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Distance Learning@Northlink CollegeBooklet
WELCOMEWelcome to the Department of Distance Learning at Northlink College.Our mission is to provide quality, relevant and accredited Education andTraining on a distance learning basis, which will address the skills andneeds of all stakeholders. You’re welcome to contact us directly with anyrelated requests or enquiries - (please ensure that you have your studentnumber at hand).Before you do so, we kindly request that you take the time to read thisbrochure thoroughly.All the students must be in possession of the following documents on theday of registration:Certified copies of the ID document/valid passport.Foreign nationals: clearance from international office - TygerbergCampus (IO-1 & IO-2 forms).Proof of qualifications (certificates/statement of results/SAQAaccreditation) – certified.Subject fees (and levies in the case of foreign students).If a company will be liable for your college expenses - A letter fromthe student’s employer stating responsibility for the payment of thecollege expenses.New students (registering for the first time) must complete thebiographical form. Proof of residential address.For more information, or related queries please contact us on:Mr. Antonio PretoriusMs. A BotaProgramme Manager (acting)CoordinatorTel: 021 591 3181 Ext: 3612Tel: 021 591 3181 Ext: 3619Fax: 021 591 2402Fax: 021 591 2402Email: apretorius@northlink.co.zaEmail: abota@northlink.co.za
WHAT IS DISTANCE LEARNING?Distance learning is a way of learning remotely without being inregular faceto-face contact with a teacher in the classroom. It can alsobe defined as any educational or learning process/ system in which theteacher/ instructor is separated geographically or in time from his or herstudents; or in which students are separated from other students oreducational resources.Contemporary distance learning is effected through the implementationof computer and electronics technology to connect teacher and studentin either real or delayed time or on an as-needed basis. Content deliverymay be achieved through a variety of technologies being computers,telephone, email, the internet, etc.WHY DISTANCE LEARNING?It increases access to learning opportunitiesIt accommodates multiple learning stylesIt serves learners who are not likely to attend traditional classroominstructionIt benefits students who lack the full confidence to participate in alarge classroom setting in front of other studentsIn some cases, Distance Learning can serve as many or more learnersper rand spent.
DISTANCE LEARNING COURSESCOMMUNICATION LANGUAGEThe language of tuition is English. Examinations may be written ineither English or Afrikaans.Engineering Studies N1 – N3Admission Requirements: Grade 9 (Mathematics and Science)N1 – SUBJECTSN2 – SUBJECTSN3 – SUBJECTSELECTRICAL:Electrical Trade TheoryIndustrial ElectronicsMathematicsEngineering ScienceRadio and trical Trade Theory Electrical Trade TheoryIndustrial ElectronicsElectro-TechnologyLogic SystemsIndustrial ElectronicsRadio TheoryLogic SystemsRigging TheoryInstrument TradeInstrument Trade Theory TheoryRadio and TVRadio and TVMECHANICAL:MathematicsEngineering DrawingEngineering ScienceFitting and MachiningMotor Trade TheoryMotor Electrical TheoryFitting and MachiningPlating & StructuralSteelDrawingMECHANICAL:MathematicsDiesel Trade TheoryEngineering DrawingEngineering ScienceMotor Electrical TheoryMotor Trade TheoryPlaters TheoryMECHANICAL:MathematicsEngineering DrawingEngineering ScienceMechanotechnologyDiesel Trade TheoryMotor Electrical TheoryMotor Trade TheoryPlating & StructuralSteel-DrawingRefrigeration TradeTheoryIN ORDER TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, YOU NEED TO PASS FOURSUBJECTS PER N-LEVEL. Consult the programme coordinator for moredetails.NOTE:Distance learning students are allowed to register amaximum of 2 subjects per trimester.
