course brochure 2022

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Course Brochure 2022

www.gapyearcourse.co.za

What is the Course all About?

In short, this course is a 4-Month Experience,

where you learn almost everything you need to know about life!

Why Do This Course?

• The student will receive an integrative, immersive and enjoyable experience while

finding their passion, learning street smart skills, and making a difference in the

world.

• The course will be taught and facilitated by qualified teachers and life coaches.

• Ability to tailor-make parts of the course to suit the student’s interests and talents.

• Some of the Job Experiences will have experts in the field to assess their work and

give them insight into what the career is really all about.

• Careers will be taught via Lessons/Interviews with Experts or Teachers/Facilitators,

Experiences, Activities, Internships or a combination of each.

• They will discover more about who they are, why they think the way they do and how

to empower themselves to make their dreams a reality!

• Students will receive at least 3 one-on-one life and career coaching sessions.

• Opportunities to experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures.

• This is the first course of its kind not only in South Africa, but around the world.

• Be exposed to a multitude of skills and different ways of thinking all in one course.

• And most importantly: they will learn key strategies and tips to live a happy and

fulfilled life.

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COURSE INFORMATION: 2022

Times:

Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm

(Times and days can vary depending on activities)

Cost: Normal Price: R45000 Special Price of R33 000

(Special Price available if booked and paid by 31 October 2021)

(R2500 Early Bird Discount Also Available if Amount is Paid in Full)

(Incl. Basic 4 Month Course which includes 40-60 Careers, at least 10 In-Person Days Live with

Students, Meals for 1-3 Live Days, 3-4 Days per week of Live and Self-Guided Blended

Learning, 1 or 2 of our Extra Courses, ALL EQ and Life Skills, 3 Individual Life and Career

Coaching Sessions)

An Information Session with the Gap Year can be requested with Student and Parent/s before

Registration – Please Email [email protected] to Book

JOHANNESBURG (4-6 Month Course)

When: 21 February – 9 June/ 15 July 2022

Venue: Rosebank, Johannesburg

(In-Person days will take place at various venues

around JHB as well)

mailto:[email protected]

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Start the Gap Year Journey!


Find Your Dream Job and Career

Expand Your Emotional Intelligence

Learn Practical Life Skills

Enjoy the Journey with Many Fun

Activities Planned Along the Way

Explore How You Can Make a Difference

in the World

Specialised Gap Course Experiences

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From the conventional to the unconventional, students will get access to over 40 different

jobs and careers from the over 160 that we have!

Students will:

• Be transported to the high-flying corporate world of business, to the creative stage

& to the foundational jobs that help to build our country.

• Learn from experts in their fields.

• Get to practically experience careers, so they can see if it is something they like or

not.

• Expand their skillset and street-smart intelligence by being exposed to and doing

different jobs.

• Gain empathy and understanding for people in different fields of work and interest.

In the workplace currently, employers are expecting their employees to have a variety of

knowledge skillsets, as well as an expanded viewpoint!

Students will experience up to 60 different careers/jobs from more than 160 options (see

next page for full list), based on choices by the student individually and the group as a

whole. Students then select a few of their favourites to experience in more detail near the

end of the course in job shadowing & internships to narrow down their search for that

dream career. The course focuses on independence and aims to empower students so

they will be encouraged to initiate these activities by themselves, with some assistance

from Gap Year Course staff. We are also open to any ideas, career suggestions, or input

from the students about what they would like to experience on the course.

Find Your Dream Job and Career!

Learning Aquaponics and Hydroponics


Learning Self Defence with SA Martial Arts

Champion Morne Lotter

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160 Jobs and Careers

CH – Chef/Hospitality Course Only, ENT – Entrepreneurship Course Only,

EVE – Events Management Course Only, EXP – Adventure/Experience Only (Email us for info),

FI – Financial Investing Course Only, FM – Film Making Course Only,

FW – Fashion Week Only, PW – Property Week Only, TW – Theatre Week Only

Baking (CH), Beauty Therapy, Beekeeping, Bio-Kinetics, Biomedical Engineering, Blogging,

Body Stress Release, Broadcasting


Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Actor/Actress (FM & TW), Actuary, Acupuncture,

Advertising, Aeronautical Engineering, Air Traffic Control, Animal Services, Animation, Anthropology, Aquaponics, Aquatic Science, Archaeology, Architecture (PW), Aromatherapy, Artist, Astrophysics, Auctioneer, Audiologist

