RATIONALE SSS plan seeks to improve success in programmes offered in TVET institutions (academic support vehicle) Variety of instructional methods, educational services, resources provided to students to assist with accelerating the learning process, catch up with peers, meet learning standards and general success in a college Academic support programme is an integral part of a wider support system Allows students to benefit fully from College and improve student learning 2

Student Support Services Annual Plan 3

4 2015/16 APP SSS Framework and Manual Academic Plenary Session Stakeholder’s concerns / college experiences Student’s workshops

Pre- Entry Hands on support to student is critical Proper career advice based on the results of the diagnostic tests Standardised process of providing career advice by trained personnel Selection tests to be provided previous year…from September… Early registration to alleviate pressure beginning of the year Efficient registration process and plan in place 5

Pre-Entry: Financial Aid Critical to providing access and improving academic performance of students Monitor adherence to the bursary schedule Ensure transparent and effective communication on bursary administration processes Verification of addresses for student beneficiaries Adherence to student policy in administering allowances 6 Poor administrative processes Inadequate funding

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Academic support programmes offered in colleges 9

Student leadership SRC is an integral part of student life and a critical cooperative governance partner in a college SRC members take responsibilities that enhance student life on campuses. This means that the SRC members are empowered to invest in people and communities SRC guided by constitution, each college should have an up to date constitution in place SRC orientation programme on college processes, role, participation in governance structures and leadership theories/ conflict management 10

Learners with special needs Learners with special education needs to be accommodated in our TVET Colleges (infrastructure and assistive devices) It is critical for Colleges to determine the number of students with special needs and the type of special needs that students have to enable them to successfully perform and adapt to the College environment Colleges should have a data base of applicants with special needs (irrespective of the capacity of the college to support those students). This will assist the College to determine the number of students with disabilities that require assistance and access in their surrounding communities 11

Exit Support Entrepreneurship Articulation into HEI Work placement Providing up-to-date information about employment opportunities on campus notice boards or in the resource centre Linking students directly with employers who contact the college for prospective employees in a particular field Actively promoting or marketing students and college programmes among prospective employers. This is a proactive approach 12

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