Belvedere Profile (English)
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Technical Occupational Curriculum (TOC) for Grades 1–4
This programme prepares learners in Grades 1 to 4 with Mild Intellectual Disorder (MID), Severe Intellectual Disorder (SID), or Special Learning Disabilities (SLD) through a balanced mix of academic subjects and practical skills in centres such as welding, woodworking, hairdressing, catering, and office practice. The curriculum focuses on hand tools, technical processes, safety, and early exposure to vocational fields.
- Who it is for
- learners with Mild Intellectual Disorder, Severe Intellectual Disorder, or Special Learning Disabilities in Grades 1–4
- How to act on it
- Apply through the Ekurhuleni North District for an admission assessment; if accepted, enrol at Belvedere School.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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From Year 1 to 4, the learner follows the TOC
Practical Training Centres (Welding, Woodworking, Hairdressing, Catering, Office Practice, Tourism)
These centres provide hands-on training in various vocational fields including welding (MIG/TIG), woodworking, hairdressing, catering, office practice, and tourism. Learners gain real-world skills tailored to their interests and abilities.
- Who it is for
- learners with special educational needs enrolled in the TOC or VOO programmes
- How to act on it
- Enrol in the TOC or VOO programme through the Ekurhuleni North District assessment process; access to centres depends on grade level and programme choice.
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Centres: BOYS Welding Work: Orientation to Metalwork, Welding (Gas, Arc, MIG, TIG), Plate & Metal Work, Spray Painting Woodworking: Orientation to Woodwork, Woodworking, Cabinetmaking, Basic Building Principles, Orientation to Plumbing, Spray Painting Techniques, Building Construction. Centres: GIRLS Orientation to Hairdressing, Ethnic and Caucasian Hairdressing, Basic Beauty Therapy (Pedicures and Manicures), Catering, Orientation to Restaurant Business, Office Practice, Tourism and Consumer Studies.
WOW Programme: Forklift and Scaffolding Academy
A one-year practical course designed to help learners integrate into the workplace by training them in forklift operation and scaffolding. Learners must be selected by the service provider to join this programme.
- Who it is for
- selected learners with special educational needs who are preparing for employment
- How to act on it
- Learners must be selected by the service provider after being assessed through the Ekurhuleni North District.
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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WOW Programme: Forklift and Scaffolding Academy, 1 year course to help learners integrate into the workplace. Learners must be selected by the service provider for this program.
Vocational Occupational Option (VOO) for Grades 10–12
This programme offers learners in Grades 10 to 12 with special educational needs the opportunity to study English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, and Tourism, alongside practical subjects like Agricultural Technology and Consumer Studies. It prepares them for entry into the job market through targeted vocational training.
- Who it is for
- learners with Mild Intellectual Disorder, Severe Intellectual Disorder, or Special Learning Disabilities in Grades 10–12
- How to act on it
- Apply through the Ekurhuleni North District for an admission assessment; if accepted, enrol at Belvedere School.
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Grade 10 to 12 (VOO) : (5 learning areas) English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation. Tourism. Practical Subjects: Agricultural Technology and Consumer Studies.
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Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Reference
https://www.belvedereschool.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/BelvederProfile.pdf
Key Takeaways
- EMIS: 310144
- District: D17 (Ekurhuleni North)
- Address: 17 Uys Krige Street, Farrarmere, Benoni, 1501
- GPS Coordinates: -26.162787, 28.299617
- Admission via Ekurhuleni North District assessment
- TOC curriculum for Grades 1–4
- VOO for Grades 10–12
- WOW Programme: Forklift and Scaffolding Academy
- Centres: Welding (MIG/TIG), Woodworking, Hairdressing, Catering, Office Practice
- Resource and Therapy Centre
- Extracurriculars: Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Chess, Choir, Eisteddfod
- Buddy Programme, Career Guidance for LSEN learners
- Belvedere School
- Ekurhuleni North District
- EMIS
- FET
- LSEN
- MID
- SID
- SLD
- TOC
- VOO
- WOW
- MIG
- TIG
- PET
- LIFE ORIENTATION
- Agricultural Technology
- Consumer Studies
- Tourism