Accreditation

Accreditation is the process at which a professional body accredits a training provider or programme. As a result of this process, a training provider or programme/course is labelled as “accredited.”. At Matric College we offer different accredited courses. Below is a list of the accredited courses we offer:

Here are the top 42 Accredited Courses

ICB Business Management

ICB Office Administration

ICB Financial Accounting

Business Management Courses

Marketing Management Courses

Management Assistant Courses

Human Resources Management Courses

Financial Management Courses

Educare Courses

Legal Secretary Courses

Matric Courses

Who Can Accredit Courses?

A Quality Council or accreditation body can accredit courses. In South Africa, there are different accreditation bodies for different courses. Here is a list of some of the accreditation bodies in South Africa:

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS)
INSETA (Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority)
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
AGRISETA (Agricultural Sector Education and Training Authority)
SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)
FASSET (Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority)
Services SETA (Services Sector Education and Training Authority)
Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC)

What Are Quality Councils?

Quality Councils are structures responsible for ensuring qualification progress and quality. In South Africa, there are 3 quality councils.

Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (UMALUSI)
Council on Higher Education (CHE)
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (UMALUSI)

Under the National Qualifications Framework Act No 67 of 2008 [as amended] and the General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act No 58 of 2001 [as amended], Umalusi is responsible for developing and managing quality qualifications in General and Further Education and Training.

Umalusi roles:

Issues certificate qualifications
Accredited training providers of training and education
Ensures assessments are credible and valid
Maintains quality standards in education
Verifies the qualifications for validity

Council on Higher Education (CHE)

As per the Higher Education Act No 101 of 1997) [as amended], the Council on Higher Education (CHE) oversees the development and management of Higher Education.

Council on Higher Education (CHE) roles:

Advises the Minister of Higher Education
Enhances the quality of education
Accredits Higher Education programmes
Increases access to Higher Education
Publishes reports about Higher Education

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is responsible for the development and management of quality qualifications in trades and occupations in accordance with the Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998) [as amended in 2008].

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) role:

Establishes and manages Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework (OQSF)
Issues certification and assessments
Accredit skills development providers
Accredits assessments centres
maintains and develops occupational qualifications

What Are The 2 Purposes Of Accreditation?

There are 2 purposes of accreditation. These are:

Ensures that quality standards of a course or institution are met
Improves different courses and institutions

Standards And Quality Are Met

Accreditation ensures that standards are met and that quality courses are offered. If standards are being met, then students will become successful professionals.

Improves Courses And Institutions

If a College or Course is accredited it means that the Course or College is meeting the quality standards. This ensures that students receive the best quality education and are kept up to date with educational content.

What Are The Benefits Of Being Accredited?

Quality education
Recognised
Career opportunities

Quality Education

Accredited courses offer broad information which gives you a lot of knowledge. This is important in your life as you will need knowledge for the following:

Work purposes
Entrepreneurship
Furthering your studies

Recognised

When you study an accreditation course, you study a qualification that is registered on the National Qualifications Framework and this makes it recognised. Your chances of finding employment or furthering your studies become easy.

Career Opportunities

Accredited qualifications are highly respected. You may gain a chance to follow different career opportunities because you hold a recognised qualification. Employers may also pay you more money because you have an accredited qualification.

How Do I Get Accredited?

These are the steps you can take to be accredited:

If you are interested in being accredited as a provider of education and training, send a letter of intent to the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance ETQA
- - QCTO
  - DHET
  - Umalusi
  - ICB etc.
Complete a self-evaluation and application form for ETQA
You have the right to appeal if you do not receive accreditation and believe the process was unfair
You can go on the SAQA website for more details for the list of ETQAs and contact details

Does Accredited Mean Qualified?

Accredited can mean that you have qualified to offer an education programme. This is for training providers or courses that have been submitted for accreditation. Proof of accreditation comes in a certificate that states when you have been granted the accreditation. The accreditation certification can last four to five years. Once it has expired, you can renew it.

