Our Study Without Matric Courses
First Aid Course
First Aid Concepts
Child Day Care Courses
Child Day Care Short Course
Child Day Care Certificate Course
Child Day Care Comprehensive Course
Crèche Management Courses
Crèche Management: Short Course
Crèche Management Comprehensive Course
Crèche Management Certificate Course
Child Psychology Courses
Child Psychology Short Course
Child Psychology: Certificate Course
Child Psychology Comprehensive Course
Beauty Therapy Course
Beauty Therapy: Expert Course
Salon Management Course
Salon Management Expert Course
Nail Care Courses
Nail Care Short Course
Nail Care Comprehensive Course
Nail Care: Certificate Course
Make-Up Application Courses
Make-Up Applications: Short Course
Make-Up Application: Certificate Course
Make-Up Application Comprehensive Course
Facial Skincare Courses
Facial Skincare Short Course
Facial Skincare: Certificate Course
Facial Skincare: Comprehensive Course
Guest House Management Courses
Guest House Management Short Course
Guest House Management Certificate Course
Guest House Management Comprehensive Course
Tourism Management Courses
Tourism Management: Certificate Course
Tourism Management Short Course
Tourism Management Comprehensive Course
Events Planning Courses
Events Management Short Course
Events Management Certificate Course
Events Management: Comprehensive Course
Wedding Planning Courses
Wedding Planning Short Course
Wedding Planning Comprehensive Course
Wedding Planning Certificate Course
ICB Courses
Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma
Matric Courses
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Courses you can study without Matric refer to courses you can study, although you do not have a Matric Certificate. We have courses you can study without Matric that fall under the following Programmes:
What Are Study Without Matric Courses?
Study Without Matric courses are courses that you enrol for without a Matric Qualification. These are offered at Matric College. The courses are meant to equip you with skills and knowledge that help you become self-employed or find work.
Short Courses Programme (Study Without Matric)
- First Aid Course
- Child Day Care Courses
- Crèche Management Courses
- Child Psychology Courses
- Beauty Therapy Course
- Salon Management Course
- Nail Care Courses
- Make-Up Application Courses
- Facial Skincare Courses
- Guest House Management Courses
- Tourism Management Courses
- Events Planning Courses
- Wedding Planning Courses
First Aid Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: First Aid Concepts: Certificate
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 2 to 6 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- The Medical-Legal Implications And Principles Of First Aid
- Elementary Human Anatomical Structures
- Appropriate First Aid Procedures
This is what you will learn in the First Aid course:
- Regulations related to first aid
- How the human body works
- How to administer first aid
Child Day Care Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Child Day Care – Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 4 to 6 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Child Day Care DCD-101
Child Day Care Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Child Day Care – Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 8 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Child Day Care DCD-101
- First-Aid Concepts
- Customer Satisfaction
Child Day Care Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Child Day Care – Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 18 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Child Day Care DCD-101
- First-Aid Concepts
- Customer Satisfaction
- Child Day Care CDC-102
- Office Management
This is what you will learn in the Child Day Care Courses:
- How to handle business issues
- Childcare procedures
- How to offer first aid to children
- Techniques to make parents happy
- Management of an area where you are caring for a child
Crèche Management Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Crèche Management Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 4 to 8 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Face-to-Face Communication
- The Field of Crèche Management and Human Resources
Crèche Management Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Crèche Management Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 8 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Face-to-Face Communication
- The Field of Crèche Management and Human Resources
- Customer Satisfaction
- First-Aid Concept
Crèche Management Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Crèche Management Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 18 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Face-to-Face Communication
- The Field of Crèche Management and Human Resources
- First-Aid Concepts
- Time Management
- Quality Child Care and Starting Your Own Crèche
This is what you will learn in the Crèche Management courses:
- Management of a Crèche
- How to communicate well in person
- Knowledge of the Crèche and how to handle Crèche resources
- Provision of first aid to children
- How to work effectively in time
- Starting your own Crèche and how to offer quality service
Child Psychology Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Child Psychology Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 4 to 8 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Communicating with Children
- Learning Psychology
- Introduction to Business English
Child Psychology Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Child Psychology Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 8 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Communicating with Children
- Learning Psychology
- Child Development
- First Aid Concepts
Child Psychology Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Child Psychology Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 18 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Communicating with Children
- Learning Psychology
- Child Development
- First Aid Concepts
- Telephone Courtesy and Customer Service
