Skills Assessment / Pre-Interview Application

Step 1 of 6 — Your contact details

Help us get to know the learner before we meet. Please tell us about their educational background, strengths, interests and the support that helps them learn. A parent or legal guardian should complete this form for a learner under 18, involving the learner where possible. Adult learners may complete it themselves or with authorised assistance. Completing this form does not constitute enrolment or guarantee acceptance. Fields marked * are required.

1. Who is completing this form? *Parent or legal guardianLearner aged 18 or olderSomeone authorised to assist the learner or parent/legal guardian

2. What is your full name? *0 / 250

3. What is your relationship to the learner? *0 / 250

4. What email address should we use for this application? *

5. What contact number should we use? *Include a country code for numbers outside South Africa.

6. How would you prefer us to contact you? *WhatsAppPhone callEmail

Step 2 of 6 — Learner details and education history

7. What is the learner's full name? *0 / 250

8. What name does the learner prefer to be called?0 / 250

9. What is the learner's date of birth? *Enter the date as day/month/year.

10. What is the learner's home language? *0 / 250

11. Which language or languages does the learner prefer for learning and communication?0 / 250

12. In which suburb and town does the learner live? *A full residential address is not needed at this stage.0 / 250

13. Which best describes the learner's current education situation? *Attending schoolHome educationTutoring centre or other providerNot currently studyingOther

14. What is the name of the learner's current or most recent school or education provider?You may enter Not applicable.0 / 250

15. What grade or education level is the learner currently working at? *You may enter Not currently studying or Not sure.0 / 250

16. What is the highest grade or education level the learner has completed? *You may enter Not sure.0 / 250

17. Has the learner attended other schools or education providers you would like us to know about?If relevant, give their names and approximate years.0 / 2000

18. What has led you to consider Hands On Academy or a change in learning environment? *0 / 2000

19. Which subjects or learning activities does the learner enjoy or do well in? *0 / 2000

20. What difficulties has the learner experienced in their education so far?You may leave this blank and discuss it at the interview.0 / 2000

Step 3 of 6 — Learning profile, interests and skills

For each area below, choose the level of support the learner usually needs. These answers help us prepare for the interview; they do not produce a score or automatic placement.

21f. Communicating needs, questions and ideas using their usual communication method *Usually manages independentlySometimes needs helpOften needs helpNot sureNot applicable

24. Which practical activities or everyday tasks does the learner enjoy or feel confident doing?You can also describe any other interests or learning preferences here.0 / 2000

25. Does the learner have any career, work or future-living goals they would like to explore?It is fine if they are still deciding.0 / 2000

Step 4 of 6 — Existing support and available reports

This section is optional. You may leave these questions unanswered and discuss them at the interview. Please share only information relevant to this application. A diagnosis or full medical history is not requested.

26. Has the learner received educational or professional support that would be useful for us to discuss?Select all that apply. Choose None, Not sure or Prefer to discuss on its own.Learning support or extra tuitionEducational psychologistOccupational therapistSpeech and language therapistCounsellor or psychologistOtherNoneNot surePrefer to discuss at the interview

27. Are there any learning strategies, communication methods or adjustments that have worked well for the learner?0 / 2000

28. Is there anything relevant to the learner's comfort, participation or support that you would prefer to discuss privately before the interview?Yes - please contact me privatelyNoPrefer to discuss at the interview

29. Which relevant reports could you make available if the Academy asks for them?Select all that apply. No document upload is required at this stage.Latest school reportEducational assessmentOccupational therapy reportSpeech and language reportOther relevant reportNo reports availablePrefer to discuss at the interview

Step 5 of 6 — Programme interest and goals

30. Which learning pathway would you like to discuss? *Select all that apply, or choose Unsure if you would like guidance.CAPS academic support, Grades 8-12GED tutoringSkills DevelopmentUnsure - I would like guidance

31. When would you ideally like the learner to start? *Enter a month and year, or Not sure yet.0 / 250

32. What are you hoping Hands On Academy can help the learner with? *0 / 2000

33. What would the learner or family most like to achieve over the next year? *0 / 2000

34. What concerns or questions would you like to discuss with the Academy?0 / 2000

35. Is there anything else you would like us to know before we meet?0 / 2000

Step 6 of 6 — Interview arrangements and declaration

36. Which days and times are generally convenient for us to contact you and arrange an interview? *This is an availability request, not a confirmed booking.0 / 2000

37. Would any communication or practical arrangements help you or the learner participate comfortably in the interview?0 / 2000

How your information is used

Hands On Academy will use the information you provide to review this application, prepare for an interview and contact you about the next steps. Please provide only relevant information. Questions about your submission can be sent to info@handsonacademy.co.za.

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Step 1 of 6 — Your contact details

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