Car Mechanic, Carpentry, Caterer (CH), Chef (CH), Chemical Engineering, Chiropractor,

Chocolatier (CH), Choreography, Civil Engineering, Coding, Comedian/Stand-Up,

Computer Game Design, Construction (PW), Criminology, Cruise Ship Management

DJ, Dancer, Data Capturing, Dentist, Digital Marketing, Diving Instructor (EXP), Dog Training,

Draughtsperson (PW)

Economist, Educator/Teacher, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Epidemiology,

Estate Agent (PW), Ethical Hacking, Events Management (EVE)

Farming, Fashion Designer (FW), Film Critic (FM), Film Director (FM), Film Editor, Film

Making (FM), Financial Analyst, Fire Fighting, Fitness Trainer, Florist, Food Vendor,

Forensics, Futurist (Trend Analysis)

Game Ranging (EXP), Genealogist, Genetics, Geology, Graffiti Artist, Graphic Designer

Hairstyling (FW), Historian, Homoeopathy, Horticulture, Hotel Management (CH),

Human Resources, Hydroponics, Hypnotherapy

Image Consultant/Personal Stylist (FW), Industrial Designing, Information Technology/IT,

Interior Design, Investing (FI)

Jewellery Design, Journalism, Kinesiology, Landscaping, Lawyer, Life Coaching,

Lifeguarding, Logistics

Magician, Make-up Artist (FW), Marine Biology, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering,

Medicine, Metaphysics, Museum Curator, Music Management

Mining Navy Captain (CT Trip), News Broadcasting, Nursing, Nutritionist/Dietician,

Occupational Therapy, Oceanography, Optometrist, Orthotist/Prosthetist


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160 Jobs and Careers

Paediatrics, Palaeontologist, Paramedic, Pharmacist, Philosophy, Photography,

Physiotherapy, Pilot (EXP), Playwright (TW), Plumbing, Police Officer, Politics, Private

Investigation, Procurement/Buying, Property Investing and Broking (PW), Psychiatrist,

Psychologist, Public Relations


Quantity Surveyor (PW), Radio Presenting, Reflexology, Reiki Practitioner,

Restaurant Management (CH), Robotics

Scriptwriting (FM & TW), Social Media Influencer, Social Worker, Song Writing and

Composing, Sound Engineering, Space Exploration, Speech Therapist, Sports Management

Tattoo Artist, Trading (FI), Travel Agent, Tour Guide, TV Presenting, TV Show Creation &

Production

Veterinarian, Videographer, Virtual Reality Design, Waiter,

Winemaker/Viticulturist, Website Designer (ENT), Wedding Minister,

Wedding Planner (EVE), Writer/Author

Yoga Instructor, Zoology


Virtual Reality

Design Fitness Training

Acting in

Theatre Production

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The Gap Year Experience aims to equip students with the skills

and self-knowledge to deal with life challenges as well as live a

healthy, balanced and happy life!

And so much more!

“Happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have.

It depends solely upon what you think.”

Zig Ziglar

Expand Your Emotional Intelligence!

The following important topics will be covered:

• How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety

• Team Building Skills – Learning when to Lead & When to be a

Team Player

• Overcoming Fear and Limiting Subconscious Beliefs

• Eliminating Procrastination

• Creating Daily Routines for Motivation and Success

• Self-Sabotage & Forgiveness of Self and Others

• Compassionate & Effective Management and Leadership

• Mindfulness – Gratitude, Being Present, Meditation and

Conscious Decision-Making

• Navigating Personal and Business Relationships

• Building and Maintaining Self-Confidence

• Managing Emotions and Improving Mood and Focus

• Improving Mental, Emotional and Physical Energy

• Learning to Think Outside the Box

• Tips and strategies for a Happy and Fulfilled Life


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This fundamental course component covers business, creative, household and street-

smart skills to help empower students to be independent, self-reliant and competent

individuals.

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And so much more!

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin

Learn Practical Life Skills

Basic Car Mechanics 101

Travel the World on a Small

Budget First Aid 101

Basic Household Maintenance

Changing a Tyre, Plug and a

Lightbulb Time Management

Creating and Sticking to a

Budget

Home Loans, Insurance &

Retirement Funds

How does SARS, Tax, VAT

work?

Parenting Tips and Strategies

Two One on One

Life Coaching Sessions

Goal Setting, Planning and

Commitment

Learning Repour, Charisma

and Listening & Conversation

Skills

The Science of Getting Good

Quality Sleep

Public Speaking and

Presenting like a Professional

Learning How to Edit Movies,

Music Videos & Adverts Self Defense Skills Financial Management

Basic Cooking 101 Nutrition, Wellness and

Exercise

How to Write an Effective CV Job Interview Skills Personal Styling

Living off the Grid Basic Sewing Skills

Building a Future Proof Career One on One & Group Career

Coaching Sessions Sales and Marketing 101


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The students can choose up to 3 live, in-person experiences pre-arranged and spread out

across the course.

Adventures and Experiences!

Bungee Jumping Scuba Diving Paragliding (CT Trip) * Ice Skating

Tobogganing (CT Trip) * Go-Karting Adventure Golf Ziplining

Ten Pin Bowling Archery Water Park * Kayaking (CT Trip) *

Surfing (CT Trip) * Paintballing Horse Riding * Sky Diving *

Laser Tag Experience Chocolate Tasting Hot Air Balloon Ride * Sandboarding (CT Trip) *

Freefalling Hiking Trip Wine Tasting (CT Trip) * Interpreting Dreams Workshop

Asterisk (*) indicates that an extra fee will be required for that specific activity.

CT Trip = Activities done on Cape Town Trip. DBN Trip = Activities done on Durban Trip

Recommendations for other activities and experiences welcome!

Shark Diving

(DBN Trip) * Art Museum Tour

The Theatre * Trampoline Park

Monkey Sanctuary

(CT Trip)

Comic-Con

Gold Reef City *

White Water Rafting


Flying Experience *

Sky Diving *

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Students will be encouraged to volunteer throughout the course with different projects,

some arranged by the Gap Year Course and others the students themselves. The

course is solution orientated and brain storming sessions will be held to come up with

innovative ideas to help South Africa and the World.

Making a Difference!


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Students can select up to two options from the below specialised courses:

1. Entrepreneurship (2 weeks*)

2. Financial Investing Boot Camp

3. Fashion Week

4. Property Course

5. Chef and Hospitality Course

6. Events Management Experience

7. Theatre Course with Arts Festival Tour*

8. Film Making Course

*Please note that the entrepreneurship is 2 weeks long spread out over the whole course, therefore

if selected then students will have to purchase the other courses at additional rates as it counts for

two courses. Accommodation, travel and food costs for the National Arts Festival in

Grahamstown are not included in the Course Fee.

1. Entrepreneurship (2 Week Optional Course) Do you think you are the next Steve Jobs, Richard Branson or Elon Musk? We will teach you the

secrets of the most successful people in the world and how to make your own unique stamp

running a successful self-made business!

Unlike other courses, that TALK about entrepreneurship, at the Gap we are all about the

DOING! We will give each student who chooses to do the entrepreneurship 2 week course a

small budget to set up their own business and all the profits of the business will go to the

student, so they can EARN while they LEARN! Don’t worry, we will TRAIN you up first!

We will also learn about and experience:

1. Building a Brand and Designing a Logo

2. Sizing up the Competition

3. Creating a Unique Business Model

4. Identifying the Target Market

5. Market Research

6. Implementing the Idea from the Page into Reality!

7. Different business set-ups (sole proprietor, Pty Ltd etc.)

8. Sales and Marketing – Social Media, Advertising, Guerrilla Marketing

9. Creating a Business Plan and Scaling

10. Creating and Designing a Website

11. 1-2 One on One Business Coaching Sessions

The course is two weeks long spread out through the course. It is the student’s decision

if they want to start the business whilst on the course. At the end of the course students

can choose to end their business when they have learned what they wanted to OR they

can keep the business going and run independently of the course to infinity and beyond!

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2. Financial Investing Boot Camp

Learn the following:

1. How the Stock Exchange Works

2. The Difference between Investing and Trading

3. Investing in ETF’s, Companies, Property etc.

4. Understanding the Principle of Cash Flow

5. Trading 101: The Basics on how to get started

6. Crypto Currencies 101

3. Fashion Week:

In this special week you will learn about the following careers:

1. Fashion Designer

2. Seamstress

3. Model

4. Hair Styling

5. Make Up Artist

6. Personal Styling

7. Fashion Buying

You will get to learn and experience the following:

1. Creating a Fashion Brand

2. Creating your very own fashion garment

3. Personal Styling with Fashion, Hair & Make-Up

4. The Secrets to creating a Fashion Business that

Generates Substantial Profit

5. The Latest in Fashion Trends for Men and Women

6. Creating a Makeup and Hair Tutorial

7. Dressing for Success – Finding your Niche (Business,

Glamour, Special Occasions etc)



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4. Property Course:

In this week you will learn about the following careers:

1. Architect

2. Quantity Surveyor

3. Draughtsperson

4. Mortgage Originator

5. Estate Agent

6. Property Flipping and Investing

7. Eco Building & Living off the Grid

You will get to learn and experience the following:

1. Learning how to design your own House

2. How to get a Home Loan

3. Costing Building Materials Effectively

4. Eco Building a structure using environmentally

friendly materials to live life off the grid

5. Property Investment

6. Renting vs Buying – The Pros and Cons

7. Flipping a House – How to Resell or Renovate Property for Profit Mark-up

8. Property Auctions

9. How to Sell a House like a Professional Real Estate Agent

5. Chef and Hospitality Course:

During this week you will learn about the following careers:

1. Hospitality

2. Chef and Cook

3. Baking & Chocolatier

4. Hotel Management

5. Restaurant Management

6. Catering

In this special week you will learn the following skills:

1. Preparing a Plated Gourmet Meal for 5 Star Chef

2. How to Create your own Hotel, B&B or Guest House

3. How to Create your own Restaurant

4. Tour of a Hotel including operations of Reception, Marketing,

Logistics, Coordination

5. Cooking for Individuals (Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegan/Vegetarian)

6. Cooking and Baking Challenges

7. Opportunity to Cater an Event – Hands-on Experience



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6. Events Management Experience:

During this week you will learn about the following careers:

1. Events Management

2. Logistics

3. Marketing

4. Wedding Planning & Coordination

In this special week you will be given the chance to arrange two events – one created by the

course and the other by the students where you can learn the following important skills:

1. Budgeting, Profit Projections and Market Research

2. Strategizing the Different Ways Profit can be earned from the event – Tickets, Stall

Holders, Food and Beverages, Entrance Fees, Parking etc.

3. Working within a team

4. Creating and Designing a Successful Event

5. Project Management

6. Event Logistics

7. Planning and Delegating Specific Roles to Team Members

8. Marketing and Sales of the Event: Selling Tickets, Marketing and Advertising

9. Staging and Running the Event – The Set Up, the Implementation and the Conclusion

10. Wedding Planning – From the Pre-Ceremony Talks to the Staging of the Event

7. Theatre course and National Arts Festival Tour and

optional Performance in Grahamstown/Makhanda

In this special week you will learn about the following careers:

1. Actor and Actress

2. Playwright

3. Stage Manager

4. Sound and Lighting Manager

In this special course you will get the opportunity to perform, be involved in the stage

management, or lighting and sound design of a unique theatre show. The show will be written

and directed by Andrew Simpson, the star and creator of over 25 professional theatre

productions that have been performed all over South Africa as well as in the UK and Australia.

Students will also get the chance to either perform on stage or work behind the scenes on

a professional theatre production that will be performed for the general public at the

National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Rehearsals will be held before the trip to the

festival. All the profits of the show will be divided amongst everyone involved in the show.

Costs for transport to Grahamstown, accommodation & food during their stay are at the

expense and organisation of the cast and crew members themselves.



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8. Filmmaking Course:

During this special week the students will learn about the following careers:

1. Film Producer

2. Scriptwriter

3. Film Director

4. Film Editor

5. Cinematographer

6. Actor and Actress

7. Film Critic

8. Film Distribution

During this special week students will write, produce and film at least one short movie that will

be screened at our Graduation Ceremony at the end of the course.

Students will be given relevant equipment and will be asked to do the following:

1. Who does what in Film and what makes a Good Movie?

2. Pre-Production: Deciding on what genre to make the movie and what makes specific

genres in film work.

3. Coming up with a Plot Synopsis – Beginning, Middle, Conclusion – and the message of

the film.

4. Reviewing and Critting a Movie – Film Reviewing (Either Written or Video Presentation)

5. Writing the Script for the film.

6. Film Logistics – Costume Design, Set, Location, Time Schedule, Budget etc.

7. Production of the Film – Directing, Acting, Producing, Cinematography,

8. Editing a Film from Beginning to End.

9. Adding Music and Sound Effects to Create a Film’s Mood, Tone and Experience.

10. Designing a Film Poster.

11. Marketing and Film Distribution.



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