- Time Management
This is what you will learn in the Child Psychology course:
- Handling business related issues
- How to communicate well with children
- How the mind of a child works
- Ways to help children develop skills
- First aid administration to children
- How to answer the phone professionally
- Management of time and work duties
Beauty Therapy
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Beauty Therapy: Expert Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 to 24 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to business English
- Professional salon skills
- Introduction to make up application 1 the anatomy of the face
- Introduction to make up application 2 the elements of the face
- Facial skin care theory
- Facial skin care techniques
- Lash and brow
- Nail technician: manicure and pedicure
- UV Gel nails, acrylic nails, fibreglass nails and decoration
This is what you will learn in the Beauty Therapy course:
- Professional skills in a salon
- How to apply make-up products on a face
- Facial skincare techniques
- How to work with different skin types and features
- Applying nail products
- Decorations of nails
Salon Management
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Salon Management Expert course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 23 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to business English
- Professional salon skills
- Networking for success
- Facial skincare theory
- Excellence in service basic
- Facial skin care techniques
- Lash and brow
- Introduction to make up application 1
- Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to make up application 2
- Financial management basic
- Nail technician manicure and pedicure
- UV Gel nails, acrylic nails, fibreglass nails and decoration
This is what you will learn in the Salon Management Expert Course:
- Skills needed at a salon
- How to create customer and supplier relationships
- Facial skincare knowledge and skills
- How to offer excellent service
- Application of make-up
- How to open and run a salon
- Management of the finances in a salon
- Nail product application
- Coming up with nail designs
Nail Care Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Nail Care Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Nail Technology
Nail Care Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Nail Care Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 to 15 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Nail Technology
- Excellence in Service: Basic
- UV Gel Nails and Decoration
Nail Care Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Nail Care Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 19 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Nail Technology
- Excellence in Service: Basic
- UV Gel Nails and Decoration
This is what you will learn in the Nail Care courses:
- The structure and shape of nails
- Skills needed in a salon
- How to work well with nails
- Provision of excellent services to clients
- Decorations skills for nails
Make-Up Application Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Make-Up Application Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Introduction to Make-up Application 1
Make-Up Application Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Make-Up Application Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 to 15 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Excellence in Service: Basic
- Introduction to Make-up Application 1
- Introduction to Make-Up Application
Make-Up Application Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Make-Up Application Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 19 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Excellence in Service: Basic
- Networking for Success
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Management: Basic
- Introduction to Make-up Application 1
- Introduction to Make-Up Application 2
This is what you will learn in the Make-Up Application courses:
- The structure of a human face
- Skills required at a salon
- How to offer quality service at all times
- Creation of relationships with clients and suppliers
- How to be self-employed
- Management of finances
- How to apply make-up products
Facial Skincare Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Facial Skincare Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Facial Skincare Theory
Facial Skincare Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Facial Skincare Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 15 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Facial Skincare Theory
- Facial Skincare Technique
Facial Skincare Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Facial Skincare Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 15 to 19 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Salon Skills
- Facial Skincare Theory
- Facial Skincare Technique
This is what you will learn in the Facial Skincare courses:
- How to handle business concerns
- The structure of the human face
- Skills needed in a salon
- The knowledge of skincare
- Techniques used in facial skincare routines
Guest House Management Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Type: Short Course in Guest House Management
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Course Duration: 4 – 8 months
Entry Requirements
- Be 16 or older
- Understand, read and write English
- Study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Face-to-Face Communication
- Introduction to Business English
- Introduction to Guest House Management
Guest House Management Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Type: Certificate Course in Guest House Management
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Course Duration: 8 – 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be 16 or older
- Understand, read and write English
- Study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Customer Care in the Guest House
- Face-to-Face Communication
- First Aid Concepts
- Introduction to Business English
- Introduction to Guest House Management
