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Namibian College of Open Learning Prospectus 2021 Visit our website Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS www.namcol.edu.na Num: TAKING EDUCATION TO THE PEOPLE 1
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Abbreviations BA:YCD Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development NQA Namibia Qualifications Authority CBE Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship NTA Namibia Training Authority CA Continuous Assessment ODL Open and Distance Learning CBLC Computer-Based Learning Centre NUST Namibia University of Science and Technology CTDOC Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses UNAM University of Namibia CED Certificate in Education for Development PDOSOM Post Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and Management. CECD Certificate in Early Childhood Development CTDOC Certificate in Development and Teaching Online Courses CLGS Certificate in Local Government Studies CWCY Certificate in Community-Based Work with Children and Youth DBE Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship DYD Diploma in Youth Development Work DECPPE Diploma in Early Childhood and Pre-Primary Education DED Diploma in Education for Development DNEA Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment CEC Certificate in English Communication ICDL International Computer Driving Licence MoEAC Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture NEACB National Examinations, Assessment and Certification Board NIED National Institute for Educational Development NOLNet Namibian Open Learning Network Trust NSSC(O/H) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary/Higher Level) 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 4
NAMCOL Values ACCESSIBILITY: To provide opportunities for adults and out-of-school youth to further their education Vision or develop new skills. We strive to be a world-class institution of excellence, accessible to all, with ACCOUNTABILITY: committed professional staff, educating people through an innovative range of ODL To provide our stakeholders with convincing evidence of the value of what we do. programmes, and providing quality services in a sustainable manner. CONTINUITY: To create pathways for our learners to be able to pursue lifelong learning. EFFICIENCY: To make the best use of available resources. Mission EXCELLENCE: We are committed to providing wider access to quality educational services To strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. for our learners and other customers, using a variety of open learning QUALITY: methods. To strive for the highest standards of service delivery. RELIABILITY: To provide accurate and trustworthy information about our activities. RESPONSIVENESS: To address training needs and emerging challenges in a timely fashion. SUSTAINABILITY: To ensure the College has sufficient resources to continue developing and offering programmes in future. TRANSPARENCY: To be open and fair in all our business operations. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 5
NAMCOL Board of Governors Mr. Justin Ellis Dr. Hertha Pomuti Mr. Kennedy Urikhob Ms. Mahanaim Ms. Charlotte Keyter Ms. Sanet Steenkamp Chairperson of the Board Vice Chairperson of the Board Member & Chairperson Nghisheefa Member & Chairperson Executive Director Audit & Risk Committee Member & Chairperson Technical Committee Ministry of Education, Arts Human Resources & and Culture Remuneration Committee Mr. Tonata Uwanga Mr. Hofni Iipinge Ms. Veno Kauaria Dr. Heroldt Murangi Mr. Conny Samaria Mr. Jack Eixab Member Member Member Director Staff Representative Company Secretary / Legal Advisor 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 6
NAMCOL Management Dr. F . N. Keendjele Mr. A. Kulobone Mrs. P. Kamati Mr. J. Nitschke Mr. C. Samaria Deputy Director: Deputy Director: Deputy Director: Deputy Director: Curriculum & Staff Learner Support Marketing, Enterprise Finance, Human Resources & Materials Development Representative Development and ICT Administration Mr. L. J. Bock Ms. D. Haufiku Mr. C. Hinanifa Ms. N.Afunde Dr. H.V. Murangi Regional Manager: Regional Manager: Regional Manager: Regional Manager: Director Northern Region Central Region Southern Region North-Eastern Region NAMCOL 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 7
Contact Details HEAD OFFICE REGIONAL OFFICES OTHER IMPORTANT 2031 Independence Avenue, Katutura, Windhoek, Southern Region (SR) SECTIONS Private Bag 15008, Katutura, Windhoek, Namibia 2031 Independence Avenue, Katutura Tel.: +264-61-320 5111 Fax: +264-61-216 987 Private Bag 15008, Katutura, Windhoek Resource Centre Telephone: 061 320 5272/75, Fax: [061] 216 987 Tel: (061) 320 5271 Email: hinanifa@namcol.edu.na Fax: (061) 216 987 DIVISIONS Fax2mail: 0886 207 22 Office of the Director (OD) Central Region (CR) Telephone: 061 320 5233 Bookshop P. O. Box 2006, Erf 280, Corner of Prosit and Waterberg Email: murangi@namcol.edu.na Tel: (061) 320 5202/85 Street, Otjiwarongo Fax: (061) 320 5211 Curriculum and Material Development (CMD) Telephone: 067 304 379, Fax: [067] 303 170 Fax2mail: 0886 201 13 Telephone: 061 320 5217 Email: haufiku@namcol.edu.na Email: nitschke@namcol.edu.na Recording Studio North-Eastern Region (NER) Tel: (061) 320 5255 Learner Support (LS) Sam Nujoma Drive, P/Bag 2123, Rundu Telephone: 061 320 52 46 Telephone: 066 255 545, Fax: [066] 255 386 Campus Radio Email: keendjele@namcol.edu.na Email: afunde@namcol.edu.na Tel: (061) 320 5309 Marketing, Enterprise Development and ICT Switch Board Northern Region (NR) Telephone: 061 320 5111 Tel: (061) 320 5111 Email: alberts@namcol.edu.na Marula Street, P.O.Box 80002, Ongwediva Fax: (061) 216 987 Telephone: 065 233 780/81, Fax: [065] 233 793 Fax2mail: 0886 200 69 Finance, HR and Administration (F & A) Email: bock@namcol.edu.na Telephone: 061 320 5254 CBLC (Jetu Jama) Email: kamati@namcol.edu.na Tel: (061) 320 5279 Fax: (061) 216 987 Fax2mail: 0886 207 23 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 8
Contact Details SUB-REGIONAL OFFICES: Mr. C. Block Mr. C. Mbaimbai Mr. N Ntinda Mr. V. Kasiyana Mr. U. Hummel Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator WALVIS BAY KATIMA MULILO EENHANA GOBABIS KEETMANSHOOP Tel: 264 64 205 990 Tel: 264 66 253 065 Tel: 264 65 263 845 Tel: 264 62 564 321 Tel: 264 63 222 100 Fax: 264 64 200 000 Fax: 264 66 252 710 Fax: 264 65 233 793 Fax: 264 62 564 321 Fax: 264 63 222 100 block@namcol.edu.na mbaimbai@namcol.edu.na ntinda@namcol.edu.na kasiyana@namcol.edu.na hummel@namcol.edu.na 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 9
Director’s Foreword NAMCOL lives in the people`s hearts and therefore it is called the “People`s College”. Your decision to be part of the College makes you part of a community which embraces innovation in education, leadership par excellence and personal support. Being part of this community enables you to mount the stairs one by one. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 10
