Accredited Courses

Accredited Courses

Accreditation is the recognition from an accrediting body that an institution or course programme maintains a certain level of set standards. Here are the top 38  accredited courses that are offered at Matric College:

Business Management Courses

  1. Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  2. Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  3. Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  4. Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

Marketing Management Courses

  1. Marketing Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  2. Marketing Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  3. Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Certificate  
  4. Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

Management Assistant Courses

  1. Management Assistant NATED N4 National Certificate
  2. Management Assistant NATED N5 National Certificate
  3. Management Assistant NATED N6 National Certificate
  4. Management Assistant NATED N6 National Diploma

Human Resources Management Courses 

  1. Human Resource Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  2. Human Resource Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  3. Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  4. Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

Financial Management Courses

  1. Financial Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
  2. Financial Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
  3. Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
  4. Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma

Educare Courses

  1. Educare NATED N4 National Certificate 
  2. Educare NATED N5 National Certificate 
  3. Educare NATED N6 National Certificate 
  4. Educare NATED N6 National Diploma 

Legal Secretary Courses

  1. Legal Secretary NATED N4 National Certificate
  2. Legal Secretary NATED N5 National Certificate
  3. Legal Secretary NATED N6 National Certificate
  4. Legal Secretary NATED N6 National Diploma 

ICB Business Management

  1. ICB Business Management Courses
  2. Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
  3. Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate

ICB Office Administration

  1. Office Administration: ICB National Certificate
  2. Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate
  3. Office Administration: ICB National Diploma

ICB Financial Accounting

  1. Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
  2. Bookkeeping: FET Certificate
  3. Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
  4. Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma

Who Accredits Courses In South Africa?

In South Africa, all higher education institutions are required to register with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). All Qualifications are registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). All programmes provided by South African higher education institutions must be accredited.

Course accreditation in education is mainly the responsibility of the following bodies:

  • Council of Higher Education
  • Higher Education Quality Committee
  • SAQA

Council of Higher Education

Qualifications that are higher than Matric, and which are not Occupational or Trade Qualifications, fall under the CHE for accreditation. Occupational and  Trade Qualifications are accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO).

Higher Education Quality Committee

The Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) is in charge of promoting quality assurance in higher education, auditing the quality assurance mechanisms of higher education institutions, and accrediting programmes of higher education.

SAQA

The South African Qualifications Authority accredits all higher education degrees and qualifications based on the standards and guidelines established in the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

What Are Accredited Courses?

Accredited Courses are courses that are deemed to be meeting standards that have been set by accreditation bodies. Here are the bodies that have accredited the courses that are offered at Matric College:

COURSE PROGRAMMEACCREDITING BODIES
NATED COURSESDHET, QCTO, SAQA
ICB COURSESQCTO, SAQA, FASSET

What Does Accredited Qualifications Mean?

An accredited qualification is a qualification that meets the standards that have been set by the relevant quality assurance bodies. Here are the courses that are offered by Matric College and their accreditation credentials:

COURSESAQA IDACCREDITATIONS
N4 National Certificate In Business ManagementSAQA ID: 66871DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Business ManagementSAQA ID: 66929DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In Business Management SAQA ID: 66995DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Diploma in Business ManagementSAQA ID: 67050DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N4 National Certificate In Marketing ManagementSAQA ID: 66872DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Marketing Management SAQA ID: 66952DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In Marketing ManagementSAQA ID: 66996DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Diploma In Marketing ManagementSAQA ID:67037DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N4 National Certificate In Management Assistant SAQA ID: 66876DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Management Assistant SAQA ID: 66956DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In Management Assistant SAQA ID: 67001DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Diploma In Management AssistantSAQA ID: 67033DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N4 National Certificate In Human Resource Management SAQA ID: 66873DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Human Resource ManagementSAQA ID: 66953DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In Human Resource ManagementSAQA ID: 66997DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Diploma In Human Resource ManagementSAQA ID: 67039DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N4 National Certificate In Financial ManagementSAQA ID: 66874DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Financial ManagementSAQA ID: 66954DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In Financial ManagementSAQA ID: 66998DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N4 National Certificate In Educare SAQA ID: 66883DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Educare SAQA ID: 66971DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In EducareSAQA ID: 67007DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Diploma In Educare SAQA ID: 67050DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N4 National Certificate In LegalSAQA ID: 66873DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N5 National Certificate In Legal SecretarySAQA ID: 66953DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Certificate In Legal Secretary SAQA ID: 66997DHET, QCTO, SAQA
N6 National Diploma In Legal SecretarySAQA ID: 67035DHET, QCTO, SAQA
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National CertificateSAQA ID: 48736CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Business Management Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate SAQA ID: 23619CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Business Management Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma CourseSAQA ID: 20366CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Office Administration ICB National Certificate SAQA ID: 23618CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Office Administration: ICB Higher Certificate SAQA ID: 23619CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Office Administration ICB National DiplomaSAQA ID: 35958CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate SAQA ID: 58375CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Senior Bookkeeping ICB Further Education And Training CertificateSAQA ID: 58376CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National DiplomaSAQA ID: 36213CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET
Financial Accounting: ICB National DiplomaSAQA ID: 20366CB, QCTO, SAQA, FASSET

