXhosa OR isiZulu OR Sepedi ORSetswana.

Additional module:Communication and ICT Skills - 12 credits

What exit-level outcomes will I have achieved?� Demonstrate competence in reading,

writing and speaking the language/s ofinstruction in ways that facilitate ownacademic learning.

� Demonstrate competence in interpretingand using numerical and elementarystatistical knowledge to facilitate ownacademic learning.

� Demonstrate competence to communicateeffectively, in general and in relation to thechosen language specialisation to mediatelearning.

� Interpret school curriculum and unpack itsspecialised contents for the FoundationPhase and use available resources topromote learning.

� Plan, design and reflect on learningqualifications appropriate for Foundation

Phase learning and diverse learningneeds.

� Demonstrate competence regardingdiversity in the classroom,identification of learning and socialproblems.

� Monitor and assess learner progressand use the results of assessment toimprove teaching and learning.

� Operate responsibly within theeducation system, an institution, andthe community in which theinstitution is located.

� Demonstrate a positive work ethic andvalues and conduct self in a manner,which benefits, enhances and developsthe teaching profession.

4. Programme structure: Two Year DistanceProgramme


Computer Skills (10 CPTD points)If you are not computer literate, you will beable to indicate on the application form thatyou want to attend the online ICT workshop

Completing the ICT training can earn you10 CPTD points as Edutel is a SACE endorsedprovider. You must have access to acomputer with sound or a laptop anddata/Wi-Fi in order to complete your ICTtraining and ACT programme with Edutel.

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)You are required to select a school in the areayou live where Foundation Phase is beingtaught. The school must have an appointedHOD for ECD/Foundation Phase and an EMISnumber. This will be the suggested schoolwhere you will complete your WIL. Apartfrom selecting a qualifying school, the schoolmust also make a mentor teacher available tomentor and assess you during WIL.Should you register between 1 Septemberand 28 February, you will be required to doyour WIL either in July, August, September orOctober. Should you register between1 March and 31 August, you will be requiredto do your WIL in February, March or May.

Note: All students must start with the fourweeks of teaching practice (WIL) in thesecond semester of their SECOND study

year.

Edutel Higher Education reserves the right toapprove or not to approve of the selectedschool. Should Edutel Higher Education notapprove of the school, the student will berequired to select another school and havethe appendices completed again and

submitted to Edutel HigherEducation.

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Rules of combinationAll modules are compulsory EXCEPT for theHome Language modules. English will betaught as First Additional Language.

The programme is designed and structuredin such a way that it forms an integratedwhole despite that it is made up of differentmodules. Provision is made for logicalprogression from one module to the nextand the interrelatedness of the differentmodules is emphasised continuously bycross referencing to other modules as theprogramme unfolds. The interrelatedness ofthe specialisation modules, fundamentalmodules and the integrated competence(Teaching Practice) is emphasises in allmodules. Complying with the requirementsfor School-based Teaching Practice duringthe study is a requirement to complete thequalification.

Academic supportEdutel Higher Education will providestudent support through the followingdistribution channels during the teachingand learning process:� Postal services� e-mail� Moodle learning platform� Online Zoom meetings� SMS’s� WhatsApp� Facebook� Twitter� Telephone� Fax� Supporting DVD’s.

Contact sessionsAt the onset of the programme, an onlinerecording of the orientation contact sessionwill be send to you. During this onlineorientation session a training sessionintroducing students to Moodle and Zoommeetings will be conducted. Alladministrative matters, such as submittingassignments, registering and writingexaminations, will be explained during thiscontact session.

In addition to the online orientation session,contact sessions will be held once asemester, via online zoom sessions, arrangedat convenient times. The zoom sessions wasintroduced to help address the challengesbrought about by the Covid pandemic.These sessions will also be available todownload via the Moodle platform aftertransmissions, should you miss the session.During these sessions the module contentwill be facilitated, and students can obtainclarification and assistance with studyqueries. Each contact session is facilitated

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by an experienced person with the necessaryacademic qualifications and facilitation skills. Thedetails of the contact sessions are provided in theAdministrative Booklet.

Media Centre ServicesThe media centre covers a wide variety ofresources for your use.� Access to additional reading material, such as

reference books and journals which are relevantto student's studies.

