KALAHARI SUBJECTS
Grade 8 and Grade 9
(All subjects are compulsory):
Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language
English Home Language or English First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Economic and Management Science (Business Studies)
Economic and Management Science (Accounting)
Social Sciences (History)
Social Sciences (Geography)
Technology
Creative Arts
Natural Science
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Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12:
Compulsory subjects:
Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language
English Home Language or English First Additional Language
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
Life Orientation
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Subjects to choose from:
Life Science
Physical Science
Technical Science
Tourism
Hospitality Studies
Geography
Civil technology
Dramatic Arts
Computer Applications Technology
Engineering Graphics and Design
Business Studies
Economics
Accounting
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Read more about each subject to make a wise choice:
LIFE SCIENCE
Life science is the study of life at different levels of organization and consists of a variety of sub-disciplines, or specializations, such as
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Microbiology
Genetics
Zoology
Botany
Entomology
Physiology (plant and animal)
Anatomy (plant and animal)
Morphology (plant and animal)
Scientific classification (plant and animal)
Environmental study
Sociobiology (animal behavior).
At school level, all these sub-disciplines are introduced, to a greater or lesser extent, to provide a broad overview of the subject life science.
TECHNICAL SCIENCE
The aim of Technical Science is to support learners in the three focus areas of Technology.
Learners taking Technical Science as subject will be able to integrate scientific knowledge with technology.
Technical Science addresses the needs of the industry and promotes skills development in the fields of technology.
Skills developed in this course include:
classifying
communicating
measuring
designing
investigating
drawing
evaluating conclusions
formulating models
identify and control variables
observe and compare
interpret
predict
problem-solving
practical applications
observing simulations
Hospitality studies at a high school level is a practical subject that incorporates different themes from the hospitality industry such as food production, food and beverage service and hygiene.
Benefits of choosing this subject in high school allows students to creatively express themselves through cooking and challenges them to think on their feet, work under pressure and find innovative solutions to problems that may arise.
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Career opportunities in the hospitality industry:
Food and beverage managers
Food service managers
Culinary specialists
Event coordinators
Food product and Menu developers
Food journalists
Food safety and Quality Assurance managers
Food stylists.
Food and Beverage buyers and planners
Food product marketers
HOSPITALITY STUDIES
CIVIL TECHNOLOGY
Civil Technology focuses on concepts and principles in the built environment and on the technological process. It embraces practical skills and the application of scientific principles.
This subject aims to create and improve the built environment to enhance the quality of life of the individual and society alike and to ensure the sustainable use of the natural environment. The subject focuses on three main areas, namely:
Civil services
Construction
Woodworking
Through the integrated completion of theoretical work and the practical assessment tasks (PAT), skills in respect of the following will be developed:
Safe working practices
Good housekeeping
First aid practices
Interpretation of working drawings
Erection of structures
Working with accurate measurements
Workshop practice
COMPUTER APLICATION TECHNOLOGY
CAT is the study of the components of a computer system and how to use it to solve everyday problems. It will prepare you for life in the technological world. This is a very practical skills-based subject which will help you at university, college, and the work place.
Computer Applications Technology aims at developing computing skills in the following packages: Word, Excel, Access, Explorer, Outlook and Power Point and basic HTML (webpage). Learners will be able to use the Internet, and understand the role that it plays, find relevant information, process it, make decisions, and learn how to use ICTs responsibly. A fairly high level of competency is expected.
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Careers
Although CAT is not a compulsory subject for any particular field of study, this subject does provide you with a range of basic skills useful in the field of Information Technology should you wish to study in this field further one day.
BUSINESS STUDIES
Business studies is an area of study in which students learn the skills necessary for running a business. Different topics may include advertising, marketing, managing money, communication, administration, business plan writing, and the hiring and training of employees.
Three reasons to study Business Studies:
Communication skills: aside from excellent math's skills, studying business also entails communication skills. You will gain credit points by writing papers and giving presentations.
Marketing 101 (knowing your audience) is part of the core contents of business studies. This becomes important when students develop products - it is important to know your audience and define target groups.
Entrepreneurship: most bachelor and master programmes in business studies ask students to do an internship. This does not only provide you with a first impression of the labor market related to your studies, but also makes it possible to forge new relationships and widen your personal network of business contacts for the time after graduation.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Why should you take physical science?
It's challenging.
It teaches you to think analytically.
It is a skill subject.
It prepares you for any field of science.
The subject content is interesting.
Where are you going to use physical science?
The following fields of study require physical science, or it is recommended:
Any medical direction, e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy, radiology, optometry, etc.
Engineering. Mechanical, chemical, civil etc.