Why Are Courses Accredited?

Here are the reasons why courses are accredited:

  • Provision of quality education
  • Recognition
  • Career opportunities

Provision Of Quality Education

The aim of quality bodies that accredit courses is to provide standards of education that meet local and international benchmarks. This means that the educational standards in the country are maintained. The educational standards will be comparable to other countries and with courses at the same level.

Recognition

An accredited course is recognised, be it locally or internationally. A course or qualification that is on the National Qualifications Framework is more respected than one that is not.

Career Opportunities

If you study an accredited course, your career path is well defined. It also gives you the opportunity to study with other examination bodies in your field and get exemptions. Your chances of being hired are more if you hold accredited qualifications.

How Do You Know If A Course Is Accredited?

If you want to know if a course is accredited, consider the following:

  • Check the originator of the course. For example, ICB courses are originated by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and NATED courses are designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training. 
  • Check whether the accreditation status of the College is readily available?
  • Check whether the accreditation status of the Study Programme you are interested in is readily available
  • Does the course have a SAQA ID?

NATED stands for National Accredited Technical Education Diploma. NATED courses are also known as National Qualifications. The qualifications were introduced by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). 

The Department designed NATED courses to provide students with both practical and theoretical knowledge. NATED courses were also introduced as a measure to fill a skills gap that had been identified in the job market. The courses are registered with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and allow students to further their studies.

Here is the entry requirement for the NATED courses: 

Matric

Both the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the Senior Certificate (Amended) are acceptable qualifications.

A NATED Qualification is a Diploma or Certificate that is awarded when you study a NATED course. All NATED courses lead to the awarding of NATED Qualifications.

It is important to remember that NATED courses originate from the DHET. They are also known as National Qualifications. Here are some of the reasons why you should study NATED courses:  

  • Certified at every level
  • Has a practical component
  • Accredited qualification
  • It is impressive on your CV

Certified At Every Level

You get certified at every level of the course, that is, N4, N5, N6 and the Diploma level. This means that you can look for employment opportunities after each level of the programme.

Has A Practical Component

The NATED N6 National Diploma Qualification Course requires 18 months of work experience (Practical) component and this works to your advantage. Any potential employer will know that you have been exposed to the business environment before.

It Is Impressive On Your CV

With a NATED Qualification on your CV, you will stand out. This means that you will be employed in no time. National Qualifications are scarce skill qualifications that make you a good candidate for any potential employer.

Each of the NATED programmes is divided into three levels and you are certified If you complete each one of the levels. If you intend to study the full course to gain your N Diploma, you should complete eighteen months of practical work. Here are the course levels of NATED Qualifications:

  • National N4 Certificate 
  • National N5 Certificate
  • National N6 Certificate
  • National N6 Diploma 

National N4 Certificate 

This is part of your NATED journey. Once you have completed the National N4 Certificate course, you will be awarded an N4 Certificate.   

You can complete your N4 certificate in 6 to 12 months and get your N4 Certificate. 

You do not have to complete your 6 months of work experience to receive your N4 Certificate. However, if you do, it will make it easier for you if you want to continue to the full N6 National Diploma, which requires 18 months of practical work experience. 

National N5 Certificate

This is the intermediate level of a NATED Qualification. Once you have completed the National N5 Certificate course, you will be awarded an N5 Certificate. 