“ “ There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs. Unknown Change is inevitable due to development and growth in Institutions. You can follow a career without compromising education- in fact, this Changes and challenges require us to work more effectively, and equalizer enables you to set targets and meet them. Thousands of guide efficiency when we plan new programmes and services. At students have gone through our dedicated hands, and are now at NAMCOL, we are driven by development and progress. For 2020, the pinnacle of their dreams due to commitment and dedication to we have revised some tertiary programmes and for secondary education. education, the mode of delivery will only be block tuition across selected centres in Namibia. It is for this reason that we remain We hope that you will enjoy every moment of your studies with us. As committed to your personal and professional development and you browse through the Prospectus, consider the opportunities we reassure you of our uncompromising support and guidance in have on offer that could be in your area of interest. reaching your education and career goals. Our doors remain open, and we facilitate communication through We wish you the best of luck with your studies for 2021. many platforms to engage you, our raison t`être- our reason for being. Your inputs are crucial to us and inform our strategic plans and development. .......….......……… Heroldt V. Murangi (PhD) Director 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 11
Introduction to Introduction The Namibian College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) is a semi Culture, this platform was further developed in 2020 to benefit all autonomous,educationalinstitutioncreatedbyanActofParliament secondary learners in Namibia. NAMCOL plays an integral role in (Act 1 of 1997) and falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry the development of the country’s human resources and continues of Education, Arts and Culture. NAMCOL offers programmes to help the nation achieve the National Development Goals for adults and out-of-school youth to further their education. In and Vision 2030. The College is committed to providing quality all its years of existence, NAMCOL has grown exponentially to services to all its customers. NAMCOL has a well-trained staff and become the largest educational institution in Namibia in terms of makes use of modern technology to develop multi-media contents the number of registered learners. NAMCOL has established its for its learners. The institution is a proud member of the Namibian credibility both nationally and internationally. Open Learning Network Trust (NOLNet), the Distance Education Association of Southern Africa (DEASA and the Commonwealth Today, NAMCOL is highly regarded in the international arena owing Open Schooling Association (CAMOSA) ), which aims to promote to the development and introduction of e-learning, video lessons the use of distance education as an alternative to conventional and the quality of its study materials. As a result, NAMCOL has education, not only in Namibia, but also in the SADC region. receivedtwointernationalawardsfromtheCommonwealthofOpen Learning (COL) on Excellence in Distance Education Materials and Theprogrammesonofferareinthreecategories,namelysecondary, web-based lessons, respectively. NAMCOL boasts with the World tertiary and technical, vocational, and have drawn national and Summit Award in the Learning and Science category, a remarkable international recognition. NAMCOL introduced TVET (Technical achievement was reached through the interactive Notesmaster Vocational Education and Training) and Tertiary Programmes that platform. With the assistance of the Ministry of Education, Arts and are accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 12
the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), and aim to address the diverse training needs of the Namibian people. The secondary education study materials conform to the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate as for the new curriculum as well as the old curricula. NAMCOL`s head office is situated in Windhoek at the Jetu Jama Campus. It has four regional offices at Ongwediva, Otjiwarongo, Rundu and in Windhoek, and six sub-regional offices-at Gobabis, Katima Mulilo, Walvis Bay, Eenhana, Keetmanshoop and Opuwo. This prospectus can be downloaded from our website at www.namcol.edu.na PLEASE NOTE NAMCOL will offer Grade 12 (old curriculum) in 2021 for the last time. In 2021, Grade 11 of Note: the new curriculum will be offered for the first time, alongside the Grade 12 old curriculum to give an opportunity to the learners who registered in 2020 to finish the grade. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 13
Introduction to Why choose NAMCOL? NAMCOL is the only well-established open and distance • Limited places in formal secondary schools learning institution in Namibia. The College has grown over the • Age restrictions in formal schools past twenty two years exponentially in enrolment, resources and • Long distances to and from schools the offering of programmes. Since its mandate caters for the • Limited space in hostels of formal secondary schools for diverse needs of the population, the first tertiary programmes those who live in remote areas • Lack of opportunity for learners who could not complete were introduced in 2001. their formal schooling • Lack of opportunity for adults and out-of-school youth to Today, NAMCOL offers a range of these programmes in various improve their qualifications to enter tertiary education or fields such as community development, business management, get better employment entrepreneurship, local government, early childhood • People are given the opportunity to learn while they earn development, youth work and community-based work with • Imbalances of the past education system need to be children and youth, additional to its secondary education rectified. programme. NAMCOL continues to make its programmes accessible for its customers and places a high priority on quality. In 2020, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, NAMCOL further developed its existing Notesmaster platform to cater for Here are some of the reasons why open all the needs of the Senior Secondary phase. This was done in and distance learning is important and why full collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. Namibian people need access to it: 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 14
