Sourcing of Content/ intellectual property/ subject expertise

The content of each subject or module will be based on the provided syllabus from the Department of Higher Education (DHET). In-depth researches are carried out from reference textbooks relating to the textbook being written, search through internet for related information and previously written textbooks. The content must be based on facts from subject expertise specialized in the area of the textbook to provide knowledgeable information for the content.

Understanding of copyright and related legal environments

Copyright legislation is part of the wider body of law known as intellectual property (IP) which refers broadly to the creations of the human mind. IP rights protect the interests of innovators and creators by giving them rights over their creations. Copyright relates to literary and artistic creations, such as books, music, paintings and sculptures, films and technology-based works (such as computer programs and electronic databases). In certain languages, copyright is referred to as authors’ rights.

Although international law has brought about some convergence, this distinction reflects an historic difference in the evolution of these rights that is still reflected in many copyright systems. The expression copyright refers to the act of copying an original work which, in respect of literary and artistic creations, may be done only by the author or with the author’s permission. The expression authors’ rights refer to the creator of an artistic work, its author, thus underlining that, as recognized in most laws, authors have certain specific rights in their creations that only they can exercise, which are often referred to as moral rights, such as the right to prevent distorted reproductions of the work. Other rights, such as the right to make copies, can be exercised by third parties with the author’s permission, for example, by a publisher who obtains a license to this effect from the author

Understanding of the South African TVET college environment and curriculum

The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college curriculum in South Africa needs restructuring in order for it to support more innovative responses to industry requirements and TVET standards. The ultimate aim of this study was to develop a framework for leading curriculum change in the South African TVET college sector, a framework that will be able to support training and capacity-building among TVET college leaders to bring about long-overdue curriculum change. To achieve this aim, curriculum leadership is essential. The multi-phased, mixed-methods research design used in this study involved a questionnaire survey and follow-up group interviews with TVET college staff representative of five TVET colleges in the Western Cape province.

Based on these data sources, the study reports on a range of current curriculum challenges in TVET colleges which formed the basis for suggesting a research-based framework to train leaders to take the initiative in TVET curriculum change. The study findings confirm the need for TVET college curriculum reform, which, in turn, requires competent curriculum leadership and leadership development. The research therefore contributes to theory and practice in the field of South African TVET curriculum leadership.

Publishing expertise for both printed and electronic books (editorial, design, layout, production) – either in-house or outsourced.

Expertise for both printed and electronics books will be outsourced since the main work of this publishing company is to carryout the editorial, design of the books, layout and production. We have reliable printing company which has all the necessary equipment for production of high quality, durable textbooks at competitive prices that can be afforded by all schools. Capacity to Produce and Distribute The individuals and the companies that are outsourced have numerous experience textbooks production and distribution. Okasmateng Publishers have also expertise who will be doing the marking, although new on the market. The approach to marketing will be to send all TVET colleges, which offer Power Machines N6, copies of the textbooks for them to peruse through. Any orders requested by any school will be handled by the expertise.