Damelin College Higher Certificate Courses
Damelin College Higher Certificate Courses, The higher certificate prepares you for work in the business environment as it introduces you to the core disciplines of the modern workplace.
Higher Certificate: Office Administration (ICB)
Full-Time I SAQA ID: 23619 I NQF Level: 5 I Credits: 240 I Course Type: Agent Programme
Why this course is perfect for you?
Do you have good interpersonal and communication skills? Can you plan, organise and prioritise effectively and efficiently? Now is your time to succeed with a career in Office Administration.
Office administration is a key management function that involves a set of day-to-day activities that contributes to the operational success of an organisation. An office administrator is able to juggle tasks of a challenging nature, including financial planning, distribution and logistics, payroll, recordkeeping, customer service and implementing department specific policies and changes, to name a few. Within the administrative field, teamwork, communication and organisational problem solving skills is essential as work may demand focused group tasks.
With this Diploma in Office Administration you will be able to keep an office running smoothly and effectively whilst providing a skilled support structure to management. Explore subjects in office communication, business and office administration, bookkeeping, marketing management and public relations, business law and administrative practice as well as cost and management accounting.
Why study with Damelin?
As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave Damelin with an unforgettable campus experience.
How to get in?
Registering for the Higher Certificate in Office Administration is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:
The learner must have completed the following 6 learning areas in the Certificate: Office Administration:
- Office Communication
- Business and Office Administration 1
- Bookkeeping
- Marketing Management and Public Relations
- Business Law and Administrative Practice
- Cost and Management Accounting
Time you will spend on the course
One year, full-time study based on contact hours as determined by the ICB. A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.
Course content and modules
You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma.
Business and Office Administration 2
- Office Equipment and ergonomics
- Filing systems and records management
- Reception duties
- Dealing with customer queries
- Trades and event management
- Managing yourself in the workplace
- Banking, cash control and business information manual
Economics
- An introduction to economics
- Economic systems in perspective
- Formulating an economic framework
- The money market and monetary economics
- International trade and finance
- Labour economics
Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
- An introduction to human resource management
- Strategising, structuring and planning
- Recruiting potential employees
- Selection and appointment of employees
- Managing performance of employees
- Compensation management
- Career management
- Human resource development
Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.
Materials to stay ahead
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Careers you’d be great at
- Secretary
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Coordinator
- Administrative Services Officer
- General Office Manager
- Human Resource Administrator
The strength in your qualification
Upon successful completion of the programme, ICB will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules covered and the Higher Certificate: Office Administration, SAQA ID 23619 (Credits 240) with a FASSET endorsement will be awarded.
Higher Certificate: Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Full-Time I SAQA ID: 64649 (23117) I NQF Level: 5 I Credits: 159 I Course Type: Higher Certificate
(This is an accredited programme with the ETDP SETA)
Why this course is perfect for you?
Do you enjoy interacting with little children? Are you an understanding and caring person with high patience levels? Then you could fit well into a career in Early Childhood Development (ECD).
Whether it’s a hands-on role as an educator working in a preschool or day care service, a health role such as a maternal and child health nurse; or a managerial role running a service, you’ll go home each day knowing that your work is supporting and enriching the lives of children and their families. Early childhood is a growth sector and qualified, committed early childhood professionals are in demand. Your training and education will be rewarded with a satisfying position and you can take your qualification to various sectors.
This course has been carefully designed to provide you with a deeper and more complex understanding of the knowledge, skills, and values required being an effective Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioner. ECD is one of the most necessary and rewarding career fields available in education today and we have designed this course to be informative, fun and practical, to ensure that you become an active learner. So take on a profession that allows you to mould and shape children to becoming bright, responsible and empowered individuals with the Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development.
Why study with Damelin?
As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave Damelin with an unforgettable campus experience.
How to get in?
Registering for the Higher Certificate: Early Childhood Development (ECD) is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:
- English language at NQF 4 /Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF 4 /Grade 12 or equivalent.
- A South African second language at NQF 4 /Grade 12 or equivalent.
Time you will spend on the course
This is a one-year course, in which you will attend full-time classes during the week (based on certificate requirements). A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.
Course content and modules
You will cover these modules during the duration of your qualification.
Mediating Learning
- Explain and apply consistent theories of child development of individual children to inform own practice and planning on an individual basis
Literacy, Numeracy and Life Skills
- Learners are able to describe, plan, prepare, implement, assess and evaluate a Literacy programme, activities and material
- Learners are able to describe, plan, prepare, implement, assess and evaluate a Numeracy programme, activities and material
- Learners are able to describe, plan, prepare, implement, assess and evaluate a Life Skills programme, activities and material
Managing a Learning Programme
- Learners are able to establish and maintain efficient management systems that ensure the effective functioning of the ECD site
Safety, Nutrition and Healthy Development
- Demonstrate the ability to implement comprehensive safety & health policies in a holistic, inclusive & developmentally appropriate way with families and wider community
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Internet and email.