Programmes and Subjects NAMCOL`s programmes are open to all Namibian residents regardless of age, gender, race, colour, creed or nationality, as NAMCOL offers the Ordinary well as to foreign students, provided they are in possession of Level of the Namibia Senior a study permit. Secondary Certificate (NSSCO). Subjects on Higher Secondary Education Level are offered at selected Objectives and target groups centres only. The Secondary Education Programme is intended for learners who would like to obtain certification for Grade 12 (2020) and 11 VERY IMPORTANT Note: as from 2021. It is open to both out-of-school youth and adults. Please note that the current curriculum for Grade The objective is to allow these target groups to study at their 12 will be offered for the last time in 2021. During the same year, the College will implement the new own pace and convenience in order to complete their NSSCO/H curriculum, under the Ministry of Education, Arts certificates. and Culture. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 15
NAMCOL Business Units 2021 Page Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: Num: 1616
BU Computer Based Studies Bookshop Campus Radio Audio/Video Studio Multi-Media Production Centre 2021 Page Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: Num: 1717
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International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) INTRODUCTION THREE MAIN ICDL CATEGORIES The Computer Based Learning Centres (CBLC) form part of NAMCOL’s Strategic Buiness Units (SBU). 1. BASE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES Computer Essentials • ICDL is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, education, Online Essentials experience or background. • No prior knowledge of information communication technology or Word Processing computer skills is required. Enrolment takes place at any time of the Spreadsheets year. Upon registration learners will receive a Skills Logbook which records progress through the certification process. 2. STANDARD NAMCOL offers the ICDL Certification programme which covers the key Presentation concepts of computing and its practical applications. It is the world’s leading end-usercomputercertificationprogrammeandmodulesarenoworganised Using Database into three profile groups: ICDL Base Profile, ICDL Standard Profile and ICDL Web Editing Advanced Profile as outlined on the right: Image Editing Online Collaboration IT Security Project Planning 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 19
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) 3. ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING Advanced Word Processing Requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application for everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and Advanced Spreadsheets finishing small-sized word processing documents that are ready for distribution. The candidate will demonstrate competence in duplicating Advanced Databases and moving text within and between documents and in using the features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document and using mail merge Advanced Presentation tools. The following information briefly summarises each module and its contents: SPREADSHEETS Require the candidate to understand the concept of spreadsheets and COMPUTER ESSENTIALS to demonstrate the use of a spreadsheet application. The candidate will Covers everything from hardware and software to malware. It teaches understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated with developing, essential concepts and skills about the use of devices, file creation and formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of limited scope that is management, networks and data security. ready for distribution. They will be able to generate and apply standard mathematical and logical formulas using standard formulas and functions. ONLINE ESSENTIALS The candidate will demonstrate competence in creating and formatting Covers security and safety on the web, the concepts of online communities, graphs/charts. communications and email. It covers the essentials you need for going online, including web browsing, effective search engine use, online communication and email. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 20
ICDL Standard Profile Modules PRESENTATION IMAGE EDITING requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation enables the candidate to understand the main concepts underlying digital tools to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and images and to use an image editing application to enhance images, apply preparing presentations, using different slide layouts for display and printed effects and prepare an image for printing and publishing. distribution. It also requires the candidate to be able to duplicate and move text, pictures, images and charts within and between presentations. The ONLINE COLLABORATION candidate will demonstrate the ability to accomplish common operations is a new Standard Module that is essential for our world of cloud storage, with images, charts and drawn objects and to use various slide show effects. shared online documents and social networking. It covers the tools, theories, technologies and risks behind online collaboration. USING DATABASES requires the candidate to understand some of the main concepts of IT SECURITY databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database to create and allows candidates to understand the main concepts underlying the secure modify tables, queries, forms and reports, and prepare outputs ready for use of ICT in daily life and to use relevant techniques and applications to distribution. The candidate will be able to relate tables and to retrieve and maintain a secure network connection, use the internet safely and securely, manipulate information from a database by using query and sort tools and manage data and information appropriately. available in the package and sort tools available in the database. The candidate will also be able to create and modify reports. PROJECT PLANNING enables candidates to use project management software to prepare project WEB EDITING plans and monitor projects, including planning and managing time, costs, enables the candidate to understand key web publishing concepts and to tasks and resources. create, upload and maintain a website. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 21
