The SGB at PT Sanders Combined School consulted during construction of the new school: ASIDI

The SGB at PT Sanders Combined School consulted during construction of the new school: ASIDI

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Interactive Driver Education System (IDES) for High School Learners

The Interactive Driver Education System (IDES) is a driver training system with computer-based tuition towards obtaining a Learners' Licence, and a computerised driver training simulator to assist learner drivers to maneuver a vehicle before they attempt to drive the actual real vehicle.

IDES will provide the learner with all the training material to help the learner pass the learners' licence test and it will provide the skills and the confidence to drive on the road. IDES systematically teaches the learner from basic road signs to how to handle a vehicle in wet weather or in an emergency situation.

The IDES project is targetted at high school learners to obtain drivers' licences as part of Life Orientation skills in line with the current school curriculum in South Africa. The intervention is funded through sponsorships and grants since most learners in township school are unable to afford the training. Companies are invited to make Corporate Social Investment (CSI) or Socio-Economic Development (SED) contributions (BEE Code 700) in support of this initiative.

The aim is to establish Community e-Centres in the townships where high school learners can access the system as well as workshops on Personal Development Planning (PDP), Study Readiness and Career Guidance. Other services such as Basic Computer Skills Training, Internet Access, Photocopy and Typing, CV development and Job Hunting/Interview Preparation will be offered to enable to e-Centre to become sustainable. Enterprise Development contributions (BEE Code 600) from companies to fund the establishment of these e-Centres are highly welcome

Any member of the community will be able to access IDES and other services offered at the e-Centre on a pre-paid or post-paid basis.

Based on the pilot process that is currectly being undertaken, we infer that this programme will add true value to both the community and the contributing entity that chooses to adopt this project.

Any interested parties can e-mail Joshua Mahlangu: josh.frisson@gmail.com or call 072 614 1986