[WATCH] Students happy, nervous to return to TVET College

Management of the campus recently met with the MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba and the DHET regional manager, Frans Ramonyatse to monitor their readiness. The campus was found to be in adherence of all the stipulated requirements.

The Capricorn College for Technical Vocational and Training (TVET) officially welcomed back their report 191 N6 learners who make up 33% of their student population, on Thursday, 25 June.

This morning saw students queuing outside the main gate, which has been converted to the campus’ only entrance, while maintaining their social distancing. The students were required to wear face masks in order to enter the premises and were sanitised at three points before they were allowed to proceed to class. A Covid-19 self assessment form and temperatures scanning also formed part of the requirements for entry.

Campus Manager Thomas Muleya, says the college has made sure to observe all set regulations as set out by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). “We have procured enough sanitiser, face masks and temperature scanners to accommodate all our students.”

Management of the campus also met with the MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba and the DHET regional manager, Frans Ramonyatse, three weeks ago to monitor their readiness. The campus was found to be in adherence of all the stipulated requirements.

Students share their feelings on returning to their studies.

Kgaogelo Monyela says as much as she is happy to be able to continue with her studies, she is a bit nervous about the possibility of contracting the virus. She says after seeing what measures they have put into place in the class rooms she feels more confident.
Percy Phaleng says it feels good to be back on campus after spending three months at home. He says that there are some things that require interaction with lecturers and he is ready to focus again on his academics. He says he is impressed with the safety precautions put into place by the college.

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