ICDL Advanced Profile Modules ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING ADVANCED PRESENTATION is a high-level certification programme through which candidates can is a high-level certification programme for candidates who wish to create demonstrate their ability to use the advanced features of word processing effective, high-impact presentations using advanced features and prove applications to enhance their work, improve productivity and save their skills in this area. The program covers advanced presentation features time. Completion of this module will enable candidates to demonstrate that will allow candidates to use the presentation application to its full professionalism and save time in the creation, production, review and potential. It will allow them to plan and design more effective presentations distribution of documents. that will have greater impact to better engage and involve an audience. ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS ICDL TRAINING AND TESTING AT NAMCOL is a high-level certification programme which presents candidates with the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. Completion of Training and testing take place at any of the ten accredited centres this module will enable candidates to master the more advanced functions countrywide. The new ICDL Profile replaces the former ICDL Start and of spreadsheet applications, enabling them to produce more sophisticated Core. The new ICDL Profile can be built using many more options from reports and perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations. the modules available. This will save time and improve productivity in the completion of tasks. The ICDL Profile grows with you and never expires. All NAMCOL centres ADVANCED DATABASES are fully accredited with the ICDL Foundation in South Africa and provide is a high-level certification programme that enables candidates to use the a congenial study environment with the latest technology and professional many advanced tools available in database applications to better manage trainers. Training takes place in accordance with timetables at all CBLC and organise structured information. Successful completion of this module centres during weekdays. will enable candidates to maximise database functions in order to manage and analyse high volumes of data. This enables the production of the quantity and quality of information that business demands today. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 22
Course Options and fees The following course options are available: BASE MODULES (Compulsory for beginners) N$ Computer Essentials Deposit: 800.00 Online Essentials 550.00 Word Processing 550.00 Spreadsheets 550.00 This package includes a skills logbook, training manual, face-to-face training and testing on all four modules. Total: 2 450.00 ICDL BASE SELF STUDY OPTION COST ICDL Logbook (Compulsory) 350.00 ICDL Base Manuals 300.00 ICDL Base Modules Exam per Module = N$190 x 4 Modules 760.00 Total: 1 410.00 OncompletionoftheBaseModules,anyofthefollowingoptionsarerecommended:DurationforICDLstandardis1-2monthspermodule OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Online Collaboration 700.00 Online Collaboration 700.00 Presentation 600.00 Database 600.00 IT Security 700.00 Project Planning 700.00 Total 2000.00 Total 2000.00 OPTION 3 Options 1 to 5 modules must be paid in full on a module-by-module basis prior to Online Collaboration 700.00 training. The Self-study guide is available for all course options. For more information, contact your CBLC facilitator to discuss this option. Presentation 600.00 Project Planning 700.00 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Total 2000.00 Num: 23
Course Options and fees OPTION 4 EXAMINATION FEES: Online Collaboration 600.00 • ICDL Base is N$190.00 per Module Image Editing 600.00 • ICDL Advanced Module is N$380.00 per Module. Web Editing 700.00 Total 1900.00 NOTE: • A Once-off Administration fee of N$50 is payable as required. ICDL ADVANCED N$ • All fees for each module should be paid prior to training. Advanced MS Word 820.00 DURATION: Advanced MS Excel 820.00 • ICDL Base 4-8 months ICDL Standard and Advanced 1-2 months per Advanced MS Access 820.00 module. Advanced MS PowerPoint 820.00 TOTAL 3 280.00 CERTIFICATION CertificatesareissuedbytheICDLFoundationinSouthAfricauponcompletion ICDL ADVANCED SELF STUDY OPTION N$ ofthevariousoptions.Awaitingperiodisrequiredbeforecertificatesareissued. Book per Module 300.00 Certificates are issued when the following options have been completed: Testing/Exam fee per Module 380.00 • ICDL Base: On completion of all ICDL Base Modules Total Cost 680.00 • ICDL Base + any other 3 Standard Modules: Eligible for ICDL Standard Plus Logbook (optional) 350.00 Certificate • ICDL Advanced: Any one Advanced Module passed TOTAL 1 030.00 • Certificates will only be printed on request (upon completion of modules in the given options) • ICDL Profile Certificate: Candidate will be able to receive the ICDL Profile Certificate for any combination of modules from the first module passed. The certificate will list all the modules that the candidate has completed successfully to date. Fees are currently being revised and are subject to change in 2021 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 24
ICDL Standard Self Study Option ICDL STANDARD MODULES SELF-STUDY OPTION Training Material per Module 150.00 Exam/Testing per Module 190.00 TOTAL 340.00 Requirement: Student must complete ICDL Base to qualify for ICDL Standard modules. Students who register for any Standard Module should have received a Logbook already. Note: A once-off Administration fee of N$50 is payable as required. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 25
Basic Computer Literacy Course INTRODUCTION ADVANTAGES This is a short, easy-to-master course on basic computer Why is it so important to be computer literate? It will help you to get a job, and it skills. Our goal is to give you a solid foundation. Once you have will help you advance in your career. Knowing the basics in computer will assist understood these basics, you will have a clear understanding you in: on which to build your future knowledge of and skill with computers and the Internet. This course is divided into four • How to work with files and folders separate modules: Introduction to Computers; Email Skills; • How to use a Word Processing program Word Processing and Excel Skills. • How to work with Spreadsheets and accounting programs • How to send and receive Email Fee Structure for 2021 • How to search for information on the Internet TYPE OF FEE AMOUNT Students are required to pay N$100.00 Introduction to Computers N$ 300.00 (Registration) for re-writing the BCLC Examination Microsoft Word 2010 N$ 250.00 Microsoft Excel 2010 N$ 250.00 Internet & Email N$ 250.00 TOTAL N$ 1050.00 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 26
Basic Computer Literacy Course Computer literacy means having some sort of level of comfort MICROSOFT WORD around computers rather than a look of fear and a feeling of • Open, close and save Word documents as well as have the ability to foreboding. It will give you a good kick-start into entering change the location of an existing file. any job, since computer skills are a basic demand in the • Understand the use of the ribbon. workplace. • Know when to use cut, copy, paste and paste special functions. • Choose built-in functions to enhance productivity. • Create and edit Word documents that can be distributed and processed • Apply formatting to documents and know when to use different THE FOLLOWING COURSES/MODULES ARE OFERED: formatting options. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS • Insert graphical objects. • Generate, format, and edit tables. • Identify computer components; i.e. Systems Unit, Monitor, Keyboard, • Prepare documents for printing, using print preview and print options. etc. • Successfully log on to, log of, shut down and restart a computer MICROSOFT EXCEL • Effectively use a mouse, click, double click, scrolling and highlighting • Understand keyboard operations, when to use shift, caps lock, num • Open, close and save Excel documents as well as have pad, etc. the ability to change the location of existing files. • Understand when to create, modify, delete and use folders • Understand the use of the ribbon. • Understand desktop icons and the control panel • Choose built-in functions to enhance productivity. • Understand how to use anti-virus software and the updating of it. • Work and understand cells, highlight, cut, copy • Be able to use basic text editing software such as WordPad and paste and move cells, columns and rows. notepad. • Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. • Format numbers and text in a worksheet. • Create and format charts. • Prepare documents for printing, using print preview and page-break preview options. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 27
Basic Computer Literacy Course INTERNET E-MAIL • Know and understand what the Internet is. • Know what email is and understand other communication options. • Know the dangers of the Internet regarding viruses, • Create Web based email accounts specifically copyright and inappropriate content. Webmail. (www.webmail.co.za)* • Use various search engines, like Aardvark, Bing and • Be aware of etiquette and security considerations when using email. Google to research and find specific information. • Know how to create, spell-check, reply, reply to all and send email. • Complete and submit Web-based forms. • Understand how attachments work and how • Save Web pages and download freeware. to handle them safely and correctly. • Copy information from the Internet and paste it in documents. • Know how to prepare and setup email for printing. • Prepare items from the Web for printing. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 28
Basic Computer Literacy Course Contact us Countrywide: Windhoek Outapi Tel: 061 320 5279 Tel: 081 238 4196 CblcWindhoek@namcol.edu.na CblcOutapi@namcol.edu.na Eenhana Opuwo Cell: 081 371 3312 Tel: 065 277 012 CblcEenhana@namcol.edu.na CblcOpuwo@namcol.edu.na Ondangwa Rundu Cel: 081 419 8880 Tel: 066 255 545 CblcOndangwa@namcol.edu.na cblcrundu@namcol.edu.na Ongwediva Walvisbay Tel: 065 233 794 Tel: 064 205 990 CblcOngwediva@namcol.edu.na CblcOWalvisbay@namcol.edu.na Otjiwarongo Tel: 067 304 379 CblcOtjiwarongo@namcol.edu.na 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Information about ICDL and other Courses on NAMCOL Website: www.namcol.edu.na Num: 29
New NSSCO curriculum Self-instructional/learning materials for learners in Namibia The NAMCOL BOOKSHOP SELLS: * NIED approved learner books aligned to the new curriculum * Examination booklets with model answers * Radio and Video lessons to enhance subject content NAMCOL Ordinary Level | Grades 10 – 11 Business Studies Learner's Book NEW CURRICULUM Mildred Besser Ester Ndinelago Shikongo 2021 Ester Shafashike Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 30
NAMCOL Bookshop Materials Price List 2020/21 NSSC STUDY GUIDES NSSC STUDY GUIDES NSSCO TEXTBOOKS Get your order form or buy directly from OLD CURRICULUM (Gr. 11-12) OLD CURRICULUM (Gr. 11-12) NEW CURRICULUM (Gr. 10-11) any of the following NAMCOL bookshops nationwide: TITLE N$ PRICES TITLE N$ PRICES TITLE N$ PRICES Windhoek Bookshop: Otjiwarongo Bookshop: Accounting Module 1 225.00 English 2nd Language Mod 2 Ord. 215.00 English 2nd language (O) LB 260.00 Independence Avenue, Katutura, opposite KFC Erf 280, Corner of Prosit and Waterberg Street Accounting Module 2 225.00 English Answer Book 105.00 English 2nd language (O) AB 65.00 Tel: (061) 320 5285/02 Tel: (067) 304 379 English 2nd language (O) TG 255.00 Email: wbookshop1@namcol.edu.na Email: crbookshop@namcol.edu.na Accounting Answer Book 105.00 English Teacher's Guide 170.00 wbookshop@namcol.edu.na Accounting Teacher's Guide 170.00 English 2nd Language Mod 1 Hig. 260.00 Agricultural Science (O) LB 250.00 Development Studies Module 1 225.00 Agricultural Science (O) AB 40.00 Ongwediva Bookshop: Rundu Bookshop: English 2nd Language Mod 2 Hig. 260.00 Agricultural Science (O) TG 210.00 Marula Street, Opposite Makalani Real Estate Independence Avenue Development Studies Module 2 225.00 English Answer Book 130.00 Tel: (065) 233 780 Tel: (066) 255 545 Development Studies AB 105.00 Biology (O) LB 250.00 Email: nerbookshop@namcol.edu.na English Teacher's Guide 170.00 Email: nbookshop@namcol.edu.na Development Studies TG 170.00 Biology (O) AB 40.00 Business Studies Module 1 225.00 Biology (O) TG 255.00 Economics Module 1 195.00 Business Studies Module 2 225.00 NSSC Physics (O) LB 275.00 Economics Module 2 195.00 EXAMINATION BOOKLETS Business Studies Answer Book 105.00 Physics (O) AB 40.00 Economics Answer Book 105.00 TITLE N$ PRICES Agriculture Module 1 unit 1-5 170.00 Physics (O) TG 255.00 African languages Gr. 11-12 58.00 Economics Teacher's Guide 170.00 Agriculture Module 1 unit 6-10 170.00 Business Studies (O) LB 250.00 Agriculture Ordinary Level 150.00 Biology Module 1 225.00 Agriculture Answer Book 105.00 Business Studies (O) AB 65.00 Biology Ordinary Level 150.00 Biology Module 2 225.00 Biology Answer Book 105.00 History Module 1 Part 1 130.00 Business Studies (O) TG 255.00 Biology Higher Level 150.00 History Module 1 Part 2 130.00 Chemistry (O) LB 285.00 Business Studies Ordinary Level 150.00 Biology Teacher's Guide 170.00 History Module 2 130.00 Chemistry (O) AB 40.00 Business Studies Higher Level 150.00 Geography Module 1 225.00 Chemistry (O) TG 255.00 Development Studies OL 150.00 Geography Module 2 225.00 History Answer Book 105.00 Development Studies (O) LB 210.00 Economics Ordinary Level 150.00 Geography Answer Book 105.00 Development Studies (O) AB 50.00 Economics Higher Level 150.00 Geography Teacher's Guide 170.00 NSSCAS TEXTBOOKS Mathematics Module 1 Ord. 225.00 NEW CURRICULUM (Gr. 11-12) Development Studies (O) TG 255.00 English 2nd Language OL 150.00 Mathametics (O) LB 390.00 English 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Lingua Skill A M C OL N O RADI US CAMP Q U E E R N F 102.7 C Y 10 FM A IV 2 We offer recording services in our state-of-the-art studio. 7 EPage D . 2021 , ONGW LearnNAMCOL through our radio programmes. PROSPECTUS FM Num: Stream us live on www.namcol.edu.na/campus-radio/ 32
M C O L NA IO DIN GSTUD RECOR L Recording Studio Contact the NAMCOL Recording Studio for all your recording needs 2021 CONTACT: Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: The recording studio has the capacity to record live bands, choirs, Manfred Isaaks 33 radio dramas and educational radio documentaries. (+264) 61 320 5200
MULTI-MEDIA ProductionCentre The Multi Media Production Centre Services: offers copying and • Bulk photocopying printing services to the • Duplication public, institutions and • Printing businesses in Windhoek at affordable prices. This • Binding of documents service is, however, not • Flyers, brochures, posters yet available at our other • Scanning offices. • Lamination Page Page Num: Num: 34 34
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: NAMCOL Head Office Ms. A. Phillips 2031, Independence Avenue Administrative Assistant Jetu Jama Centre MMPC Katutura, Windhoek phillips@namcol.edu.na Namibia (061) 320 5297 2021 Page Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: Num: 35
Courses Short • LINGUASKILL • Certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses 2021 Page Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: Num: 36 36
Cambridge English Language Assessment LINGUASKILL NAMCOL now offers a unique opportunity to Namibians to test their levels of English language proficiency. The College provides one of the world’s leading English language qualifications at the tip of your fingers. Globally, it is recognised by more than 20 000 leading universities, employers and governments. NAMCOL is the only institution in Namibia offering Linguaskill in collaboration with the University of Cambridge. What is Linguaskill? Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test to determine the English levels of individuals, employees and groups of candidates. It tests all four language skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening. It is fast and accurate, easily administered, invigilated and results are immediately available, indicating competencies. Why choose Linguaskill? • To measure improvement in your language ability over time; • To increase the ability of organisations for development of staff; • To get an indication of the students` readiness for universities. • To appoint employees with good English proficiency for the work environment; Accurate and trusted Linguaskill has been trailled by speakers of over 40 languages from 50 countries to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results. It is aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 37
LINGUA Cambridge English Language SKILL Assessment LINGUASKILL Easy to administer Linguaskill does not have any set dates or venues; you can book at our centres at Ongwediva or in Windhoek, that are offering the test. Test options Within Linguaskill there are two test options, namely General and Business tests. This provides you with a choice of English that will be tested, based on your objectives for the particular combination of skills. SKILL COMBINATION AMOUNT Reading and Listening N$1 500.00 Speaking and Writing N$1 500.00 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 38
Certificate in CDTOC Developing and Teaching Online Courses AIM WHO MAY APPLY? This course will support teachers, tutors, lecturers, instructors and trainers The target audience for this course are professionals engaged in the day to effectively design and develop online or blended courses using a variety to day teaching and learning environment. This can include: of delivery technologies and pedagogical methods. 1. Teachers/tutors/instructors/trainers/ lecturers OBJECTIVES 2. Programme Coordinators. Upon completion of the Developing and Teaching Online Courses, partici- 3. Administrators/Managers. pants will be able to: 4. Students/learners Support Personnel. 5. Curriculum/Instructional Designers. • Analyse the need for the course or workshop that you are currently 6. Technology Support Personnel. teaching. • Develop a course plan (storyboard) for your online or blended Duration of the programme course. 2 months/8 weeks • Create a quality checklist to guide the design and implementation of your online or blended course. Admission requirements • Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to write clear, succinct learning outcomes. None • Create an assessment strategy for your course. • Develop a grading rubric for an online assessment. Programme content • Develop your course or workshop online or blended using your A certificate in Developing and Teaching Online Courses will consist of five Moodle course shell. modules that are designed to guide you through the process of planning, • Identify the necessary skills for successful online teaching. designing, developing and teaching an online or blended course using • Describe several strategies for improving interaction and engage- Moodle, a Learning Management System (LMS). ment in an online course. • Develop an orientation module for your online or blended course. • Module 1: Getting Started (this module) • Module 2: Before the Planning Stage • Module 3: The Planning Stage • Module 4: The Development Stage 2021 • Module 5: Teaching Your Course Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 39
W NE Certificate in CDTOC Developing and Teaching Online Courses MODULE FLOW/SEQUENCE BY WEEK The table below represents the recommended module flow for students. The table below illustrates the suggested sequencing for a student. WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 Module 1: Module 2: Module 2: Module 3: Getting Started Before the Before the The Planning (optional study) Planning Stage Planning Stage Stage (Optional study) (Optional Study) (Optional study) WEEK 5 WEEK 6 WEEK 7 WEEK 8 Module 3: Module 4: Module 4: Module 4: The Planning The Development The Development The Development Stage Stage Stage Stage WEEK 9 WEEK 10 WEEK 11 Module 4: Module 5: Module 5: TheDevelopment Teaching Your Teaching Your Stage Course Course 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 40
GRADUATION CEREMONY 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 41
TheInstitution’sGraduationCeremonytakesplaceinAugustannually. Every year a best performance based award is announced from the Director’s Office. The aggregate mark of 75% is the guide to determine 2021 NAMCOL PROSPECTUS the best performers in the Tertiary Programmes. Page Num: 42
Graduation Graduation Post-Degrees Every year in August, a graduation ceremony is held, Post Graduate Diploma in Open School Operations and rewarding students for their hard work during the course of the Management programmes. Technical Vocational Education and Training Programmes Certificates • Automotive Mechanics • Certificate in Education for Development • Plumbing and Pipefitting • Certificate in Community-based Work with Children and • Welding and Metal Fabrication Youth • Office Administration • Certificate in Local Government Studies • Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship Director’s Award • Certificate in Early Childhood Development NAMCOL’s best-performing students are honoured at the annual graduation with a monetary reward for all students that do the Diplomas best in their various programmes. The aggregate mark of 75% • Diploma in Education for Development and above is the guideline to best performers. • Diploma in Youth Development • Diploma Business and Entrepreneurship The Director’s Award is given to a well-deserved student who • Diploma in Early Childhood & Pre-Primary Education performs best of all the best-performing students from all the programmes. This student is rewarded with a trophy and Degrees scholarship to pursue their studies at NAMCOL. • Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Community Development 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 43
Graduation Ceremony and Director’s Award NAMCOL’s best-performing students are honoured at the annual graduation with a monetary reward for all students that do the best in their various programmes. The aggregate mark of 75% and above is the guideline to best performers. The Director’s Award is given to a well-deserved student who performs the best of all the best-performing students from all the programmes. This student is rewarded with a trophy and scholarship to pursue their studies at NAMCOL. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 44
NAMCOL Social Responsibilty Scholarships NAMCOL offers scholarships to needy secondary and tertiary Applicants will be required to meet the criteria below to be students every year as part of our corporate social responsibility. considered for a scholarship award: Economically disadvantaged students who experienced • The needy applicant must have a letter of provisional admission from the College (Tertiary Students); challenges in completing their studies have a difficult time with • Unemployed applicants or applicants whose parents/legal succeeding in school, thus the College provides partial or full guardians are unemployed need to submit a police declaration to assistance to identified students who are not in a position to support their applications; continue their education because of financial hardships. • The maximum combined household income should not exceed N$3 000.00, proof will have to be provided in that regard; • In the case of orphaned applicants, a full birth certificate and For tertiary students, the applications are handled internally certificates of deceased parents should be submitted; and open in November/December each year and forms are • Letter from the Regional constituency councillor, or traditional available on the NAMCOL website or at any NAMCOL Office authority or social worker countrywide. • Applicants both secondary and tertiary, must provide any other relevant documentation to substantiate their status as needy students (i.e. letter from regional councillor, traditional authority For secondary learners, NAMCOL has decentralised or civil society organisation) the facilitation of scholarships to the Regional Councils countrywide. Regional Councillors inform the communities in their constituencies. Applications open in September each year and are awarded in January the next year to all well-deserving learners. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 45
Map of Nolnet Affiliated Centres Ruacana Oshakati Eenhana Ongwediva Rundu Katima Mulilo Opuwo Okahao Ondangwa Oniipa Omuntele Omuthiya NOLNET HEAD OFFICE Tsumeb Grootfontein NOLNET CENTRE NOLNET CENTRES Khorixas Outjo Otjiwarongo Okakarara Karibib Usakos Okahandja Swakopmund Gobabis Walvis Bay Windhoek Rehoboth Mariental Keetmanshoop Luderitz Kalkrand Karasburg 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 46
Map of Regional and Sub-Regional offices Eenhana Opuwo Oshakati Katima Mulilo Ongwediva Ondangwa Rundu REGIONAL OFFICES Grootfontein SUB REGIONAL OFFICES Khorixas NAMCOL CENTRES Otjiwarongo Okakarara Okahandja Swakopmund Gobabis Walvis Bay Windhoek Rehoboth Mariental Keetmanshoop Luderitz Karasburg 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 47
Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19) What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes the coronavirus disease COVID-19. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 is now a pandemic affecting many countries globally. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include aches and pains, nasal congestion, headache, conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhoea, loss of taste or smell or a rash on skin or discoloration of fingers or toes. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms. What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms and when should I seek medical care? If you have minor symptoms, such as a slight cough or a mild fever, there is generally no need to seek medical care. Stay at home, self-isolate and monitor your symptoms. Follow national guidance on self-isolation. Seek immediate medical care if you have difficulty breathing or pain/pressure in the chest. If possible, call your healthcare provider in advance, so he/she can direct you to the right health facility. Alternatively, you can also call the Namibia National COVID-19 toll free number (0800 100 100). 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 48
How does COVID-19 spread? Physical distancing means being physically apart. WHO recommends keeping at least 1-metre People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease spreads primarily distance from others. This is a general measure that everyone should take even if they are well from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when with no known exposure to COVID-19. a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are relatively heavy, do not travel far and quickly sink to the ground. People can catch COVID-19 if they breathe in How long does it take after exposure to COVID-19 to develop these droplets from a person infected with the virus. This is why it is important to stay at least symptoms? 