Guest House Management Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Type: Comprehensive Course in Guest House Management
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Course Duration: 12 – 16 months
Entry Requirements
- Be 16 or older
- Understand, read and write English
- Study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Customer Care in the Guest House
- Face-to-Face Communication
- First Aid Concepts
- Introduction to Business English
- Introduction to Guest House Management
- The Business Of Guest House Management
- Starting and Owning Your Guest House
This is what you will learn in the Guest House Management courses:
- How to care best for clients
- Good communications with guests
- Administration of the first aid
- How to resolve business concerns
- Business skills in Guest House Management
- How to open and operate a Guest House
Tourism Management Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Tourism Management: Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 4 to 6 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Tourism Management
Tourism Management Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Tourism Management: Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 8 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Tourism Management
- First Aid
- Customer Satisfaction
Tourism Management Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Tourism Management: Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 16 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Tourism Management
- First Aid
- Customer Satisfaction
- Tourism Management 2
- Office Management
This is what you will learn in the Tourism Management courses:
- How to resolve business issues
- Management of tourism activities
- How to provide first aid to people
- Techniques on how to keep clients satisfied
- How to manage an office setting
Events Management Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Events Management Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 4 to 8 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Events Management-101
Events Management Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Events Management Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 8 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Events Management-101
- First-Aid Concepts
- Customer Satisfaction
Events Management Comprehensive Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Events Management Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 18 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Events Management-101
- First Aid Concepts
- Customer Satisfaction
- Events Management-102
- Office Management
This is what you will learn in the Events Management courses:
- Management of different events
- Provision of first aid
- Skills to satisfy your clients expectations
- How to manage different settings and venues
Wedding Planning Short Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Wedding Planning Short Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 4 to 8 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Face-to-Face Communication
- Wedding Planner WP-101
Wedding Planning Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Wedding Planning Certificate Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 8 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Face-to-Face Communication
- Wedding Planner WP-101
- Excellence in Service: Basic
- Wedding Planner WP-102
Wedding Planning Certificate Course
- Programme Type: Provider Programme
- Award Issued By: Skills Academy
- Accredited By: Not Applicable
- Qualification Title: Wedding Planning Comprehensive Course
- Qualification Type: Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 18 months
Entry Requirements
- Be at least 16 years or older
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Introduction to Business English
- Face-to-Face Communication
- Wedding Planner WP-101
- Excellence in Service: Basic
- Wedding Planner WP-102
- Excellence in Service: Advanced
- Strategic Decision-Making
This is what you will learn in the Wedding Planning courses:
- How to communicate well with people
- Plan a wedding
- Provide excellent service
- How to think and plans things well
- How to resolve issues fast
All the Short courses offered at Matric College are the best. They are best because of the following:
- They can be completed quickly
- You gain a set of skills
- Improve your current skills
- There are no exams to write
- No Matric needed to apply
- Prepares you for work
- You are able to open your own business
The First Aid course has the shortest duration. You can complete the course in a period of two (2) to four (4) months. This course equips you with the skills needed to work in places where first aid may be required. You are able to administer first aid to people of all ages safely. You can use the First Aid Qualification to get employment. You can work as a:
- Au Pair
- Loss Prevention Supervisor
- Construction Safety Guard
- Babysitter
No, you cannot do Teaching without Matric. You need a Matric Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree pass to study Teaching at university. However, if you have a passion for children, and you cannot apply for teaching at university, here is what you can do:
- Apply to Matric College for one of our Childcare courses
- Gain skills
- Gain a Certificate Qualification in Childcare
- Use your qualification to apply for work. You will be able to find work as the following:
- Au Pair
- Crèche Teacher
- Crèche Manager
- Babysitter
The Tourism Management courses are best for Tourism. These courses will provide you with different skills that prepare you for the Tourism field. You will be a unique candidate in the field by applying for employment with the number of skills you have. Employers will want to hire you.
Yes, you can get employment as a Guest House Manager through a Short course from Matric College. This is because the course equips you with skills on how to become an Entrepreneur or find employment. This means that you can open your own Guest House and work as the Guest House Manager. You get to be your own boss and earn the salary you wish.