� Lists of recommended books which areavailable at other institutions.

� A list of internet websites that are relevant tostudents' studies and which can be accessed viathe web.

� Access to the services of EBSCOhost (electroniclibrary).

� Printing and copying services at a cost.� Internet access.� Downloaded online Zoom meetings for use

after the presentation date.� The services of a person to assist in the search

for information.

DisabilityEdutel Higher Education seeks to addressany unfair discrimination on the basis ofdisability and thereby provides access tothese students who wish to further theirstudies.

Health and WellnessEdutel Higher Eduation takes the healthand wellness of its staff and studentsseriously and therefore has a well-developedpolicy in place, managed by aHealth and Wellness Committee.

Cancellation PolicyCancellations of course fees will not be acceptedonce you are accepted and registered as a student.

Formative assessmentIn the assessment strategy knowledge, skillsand attitudes will be assessed through avariety of options: case studies, problem-solving assignments, practice in simulatedand in situational contexts, portfolios ofresources and materials, projects, homegiven examinations.

Continuous Integrated AssessmentTo assess the achievement of the outcomesof this programme an integrated, practice-based approach of continuous assessmentwill be followed.Submission of one formal assignment permodule is compulsory.

Formative assessment is a range of formaland informal assessment proceduresemployed by lecturers during the learningprocess to modify teaching and learningactivities to improve student attainment. Ittypically involves qualitative feedback(rather than scores) for both student andlecturer that focus on the details of contentand performance.

Summative assessment (or summativeevaluation) refers to the assessment ofstudents, and summarises theirdevelopment at a particular time.

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Consideration will only be given toexceptional cases. You may cancel yourstudies, but you will remain liable to payyour course fees.

where students spend four consecutiveweeks of supervised teaching practice atschools during the second semester of theirsecond year of study. A final reflectiveportfolio of evidence must be submitted atthe end of the study year as part of the finalsummative assessment of the programme.The final marks of the student will becomposed of three assessments: MentorTeachers assessment, assessment during aformal visit by an Edutel staff member andthe Portfolio of Evidence.

The WIL module requires the student tocompile a reflective portfolio of evidencethat demonstrate their ability to apply andintegrate content knowledge from all thedifferent modules in the practical teachingsituations. Students develop reflectivecompetence by the keeping of reflectivejournals. The WIL module provides thestudents with opportunities to masterknowledge and skills required to improvetheir classroom practice by creatingopportunities for:� `Observation of the mentor-teacher's

classroom practice� Co-teaching with the mentor-teacher in

a supervisory role� Independent teaching with the mentor-

teacher assuming an assessment role� Independent teaching with EDUTEL staff

members as assessors.

Students not teaching in the FoundationPhase or at a primary school:During the first semester of study, EDUTELwill identify appropriate, functional primaryschools in the area where the registeredstudents live. The coordinator of the WILmodules at EDUTEL will select the most

Summative assessment consists of marksallocated for assignments, writtenexaminations and the reflective portfolio ofevidence submitted as part of the Work-Integrated Learning process.

Seven (excluding the WIL Portfolio ofEvidence) modules will be assessed througha formal examination in each module at theend of each year.

The final promotion mark for eachsubject/module is calculated in thefollowing manner:1. Assignments contribute 30% towards

the promotion mark of each module.2. Examinations in each of the modules

contribute 70% towards the promotionmark in each module.

3. The Professional Portfolio should besubmitted at the end of the second studyyear and will be assessed using thematrix provided to the students on theDVD that they receive as part of theirstudy material.

4. The final promotion mark will becalculated by the separate marksobtained at the end of each semester.

5. Students must achieve a sub-minimumof 40% in an examination to pass amodule.

6. The overall pass mark for each module is50%.

7. To be awarded the qualification,students must obtain 50 % in eachmodule and 50% for the ProfessionalPortfolio

Workplace Integrated Learning (Reflective

Portfolio of Evidence):WIL is a compulsory part of the programme


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appropriate functioning school closest to eachstudent and inform the student of the name ofthe selected school. The student will receive a formwhich includes the EMIS number of the schools,the names and contact details of the schoolprincipals.