Communication Skills
- Confidently conduct a presentation in public
Basic Financial Skills
- Manage Material and Financial Resources
Working with Colleagues, Families and Communities
- To promote effective communication between ECD practice, families and communities
Assessing Children’s Progress
- To select and use appropriate methods for assessing children’s progress on a systematic basis, and establish process for communication with family about their children’s progress
Professional Practice in ECD
- Understand and promote professional accountability in practice
ECD Practical (1st and 2nd semester)
- Planning a Learning Programme
- Facilitating a Learning Programme
- Assessing children
- Evaluation of Learning Programme and self
Workplace Learning
This programme includes a compulsory Workplace Learning component. Workplace Learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of the qualification, which relates to the development of skills that will make the learner employable and will assist in developing his/her personal skills.
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Materials to stay ahead
A list of prescribed textbooks will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.
Careers you’d be great at
- Caregiver
- ECD Practitioner
- ECD Entrepreneur
The strength in your qualification
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Damelin results letter outlining the unit standards covered and Damelin will apply to ETDP on your behalf for the Higher Certificate: Early Childhood Development.
*This programme is offered by Damelin and quality assured by the Damelin Academic Board.
ICB Higher Certificate in Office Administration CSOAIcb (SA)
Course fee
Price: R7,500.00
Please Note:
The special Payment in Full Web Price listed above is only valid if you complete the enrolment form on the Damelin Correspondence website and choose one of the Payment in Full options available to you.
Your Payment in Full options are:
- Credit Card (you can use your budget facility)
- Internet Banking Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Direct Deposit (at any FNB Bank Branch)
- Cheque, Postal Order (delivered or posted to one of our branches) or Cash (paid at one of our branches)
The Payment Plan option on our website does not qualify you for our special Web Only Prices.
Course Introduction
You will acquire knowledge of Office Management Techniques, Knowledge of Human Resources, Labour Relations and Economics. When you pass this course, you will achieve the designation of Junior Office Administrator from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB).
Course Contents
- Business and Office Administration 2
- Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
- Economics
Career Fields/Further Studies
Successful students could pursue a career as an:
- Secretary
- General Office Manager
- Human Resource Administrator
- Labour Relations Administrator
Please enquire at your nearest Damelin Correspondence College branch for the prospectus containing information with regard to further studies.
Accreditation
SAQA ID: 23619
NQF: Level 5
Credits: 240
Programme Type
The Higher Certificate: Office Administration, NQF Level 5, ID 23619, is a Qualification, accredited by FASSET SETA, through the ICB. The ICB is a quality assurance partner of FASSET SETA.
Programme Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 12 months.
Entrance Requirements
The National Certificate: Office Administration, NQF Level 5, ID 23618.
Student Assessment
You are required to register directly with the ICB for exams. You are required to submit assignments to the ICB for marking and pass them successfully. The assignments are in the form of a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and will be sent by the ICB to you after you have registered for your exams with the ICB. Exams are written in February, May, August and November. Please contact the ICB for further information on membership and exam registration. Please note that your enrolment with DCC does not include ICB membership or exam fees.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the programme, the ICB will award you with an Achievement Certificate indicating your result. On successful completion of all learning areas in this qualification, your details will be uploaded onto the FASSET SETA database and your Higher Certificate: Office Administration, NQF Level 5, ID 23619, will be issued to you by the ICB.
ICB Contact Details Ground Floor Birkdale 2
River Park. Liesbeeck Parkway Mowbray, 7700
Tel no: 021 6591300
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.icb.org.za
Higher Certificate: Accounting (Level 5)
Course fee
Price: R19,300.00
Please Note:
The special Payment in Full Web Price listed above is only valid if you complete the enrolment form on the Damelin Correspondence website and choose one of the Payment in Full options available to you.
Your Payment in Full options are:
- Credit Card (you can use your budget facility)
- Internet Banking Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Direct Deposit (at any FNB Bank Branch)
- Cheque, Postal Order (delivered or posted to one of our branches) or Cash (paid at one of our branches)
The Payment Plan option on our website does not qualify you for our special Web Only Prices.
Course Introduction
The purpose of the qualification is to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent in the language and introductory theory of accountancy, information analysis, audit framework and management.