Architecture
Scientific fields such as e.g. biochemistry, microbiology etc.
Physical science will open many doors for you.
TOURISM
Tourism is the study of the activities, services and industries that deliver a travel experience to groups or individuals. It is the study of the expectations and behavior of tourists, and the economic, social and environmental impact of tourism on South Africa
In the subject Tourism learners will study
different types of tourists and the purpose of their travelling;
the different tourism sectors, with special reference to transport, hospitality, travel organizing and support services, and the attraction sector;
map work;
foreign exchange concepts and the buying power of different foreign currencies;
the influence of world time zones on travel;
South Africa and the SADC countries as tourism destinations;
world famous icons and World Heritage Sites;
sustainable and responsible tourism;
marketing of tourism products;
technology in tourism;
customer care and the value of service excellence; and
tour planning.
GEOGRAPHY
Geography is a science that includes physical and human processes, as well as spatial patterns. The year plan requires each learner studying the subject to study the spatial distribution of humans, their needs and activities, as well as natural phenomena such as climatology and geomorphology.
Regarding the geographical skills and techniques, the learner is taught to apply knowledge to ensure a sustainable existence on earth. A topographic map is used to determine distance, direction and gradient, as well as to recognize landforms and human activities.
Various career paths are linked to the learning area, such as a cartographer, hydrologist, operator in GIS, geologist, civil engineering, architecture, town and regional planner as well as careers in tourism.
DRAMATIC ARTS
Dramatic Arts is the study of the representation of human experience in dramatic form for an audience. This subject aims to integrate practical experiences and with the study of dramatic theory. It aims to promote and develop creativity as a rich, diverse and productive resource through dramatic communication, interaction and representation. Learners explore the role of drama in various contexts, with a focus on the role of the dramatic arts in South Africa. Dramatic Arts offers learners the ability to learn how to express themselves and communicate through various skills in improvisation, vocal and physical communication, interpretation and expressiveness, the creation and presentation of performances, and the analysis and interpretation of performance texts in context. Dramatic Arts is a powerful tool for developing skills of cooperation and collaboration. Its elements and forms of expression are an inherent part of South African culture, and thus the subject helps to preserve and promote our national heritage. Dramatic Arts prepares learners for entry into further studies for a possible career in the drama (or related arts) fields such as; directing, design, acting, stage managing and many more.
ENGINEERING GRAPHIC AND DESIGNS
Engineering Graphics and Design integrates cognitive and manipulative skills to communicate graphically, using a combination of lines, symbols and signs in order to produce products, processes, services and systems which contribute towards economic growth and enhanced quality of life.
In order to satisfy the requirements of mobility between National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels, progression to Higher Education and other career pathways, Engineering Graphics and Design includes but is not limited to:
applications of the principles of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Computer Applications Technology and Life Sciences to manufacturing, engineering and technology problem solving;
conceptual design, synthesis and graphics;
conceptual knowledge, understanding and application of materials and processes in manufacturing and the built environment; Engineering Graphics and Design
architectural, mechanical, structural, electrical and civil engineering;
communicating technical, supervisory and general management effectively, both orally and in writing, using appropriate language, structure, style and graphical support;
application of codes of practice (standards and conventions) and legislation.
ECONOMICS
Economics is a social science concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
It studies how individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make choices about how to allocate resources.
Economics focuses on the actions of human beings, based on assumptions that humans act with rational behavior, seeking the most optimal level of benefit or utility. The building blocks of economics are the studies of labor and trade.
If you want to understand wealth, poverty, growth, trade, money, jobs, income, depression, recession, prices and monopolies, and study what makes the world work from day to day, you will be fascinated by the complex field of economics!
Common career paths for economics graduates include:
Economist.
Financial risk analyst.
Data analyst.
Financial planner.
Accountant.
Economic researcher.
Financial consultant.
Investment analyst.
ACCOUNTING
Accounting is a highly specialized subject, but is about much more than just numbers. It looks specifically at the daily flow of money in and out of a business, keeping an eye on the balance and avoiding any future challenges.
As one of the oldest and safest professions, often referred to as a ‘job for life’, a degree in accountancy will certain give you a wide variety of career options once you graduate.
Accounting focuses on measuring performance and processing and communicating financial information regarding economic sectors. The discipline ensures that principles such as ethical conduct, transparency and accountability are adhered to. “It takes into account the logical, systematic and accurate selection and recording of financial information of transactions, as well as the compilation, analysis, interpretation and communication of financial statements and management reports for the use of interested parties.
“The subject develops learners' knowledge, skills and values that focus on financial accounting, management accounting and audit fields. These fields cover a broad spectrum of accounting to reach learners for a variety of career opportunities.