It takes 19 to 24 months to complete the Beauty Therapy Short course at Matric College. When you complete the course, you earn a Certificate Qualification in Beauty Therapy. You can use this qualification to start a Beauty Therapy Business or to find work. You can work as a:
- Nail Technician
- Beauty Therapist
- Make-Up Artist
A person with the qualities below can work as a good Salon Manager:
- Friendly character
- Good communicator
- Hard-working
- Ability to motivate others
- Positive thinking
- Fair leader
- Loves order
- Passionate about people
- Has a creative mind
- Stylish
You can begin your journey in Salon Management by studying for the Salon Management course at Matric College.
You can become an Events Planner by studying an Events Planning Short course at Matric College. You will gain a set of skills. These skills are important because they are what employers want in candidates. Being a candidate who has exactly what is needed in the work environment will increase your chances of finding employment.
These are the qualities of a good Wedding Planner:
- Friendly personality
- Creative
- Good communicator
- Able to negotiate contracts
- Apologies when they are wrong
- Fixes their mistakes efficiently
- Time effective
- Very organised
ICB Courses You Can Study Without Matric
Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- SAQA ID: 48736
- Course Credits: 120
- NQF Level: 4
- Qualification Title: Small Business Financial Management
- Qualification Type: ICB National Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 – 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Grade 11 or complete our ICB Bridging Course (Junior Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate)
- Be 16 years or older
- Study through distance learning
- Understand, read and write in English
Course Subjects
- Business Management 1
- Bookkeeping To Trial Balance
- Business Literacy
Office Administration - Business Management ICB National Certificate
- SAQA ID: 23619
- Course Credits: 240
- NQF Level: 5
- Qualification Title: Office Administration – Business Management
- Qualification Type: ICB Higher Certificate
- Course Duration: 9 – 15 months
Entry Requirements
- Must have completed the previous course, which is the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Be able to understand, read and write in English
Course Subjects
- Office and Legal Practice
- Business Management 2
- Marketing Management and Public Relations
- Financial Statements
- Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
Financial Accounting Business Management: ICB National Diploma
- SAQA ID: 20366
- Course Credits: 280
- NQF Level: 6
- Qualification Title: Financial Accounting – Business Management
- Qualification Type: ICB National Diploma
- Course Duration: 12 – 36 months
Entry Requirements
- You have to complete the previous course, which is the Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Be able to understand, read and write English
Course Subjects
- Office and Legal Practice
- Business Management 2
- Marketing Management and Public Relations
- Financial Statements
- Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
This is what you will learn in the ICB Business Management courses :
- Bookkeeping techniques
- How to read and understand business documents
- Legal practises at the workplace
- How to manage a business
- How to promote and sell products/services
- Develop financial statements
- How to set regulations
Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate
- SAQA ID: 58375
- Course Credits: 120
- NQF Level: 3
- Qualification Title: ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate
- Qualification Type: ICB National Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 – 16 months
Entry Requirements
- Grade 10 or Grade 10 Equivalent Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
- Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns (PMSR)
- Computerised Bookkeeping (CPBK)
- Business Literacy (BUSL)
Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate
- SAQA ID: 58376
- Course Credits: 130
- NQF Level: 4
- Qualification Title: ICB Bookkeeping FET Certificate
- Qualification Type: ICB Further Education and Training National Certificate
- Course Duration: 6 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Must have completed the ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Financial Statements (FNST)
- Cost and Management Accounting (CMGT)
Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- SAQA ID: 36213
- Course Credits: 251
- NQF Level: 5
- Qualification Title: ICB Technical Financial Accounting National Diploma
- Qualification Type: ICB National Diploma
- Course Duration: 6 to 12 months
Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of the ICB Bookkeeping National Certificate and the ICB Bookkeeping FET Certificate
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Income Tax Returns (ITRT)
- Business Law and Accounting Control (BLAC)
Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- SAQA ID: 20366
- Course Credits: 280
- NQF Level: 6
- Qualification Title: Certified Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Qualification Type: ICB National Diploma
- Course Duration: 12 to 36 months
Entry Requirements
- Must have completed the Technical Financial Accounting: ICB National Diploma
- Be able to read, write and understand English
- Be able to study through distance learning
Course Subjects
- Corporate Strategy (CRPS)
- Management Accounting Control Systems (MACS)
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)
- Research Theory and Practice (RTAP)
