Maritime Economics
Shipping, port operations and international trade. Explore the business that connects the world.
Explore subjects connected to the industries that move and sustain our world. At Gratton in Eshowe, Maritime Economics and Agricultural Management Practices bring a distinctive focus to your FET subject choices.
FETSubject choices
CAPSNational curriculum
NSCThe journey to Matric
FET subject
Maritime Economics
Explore the business of shipping and global trade.
Maritime Economics explores shipping, the shoreside operation of ships and harbours, international trade and the environmental challenges facing the maritime industry.
Explore interests in port operations, shipping services and trade, and discover directions you may want to pursue through further study.
Talk to us about Maritime Economics- 01 / EXPLOREThe maritime world
- 02 / UNDERSTANDShipping operations
- 03 / CONNECTInternational trade
- 04 / CONSIDEREnvironmental challenges
FET subject
Agricultural Management Practices
Explore how agricultural enterprises are planned, managed and brought to market.
Agricultural Management Practices brings together production planning, management, entrepreneurship and marketing. Explore interests in agricultural enterprise management, agribusiness and the journey from production to market.
Ask about Agricultural Management Practices- 01 / PLANProduction and resources
- 02 / MANAGEAgricultural enterprises
- 03 / DEVELOPEntrepreneurial thinking
- 04 / MARKETProducts and value chains
Your FET subject choices
Explore the subjects
that interest you.
From science and technology to business, agriculture and the maritime industry, discover Gratton’s FET subject options.
Agricultural Management Practices
Production planning, agricultural enterprise management, entrepreneurship and marketing.
Physical Sciences
Explore physics and chemistry, investigate questions and develop scientific reasoning.
Life Sciences
Explore living organisms, life processes and the relationships between living things and their environment.
Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
Develop practical computer skills for working with documents, spreadsheets, data and digital information.
History
Investigate the past, analyse sources and examine how people and events have shaped societies.
Geography
Explore physical and human environments and develop geographical, map and enquiry skills.
Business Studies
Explore business environments, enterprise and the decisions involved in managing an organisation.
Discuss your complete subject package and the available combinations with Gratton before finalising your choices. If you have further study in mind, check the specific admission requirements with the institution you are considering.
Learn with support
Small classes.
Personal attention.
Gratton combines a CAPS curriculum with a caring school environment and opportunities in sport, culture and leadership.
Explore our approach to learningDay school and boarding
Find the right school routine.
FET learners can attend as day scholars or ask about school-managed boarding, with supervision, routines and guided study time. Local families are welcome to consider boarding too.
Questions about FET?
What does FET mean?
FET stands for Further Education and Training. It is the final phase of high school, leading towards the National Senior Certificate (Matric).
Does Gratton offer Maritime Economics?
Yes. Gratton offers Maritime Economics in FET. Contact the school to discuss your grade and subject package.
Does Gratton offer Agricultural Management Practices?
Yes. Agricultural Management Practices is offered in FET. Ask the school how it can fit into your FET subject package.
Can I combine these subjects with my other choices?
The school will confirm the subject combinations and timetable options for your grade. Discuss your proposed package with Gratton before finalising your choices.
Can we visit before applying?
Yes. Book a campus visit to meet the school and discuss your child’s needs and subject interests.
Applications for 2027
Bring your interests to Gratton.
Explore Maritime Economics, Agricultural Management Practices and the next stage of your school journey. New learners complete an admissions assessment before a place is confirmed, subject to availability.
Subject descriptions summarise the Department of Basic Education’s CAPS outlines for Maritime Economics and Agricultural Management Practices. Please discuss your subject package with Gratton.