You can complete your N4 and N5 Certificates in 12 to 24 months and get your N4 and N5 Certificates. 

You do not have to complete your 12 months of work experience to receive your N4 and N5 Certificates. However, if you do, it will make it easier for you if you are aiming for the full N6 National Diploma which requires 18 months of practical work. 

National N6 Certificate

This is the final level of the course. Once you have completed the National N6 Certificate course, you will be awarded an N6 Certificate. 

You can complete your N4, N5 and N6 certificates in 18 to 36 months and get your N4, N5 and N6 Certificates. 

You do not have to complete your 18 months of work experience to receive your N4, N5 and N6 Certificates. However, if you do, it will make it easier for you if you want to continue to the full N6 National Diploma which requires 18 months of practical work. 

National N6 Diploma 

To be awarded the National N6 Diploma you must have completed 18 months of work experience. You must also have a logbook signed by the Manager where you did your work-practicals. 

If you want to be awarded your  N6 National Diploma, you must have completed the N4, N5, N6 Certificates and 18 months of practical work experience. 

Your Options If You Study The Full Course

Here are your options if you study the full N4, N5 and N6 certificates and complete 18 months of practical work experience: 

  • You can study theory for 18 months and then complete 18 months of practical work experience or
  • Study 18 months of theory while doing practical work experience at the company you work for or
  • Complete 6 months of theory and 6 months practical work experience, then obtain the N4 Certificate. Once this is completed you can continue the process until you reach the N6 Certificate.

Submit your practical work logbook to Matric College and we will send it to the Department of Higher Education and Training. Once the Department approves your logbook or report, you will be awarded your N6 National Diploma

LEVELDURATION
NATED N4 National Certificate6 – 12 months
NATED N5 National Certificate6 – 12 months
NATED N6 National Certificate6 – 12 months
Practical Work Experience18 months

N Levels are specific to NATED Courses. N Levels do not indicate any National Qualifications Framework ( NQF) level. They indicate the level of a NATED course that you are studying. N levels, as matched to the NQF levels, are as follows:

N LEVELNQF LEVEL
N1NQF Level 2
N2NQF Level 3
N3NQF Level 4
N4NQF Level 5
N5NQF Level 5
N6NQF Level 5
N6 National DiplomaNQF Level 6

N4 – N6 are the successive NATED courses that you go through within a NATED Programme. Completion of N4, N5 and N6 Certificates leads to the award of the NATED N6 National Diploma. The requirement for the Diploma Qualification is successful completion of 18 months of work experience.

The difference between a NATED and National Certificate Vocational (NCV) course is that you can study a NATED course after Matric. NCV courses serve as an alternative for grades 10 – 12. NCV is designed for students who prefer a more practical way of studying.

NCV means National Certificate Vocational. National Certificate Vocational Qualifications are offered on the following NQF levels:

  • NCV Qualification on NQF Level 2: Equivalent to grade 10
  • NCV Qualification on NQF Level 3: Equivalent to grade 11
  • NCV Qualification on NQF Level 4: Equivalent to grade 12

Here are the credits that NATED courses have:

COURSECREDITS
NATED N4 National Certificate60
NATED N5 National Certificate60
NATED N6 National Certificate60
NATED N6 National Diploma – (18 months work experience)180

Why Choose To Study Via Distance Learning

  • There is flexibility
  • Work and learn at the same time 
  • Stay home and stay safe
  • Cut costs and time
  • Create your study schedule 
  • Have you own suitable timetable

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) is an Independent External Examination body. It has been in existence since 1931. The body is locally and internationally recognised. ICB does not offer tuition or study material. Accredited Learning Providers, like Matric College, offer tuition to students.

An ICB Qualification is a Certificate or Diploma that you are awarded after completing an ICB course. On completing your course, FASSET will award you your ICB Qualification. The ICB will issue you with a Course Completion Certificate.

An ICB Certificate is a qualification that is awarded by the Institute of  Certified Bookkeepers. On completion of a Certificate course, FASSET awards the ICB Certificate. ICB will issue you with a Course Completion Course.

