. Academic Courses o Grades 7, 8 and 9 - Outcomes Based Education; o outcome statements are developed to indicate what the learner needs to achieve - These are reflected in learning programmes; o lessons are prepared based on the outcomes in the learning area; o the syllabus followed and exams written are of the same standard as those of all Schools of Skills in the country; and o the Vocational Training prepares learners for Level 1 entrance to a Technical College (level 3).