Accredited can also mean having a qualification that is accredited and qualified to be in a work environment. Employers value accredited qualifications because they portray the following about you:

You have gained a quality education
You were taught by a professional
You are a hard worker
You have the necessary skills and knowledge
You will uplift the company

Our Accreditation

SAQA

The South African Qualifications Authority is a professional body that monitors and advances the role of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Our NATED, ICB and Matric courses are registered with the SAQA. This means that they are recognised in the South African NQF system. This secures your qualifications and you can further your studies or look for employment with your qualifications.

DHET

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is a professional body that accredits training providers and qualifications. The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) expects their training providers to be registered with DHET or the ICB.

ICB

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is a professional body. They design and accredit courses. Our ICB accredited courses are accredited by ICB and QCTO. All ICB courses are recognised nationally and internationally. You can further your studies or look for employment inside and outside South Africa.

QCTO

The Quality Council of Trades And Occupations (QCTO) is a professional body that accredits occupational qualifications. The QCTO is a quality council and monitors qualifications to ensure they give quality education at all times. Our Bookkeeping and Accounting courses are accredited by the QCTO. This ensures that you gain a quality education that will make you stand out when you look for employment or further your studies.

NATED Courses

Are Nated Courses Accredited?

Yes, NATED courses are accredited by the DHET and the QCTO. Accreditation means that the course is registered with a professional body. This increases your chances of finding employment or furthering your studies.

Are Nated Courses Recognised?

Yes, NATED courses are recognised nationally. This is because all National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) courses are nationally recognised. This means you can use a NATED Qualification to look for employment or further your studies anywhere in South Africa.

What Is A NATED Qualification?

A NATED Qualification is designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The DHET designed this qualification to reduce the gap of employment for students.

This qualification trains students with skills and knowledge and prepares them for a working environment. This means students are educated to be easily employed.

What Are NATED Certificates?

NATED Certificates refer to the following Certificate courses:

NATED N4 National Certificate
NATED N5 National Certificate
NATED N6 National Certificate

These Certificate courses build on each other. This means you must first study the NATED N4 National Certificate and study your way up. These Certificate courses are found in each NATED course that we offer.

Who Qualifies For NATED?

You qualify to study a NATED course at Matric College if you have a Matric Certificate or a Matric Equivalent Certificate. The Matric Certificate can be any of the following levels:

Note that you can use a Matric Certificate to apply for all of our NATED courses. You can also use a Matric Equivalent Certificate to apply for our NATED courses excluding the Legal Secretary and the Educare courses. You must have a Matric Certificate to study these two courses.

Can I Do NATED Courses Without Matric?

No, you cannot do NATED courses without Matric. You need a Matric Certificate to study. However, if you do not have a Matric Certificate, you can study these following courses and earn a Matric Certificate:

Adult Matric

Adult Matric

The Requirements For Adult Matric:

You must have at least a Grade 9 or equivalent qualification,
- ie: Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 4
You have an incomplete Matric
You must be able to read, write and understand English or Afrikaans
You must be 21 years or older to write the exams
You may sign up for the Adult Matric at the age of 19 years old, but you will only be able to write the Adult Matric exam once you are over 21

Once you have completed this course, you will be awarded a Matric Certificate. You can use this to apply for any NATED course.

How Long Does A NATED Course Take?

NATED courses take a period of 18 to 36 months to complete. This is because NATED Certificate courses take about 6 to 18 months to complete while the NATED Diploma takes 18 months to complete. This makes a total of approximately 18 to 36 months.

Which Colleges Offer NATED Courses?

Matric College offers NATED courses. We are a distance learning college. This means you will study the NATED course from home. While you study from home, we ensure you have the best learning experience through the following:

Tutors	Our tutors are available to assist you with your course assessments Monday to Fridays, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Study Material	We send you the course study material in 5 to 7 days after you have been successfully registered.
Course Experts	Our Course experts can help you choose the right course for you. If you have questions regarding the course you are studying or applying for, you can contact them to gain more knowledge.
Red Alert Form	If you have any urgent issues regarding your studies, you can fill out the Red Alert form. This will let us know that you need urgent assistance and we will contact you to help.
Accreditation	Our courses are accredited to ensure you obtain a quality education.
Recognition	You gain recognised qualifications that increase your chances to further your studies or look for employment.