ModerationModeration of assessment supports high qualityassessment practices which are an importantelement of Edutel's quality assurance framework.In the case of summative examinations, studentshave the right to sight their examination scripts,but are not entitled to either the original or a copy.

8 Student Financial Aid.Students can arrange to pay theircourse fees by bank debit order, cashmonthly, cash in advance, credit card,in some cases, by salary stop order(Fundi). Students can apply for studyloans at various financial institutions.

The price for this qualification is onthe application form.

9 Governance and management of Edutel Higher.Education

I, the undersigned hereby declare that:� Edutel (Pty) Ltd is registered with the Department of Education and isHigher Education

accredited/has applied for accreditation, to offer the programmes reflected in this brochure.� Edutel (Pty) Ltd will not exceed the enrolment that the facilities andHigher Education

equipment can reasonably accommodate.� Edutel (Pty) Ltd has sufficient space, equipment and instructionalHigher Education

material to provide education and training to meet the standards to set and achieve theobjectives of each programme.

� Edutel (Pty) Ltd will maintain full records of each student's admission,Higher Educationacademic progress and assessment of learning in respect of each programme.

� All the sites listed in this application are administered and controlled by Edutel HigherEducation (Pty) Ltd.

� Edutel (Pty) Ltd has the necessary academic and support staff withHigher Educationappropriate qualifications and experience to achieve the objectives of each programme.

� Officials from authorised institutions will be allowed unconditionally to conduct site visitsfor purposes of verification and ensuring compliance with the conditions of registration.

AB PelserCEO

Names of Directors, Chief Executiveand Senior Management

Directors: Andries PelserOscar Stephen BashingJolene Pillay

Chief Executive Officer: Andries Bernardus Pelser

Senior Management: Oscar Bashing – General ManagerProf Rika Joubert - Academic HeadKevin Schoultz - RegistrarMrs Suzette Pelser - Academic Programme Co-ordinatorJolene Pillay - Programme Co-ordinator - Administration


10. Names and Qualifications of Academic Staff

Academic Advisory BoardProf HJ Joubert (Academic Head) - B Sc(UP); TDHE(NKNWUP); FDE (CEFT); B Ed(UP);

M Ed(UP); Ph D(UP)

Dr K Bipath – BA, TDHE, BEd, MEd(UJ) , DEd (UJ)

Prof SA Coetzee - BA(PU for CHE); B Ed(NWU); M Ed (NWU); D Ed (Unisa); LLB (Unisa)

Prof P du Plessis 0 BA (Unisa); B Ed Hons (Unisa); M Ed (RAU); PhD (UP).

M Frazer - National Diploma Marketing (Technical Witwatersrand); B-Tech Marketing

(UNISA); Masters in Commercii Marketing Management (UJ); Professional Diploma in

Digital Marketing (Digital Marketing Institute)

Dr J. Lotz - Diploma (Senior Primary) (P.O.K.); B.A. Psychology, Sociology (UNISA); B.Ed

(Orhtopedagogics) (UP); M.Ed (Orhtopedagogics) (UP): D.Ed (Adult Education)

(UNISA)

Dr MA Mohlakwana - BA, TDHE, BEd (UP), MEd (UP), PhD (UP)

Dr JW Van Rooyen - B Sc(UP); TDHE(NKP); B Sc Hons(RAU); B Ed(UP); M Ed(UP);

Ph D(UP)

Academic staffS Pelser (Academic Programme Co-ordinator) - MA Pastoral studies (NWU); BA Hons

Theological studies (UJ); BA Theology (AGS Theological Seminarium); THOD -

Foundation Phase (POK); Assessor; EQ proficeint learning and development -

Emotional intelligence in the workplace; Interaction counselling and training

(Communitas Interaction Training)

Dr JG Drotsky - Higher Diploma in Education, BA, BA (Hons), MA, D Litt.

