Grade 9 WORLD OF WORK Career and Subject

Grade 9 WORLD OF WORK: Career and Subject Choices Term 3 Lesson 2: Grade 10 -12 Subjects and Careers Relating to Subjects

Video Discussion • What valuable points does the speaker make? • How will our strengths and weaknesses in subjects affect our career choice? How will that impact our happiness in the long-term? • How does the message of this video relate to the self-exploration activities you did in lesson 1? • How does this video support the importance of choosing the right subjects?

Use your interests as a guide Step 2: Exploring Career Options Research different careers within career fields Research the job market – changing world of work Job-shadowing Part-time jobs Interview adults whose careers you are interested in!

Step 3: Exploring Subject Options

Requirements to obtain a National Senior Certificate (NSC) Certificate obtained for successfully completing FET (Further Education and Training) course. Total of 7 Subjects Compulsory Min. Req. 1. Home Language 40% 2. First Additional Language 30% 3. Mathematics OR 30% 3. Math Literacy 40% Talk to subject teachers 40% about Any 3 approved subjects in ONE and subjects you 30% inare other interested TWO in! 4. Life Orientation Electives Admission into Higher Institutions: Diploma - Pass NSC with: ● Home language: 40% or more. ● Three other subjects: 40% or more (LO excluded) ● Two subjects: 30% or more BA Degree - Pass NSC with: ● Home language: 40% or more. ● Four other subjects: 50% or more. ● Two subjects: 30% or more

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