This is what you will learn in the ICB Financial Accounting courses:
- How to balance financial accounts
- How to read and understand business plans
- Product financial statements
- Cutting costs and managing profits
- Coming up with strategies to promote the business
- Managing accounting systems
- Creating reports from financial transactions
- Conducting research on financial data
Here is why you should study an ICB course:
- Equips you with skills and knowledge
- Learn bout entrepreneurship
- Be prepared for employment
- Learn information that is up-to-date
- You can complete a course quickly
- You can study with a Grade 10 Qualification (No Matric)
- Gain qualifications that have worldwide recognition
- Scarce skill qualifications
- Valued by employers
Yes, ICB Qualifications are recognised both in South Africa and abroad. By studying one of our ICB courses, you gain a qualification that you can use to continue studying or find employment nationally or internationally. If you choose to continue studying. You can gain recognition from professional bodies such as the following:
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK)
- IAB (International Association of Bookkeepers, UK)
- IAAP (International Association of Accounting Professionals, UK)
- CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK)
If you choose to find employment, you will have a higher chance to get employed based on your qualification. Employers will notice the following:
- Your accredited qualification
- Your scarce skills
- Your acquired knowledge
Yes, you can study our ICB Business Management and ICB Financial Accounting courses without Matric. These are courses that prepare you for the work environment and equip you with skills related to the business and financial field.
All ICB courses are best because of the following:
- They are registered with SAQA and the QCTO
- They are recognised nationally and internationally
- They are scarce skills qualifications
- They provide you with skills and knowledge
- They prepare you for the work environment
- They equip you for entrepreneurship
- You can study them with or without Matric
After the ICB, you can study a different ICB course. Having more than one qualification will help you stand out from other candidates who are also looking for work. You will have a set of different skills that are all in demand. This is a great way to increase your chances of gaining employment.
You can use an ICB Qualification to do the following:
- Find employment
You can use your ICB Qualification to gain employment anywhere in South Africa or internationally. If you have always wanted to work abroad, this could be your chance.
- Open a business
You can use an ICB Qualification to open a business. You will be able to know how to run it successfully.
- Study further elsewhere
You can use your ICB Qualification to further your studies through an ICB recognised body or institution.
Our Accreditation
SAQA
Our ICB and Matric courses are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). This helps you gain qualifications that are recognised everywhere in South Africa. You are able to continue your studies or find work nationally.
DHET
Our ICB and Matric courses are registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The exams are offered through the DHET.
ICB
Our ICB courses are registered with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). This means you gain qualifications that are recognised nationally and internationally. This helps you find work or continue studying anywhere in the world.
QCTO
Our ICB courses are accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO). This means you gain a qualification that is valued by employers in the occupational field.
Why Choose To Study Without Matric Courses via Distance Learning
- Comfortable studies
You are not overwhelmed by the thought of travelling to class daily. You have enough time to study and enjoy it because you are doing it at home.
- Good Health
Studying from home promotes good health. You are safe from viruses and infections, including the COVID-19 virus.
- Consistency
Studying through distance learning ensures that you have consistency in your studies. For example, when a situation like the South African lockdown occurs, you are still able to continue your studies because you do not have to travel to class.
- Save Allowance
The money you would normally use on your transport to class or lunch can be saved since you will not travel to any classes.
- Flexibility
You create your study schedule and follow it the way that suits you best. You study at your own pace, and this increases your enjoyment of studying and reflects well in your marks.
- Drop-out prevented
Studying from home keeps you from feeling overwhelmed as a student. You do not have to face a crowd of people daily, and this helps you not to feel anxious. This way you enjoy school and have no chances to drop out.
- Study Guides
At Matric College, we provide you with the necessary learning materials to ensure that you have the best learning experience. You can use these for studying, answering assignments and referencing your study notes.
- Tutors
There are tutors to be a part of your studies who assist you to understand your course assessments better. They can answer questions you do not understand.
- Skills
Most distance learning institutions are work orientated and aim to provide their students with knowledge and skills that can get them employed. This helps you become a candidate that can be valued by employers in the work environment.