Watch Our Ceo Of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, Discuss The Reasons Why You Should Study With Matric College

What Is Different Between NATED And NCV?

National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (NATED) Is a qualification you receive after completing a NATED course. You must complete the following to be awarded a NATED Diploma.

NATED N4 National Certificate
NATED N5 National Certificate
NATED N6 National Certificate
18 months work experience

It takes 18 to 36 months to complete a NATED course. The course focuses on equipping students with theoretical and practical knowledge that prepares them for work.

National Certificate Vocational (NCV) is a qualification you receive after completing your NCV levels in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college. You must complete the following courses to get awarded a National Certificate Vocational:

NCV Level 2 = Grade 10
NCV Level 3 = Grade 11
NCV Level 4 = Grade 12

It takes 1 to 3 years to complete NCV. The certificate focuses on training students with skills for the workplace. These skills are specific and focused in a certain field so that students can learn them in depth.

What Is NATED Equivalent?

NATED Qualifications are not equivalent to other qualifications. Equivalent qualifications have the same learning outcomes. NATED Qualifications are not equivalent to other qualifications because all NATED courses have different learning outcomes from other qualifications.

Why Choose To Study Via Distance Learning

Gain accredited qualifications
Gain recognised qualifications
Be able to further your studies or find employment
Gain scarce skills qualifications
Get assistance from tutors

ICB Courses

Is ICB Recognised In South Africa?

Yes, ICB courses are recognised in South Africa. These courses are both nationally and internationally recognised. This means you can further your studies or look for employment anywhere in South Africa and abroad.

Are ICB Courses Accredited?

Yes, ICB courses are accredited by the ICB and the QCTO. This means you gain quality Standard education that is expected by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Does The Uk Recognise ICB Qualification?

Yes, the United Kingdom recognises ICB Qualifications. These courses are both nationally and internationally recognised. If you study an ICB course with us, you will be able to further your studies anywhere you want. Below is a list of bodies that recognised ICB qualifications in the United Kingdom (UK). This means you can further your studies in the UK:

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – UK)
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – UK)
IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers – UK)
IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals – UK)

How Does ICB Recognition Of Prior Learning Work?

You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the studies or work experience you completed within 5 years of enrolling for an ICB course.

Work Experience Credits

ICB will require that you complete a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) that they send to you. The results will determine if they can give you credits or not.

Prior Learning Credits

You are given credits for prior learning if your previous qualification has the following:

Registered on the NQF
SAQA ID number
NQF Level
Proof of accredited provider e.g DHET

What Is An ICB Provider?

An ICB accredited training provider is a training provider such as a college authorised to offer ICB courses. Matric College is one of the ICB training providers authorised to offer ICB courses.

What Is An ICB Qualification?

An ICB Qualification is a qualification you receive once you have completed an ICB course. This is a scarce skill qualification that is in demand in South Africa. All ICB courses are highly required in different companies. This increases your chances of gaining employment. Other benefits of scarce skills qualification include:

Gaining skills that can be transferred from one career to another ]
A better pay
Work abroad

Jan Badenhorst, CEO of Matric College, discusses everything you need to know about the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB)

What Can I Do With An ICB Qualification?

Find employment
Study a different ICB Programme

Find Employment

You can use an ICB Qualification to find employment. You will be a suitable candidate applying with an accredited qualification.

Study A Different ICB Programme

ICB courses work interchangeably. Some ICB subjects are similar in different ICB Programmes.

For example, the ICB Office Administration and the ICB Financial Accounting Programme both have Bookkeeping to Trial Balance as a subject. This means if you are studying an ICB Office Administration course and decide to jump over to the ICB Financial Accounting Programme, you would not have to study the Bookkeeping to Trial Balance subject because you have studied it already. This makes switching from one ICB programme to another is easy.

Below is a table with the ICB Programmes and their subjects. The highlighted subjects are the ones that repeat themselves throughout the Programmes. If you move from one programme to another, you will only study the subjects that are not highlighted.

