Digital Literacies of National Certificate Vocational Program On-course Level Students at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training College

Buthelezi, Michael Mbongiseni; Dhlamini, Ntokozo M.; Hlalele, Dipane J.

doi:10.21608/psjer.2025.341242.1045

Digital Literacies of National Certificate Vocational Program On-course Level Students at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training College

Document Type : Original Article

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¹ Faculty of Humanities, Department of Educational Studies, University of Limpopo, South Africa

² Computer Related Subjects Department, Majuba TVET college, Newcastle, South Africa

³ Faculty of Education, Education Studies, Sol Plaatjie University, Kimberly, South Africa

10.21608/psjer.2025.341242.1045

Abstract

Using a survey design, the study investigated the levels of digital literacy of NCV on-course level students at a TVET college in South Africa. This paper notes that research suggests that the gap in digital literacy persists among NCV on-course level technical and vocational education and training (TVET) college students which must be addressed, even after the digital divide's phases are over. Several students lack the necessary digital literacy skills, according to research when they enrol at TVET colleges, despite the expectation that they will possess digital abilities. The theory used in this research is connectivism learning. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, version 22) was used to analyse data. With a Cronbach's Alpha score of 0.7, the instrument was regarded as reliable and valid. The results indicated that a varied and uneven proficiency in digital literacy was common among NCV on-course level students. A targeted and customised digital literacy assistance program for NCV on-course level students at TVET colleges was suggested by the researchers. This study will contribute to the growing literature on empowering NCV students with digital literacies.

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