Engineering Studies N4 – N6Admission Requirements: Grade 12 (Mathematics and Science)Grade 12 (Technical Matric), N3 Certificate, NC(V) Level 4 (Mathematics& Engineering Science) or an equivalent qualification.N4 – SUBJECTSN5 – SUBJECTSN6 – SUBJECTSELECTRICALElectro-TechnicsIndustrial ElectronicsLogic SystemsMathematicsCommunication ElectronicsIndustrial dustrial ElectronicsLogic SystemsCommunication –ElectronicsIndustrial gic SystemsIndustrial ElectronicsCommunication –ElectronicsIndustrial InstrumentsMECHANICALMathematicsEngineering ScienceMechanical HANICALMathematicsStrength of MaterialFluid anical Drawing &DesignPower MachinesMECHANICALMathematicsPower MachinesStrength of MaterialMechanical Drawing &DesignFluid MechanicsMechano-TechnicsSupervisory Management
ASSESSMENTThe assessments for distance learning is in the form of two assignments.The first covers 40% of the curriculum of the subject enrolled and thesecond assignment can cover up to 100% of the curriculum.Due to the fact that this is an “open book” assessment, your marks perassignment will be weighted by 0.7 towards a final mark.TRIMESTER MARKSThe trimester mark is determined by an assignment that is divided in two.Students must obtain a trimester mark of 40% in order to be admittedto the final examination. Students should diarise the due dates for Part Aand Part B as NO late submissions will be accepted.TERM MARKYour term mark will be calculated as follows:Part A (Final Mark x 0.3) Part B (Final mark x 0.7) 100%A term mark of 40% or more should be obtained to qualify for theexaminations.EXAMINATIONAll examinations will be written at Goodwood Campus. Students whocannot write the examination, for whatever reason will have tore-register the following trimester. Students are expected to inform theiremployer(s) of their registration and the dates of their final examination.CONTACT DETAILS OF THE EXAMINATION OFFICER:Ms. Ronel SolomonEmail: rsolomon@northlink.co.zaTel: 021 591 3181 Ext: 3606Fax: 021 951 2402STUDENT REGISTRATIONStudents may only register for 2 subjects, (this may include any part-timesubjects) i.e. distance learning subjects or 1 distance learning 1 parttime subject or just 2 part-time subjects. It is the students’ responsibility
to ensure that he/she is registered for the correct subject(s). Personal andwork commitments must be taken into account before registering. Tochange or cancel subject, a special form must be completed at the administration office. If not, the information on your registration form willbe accepted as correct.IMPORTANT: There is a deadline for subject cancellations and changes.Enquire at the Department of Distance Learning.Banking Details:Bank & Branch: Nedbank Business Northern PeninsulaAccount Name: Northlink CollegeAccount Number: 1186 101 377Branch Code: 118602Type if account: Current AccountReference: Student NumberIMPORTANT INFORMATIONCompulsory Assignment: students must submit a compulsory assignmentthat consists of two parts. Failure to submit the assignments orsubmitting them after the respective due dates, will result in the studentbeing prevented from sitting for the final examination.Assignments can be submitted as follows:Hand delivered:Distance Learning, Office Room 4, Goodwood Campus.Attention: Coordinator – Distance LearningPosted (Correspondence):Northlink College, Goodwood Campus, Private Bag X1, PANORAMA, 7506Distance Learning DepartmentEmailed:zmali@northlink.co.za or abota@northlink.co.za
Students are strongly advised to keep a COPY of the assignment(s). Incase of the assignment being posted, please ensure that it reaches thedepartment before the due dates.STUDY MATERIALEach student will receive the following:The tutorial letter which includes the syllabus and the work schedule.Past question papers and memoranda. This may be considered asadditional study materialThe assignment(s)Information brochureRecommended textbookNOTE: selected study material can also be obtained from Northlink’sLearner Management System (LMS). This system can only be accessedafter a student is completely registered.LMS Website - www.lms.northlink.co.zaBefore you go onto the LMS system you need to make sure that thefollowing programs are loaded on your computer/cellphones:Latest version of Mozilla firefox or Chrome.Latest version of Adobe Flash Player for other browsers.Latest version of Adobe reader.TUTOR SYSTEMA student can contact his/her tutor via email. A tutor will envisage torespond within 24 hours after an enquiry has been lodged. Should noresponse be received, the Programme Manager or Distance Learningcoordinator may be contacted.
OTHER CONTACT DETAILS:Northlink College Contact Centre:08600 65465Northlink College Central Office:021 970 9000Goodwood Campus:021 591 3181Find us on Social Media and the :www.twitter.com/northlinkBlog: k.co.za
Distance Learning, Office Room 4, Goodwood Campus. Attention: Coordinator - Distance Learning Posted (Correspondence): Northlink College, Goodwood Campus, Private Bag X1, PANORAMA, 7506 Distance Learning Department Emailed: zmali@northlink.co.za or abota@northlink.co.za