ICB Office Administration	ICB Business Management	ICB Financial Accounting
First Course (Certificate)
Business and Office Administration 1	Business Management 1	Bookkeeping To Trial Balance
Bookkeeping To Trial Balance	Bookkeeping to Trial Balance	Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
Business Literacy	Business Literacy	Computerised Bookkeeping
Marketing Management and Public Relations		Business Literacy
Business Law and Administrative Practice
Cost and Management Accounting
Second Course (Higher Certificate)
Business And Office Administration 2	Office and Legal Practice	Financial Statements
Human Resources Management and Labour Relations	Business Management 2	Cost and Management Accounting
Economics	Marketing Management and Public Relations
	Financial Statements
	Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
Third Course (Diploma)
Business and Office Administration 3	Business Management 3	Income Tax Returns
Financial Statements	Financial Management and Control	Business Law and Accounting Control
Management
Fourth Course (Diploma)
		Corporate Strategy
		Management Accounting Control Systems
		Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks
		Research Theory and Practice

Is ICB A Degree?

No, the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) does not offer Degree Qualifications. They offer

National Certificates
Higher Certificates
National Diplomas

If you want to study for a Degree Qualification after ICB, you can do so through professional bodies and colleges that recognise ICB Qualifications.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK)
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK)
IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers UK)
IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals UK)

What Is An ICB Certificate?

An ICB Certificate is a qualification you are awarded once you complete an ICB Certificate course. Once you have completed your Certificate course, your results will be examined. The ICB will ask FASSET to prepare your Certificate. FASSET will send the Certificate to us and we will award you with your qualification. This process takes 3 – 6 Months.

What Can I Study After ICB?

Once you have completed an ICB Accredited course, you can choose to further your studies with Matric College. You can study a different ICB Programme or a NATED Qualification or a Short Course.

You can further your studies through a body that recognises ICB Qualifications.

Short Courses

Are Short Courses Accredited?

No, Short Courses are not accredited. These provider programmes are created by an institution themselves. They are not registered with a professional body.

What Happens If A Course Is Not Accredited?

If a course is not accredited, it is not connected to a professional body. What happens is that most people prefer to study accredited courses. When a course is not accredited, people tend to stay away from it. However, non-accredited courses are also beneficial. If you are someone who has gained a qualification that is not accredited, do not be alarmed. You can find employment with a qualification that is not accredited or use the skills you have acquired to advance yourself by opening a business and putting your skills to good use.

What Does It Mean If Your Degree Is Not Accredited?

If a Degree qualification is not accredited, it is not connected to a professional body and does not meet a certain standard. There are also certain employees who will NOT employ you with a non-accredited Degree because they do not know if you acquired enough knowledge and skills. You can however use your non-accredited Degree Qualification to apply for employment opportunities that allow non-accredited qualifications.

Does A Short Course Count As A Qualification?

Yes, a Short Course counts as a qualification. Every qualification counts. You can implement what you have learned in many areas of life. Short Courses are, for example, the improvement of personal skills and skills that can be utilised in a work environment. For example a First Aid Short Course. This course will equip you with skills that:

Prevent an injury from getting worse
Reduce recovery time
Save someone’s life
Help you stay cautious
Keep you and others safe

Is An Unaccredited Qualification Bad?

No, an unaccredited qualification is not bad. You can use this to grow a successful career. If you are someone who already has an accredited qualification, adding a non-accredited qualification to your CV would be good. Short Courses add to your skills. This increases your chances of finding employment.

Since an unaccredited qualification equips you with skills, you can use these to open a business. For example, if you studied a non-accredited course in Beauty, you can open a salon and put your skills into practice. A business is a great way to make money and you get to be your boss.

What Are The Benefits Of A Short Course?

Here are the benefits of studying a short course:

Skills-based
Short study duration
Less academic pressure
Accessible entry requirements

Skills-based

A non-accredited course is skills-based. These qualifications focus on equipping you with specific skill sets. Skills are very important qualities to have. They can resolve issues, work efficiently and be upgraded into more skills. Employers value non-accredited courses for this reason. If they hire you, you will be able to do the work.