Matric Courses (Study Without Matric Courses)
Adult Matric Course
- SAQA ID: 49747
- Course Credits: 120
- NQF Level: 4
- Qualification Title: Adult Matric
- Qualification Type: Senior Certificate
- Course Duration: 1 to 3 years
Entry Requirements
- You passed Grade 9 and have proof of your report OR
- You completed a Grade 9 equivalent course (i.e. an ABET Certificate) that included two official language subjects
- You are 21 or older when you write your exams
- You can apply as early as the age of 19 and start studying
- You can read, write and understand English or Afrikaans
- You are able to study via distance learning
Compulsory Subjects
You must choose 3 of these compulsory subjects:
- English Home Language
- English First Additional Language
- Afrikaans Huistaal
- Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal
- isiZulu Home Language
- isiXhosa Home Language
- isiNdebele Home Language
- Sepedi Home Language
- Xitsonga Home Language
- Tshivenda Home Language
- Sesotho Home Language
- Siswati Home Language
- Setswana Home Language
- Mathematics/ Wiskunde
- Mathematical Literacy/Wiskundige Geletterdheid
Elective/High Credit Subjects
You must choose 3 elective/high credit subjects:
- Physical Sciences / Fisiese Wetenskap
- Life Sciences / Lewenswetenskappe
- Agricultural Sciences / Landbouwetenskap
- Business Studies / Besigheidstudies
- Economics / Ekonomie
- Accounting / Rekeningkunde
- History / Geskiedenis
- Geography / Geografie
- Religious Studies / Religious Studies
This is what you will learn in the Adult Matric course:
- How to write well
- How to think and make informed decisions
- Learn about languages
- Learn on different careers
- Learn how a career works
- Gain skills o solve problems
Matric Upgrade Course
- SAQA ID: 49647
- Course Credits: 120
- NQF Level: 4
- Qualification Title: Matric Upgrade
- Qualification Type: Senior Certificate
- Course Duration: 12 to 24 months
Entry Requirements
- Must have a Matric Certificate OR,
- An incomplete Matric
- Passed or failed Matric
- Matric statement of results
- Your final Matric results from Umalusi
- Be at least 16 or older
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Be able to read, write and understand English
Compulsory Subjects
You must choose 3 of these compulsory subjects:
- English Home Language
- English First Additional Language
- Afrikaans Huistaal
- Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal
- isiZulu Home Language
- isiXhosa Home Language
- isiNdebele Home Language
- Sepedi Home Language
- Xitsonga Home Language
- Tshivenda Home Language
- Sesotho Home Language
- Siswati Home Language
- Setswana Home Language
- Mathematics/ Wiskunde
- Mathematical Literacy/Wiskundige Geletterdheid
Elective/High Credit Subjects
You must choose 3 elective/high credit subjects:
- Physical Sciences / Fisiese Wetenskap
- Life Sciences / Lewenswetenskappe
- Agricultural Sciences / Landbouwetenskap
- Business Studies / Besigheidstudies
- Economics / Ekonomie
- Accounting / Rekeningkunde
- History / Geskiedenis
- Geography / Geografie
- Religious Studies / Religious Studies
This is what you will learn in the Matric Upgrade course:
- Learn about different careers
- Gain skills to resolves issues
- Gain knowledge
- Learn about the world activities
- Learn languages
Yes, you can do Matric online. This is available at Matric College. You can study for our Adult Matric course. This is a course for adult students, ages 21 years or older, who would like to study for Matric.
After completing the Adult Matric course, the college awards you with a Matric Certificate. This certificate is the same as the one received in high school. The only difference is that you are receiving the Matric Certificate as an adult student at a college. You will be able to use the Matric Certificate to apply to university or for employment. You can also apply for bursaries and learnerships.
Yes, you can do Matric with a Grade 9 Qualification. You can study the Adult Matric course at Matric College. These are the requirements you must meet to study:
- You passed Grade 9 and have proof of your report OR
- You completed a Grade 9 equivalent course (i.e. an ABET Certificate) that included two official language subjects
- You are 21 or older when you write your exams
- You can apply as early as the age of 19 and start studying
- You can read, write and understand English or Afrikaans
- You are able to study via distance learning
You can pass the Adult Matric course by doing the following:
- Study
If you want to pass your course, you must make time to study. Students who are awarded top achievers will tell you that their secret to being the best learner was simply studying hard. If you want to pass, you must study. Make sure that your study area is always neat and this will help you feel motivated to study.
