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MEDIA ALERT: Minister Schäfer to visit Technical Teacher Training Programme

4 July 2017

Tomorrow, 5th July 2017, Minister Debbie Schäfer will be visiting Bellville Technical High School where over 200 teachers are taking part in Grade 12 CAPS Technical teacher training.

A new specialization CAPS curriculum for the three Technical subjects was introduced during 2016 starting with grade 10 learners. The subjects are much more focused on very specific skills in three technical subjects are Civil Technology, Electrical Technology and Mechanical Technology and each of the subjects has there specialization areas.

It is therefore important that our teachers receive ongoing training and upskilling to ensure that they have the practical skills to offer the new specialized curriculum.

The Minister will be visiting the training sessions tomorrow and will witness first hand, teachers receiving practical training in Welding, Woodworking, Civil Construction, as well as Civil Services.

All media are invited and welcome to attend.

Date:              Wednesday 5th July 2017  
Time:              10h30
Venue:           Bellville Technical High School, Strand Rd & College Road, Labiance, Cape Town, 7530

Media Enquiries: 

Jessica Shelver
Spokesperson to Minister Debbie Schafer
Cell: 076 175 0663