Short Study Duration

A non-accredited course is usually shorter than an accredited qualification. This is because there is less theory involved and more practical knowledge. This means you can save time and spend less on a course.

Less Academic Pressure

A non-accredited course offers no examinations. You can qualify without experiencing the pressure of an exam sitting. If you are not someone who generally likes to study a lot, you can study a non-accredited course (short course).

Accessible Entry Requirements

Non-accredited courses do not have complicated entry requirements. At Matric College, there are the simple requirements you need to have:

Be 16 years or older
Be able to read, write and understand English
Be able to study through distance learning

What Are Short Courses For?

The purpose of a Short Course is to provide you with specific skills. These skills help you be more advanced personally and academically. They are there to help you gain skills that can help you with the following:

Be able to apply for a promotion
Be eligible for employment
Become self-employed
Advance personal and social skills

What Short Courses Can I Do?

These are the Short Courses you can do at Matric College:

Make-Up

Facial Skincare

Beauty Therapy: Expert Course

Child Day Care

Child Psychology

First Aid

Certificate in First Aid Concepts

Guest Management

Tourism Management

Event and Wedding Planning

Nail Care

Creché Management

Can I Get A Job With A Short Course Certificate?

Yes, you can find employment with a Short Course Certificate. This is because Short Course Certificates, to some employers, show your willingness to learn new skills. You are equipped for work and this helps you be a valuable candidate. However, a Short Course also means that you will not be able to apply for highly skilled positions in industries.

How Long Is A Short Course?

Short Courses are generally very short in duration. Our Short Courses at Matric College can be completed in a period of 2 to 12 months.

How To Study At Matric College

We have a simple application process that you can follow. You can do this online or through the phone. Here is how you can apply:

Application And Registration Process

Click here to apply for our accredited courses
- Book a call
- Call our landline (021 838 8295)
- Visit us at our physical address
Our course experts will contact you and register you for the course you want
When you have been successfully registered, we will send your study material by courier
This process takes 5 to 7 days

Tutors

We have tutors available to assist with your course. You can contact them through email, calls and WhatsApp. They are available Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm. You can also do the following:

Ask tutors academic questions
Ask for assistance with course assessments
Ask them to explain a topic in your study material
Learn new information
Gain clarity on information

Support

We provide you with study material. This is to help you study your course better. This is part of your course fees, and therefore you are not required to pay extra costs. We also have red alert forms that you can use to contact us in a time of emergency. If you need urgent assistance, our Support team will ensure they help you before they go home. If you wish to know detailed information regarding the course you choose, you can contact our course experts. They will explain everything you need to know.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If A Course Is Accredited?

To know if your courses are accredited. You can do the following:

You can visit the SAQA website and look for your qualification under ‘Verification of South African Qualification’.
You can ask the institution if their course is accredited and require proof
You can check what people say about the course on their social media platforms

What Is The Certificate Of Accreditation?

A certificate of accreditation is a certificate awarded to you once you have been accredited. This document serves as proof that you have been authorised to provide educational services to students.

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What Is The Difference Between Accredited And Non-Accredited?

Accredited	Non-Accredited (Short Courses)
Registered with a professional body	Not registration with a professional body
Focuses on theoretical knowledge	Focuses on practical knowledge (skills)
Has a longer study duration	Usually has a shorter study duration
Gets you higher levels of employment	Gets you entry-level employment
Recognised	Not recognised
Prepares you for further university studies	Prepares you for work

Does Accreditation Matter To Employers?

It depends on the employer. Some employers prefer that you have an accredited qualification to be employed by them while other employers care more for the skills or experience you have. This means that some employers can hire you with a non-accredited qualification. This is why employers can hire you with a non-accredited qualification:

You are equipped with specific skills
You are work-ready
You can learn skills fast
You can handle physical work

Can You Get A Job With A Non-Accredited Qualification?

Yes, you can find employment with a non-accredited qualification. This is because non-accredited qualifications are beneficial in the following ways:

They equip you with specific skills
They prepare you for work
Improve current skills
Gain new qualities

All Our Accredited Courses

Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: March 25, 2022

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