Matric Equivalent Courses are programmes of study that have been classified as having the same learning experiences as a Matric. The courses are also ranked at the same level as a Matric on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Matric is at NQF Level 4 and Matric Equivalent Courses are also at NQF Level 4.
Here are the Matric Equivalent Qualifications that are offered by Matric College:
Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
This Matric Equivalent Course is a product of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). It is one of the courses under the ICB Financial Accounting Programme. Here is the general information about this course:
- Certificate Type : National Certificate
- Awarded By : FASSET
- Award Type : FET Certificate plus Programme Completion Certificate
- NQF Level : Level 4
- SAQA ID : 58376
- Credits : 130
Entry Requirements :
- Must have completed the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
This Matric Equivalent Course is a product of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). It is one of the courses under the ICB Business Management Programme. Here is the general information about this course:
- Certificate Type : National Certificate
- Awarded By : FASSET
- Award Type : National plus Programme Completion Certificates
- NQF Level : Level 4
- SAQA ID : 48736
- Credits : 120
Entry Requirements :
- Must have completed Grade 11 or the Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Is NQF Level 3 Equivalent To Matric?
No, NQF Level 3 is not equivalent to Matric, but NQF Level 4 is equivalent to Matric. The table below shows the NQF Levels and the qualifications that they are equivalent to:
NQF LEVEL | QUALIFICATION |
NQF Level 1 | Grade 9 or ABET Level 4 |
NQF Level 2 | Grade 10 |
NQF Level 3 | Grade 11 |
NQF Level 4 | Grade 12 or Matric Equivalent Certificates |
NQF Level 5 | Higher Certificates |
NQF Level 6 | Diploma or Advanced Certificates |
NQF Level 7 | Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor’s Degree |
NQF Level 8 | Post Graduate Diplomas or Honours degree |
NQF Level 9 | Master’s Degrees |
NQF Level 10 | Doctoral Degrees |
Is N3 The Same As Grade 12?
Yes, N3 is on the same NQF Level as Grade 12. However, you must remember, that N Levels are specific to NATED Courses. The table below shows the N Levels and the NQF system and educational equivalence:
N LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | EDUCATIONAL LEVEL |
N1 National Certificate | NQF Level 2 | Grade 10 |
N2 National Certificate | NQF Level 3 | Grade 11 |
N3 National Certificate | NQF Level 4 | Grade 12 |
N4 National Certificate | NQF Level 5 | Certificate |
N5 National Certificate | NQF Level 5 | Certificate |
N6 National Certificate | NQF Level 5 | Certificate |
N5 National Diploma | NQF Level 6 | Diploma |
Can I Study A NATED N4 Course Without Matric?
No. you cannot study a NATED N4 Course without Matric. You cannot study N4 even if you hold a Matric Equivalent Qualification. With all NATED Courses, the entry requirement is a Matric Certificate.
Can I Study Matric At A TVET College?
Yes, you can study Matric at a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College. Students with grade 9 can complete their Matric at TVET Colleges. To be admitted to a TVET College, you must be 16 years or older.
Can I Apply At University With N4?
No, you cannot apply for University admission with an N4. To apply to be admitted to a University, you must have passed Matric with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass Level. Find out from the University that you want to study at, what the Admission Point Score (APS) is to complete the course that you want to study.
What Level Is A Diploma?
A Diploma is generally an NQF Level 6 qualification, depending on the number of credits accumulated throughout the course. Here are the Diploma Courses that Matric College offers:
The highlighted Diploma Course is at an NQF Level 5 because of the number of credits it has. Any qualifications’ credits generally determines the NQF Level.
What Are The 4 Pass Levels Of Matric?
Can I Join The Police Without Matric?
No, you cannot join the Police without Matric. Here is what you need to join the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other professions:
PROFESSION | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
SAPS |
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Paramedic (Entry-level) |
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South African National Defence Force (SANDF) |
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Grade R Teacher | To train as a Grade R Teacher, you will need the relevant Matric Pass Level and APS to qualify to study for the following:
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Where Can I Study If I Failed Matric?
You can study at Matric College if you failed Matric. The college is a distance learning institution. This means that you will not attend classes, but you will study at home. Here are some of the courses that you can study at Matric College:
- ICB Courses
- Short Courses
- Crèche Management Courses
- Child Day Care Courses
- Child Psychology Courses
- Salon Management Expert Course
- Nail Care Courses
- Make-up Courses
- Facial Skincare Courses
- Beauty Therapy Expert Course
- Tourism Management Courses
- Guest House Management Courses
- Events Management Courses
- Wedding Planning Courses
- First Aid Course
Matric Equivalent Courses are great for students who want to complete a course that is at NQF Level 4 without having to complete High School subjects.
These courses are generally in business and finance related fields, although they are not limited to them only. To find out more about our Matric Equivalent Courses, you may:
People Also Ask
Matric equivalent courses allow you to gain the same credits you would receive from completing matric. They also open the door to ICB bookkeeping courses. These are courses that teach you how businesses handle:
ICB courses are different from each other and offer scarce skills for business owners and anyone who would like to learn how a business operates.
Financial Accounting
So, if you would like to learn how to handle and calculate the finances of a business, then the Financial Accounting course is for you.
Business Management
If you want to learn how to manage the day-to-day of a business, including the employees and money, then Business Management is for you.
Office Administration
If you would like to learn the skills and knowledge to work in an office environment, then Office Administration is for you,
The truth is that both are good options, depending on the career you want for yourself after studying either. If you want to gain your matric certificate as an adult or upgrade your matric marks to study in university or get better job opportunities, then online matric is the way to go.
Matric equivalent courses, however, are for students who would like to learn the skills to become a bookkeeper and manage a business, then matric equivalent courses are for you.
No. While a matric equivalent certificate has the same credits as a traditional matric certificate, it is only a prerequisite course, meaning that studying it opens up the doors to studying for an ICB course. For example:
- The Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate allows you to study ICB Business Management courses.
- The Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate course, however, opens the doors to the ICB Financial Accounting courses
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: August 17, 2022