- Write
There are assessments in every course. To pass the course, you must pass the assessments. Ensure that you are available to write all assessments such as exams. To do well in your exams, you can use past papers to study before the exams. This will help you have a better understanding of how exams are set and how to answer the questions. If you need help, our tutors are available to assist you.
- Ask questions
We have Tutors and Course Experts who are available when you need them. Ask them as many questions as you can regarding exams and question papers. They will help you have a better understanding of your course, and this will help you in your assessments.
If you happen to fail two subjects in Matric, you fail the class. However, you have options. You can rewrite your Matric through Matric College. We offer the Rewrite Matric course. You can improve your Matric results.
The best part is that you have a chance to change a minimum of four subjects. This means that if you had challenges with your previous subjects, you can change some of them. When you complete the Rewrite Matric course, you will earn a Matric Certificate.
You can improve your Matric as many times as you can. There is no limit to how many times you can improve your Matric results at Matric College.
Yes, improving your Matric results is a good idea. It helps you with the following:
- You regain your academic confidence
- You get better results
- You can gain access to university
- You can find employment
If you failed Matric, you can do the following:
Study without Matric
Failing Matric can be overwhelming, but you do not have to feel pressured. You can still build a bright future for yourself academically. At Matric College, we have courses you can study without Matric. These courses equip you with skills and knowledge. When you complete them, you gain a qualification and this can help you find work or open your own business.
Rewrite Matric
If you failed Matric, you have another chance to rewrite. You can rewrite your Matric through us. We offer you assistance to ensure that you pass your Matric. We have the following to help you:
- Tutors
- Grade 12 Past papers
- Course Experts
- Study guides
Adult Matric
If you failed Matric a long time ago, and you are 21 years or older, you still have a chance to gain a Matric Qualification. We offer the Adult Matric course, which is for adults who want to earn their Matric. When you complete the course, you will earn a Matric Certificate, which you can use to do the following:
Apply for our NATED and ICB courses
You can use your Matric Certificate to apply to our NATED courses. These are courses created by the DHET. Studying NATED courses equips you with practical skills and knowledge. These are good qualities that employers look for in candidates, which increases your opportunities to gain employment. When you complete an entire NATED Programme, you gain a NATED Diploma.
OR
You can also use your Matric Certificate to apply for our ICB courses. These courses are created by the ICB. When you complete an entire ICB Programme, you gain a Diploma Qualification. Studying ICB courses equips you with scarce skills and knowledge. This makes you a highly valuable candidate in front of employers.
Watch Our CEO of Matric College, Jan Badenhorst, explain everything you need to know about scarce skills and the ICB
Apply to university
You can use your Matric Certificate to apply to university. Your acceptance, however, will depend on whether you meet the requirements that the university has set, including those of the course you have chosen.