Dr Fraser - THOD (PU), FDE(Gifted Children), B.ED Hons (Natal), M.ED (UP), PHD (UP),

ACE

Dr Kgabo - Doctor Philosophia (PhD) (Psychology of Education) - UJ Magister

Educationis - UJ Bachelor of Education Honours - UJ Advanced Certificate in

Education - UJ Higher Education Diploma – Vista University Secondary Education

Diploma – Visa University Junior Secondary Teachers Course - Hebron Opleiding

Kollege Certificate in Short Learning Programmes: Inclusive Education - UJ

MM Manyaka - Magister Degree with Specialization in Environmental Education - UP

B. Ed Honors Degree Specializing in Educational Management - UNISA Bachelor of

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Arts - UNISA Diploma Secondary Teachers - Dr CN Phatudi College of Education

Dr M Naude - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), specialising in Foundation Phase

Education. University of South Africa (Pretoria). Honours Bachelor of Education

(Hons B.Ed.). University of South Africa (Pretoria). Master of Education (M.Ed.),

specialising in Didactics. University of South Africa. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in

Education. University of South Africa.

Dr M Ngema - Degree: DEd, UNISA; Degree: MEd, UNISA; Degree: B Ed, UNIA, Degree:

Bachelor of Arts, UNISA; Certificate: Primary Teachers Certificate (PTC), Umbumbulu

College of Education

Dr M Snyman - BA Ed (UJ); BA (Hons: Afrikaans) (UJ); M.Ed (Language Teaching/

Educational Linguistics) (UJ); D.Ed. (Curriculum Studies) (UNISA)

M van den Berg - BA (UP); Teaching Diploma, Pretoria Onderwyskollege; BA (Hons),

Universiteit van Johannesburg; MTh (pastoral therapy) (UNISA)

E Visser - B.ED Educ. Man. Law, Pol.; HED: Senior Primary

TG Zililo - Post Degree Diploma In Translation (U ); Honours Degree (AfricanNISA

Languages-Isixhosa) (Unisa) BA Degree (Unisa); Jce Certificate In Education (Vista

University)


For a comprehensive list of services offered by EdutelGroup visit our website at:

www.edutel.ac.za

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11. Code of Conduct

“Edutel as an organisation realises that, when serving its customers through its employees,product and services, it will be confronted with instances where value-based decisions have tobe made and judgements required as to what is an ethical business practice or ethicallyacceptable action. For this reason the management of Edutel wishes to commit the,organisation and all its resources to ethically and morally defendable behaviour in all itsoperations and in all interactions with its constituents at all times.”

A.B. PelserChief Executive Officer

Visit the Moodle platform for Edutel Higher Education’s policiesEdutel Higher Education (Pty) Ltd has acomprehensive set of policies and proceduresto ensure that students get quality educationand support. This includes, but is notlimited to:� Health & Wellness Policy� Student Support Policy� RPL Policy� Policy on disability.

Ethics

Attending instruction learningIt is expected of who are scheduled to attend sessions to ensure that theystudents contactarrive at the designated venue on time, bringing along all relevant materials and associatedequipment to ensure that they are well prepared to attend and benefit from the instructionalinterventions.

Study schedulesStudents studymust ensure that they have in their possession a copy of their schedule andthat they strictly adhere to the locations, times and dates as set out in these schedules, unlessotherwise informed in writing by Edutel or any of its authorised constituents of changes madeto such schedules. Only changes communicated in writing are considered valid and, studentsshould not any verbal instructions concerning scheduled changes.follow


Participation in instructional learningStudents are expected to participate in all activities and discussions taking place duringinstructional learning sessions. should appreciate these opportunities and at all timesStudentsutilise such learning opportunities to their advantage.

Conduct towards co- and facilitatorsstudentsStudents studentare expected to respect the dignity of their co- s and facilitators. Theirbehaviour towards other and facilitators should always be civilised, courteous andstudentssupportive. Foul language, disrespect and a discriminatory attitude towards any other studentor facilitator will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in the strictest possible manner.

Dress codeStudents are expected to ensure that their personal appearance and dress code conform toacceptable norms, are not offensive and do not detract from the professional image that isprojected by Edutel, co- and employer organisations.students

Employer relationsStudents Workplace Integrated Learningshould recognise that when attending , that suchattendance is treated under the same employment terms and conditions of work as applied byemployers.

Workplace learning and assessmentsStudents are expected to apply themselves as diligent, motivated and productive employeeswhile performing their duties . They should understand that the workplaces areduring WILextensions of the instructional learning components and that they must utilise everyopportunity at the workplace to apply their learning and, in so doing, develop their knowledge,skills and experience. should actively and positively participate in all assessments andStudentsensure that all assessments are conducted in a fair and just manner.

