Yes, you are able to work as a Bookkeeper without a Matric Qualification. This is possible if you study through Matric College. You can enrol for the following Bookkeeping Courses:
The above Bookkeeping Courses build on one another. This means that you must first study the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate, which is the first course. When you have completed this course, you can then study the next course, which is the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate.
To study the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate, you need a Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Qualification. When you have completed this course, you will be awarded a Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate Qualification. You can use this qualification to work as a Junior Bookkeeper.
Use the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate Qualification you have obtained to study the Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate. When you have finished studying this course, you will be awarded a Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Qualification. You can use this qualification to work as a Senior Bookkeeper.
Where Can I Study Bookkeeping Without Matric?
You can study Bookkeeping at Matric College without Matric. You only need a Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Qualification to study our Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate. Please note that we are a distance learning institution.
Distance learning means that you study from home. This is beneficial when you are studying our ICB Bookkeeping Courses because of the following reasons:
- Study at home
- Learn at your pace
- Get study material from us
Gain an accredited qualification
Study At Home
When you study through Matric College for our ICB Bookkeeping Courses, you do it from home. However, you are not limited to studying at home. You can study at work or another place you find comfortable.
Being at home makes you feel relaxed because you are familiar with the environment. This has a good reflection on your studies. You can easily understand what you are studying because your mind is not under pressure.
Learn At Your Pace
ICB Bookkeeping Courses involve calculations which may require time for you to understand. When you are studying at home, you are in control of your studies. This allows you to study at the speed that you understand best. You have enough time to study and understand what you are studying.
Get Study Material From Us
We have study material that we send to you when you become our student. This is delivered to where you live. Your study material consists of the following:
- Study checklists
- Study guides
- Textbook
- Study calendar
The study material is there to help you when you study. You will gain knowledge about your course which will be helpful in your assignments, tests and exams.
Gain An Accredited Qualification
Our ICB Bookkeeping Courses are accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) and the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO). These bodies are there to ensure that these courses continue to provide education that is relevant in the workplace. This way, you gain qualifications that will help you gain employment.
Can I Learn Bookkeeping Online?
Yes, you can learn Bookkeeping Courses online. You can do this by applying to Matric College. We are a distance learning college that uses online tools. This means that you study from home while using online resources such as the following:
Application Process For The ICB Bookkeeping Courses
You can apply for the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate and the Bookkeeping: FET
Certificate courses at Matric College. This is how you apply:
First step: Application
- Complete one of our online application forms or,
- Book a callback
- Call us on this number (021 838 8295)
- Visit our offices
Second step: Registration
- One of our Course Experts will contact you and guide you through the registration process for the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- After registering, your study material will be delivered to your home
- Delivery takes about five to seven days working days
- When you receive the study material, you can start studying as our student
- When you have completed the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate, you will be awarded a Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate Qualification
- You can use this to get employment as a Junior Bookkeeper or choose to study further
- If you decide to study further, you can use the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate Qualification to enrol for the Bookkeeping: FET Certificate Course
- When you have completed the Bookkeeping: FET Certificate Course, you will be awarded a Bookkeeping: FET Certificate Qualification
- You can use this to get employment as a Senior Bookkeeper or choose to study further
Can Anyone Learn Bookkeeping?
Yes, anyone who wants to learn Bookkeeping can do it. However, it is easier to study this course if you have a background in mathematical or accounting subjects. If you do not have background knowledge, you are not at risk if you study at Matric College.
Our ICB Bookkeeping Courses equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be qualified as a Junior or Senior Bookkeeper. You can learn Bookkeeping provided you meet these requirements:
- Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
Be able to study through distance learning
What Do You Study In Bookkeeping?
When you study the ICB Bookkeeping Courses, you learn different skills and knowledge. These skills include:
- Recording financial statements
- Create business plans
- Disposing of assets
- Preparing trial balance sheets
- Preparing manufacturing accounts
- Estimating budgets for projects
How Do I Study Bookkeeping?
- Register as an ICB Student as shown in your registration pack
- ICB will automatically provide you with the login details to your ICB MACCI Portal once you have registered on the ICB student portal
- Sign up on ICB MACCI to complete your Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
- Make sure you work for 50% or higher marks
- Complete and submit your assignments on the ICB MACCI Portal
- Write your tests on the ICB MACCI Portal or in person
- To register for the final examination, complete the ICB Student Portal exam entry form
- You can write your ICB final examination online or in person (please remember to submit and pass your PoE before the examination)
You will get awarded the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate from us once we have received it from ICB and FASSET
What Qualifications Do You Need To Be A Bookkeeper In South Africa?
You need the following Bookkeeping Qualifications to work as a Bookkeeper in South Africa:
- Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate Qualification – Junior Bookkeeper
- Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate Qualification – Senior Bookkeeper
Is Bookkeeping A Good Job?
Yes, Bookkeeping is a good career because of the following reasons:
- You earn a high salary of approximately R14 670
- You can work anywhere you want (nationally or internationally)
- There are various careers you can pursue
Author; Mulisa Nethononda
Editor : Sive Ncanywa
Date : July 12 , 2022