Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa

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dc.contributor.advisorNoero, Joen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBürisch, Kirsten Laureenen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-08-13T13:51:20Z
dc.date.available2014-08-13T13:51:20Z
dc.date.issued2012en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThe initial topic of this thesis focused on ways in which architecture can help to bridge the gap between education and employment; a very real need in South Africa's economy of today, as stated in the February 2011 State of the Province Address by Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille. My research into this topic soon revealed that there are already existing models in place that aim to close this gap, namely Further Education and Training (FET) College facilities. According to the FET Act of 2006, the aim of these colleges is to provide post-compulsory general education with a focus on vocational training, while preparing students for occupational fields and increasing employment opportunities (Act No. 16 of 2006). After visiting several of these colleges within the Cape Town area, and interviewing the Campus Managers, it became apparent that the system is currently not working at its full potential. There are many reasons for this, which will be discussed later. One of the most pressing issues, however, is related to the campuses themselves. Many of the colleges have been given old and unused school buildings, or have taken over older college buildings that were designed for different purposes. This has diminished the campus usability and relevance, which has ultimately created a negative image of FET Colleges in general.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationBürisch, K. L. (2012). <i>Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6086en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationBürisch, Kirsten Laureen. <i>"Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6086en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationBürisch, K. 2012. Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Bürisch, Kirsten Laureen AB - The initial topic of this thesis focused on ways in which architecture can help to bridge the gap between education and employment; a very real need in South Africa's economy of today, as stated in the February 2011 State of the Province Address by Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille. My research into this topic soon revealed that there are already existing models in place that aim to close this gap, namely Further Education and Training (FET) College facilities. According to the FET Act of 2006, the aim of these colleges is to provide post-compulsory general education with a focus on vocational training, while preparing students for occupational fields and increasing employment opportunities (Act No. 16 of 2006). After visiting several of these colleges within the Cape Town area, and interviewing the Campus Managers, it became apparent that the system is currently not working at its full potential. There are many reasons for this, which will be discussed later. One of the most pressing issues, however, is related to the campuses themselves. Many of the colleges have been given old and unused school buildings, or have taken over older college buildings that were designed for different purposes. This has diminished the campus usability and relevance, which has ultimately created a negative image of FET Colleges in general. DA - 2012 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2012 T1 - Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa TI - Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6086 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/6086
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationBürisch KL. Breaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africa. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, 2012 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6086en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentSchool of Architecture, Planning and Geomaticsen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherArchitectureen_ZA
dc.titleBreaking the stigma : redefining the architectural image of FET colleges in South Africaen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMArchen_ZA
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