🚀 Your Journey Starts Here: The General Orientation Course (GOC)
Welcome to UCT Online High School! We know that starting a new school, especially an online school, can feel like a big adventure. To make sure you start with confidence and know exactly how to succeed in this exciting new learning environment, you must complete the General Orientation Course (GOC).
This is your essential guide to everything UCT Online High School, and it’s compulsory for every new learner. Think of it as your first, most important class!
📧 Getting Started: Accessing the Online Campus
On your official first start date, keep an eye on your school Gmail inbox!
You will receive a welcome email that gives you your login details and access to two critical spaces: the Learner Portal and the Online Campus.
💻 Finding Your Orientation Course
The GOC is located right on your Online Campus Dashboard. Once you're signed in and have familiarised yourself with the Learner Portal, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Read & Accept your Code of conduct
Step 2: Navigate to your Orientation Course by selecting "Orientation" on the top left of your screen.
Step 3: Click on “General Orientation Course"
Step 4: Click on Module 1 and begin!
🧭 What You Will Learn in the GOC
The General Orientation Course is a lot of fun to work through and is designed to turn you into a digital learning champion! Since this might be your first time learning fully online (different from your previous 'brick and mortar' school), the GOC covers everything you need to know.
The GOC is made up of 5 General Orientation Modules. You must complete all 5 to finish your orientation.
Module Topic | Key Skills You'll Master |
Understanding Your Role | You'll clarify your responsibilities, figure out what the school and SACAI are accountable for, and sign declarations to commit to academic integrity and behaviour. |
Navigating the Systems | You'll learn how to log in and use all the systems, how to submit assignments (including video tasks), and how to troubleshoot common technical problems on your own. |
Academic Integrity | You'll learn what plagiarism and cheating mean, understand the consequences of assessment irregularity, and sign the authenticity declaration. |
School Community & Support | You'll identify all the available support systems and know how to access them. You'll also learn the school's ethos and how to participate appropriately in online classes. |
Success in Online Learning | You'll learn how to manage the transition from a traditional classroom, know the requirements for passing the academic year, and how to resolve common issues independently using the GOC and Info Hub. |
Completing the GOC ensures you have the foundation for academic success and the confidence to navigate the UCT Online High School environment.
⏰ Important Note on the General Orientation Course (GOC)
🗓️ Deadline and Course Format
Please note the following critical details about your GOC:
Format: Asynchronous Learning (Self-Paced) The GOC is an asynchronous course. This means it consists of pre-recorded videos, readings, activities, and quizzes that you work through on your own schedule. It does not involve live, scheduled sessions or classes. You are in control of when you complete the work.
Completion Deadline: You must complete all 5 modules of the GOC by 3:00 PM SAST on your official start date.
✅ What Completion Includes
To be fully prepared and successfully complete the GOC, you must also ensure the following two key preparatory tasks are finished within the course and before the 3:00 PM deadline:
The Invigilator App Setup: You must successfully download and complete the setup of The Invigilator App. This application is crucial for securing future assessments.
Demo Cycle Test: You must successfully complete the demo Cycle Test assessment included within the GOC. This ensures you understand the process before your first official test.