South Cape College

Strategic Session with Parliament Portfolio Committee on Higher Education

and Training

VENUE: Old Assembly, ParliamentDATE: 4 February 2014

Presenter: Mr L.L. NgubelangaPrincipal

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Vision & MissionVision: To be a world class institution for Further

Education and Training (FET)

Mission: We are committed to facilitate quality and

Relevant Teaching and Learning in a

Supportive environment.

Catchment area–887 000 km2

BEAUFORT WESTBITOU (PLETTENBERG BAY)CENTRAL OFFICE (GEORGE)GEORGEHESSEQUA (RIVERSDALE)MOSSEL BAYOUDTSHOORN including FOSTER’S MANOR GUEST HOUSE (Workplace training)

Governance and Administration

– The previous Council functioned and remained

compliant until the end of their term 31 Dec 2013– The process of appointing a NEW College

Council is underway– The College administration is led by the Principal

supported by 3 Deputies and a CFO– Campus Heads and numerous managers ensure

day to day operations of the College

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STUDENT ENROLMENT TOTALS - 2013

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BEAUFORT WEST NC(V)

REPORT 191 N1-N3

REPORT 191 N4-N6

OCCUP & OTHER

266

31

125

216 [638]

BITOU NC(V)

REPORT 191 N1-N3

REPORT 191 N4-N6

OCCUP & OTHER

246

47

260 [553]

GEORGE NC(V)

REPORT 191 N1-N3

REPORT 191 N4-N6

OCCUP & OTHER

642

429

436 [1507]

CAMPUS PROGRAMME TYPE 2013 ACTUAL

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STUDENT ENROLMENT TOTALS - 2013

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HESSEQUA NC(V)

REPORT 191 N1-N3

REPORT 191 N4-N6

OCCUP & OTHER

48

67

128 [243]

MOSSEL BAY NC(V)

REPORT 191 N1-N3

REPORT 191 N4-N6

OCCUP & OTHER

626

328

150 [1104]

OUDTSHOORN NC(V)

REPORT 191 N1-N3

REPORT 191 N4-N6

OCCUP & OTHER

519

228

372 [1119]

GRAND TOTAL FOR 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

5,164

CAMPUS PROGRAMME TYPE 2013 ACTUAL

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Credibility of External Examinations

• Examination cycles included (no irregularities reported):• March 2013 (NCV Supplementary):

• 568 students enrolled for the examination

• April 2013 (Trimester 1):• 446 students enrolled for the examination

• June 2013 (Semester 1):• 628 students enrolled for the examination

• August 2013 (Trimester 2):• 106 students enrolled for the examination

• November 2013 (Trimester 3, Semester 2 and NCV):• 2619 students enrolled for the examination

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TRIMESTER 1 – 3 OF 2013

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SEMESTER 1 – 2 OF 2013

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL 2013

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Administration of NSFAS Bursary

Initiated & Managed by Stud Support Services Administer means test, pace test & career choices Finance arranged after bursary committee approval Apply 80% class fees & 20% for allowances HIGHLY INSUFFICIENT funds for accommodation

and travelling: rural campuses = long distances Applying operational and infrastructure funds to

subsidise accommodation and student travel.

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NSFAS bursary admin for 2014

• One of the 5 nationwide FET colleges piloting the NEW processes (e.g. on-line registration, sms approvals)

• Still required to adhere to NSFAS bursary guidelines

• Allocated amount insufficient for SCC: large catchment area leads to high accommodation and transport costs

• Admin & compliances processes: claim +100% of allocation before target dates

• Bursary Committee includes SRC, Staff and Campus Heads

• Pilot proceeding well

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Partnership with industry for student placement

• Established a Placement Unit• Tracking system for old and current students • Developed a log book for placed students• Monitoring and support for placed students (visits)• SCC has 125 active industry partners• Data base is established for industries in the

Southern Cape / Karoo region• Maintain and recognise industry relations.

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PARTNERSHIPS WITH SETAs

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CETA (Building & Civil, Electrical, Construction, Painting & Tiling, Community House Builder) INSETA (Wealth Management)

Ceta

Merseta

Inseta

W&R Seta

Government Departments National Skills Fund Dept Rural Dev. & Land Reform

SERVICES SETA (Hairdressing, Gardening Services & Cleaning Services)

ETDP SETA (ECD)

Agri Seta

Cathsseta

Services Seta

Dept. of Information & CommunicationDept HETDept of Public WorksDept of Transport

E&W SETA (Electrical & Engineering)WCED (ECD and W&R)Dept Rural Development (ECD, Carpentry, Painting)

ETDP Seta,

Mict Seta,

E&W Seta.

Dept of Correctional Services. Local Govt: Incl. Eden, Central Karoo & Kannaland

Dept of Social Serv. (ECD)

NATIONAL SKILLS FUNDNSF – (Hairdressing, ECD, Assist. Chef, New Venture Creation)

Programme Approval for 26 Programs,

Apprenticeships, Learnerships &

Skills Programs)

WORK PLACE EXPERIENCE• Partnership with Various Businesses - Placement of Apprenticeship & learnerships• 1355 Students currently placed with Host employers, all receiving a monthly stipend)

FUNDING ACCREDITATION with SETAs

IMPLEMENTATION

• Essential need to achieve our target (Access)• 20% allocation – insufficient – Big cost driver• Few College hostels in campuses; obliged to use private service

providers• 353 students in hostels at a Cost of R6 074 309: Ave. R17,207)• 1,132 students in private accommodation at Cost of R18 686 000:

Ave. R16,507)• 730 students being transported (Cost = R6 800 000: Ave R9,315)• All opportunities (accommodation & transport.) advertised • Truancy officers – for compliance of private providers• Not sustainable as it is, may lead to drop of

numbers in the near future

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Student Housing

Academic Improvement Plan

• Recruitment, placement and selection• Additional tuition for challenging subjects• Academic: Support tuition – Maths & English• Learner support: Class visits, observation • Improved standards of assessments & moderation• Student workplace exposure / learning• Up-skilling of lecturers and work exposure• Truancy officers – learner absenteeism

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Infrastructure Plans• 6 sites–fully utilised - NCV & Rep 191 (8am – 6pm)• 2 sites NOT College property & also renting• Occupational programmes: implemented off-site• Most infrastructure not in a good state, no land• To buy land / property in George – Trade Test Centre• Building more classes, subject to utility availability• Negotiating with Bitou site with local municipality • Ex-WCED hostel – Hessequa: advised to be

under threat.

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End

Thank You

Enkosi

Dankie

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