BUSINESS COURSES

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREME NTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC (V) Level 4 certificate). A good matric pass in Accounting is highly recommended.
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Financial Accounting N4 Computerised Financial Systems N4 Management Communication N4 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months
N5	Financial Accounting N5 Computerised Financial Systems N5 Cost & Management Accounting N5 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N5		6 months
N6	Financial Accounting N6 Computerised Financial Systems N6 Cost & Management Accounting N6 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N6		6 months
TOTAL THEORY			18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at

each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING	18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS: (great opportunities in any sector including Gvt depts., banking/financial services, retail & wholesalers, NGOs, manufacturing companies, etc.) Entrepreneur; Accounting Clerk;Bookkeeper;Debtors/Creditors Clerk; Payroll Administrator; Assistant Cost Accountant; Internal Auditor Clerk; Payroll Administrator/Salaries & Wages Clerk, etc.

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification(Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Introductory Accounting N4/Financial Accounting N4 Computer Practice N4 Management Communication N4 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months

N5	Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N5 Sales Management N5 Computer Practice N5 Public Relations N5	6 months
N6	Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N6 Sales Management N6 Public Relations N6 Labour Relations N5	6 months
TOTAL THEORY		18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING		18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS: (opportunities in Wholesale & Retail, Insurance Banking/Finance and other service businesses.) Entrepreneur; Sales Person ;Bookkeeper ;Administrator

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : MARKETING MANAGEMENT

ADMISSIO

Matric Certificate or an equivalent

N REQUIREM ENTS		qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Marketing Management N4 Computer Practice N4 Management Communication N4 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months
N5	Marketing Management N5 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N5 Sales Management N5 Public Relations N5		6 months
N6	Marketing Management N6 Sales Management N6 Marketing Communication N6 Marketing Research N6		6 months
TOTAL THEORY			18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING			18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS: (Great opportunities exist in Retail & wholesalers businesses, advertising

Text Box: and branding companies etc.) Entrepreneur; Sales Person;Advertsing Assistant, Distribution Clerk)

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Information Processing N4 Office Practice N4 Communication N4 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months
N5	Information Processing N5 Office Practice N5 Communication N5 Computer Practice N4		6 months
N6	Information Processing N6 Office Practice N6 Communication N6 Public Relations N5		6 months
TOTAL THEORY			18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.

IN-SERVICE TRAINING

18 months

A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of

relevant practical experience in the area of study.

CAREER OPTIONS: (exciting career opportunities exist in the public, private and NGO sectors)

Receptionist/Front Desk Manager; Administrative Assistant; Office Manager; Typist; Private Secretary; Executive Assistant;

Data Capture Clerk, etc.

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : PUBLIC RELATIONS
ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification(Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Information Processing N4 Office Practice N4 Communication N4 Public Administration N4		6 months
N5	Public Relations N5 Information Processing N5		6 months

	Office Practice N5 Communication N5
N6	Public Relations N6 Information Processing N6 Office Practice N6 Communication N6	6 months
TOTAL THEORY		18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING		18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS:(opportunities exist for well presentable individuals in Government; Financial Institutions; Private Sector and NGOs) