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MTV620S - MANAGEMENT OF TVET - 1ST OPP - NOV 2024 |
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OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION: DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
TRAINER
QUALIFICATION CODE: 0GDTVT
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: MTV620S
COURSE NAME: MANAGEMENT OF TVET
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2024
PAPER: 1 ,
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
MODERATOR
Dr lndepentia de Waldt
Dr Nico Sisinyize
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 4 PAGES{Including this front page)
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Question 1 (8 marks)
Organisational policies are written statements or statements describing principles,
requirements, and limitations and are characterized by indicating "what" needs to be done.
Developing organizational policies, requires certain steps to successfully implement policies.
1.1 Below are the steps involved in developing organizational policies. The steps are
scrambled. Arrange them in the correct chronological order.
1. Maintenance and Review
2. Research
3. Drafting
4. Approval
5. Needs Analysis
6. Communication
7. Consultation with stakeholders
8. Implementation
Question 2 (5 marks)
Match the definitions in Column B with the leadership styles in Column A
Column A
Column B
A type of leadership style in which group
2.1
Autocratic leadership style
members take a more participative role in the
decision-making process.
Transformational leadership
This leader generally has an organisation's
2.2
style
power, authority, and responsibility.
Leaders make few decisions and allow their
2.3
Transactional leadership style staff to choose appropriate workplace
solutions.
A leader works with teams to identify needed
2.4
Democratic leadership style
change, create a vision to guide the change
through inspiration and execute the change.
Leaders promote compliance by followers
2.5
Laissez-faire leadership
through both rewards and punishments.
Question 3 (19 marks)
Mr lita was appointed as Centre Manager and will join XYZVocational Training Centre (VTC),
a public VTC, in November 2024. Before this, Mr lita was a Trainer at Solutions VTC, a private
VTC.
3.1 Discuss ten leadership skills required for Mr lita to lead successfully at XYZVTC.
(10 marks)
3.2 Discuss the different management levels at a Vocational Training Centre. Provide one
example of each. (9 marks)
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Question 4 (22 marks)
Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow:
Mr lndongo joined Sahara VTC as Centre Manager eight months ago. During his meetings
with staff, he was informed that the Centre does not have a strategic plan. Mr lndongo took
it upon himself to develop the strategic plan. During one of his staff meetings, he presented
the plan and informed staff that the strategic plan should be implemented immediately.
Staff are unhappy and resisting the changes proposed. Some staff are looking for
employment opportunities.
4.1 Critically analyse Mr lndongo's approach to developing and implementing the
Centre's strategic plan. (4 marks)
4.2 If you were Mr lndongo, what would you have done differently in developing and
implementing Sahara VTC's strategic plan? (5 marks)
4.3 Discuss at least five components in Sahara VTC'sstrategic plan. (10 marks)
4.4 Mention three possible reasons why staff are resisting the change. (3 marks)
Question 5 (8 marks)
Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow:
CC Vocational Training Centre has existed since 2014 as the only VTC in the Hardap region.
CCVTC is known for it's excellent leadership and highly qualified staff. CCVTC works closely
with the industry and collaborates internationally with 'technical centres in Germany. In
2022, three new vocational training centres, offering the same trades opened their doors in
the Hardap region. Since 2022, enrolment numbers have decreased resulting in a decrease
in funding. As a result of the reduced funding, the Head of Training and two Trainers
resigned. CC VTC has been unable to appoint new staff to fill the above vacant positions.
Moreover, the Centre cannot buy the equipment needed for the workshops and the Trainers
have complained to the Centre Manager that they cannot do their work correctly.
From the above, develop a SWOT analysis. Two strengths, two weaknesses, two
opportunities and two threats. (8 marks)
Question 6 (20 marks)
6.1 Discuss the difference between content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge in a
VTC. (4 marks)
6.2 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) describe the learning activities
professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities.
a. Mention six reasons why CPD is important. (6 marks)
b. Discussthe five stages in the CPDcycle. (10 marks)
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Question 7(18 marks)
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is an educational approach that combines theory with
practical work experience.
7.1 Mention five reasons why WIL is important for trainees at VTCs.(S marks)
7.2 Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the:
a.
Liaison/ Placement Officer when placing trainees for WIL. (4 marks)
b.
Workshop trainer when placing trainees for WIL. (2 marks)
7.3 Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the:
a.
Trainees during WIL (4 marks)
b.
Companies trainees are doing their WIL at (3 marks)
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Total = 100 marks
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