THE APC REPEAT PROGRAMME Why do the APT Repeat Programme? General - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

THE APC REPEAT PROGRAMME Why do the APT Repeat Programme?

General This is a board course designed for you to pass the APC • Focus on techniques to improve performance in the APC • New certificates will be issued after passing the board course • and certain deliverables are met.

Focus Points Critical Thinking (supported by technical savvy) • Use of technology in assessments • Time management techniques •

Course outline Month Assess Self Assessment Classes -ment Mar Self-assessment to be done on APC 2019 n/a Apr n/a May Webinar Class on each task in APC 2019 Jun Feedback Class (Week 1) Technical workshops (Week 2-4) Jul Self-reflection on technical workshops Technical workshop (Week 1) Join Class 6 on the main program Aug 1 Aug Write self- assessment (with formal APT Time Management Class marking) Join Class 7 & 8 on the main program Ewriting workshop Sep 2 Sep Write Self-assessment (with formal APT Feedback class on Assessment marking) Supplementary intervention class Oct 10 Oct Write Self-assessment (with formal APT Feedback class on Assessment marking) Exam Readiness Classes (Week 3-4) Nov Self-reflection in preparation of APC 2020 Exam Readiness Classes (Week 1)

Self-Assessment Importance of self-assessment of APC 2019 and throughout • 2020 “Going through my script and reliving the experience of getting that unexpected Why? • "failed" from SAICA on the 15th of February was not pleasant but I have learnt a lot A form of critical thinking – from it and I approached my second Awareness of developmental areas – attempt differently. My focus for this year Improve learning strategies – was HC and that kept me going.” Malebogo Lephalo CA(SA) How and When? • Need to happen as soon as possible – Get script from SAICA – Receive self-assessment tool from APT – “You need to be honest with yourself and take responsibility.” Collen Mudzudzani CA(SA)

Mentorship Why? • APT stats show that candidates that embrace mentorship throughout the – repeat program have significantly better chance in passing APC How? • 1. Perform proper self-assessment of APC 2019 2. ID developmental needs 3. Attend the feedback focus session in June 4. Reach out to get a mentor from APT 5. Start the journey to professional development

Mentorship – what our candidates say “Just want to thank you for the input and role you played in getting me over the line this time. I remember when the results didn't go well, I was so subdued and emotional, but you didn't allow me to wallow in self pity and made me face the reality of my results unashamedly, that "tough love" got my eyes to look away from the hole of disappointment I was staring down at and got me back on the right track, so much so that by the time June came, I could do the whole course and prepare for assessments on my own till the APC final , I had become a leader of my own preparation to the point that I helped more than take away from the group. ” Khotso Mokhachane CA(SA) “I am sending this email just to extent my gratitude to you for the “You have had a major impact in role you played in ensuring that I passed. I will forever be grateful my life and direction it will be for the mentoring sessions that we had, because they did not only going, even if it was simply focus on the technicalities of the exams, but they also touched on guiding and helping me through the emotional aspect. You spoke words of encouragement and the course; but one could say I shared stories that uplifted me when I needed some motivation will be registered CA shortly and strength. And I am thankful for that.” Mamello Thebe because of you; and will appreciate and thank you for the rest of my career.” Sboniso Mahlaba CA(SA)

Technical readiness workshops Why? • Fundamental to illustrate professional competence in APC – How? • 1. Self-assessment of technical developmental needs 2. Technical workshops in Webinar format on each discipline 3. CPD Videos “We normally think that the APC is not a technical exam, but you need to know that your technical skills will be tested in the APC exam. Therefore you need to know your standards. It is important know and acknowledge the fact that your technical skills need work and brush up on the standards by maybe going through some of your old CTA notes.” Alicia van der Walt CA(SA)

E-Writing Why? • Important factor in improving exam technique and time management – How? • 1. Understand the benefits of eWriting 2. Practice makes perfect 3. Workshops on eWriting with emphasis on time management under exam conditions

Time management workshops Why? • Crucial factor to success in APC and in career as CA(SA) – How? • 1. Workshops in Webinar format on time management techniques 2. Skill to de-clutter and focus on relevant information

Assessments and feedback Why? • Need to improve your exam technique, reading skills and time management – When? • August – September – October –

Exam readiness workshops When? • – After the supplementary exam in October How? • 1. Based on old APC Case Studies 2. Simulate APC exam environment 3. Focus on time management 4. Immediate feedback

Registration Candidates Register online • www.apcprogramme.co.za Enrolment is open • Cost à R6 900 excl. VAT •