Life Orientation Lesson Presentation: World Of Work

1. WORLD OF WORK
GRADE 9 LESSON
PRESENTATION
BY MR. MODISAKENG

2. WHAT ARE THE AVAILABE
OPTIONS FOR A GRADE 9
LEARNER
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3. 1. CONTINUE WITH SCHOOL
 Continuing with school allows the learner the
opportunity to obtain the National Senior Certificate
(NSC)
 In the senior phase a learner is required:
 Minimum of 7 subjects
 2 official languages
 Life Orientation (compulsory subject)
 To choose between Mathematics or Mathematical literacy
 To choose three subjects of their choice
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4.  For a learner to pass their final year of school
(Grade 12/Matric)
 A minimum OF 40 % average IS REQUIRED
40 %+ in their Home language,
40 %+ in two other subjects
And 30 %+ in three other subjects
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5. SUBJECTS IN THE SENIOR PHASE
 Mathematics
 Mathematical Literacy
 Technology:
 Computer Applied Technologies
 Information Technology
 Sciences:
 Physical Sciences
 Life Sciences
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6. SUBJECTS IN THE SENIOR PHASE
 Human and Social Sciences:
 Geography
 History
 Life Orientation
 Tourism
 Business, Commerce and Management: Studies:
 Accounting
 Business Studies
 Economics
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7. SUBJECTS IN THE SENIOR PHASE
 Languages:
 Official South African Languages
Home Language
1 or 2 Additional official South African Languages
 Culture & Arts :
 Visual Arts
 Dance
 Music
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8. 2. ATTEND AN FET COLLEGE
 AFTER GRADE 9, A LEARNER MAY BE
PERMITTED TO LEAVE SCHOOL IF:
 THE LEARNER HAS MET ALL THE
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A GENERAL
EDUCATION CERTIFICATE (GEC)
 THE LEARNER IS OF THE LEGAL AGE TO LEAVE
SCHOOL AT GRADE 9, WHICH IS 16 YEARS AND
ABOVE
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9.  General Education Certificate (GEC) is a qualification
will receive at the end of Grade 9 which will give them the
option of choosing different ways of finishing their time
high-school.
 Grade 9 learners who pass their GEC will have the option
attend a school or even a college that focuses on teaching
things like technical science, agriculture, engineering,
aviation, mining, media, maritime studies and or even just
sport
 The GEC Qualification only allows the learner to further
studies at Technical and Vocational Education and
(TVET) college
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10. Tertiary Study Funders
 Scholarships
 Scholarships and bursaries are very similar. Scholarships focus
on a particular area, such as academics, sports, cultural. And
just like bursaries, scholarships are for paying your tuition
 Bursaries
 fixed amount of money given to someone to help pay for their
studies. This is usually given to people who can’t afford further
studies but show commitment to their studies. Bursaries differ
in amounts.
 the money is not required to be paid back, but there may be
an agreement of some sort – usually regarding maintenance of
high marks
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11. Tertiary Study Funders
 Student loans
 Student loans are not very different from normal bank loans.
 The bank lends you money, fully expecting you to pay it back, with
interest.
 You usually pay the loan back only once you start working but must
pay the interest on the loan every month while studying.
 You need to apply annually, and banks may choose not to renew your
loan if your studies are neglected.
 The benefit of loans are that the money can be used however you see
fit, as opposed to being used only for tuition.
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12. Tertiary Study Funders
 University financial aid
Universities do try to supply financial aid in the
form of bursaries, scholarships and loans.
This aid may be withdrawn should your academic
performance decline
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13. 3. OBTAIN WORK
 There are jobs that one can apply for which do not require
matric completion
 Such as being a Nanny, Photographer, Event planner,
Customer service representative, Personal assistant or
Driver
 Factors to consider when seeking employment:
 Area of employment: local, national or international
 Duration of employment: Part-time, temporary or permanent work

14. COMPONENTS OF EMPLOYMENT
 The people you work
with
 How much free time
you have to yourself
 How much you earn
 Job satisfaction
 Distance from home
 Job security
 Stress levels
 Time away from
home
 Working environment
and atmosphere

15. RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE
 Employee rights in the workplace protect employees
from being treated in such a way that your
employer violates your human rights
 Employee Rights are in relation to the South African
Constitution, of Chapter 2 which is the Bill Of Rights

16. RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE
WORKPLACE
 The right to privacy, dignity, equality and life
 The right not to be subjected to forced Labour
 The right to choose your trade, occupation or profession
 The right to fair Labour practices
 The right to strike and join trade unions
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17. THE LABOUR RELATIONS ACT
The Labour Relation Act regulates:
the rights of workers to join trade unions
The right of employees to strike
And it also promotes:
Correct procedures for solving disputes in the
workplace
Employee participation in decision making

18. THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT
 The Employment Equity Act:
 Forbids discrimination in the workplace
Aims to redress past discrimination
Regulates medical and psychological testing in
the workplace
 Requires employers to prepare employment
equity plans
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19. THE BASIC CONDITIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT ACT
 This includes laws about:
 Job contracts & job descriptions
 Work hours
 Leave
 Meal breaks / rest periods
 The legal age to start working
 When you may be dismissed (fired)
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20. THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT
The Skills Development Act aims to:
 develop and improve the skills of the
South African workforce

21. Responsibilities of Employees at the Workplace
 Employee’s responsibilities protect employers from
poor conditions at work and bad behavior.
 Responsibilities of Employees at the Workplace
 Act honestly and report those who do not.
 Work positively and loyally.
 Obey all instructions which are reasonable and lawful.
 Meet deadline
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22. OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKPLACE
 Opportunities vary according to your work
and position but bears a lot of thinking when
you choose a career.
Pay increases and company perks.
Equal opportunities.
Training and development.

23. Thank you

24. REFERENCES
 Lily Kotze (20 March 2016). World of Work: Lesson 1. Available from
SlideShare at https://www.slideshare.net/LKOTZE/world-of-work-lesson-1
[Accessed: 18 August 2021]
 Zodidi Dano (23 November 2020). Minimum Requirements to pass
Matric. Available from iol Education Website at
https://www.iol.co.za/education/matric/minimum-requirements-to-pass-
matric-40e3c12b-5884-4d88-8c19-78f3e8f0b37f [Accessed 18 August
2021]
 S.L Mhlabo, A.T Nidd, E.A Rooth, Z Schonken, N Tayi & B.j Wepener. Via
Afrika Life Orientation, Grade 9 Learner’s Book; 2013, 1st edition.
 General Education Certificate: what does it mean? By Fundi connect blog
Staff Reporter November 5, 2019. Available from
https://www.fundi.co.za/fundiconnect/general-education-certificate-
what-does-it-mean/
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