Find work
You can use your Matric Certificate to apply for entry-level work. You can find work as the following:
- Store Assistant
- Call Centre Agent
- Receptionist
- Personal Assistant
- Company Secretary
- Waiter/Waitress
Career Opportunities With A Short Course/Matric/ICB Qualification
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Beauty Therapy Career Related Responsibilities
- Cleansing the skin
- Applying make-up
- Disinfecting tools
- Advising clients on skincare products
First Aid Course Career Related Responsibilities
- Provide medication
- Stop bleeding
- Prevent injuries from getting worse
- Performing Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Child Day Care Career Related Responsibilities
- Teach children different skills such as reading
- Assist a child when they are sick
- Have meetings with parents and discuss child progress
- Create learning material for children
Crèche Management Career Related Responsibilities
- Manage the Crèche
- Monitor the financial activities at a Crèche
- Ensure the Crèche is safe and healthy for children
- Monitor learning progress
Child Psychology Career Related Responsibilities
- Train children with different skills
- Help children possess emotions and thoughts
- Ensure the children eat
- Assist children with homework
Salon Management Career Related Responsibilities
- Manage the salon
- Schedule clients appointments to the salon
- Ensure the salon is clean and healthy
- Oversee the flow of the finances in the salon
Nail Care Career Related Responsibilities
- Clean the nails of clients
- Disinfect all nail tools
- Apply nail polish
- Design manicures and pedicures
Make-Up Application Career Related Responsibilities
- Remove dirt from the skin of the clients
- Ask what make-up look they want
- Recommend skin products
- Apply make-up products on clients
Facial Skincare Career Related Responsibilities
- Cleanse the skin of the clients
- Offer beauty treatments
- Provide facial massages
- Recommend skincare routines
Guest House Management Career Related Responsibilities
- Ensure the guests feel welcomed
- Record the guest confirmation in a computer
- Offer food to the guests
- Ensure the guest house employees are working
Tourism Management Career Related Responsibilities
- Manage Tourism finances
- Have a healthy relationship with hotel managers and airlines
- Conduct travel budget estimations
- Plan trips
Events Planning Career Related Responsibilities
- Meeting up with clients
- Booking venues
- Creating events budget
- Coming up with theme and décor ideas
Wedding Planning Career Related Responsibilities
- Manage wedding budget
- Find the perfect venue
- Look for wedding suppliers for décor, music and catering
- Oversee activities on the wedding day
ICB Business Management Career Related Responsibilities
- Creating a business plan
- Develop company goals
- Write reports
- Manage the company finances
ICB Financial Accounting Career Related Responsibilities
- Produce cashflow statements
- Oversee financial transactions
- Develop strategies ton create more profit and fewer costs
- Give advice on financial decisions
Adult Matric/Matric Upgrade Related Career Responsibilities
- Write reports
- Report daily activities to the manager
- Order office supplies
- Schedule meetings
Benefits Of Studying At Matric College
- Study at home
- Set up your own study pace
- Create your own study schedule
- Save your allowance
- Work while studying through us
- Get study guides from the college
- Get assisted by tutors with course assessments
- Get help from course experts when needed
- Receive immediate assistance when you have an urgent issue
- Gain skills, knowledge and qualifications
- Graduate when you complete a course
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can study a course without a Matric Qualification. You can do this at Matric College. You can study the following:
- Short Courses Programme
- ICB Financial Accounting Programme
- ICB Business Management Programme
- Matric Programme
You can study at Matric College if you do not have a Matric Qualification. Our College is a distance learning institution. This means that we offer our courses to you, and you study them from home. When you study at home, we make it simple for you.
We offer different support to ensure that you have enough tools to pass your chosen course. This is what we offer:
- Tutors
Our Tutors help you with your course assessments. For example, if you have an assignment that you do not understand, you can contact them and ask them to explain it to you. They can be contacted through emails, calls and WhatsApp. They are available every Monday to Friday from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.
- Course experts
We have a group of Course Experts who are educated in their line of work. They can assist you with information on your chosen course. This can help you have a broad understanding of what your course is about.
- Support
We know that you face challenges when you are studying from home. This is why we have Red Alert Forms which can be filled out online. When you have urgent requests, you can complete these forms and our support team will contact you to resolve them.
- Study guides
After your registration process, we send you the study guides at home. We send this through a courier, which usually takes five to seven days to arrive. When you receive your material, you can start studying. Study guides will help you make study notes and answer your assignments.
You should study for our Adult Matric course because it will help you with the following:
- Gain a Matric Certificate
- Achieve university admission
- Admission to bursary opportunities
- Access to learnerships and internships
- Ability to find employment
- Knowledge and skills
- Ability to make informed decisions
- Ability to read, write and understand better
Although a Matric Certificate is important, you can still have a good life without it. You can do this by studying for our Study Without Matric courses at Matric College. These courses will provide you with skills and knowledge that you can use to open and operate a successful business or find employment.
You can study any of our Short Courses without Matric. These courses will help you gain skills. They are skills-based because they focus on preparing you for employment. When you complete a Short Course, you will graduate and earn a Certificate Qualification from the college. You will be able to use the qualification to find employment.
Any of the following courses can make you an Entrepreneur. You can study them with or without a Matric Certificate:
Author: Mulisa Nethononda
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: May 20, 2022
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