Assessments and proof of competenceStudents are expected to provide proof of competence through recognised assessment andmoderation procedures and instruments. It is expected of to fully participate in thesestudentsactivities and to ensure that all evidence submitted as proof of their competence is a true andaccurate reflection of their own ability and skills, and that no part of any evidence can beclaimed to present the efforts of another person in whatever capacity or association with thestudent. Students are expected to demonstrate extreme honesty and integrity in these matters.

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Use of facilitiesStudents are expected to use all physical facilities, including furniture and equipment, withutmost care and respect and to refrain from any wilful acts of vandalism, abuse or negligence.

Appeals procedureStudents who are not satisfied with the manner in which their learning efforts have beenassessed are required to utilise Edutel's appeals procedure and to refrain from trying to resolvesuch matters in other ways.

CommunicationStudents ,are encouraged to communicate with Edutel and its employees using recognisedchannels of communication established for such purposes. These channels include personalcontact, written (fascimile, letter or e-mail) or telephonic communication. areStudentsexpected to resolve any issues with Edutel directly and not to use intermediaries to addresssuch matters.


GRIEVANCE POLICY FOR EDUTEL

PurposeThe purpose of this policy is to formulate the values and philosophy of Edutel when dealingwith grievances of its students.

ObjectivesThe objectives of this policy is to:� establish a fair process for to air their grievances;students� provide a mechanism for dealing with grievances in order to protectstudent student

morale and motivation;� maintain sound and effective working relationships in the organisation.

ScopeThis policy is applicable to all categories of attending training interventions offered bystudentsEdutel.

Policy statementsAll may lodge grievances without any fear of victimisation or prejudice.studentsAll grievances are to be handled with the utmost discretion and with the dignity and privacy ofstudents in mind.Grievances shall be settled as speedily and effectively as possible.This policy deals with individuals' grievances and grievances in small groups.The Human Resources Manager or his/her delegate acts as advisor to both parties in thegrievance investigation.The policy does not replace normal communication between and Edutel and shouldstudentstherefore be utilised in cases where informal communication has been exhausted or is clearlyinappropriate.Students studenthave the right to be assisted by a co- of their choice at any stage of theprocedure.The grievance must be raised within five working days of the occurrence that gave rise to it,failing which, unless special circumstances exist, the will have no recourse to thestudentgrievance procedure.

RevisionThis policy to be revised after two years from date of acceptance.

ResponsibilityThis policy is the responsibility of the Training Quality Assurance Committee of Edutel.

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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR EDUTEL

Phase 1The student must orally communicate the grievance directly to the Edutel ProgrammeCoordinator. The student must indicate that he/she is lodging a formal grievance.The Programme Coordinator must:� Listen in private to the student's problem.� Encourage the student to speak openly about his/her grievance.� Give the student the assurance that he/she will not be victimized.� As relevant questions to obtain all facts relating to the grievance.� Respect the need for confidentiality.The Programme Coordinator must endeavour to resolve the problem as soon as possible andfurnish the student with an answer within 3 working days of the grievance being raised.

Phase 2If a student is not satisfied with the result of the above:

� An official grievance form must be completed and handed to the Edutel ProgrammeCoordinator. This must take place within 3 working days of the Programme Coordinatorinforming the student of the outcome of phase 1.

� Upon receipt of the grievance form, the Programme Coordinator, after consultation withthe student must communicate the outcome to the student in writing within 3 workingdays for the purpose of solving the grievance.

� If the student's grievance is not settled to his/her satisfaction, the parties will proceed tothe next phase.

Phase 3The grievance form is handed to the Human Resource Manager who, within 3 days of receivingthe form, arranges a grievance investigation, which will involve the following people.

� The student.� Witnesses (if any)� Programme Coordinator� Human Resource Manager.

� During the investigation an effort must be made to settle the grievance and theProgramme Coordinator concerned must comment in writing regarding his/her findingwithin 3 working days of the grievance investigation having been completed.

If the student is not satisfied with the findings of the grievance investigation, the partiesproceed to Phase 4.


Phase 4The student may make use of any appropriate statutory dispute settling mechanisms asdefined in the Labour relations Act, unless otherwise agreed upon by the student and Edutel.

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