Yes, ICB courses are recognised both nationally and internationally. Here are the institutions that recognise ICB courses: 

  • ICB 
  • QCTO 
  • FASSET 
  • SAQA

Here are your options on completion of your ICB Programme:

  • Look for employment opportunities
  • Study further with the ICB
  • Study further elsewhere
  • Join a professional body

Look For Employment Opportunities

On completion of your Diploma, you can look for employment opportunities. Remember, ICB courses are scarce skills. This means that employers are always searching for skilled people.

Study Further With The ICB

With ICB courses, you can qualify for another programme just by studying a few more subjects. For example, with a Certified Financial Accounting National Diploma, you will only need to study 8 of the 12 subjects on the ICB Office Administration Programme to qualify for the Office Administration: ICB National Diploma. 

Study Further Elsewhere

You can study further with other professional bodies such as CIMA and ACCA. These United Kingdom-based bodies, who will offer you exemptions because you hold a Qualification with ICB.

No, ICB is not a Degree. ICB stands for Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. It is an independent external examination body. ICB has been in existence since 1931. They offer courses in the following programmes:

Our Accreditation

SAQA

SAQA stands for South African Qualifications Association. It is the body that administers the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The body also coordinates with Quality Councils and registers qualifications on the NQF. ICB and NATED courses offered by Matric College are registered on the NQF.

DHET

The Department of Higher Education and Training is one of the two Government departments that oversee education and training in the country. Higher education and training falls under the DHET. ICB and NATED courses offered at Matric College are higher education training.

ICB

The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers is the body that sets the ICB exams. When you pass your exam, the ICB instructs FASSET to issue you a Certificate while the ICB issues you with a Certificate of Completion.

QCTO

The Quality Control for Trades and Occupations is the body that ensures that Trade and Occupational courses measure up to the required standards. NATED and ICB courses offered at Matric College are Occupational courses and are subject to quality control by the QCTO.

Short Courses

Matric College Short Courses are on three levels. The first level of all our courses can be studied for up to 6 months.

A Short Course allows students to learn specific skills in the workplace, in a short period of time. The main purpose of a short course is to help you develop or upgrade your current skills.

Yes, you can get a job with a Short Course. A Short Course gives you the skill to perform a specific task. For example, with the Short Courses that we offer at Matric College, you can get an entry-level job in a saloon or a beauty parlour.

Matric College’s Short Courses are at three levels. Here are the three levels and their recommended duration: 

  • Short Course – can be completed up to 6 months
  • Certificate Course – can be completed in 4 -12 months
  • Comprehensive Course – can be completed in 12 – 24 months

Yes, Short Courses are worth it. Here is why Short Courses are worth it:

  • You will acquire or improve your skills
  • If you are working you do not have to quit your job 
  • You can complete a Short Course in less than 6 months
  • You do not need any specific qualification to complete a Short Course

To find out the cost of the Short Course that you want to study, contact one of our course experts. Our course experts are able to guide you on what exactly you will need to study depending on your circumstances. The cost of the course is dependent on the options available to you.

You can do all our Short Courses from home. Here are the advantages of studying from home:

  • You can work and learn. This means that your work is not disturbed by studies
  • There is flexibility when you study from home. You study as and when it suits you
  • You save costs on transport. When you study from home there are no classes to attend This means that there are cost savings
  • When you are working in the field that you are studying, you can implement what you are studying 

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

Here are the channels that you can use to apply for a course at Matric College:

When you have been successfully registered, we will send your study material by courier. This process takes 5 to 7 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can check with the Education and Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) and the Department of Education. All providers of education and training must apply for accreditation with the Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) body under the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

All providers of education and training offering full qualifications must be registered with the Department of Education.

Yes, a Certificate Course can be accredited. Here are examples of Certificate Programmes that are accredited:

Accredited Training Providers are Training Providers that meet certain standards set by Quality Councils for them to be accredited. For example, Matric College is an ICB Training Provider that is accredited with the ICB.

An accredited course is a course that meets the requirements of Quality Councils and a Qualification is a result of studying an accredited course.

Here are the differences between an accredited and a non-accredited course:
ACCREDITED NON-ACCREDITED (SHORT COURSES)
Registered with a professional body Not registered with a professional body
Focuses on theoretical knowledge Focuses on practical knowledge (skills)
Longer study duration Shorter study duration
Gets you higher levels of employment Gets you entry-level employment

All Our Accredited Courses

Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: March 25, 2022

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