1 metre) away from others. These droplets can land on objects and surfaces around the person The time between exposure to COVID-19 and the moment when symptoms start is commonly such as tables, doorknobs and handrails. People can become infected by touching these around five to six days but can range from 1 – 14 days. objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. This is why it is important to wash your hands regularly with soap and water or clean with an alcohol-based hand rub. How long does the virus survive on surfaces? The most important thing to know about the coronavirus on surfaces is that they can easily How can we protect others and ourselves if we don’t know who be cleaned with common household disinfectants that will kill the virus. Studies have shown is infected? that the COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel, less than Practising hand and respiratory hygiene is important at ALL times and is the best way to 4 hours on copper and less than 24 hours on cardboard. Always clean your hands with an protect others and yourself. When possible, maintain at least a 1-metre distance between alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, yourself and others. This is especially important if you are standing by someone who is or nose if your hands are not sanitised. coughing or sneezing Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? What should I do if I have come in close contact with someone No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses; they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19 who has COVID-19? is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means If you have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19, you may be infected. of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. For more information, please visit the World Health Close contact means that you live with or have been in settings of less than 1 metre from Organisation’s Website at https://www.who.int/ those who have the disease. In these cases, it is best to stay at home. If you have definitely contracted COVID-19 (confirmed by a test) self-isolate for 14 days even after symptoms have disappeared as a precautionary measure – it is not yet known exactly how long people remain infectious after they have recovered. Follow national advice on self-isolation. Quarantine means restricting activities or separating people who are not ill themselves but may have been exposed to COVID-19. The goal is to prevent the spread of the disease at the time when people just develop symptoms. Isolation means separating people who are ill with symptoms of COVID-19 and may be infectious to prevent the spread of the disease. 2021 Page NAMCOL PROSPECTUS Num: 49
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Key Stats Prevention In Namibia, HIV prevalence was 12.6% among adults aged 15-64 years in 2017. Annual incidence was 0.36% for Individuals can reduce the risk of HIV infection by limiting exposure to risk factors. Key approaches for HIV persons aged 15-64 years in 2017. Namibia’s HIV interventions have resulted in excellent progress towards the prevention, which are often used in combination, are listed below: UNAIDS› targets. Women in Namibia have achieved the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals. Male and female condom use Correct and consistent use of male and female condoms during vaginal or anal penetration can protect against How many people are HIV positive in Namibia? the spread of STIs, including HIV. Evidence shows that male latex condoms have an 85% or greater protective About 4,500 people in Namibia are infected with HIV every year (0.36% of the adult population). effect against HIV and other STIs. Which region has the highest prevalence rate in Namibia? Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) “Namibia’s national prevalence rate stands at 14%, of which Zambezi is the highest-affected region. Dec 4, 2017 Medical male circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexually acquired HIV infection in men by approximately 60%. Since 2007, WHO recommends VMMC as an additional prevention strategy. This is a key prevention How many people are receiving ARV treatment? intervention supported in 15 countries in eastern and southern Africa with high HIV prevalence and low male In December 2018, an estimated 23.3 million people globally were receiving antiretroviral therapy. This circumcision rates. VMMC is also regarded as a good approach to reach men and adolescent boys who do not represented an increase of 2.0 million people over the number receiving such treatment 12 months earlier. Of often seek healthcare services. At the end of 2018, 23 million adolescent boys and men in eastern and southern all persons living with HIV 62% [47 − 74%] had obtained antiretroviral therapy in 2018. Africa had been provided with a package of services, including VMMC, HIV testing, and education on safer sex and condom use. Signs and symptoms The symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. Though people living with HIV tend to be most Treatment infectious in the first few months after being infected, many are unaware of their status until the later stages. HIV can be suppressed by combination ART consisting of 3 or more ARV drugs. ART does not cure HIV infection In the first few weeks after initial infection people may experience no symptoms or an influenza-like illness but suppresses viral replication within a person’s body and allows an individual’s immune system to strengthen including fever, headache, rash or sore throat. As the infection progressively weakens the immune system, they and regain the capacity to fight off infections. In 2016, the WHO recommended that all people living with HIV can develop other signs and symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, fever, diarrhoea and cough. be provided with lifelong ART, including children, adolescents and adults, and pregnant and breastfeeding Without treatment, they could also develop severe illnesses such as tuberculosis (TB), Cryptococci meningitis, women, regardless of clinical status or CD4 cell count. By mid-2019, 182 countries had already adopted this severe bacterial infections, and cancers such as lymphomas and Kaposi’s sarcoma. recommendation, covering 99% of all people living with HIV globally. Risk factors The HIV treatment guidelines include new alternative ARV options with better tolerability, higher efficacy, and Behaviour and conditions that put individuals at greater risk of contracting HIV include: lower rates of treatment discontinuation when compared with previous recommended medicines. the WHO • having unprotected anal or vaginal sex; recommends the use of dolutegravir-based or low-dose efavirenz for first-line therapy, and raltegravir and • having another sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea and darunavir/ritonavir for second-line therapy. bacterial vaginosis; • sharing contaminated needles, syringes and other injecting equipment and drug solutions when injecting Transition to dolutegravir has already started in 82 low- and middle-income countries and is expected to improve drugs; the durability of the treatment and the quality of care for people living with HIV. Despite improvements, limited • receiving unsafe injections, blood transfusions and tissue transplantation, and medical procedures that options remain for infants and young children. For this reason, WHO and partners are coordinating efforts to involve unsterile cutting or piercing; and enable a faster and more effective development and introduction of age-appropriate pediatric formulations of • experiencing accidental needle stick injuries, including among health workers ARV drugs. Page Num: 51
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