Course Contents
- Communication
- Principles of Business Law
- Organisational Behaviour
- Management 1
- Cost and Management Accounting 1
- Financial Accounting 1
- Internal Auditing 1
Accreditation
Qualification: HighCertAcc (DCC) NQF 5
SAQA ID: 21075
NQF Level 5
Credits: 160
Programme Type
The Higher Certificate: Accountancy is an accredited programme.
Programme Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent, or 2 year’s verifiable and relevant working experience.
Student Assessment
Assessment is the process of gathering information using various methods to gauge the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process in a systematic way. When you submit your assessments, a qualified subject matter expert evaluates your performance against the teaching and learning segments.
In order to accommodate your needs as a distance learner, we have included the teaching element in your LEARNING MATERIAL AND TEXTBOOKS. In addition to this, you have access to a tutor, who is available through our DAT query support system, as you work through your LEARNING MATERIAL AND TEXTBOOKS.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Higher Certificate: Accounting.
Higher Certificate: Commerce: Marketing Management
Course fee
Price: R19,300.00
Please Note:
The special Payment in Full Web Price listed above is only valid if you complete the enrolment form on the Damelin Correspondence website and choose one of the Payment in Full options available to you.
Your Payment in Full options are:
- Credit Card (you can use your budget facility)
- Internet Banking Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Direct Deposit (at any FNB Bank Branch)
- Cheque, Postal Order (delivered or posted to one of our branches) or Cash (paid at one of our branches)
The Payment Plan option on our website does not qualify you for our special Web Only Prices.
Course Introduction
The programme enables the relevant skills and competencies required to use and apply the fundamentals principles of marketing management and handle the relevant activities related to marketing
Course Contents
- Communication
- Management 1
- Economics
- Financial Accounting 1
- Marketing Management 1
- Product Development
- Principles of Business Law
- Accounting and Finance
Career Fields/Further Studies
Students can pursue a career in:
- Sales
- Market Research
- Marketing Management
- Sales Management
- Marketing Communications
Accreditation
Qualification: HghCertComMktMgt (DCC) NQF 5
SAQA ID: 21083
NQF Level 5
Credits: 160
Programme Type
The Higher Certificate: Commerce: Marketing Management is an accredited programme
Programme Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 (Std 10) or equivalent NQF 4 qualification or 2 years’ verifiable and relevant working experience
Student Assessment
Assessment is the process of gathering information using various methods to gauge the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process in a systematic way. When you submit your assessments, a qualified subject matter expert evaluates your performance against the teaching and learning segments.
In order to accommodate your needs as a distance learner, we have included the teaching element in your LEARNING MATERIAL AND TEXTBOOKS. In addition to this, you have access to a tutor, who is available through our DAT query support system, as you work through your LEARNING MATERIAL AND TEXTBOOKS
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Higher Certificate: Commerce: Marketing Management
Higher Certificate: Commerce: Labour Relations (Level 5)
Course fee
Price: R19,300.00
Please Note:
The special Payment in Full Web Price listed above is only valid if you complete the enrolment form on the Damelin Correspondence website and choose one of the Payment in Full options available to you.
Your Payment in Full options are:
- Credit Card (you can use your budget facility)
- Internet Banking Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
- Direct Deposit (at any FNB Bank Branch)
- Cheque, Postal Order (delivered or posted to one of our branches) or Cash (paid at one of our branches)
The Payment Plan option on our website does not qualify you for our special Web Only Prices.
Course Introduction
The programme enables the relevant skills and competencies required to use and apply the fundamental principles of labour relations and to handle the relevant activities associated with labour relations.
Course Contents
- Business Communication
- Management 1
- Economics
- Labour Relations 1
- Principles of Business Law
- Accounting and Finance
- Financial Accounting 1
Career Fields/Further Studies
Successful students will gain the knowledge and skills that they require to enter the field of Human Resources in an organisation. Please enquire at the nearest Damelin Correspondence College branch for the prospectus containing information with regard to further studies.
Accreditation
Qualification: HCertLR (DCC) NQF 5
SAQA ID: 21082
NQF Level 5
Credits: 160
Programme Type
The Higher Certificate: Commerce: Labour Relations is an accredited programme.
Programme Duration
You should be able to complete this course within 18 months.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent or 2 years’ verifiable and relevant working experience
Student Assessment
Assessment is the process of gathering information using various methods to gauge the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process in a systematic way. When you submit your assessments, a qualified subject matter expert evaluates your performance against the teaching and learning segments.
In order to accommodate your needs as a distance learner, we have included the teaching element in your learning material. In addition to this, you have access to a tutor, who is available through our DAT query support system, as you work through your learning material.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a Higher Certificate: Commerce: Labour Relations.