Education and Training for Adults (ABET)
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There are an estimated 3.3 million illiterate adults in South Africa. Eradicating illiteracy is one of the nine priorities of the National Education Strategy, Tirisano. Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) is available to adults who want to finish their basic education. An outcomes-based programme, ABET aims to provide basic learning tools, knowledge and skills, and provides participants with nationally recognised qualifications. The four levels of ABET training are equivalent to Grades R to 9. ABET includes training in:
Learners can also choose to take courses in:
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There are ABET centres in each of the seven Education Management and Development Centre (EMDC) districts in the Province. Contact the EMDC planner in your area to find out which courses are available. Detailed information on ABET qualifications and curriculum is available on the WCED ABET Assessment website. For more information on the provincial government's ABET initiatives, contact: Dave ShepherdTel: 021 467 2611/13 Fax: 021 4672996 dshepherd@pgwc.gov.za |
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Institutional Management and Governance Planning (Western Cape Education Department, Provincial Government of the Western Cape) |
The content on this page was last updated on 19 May 2006
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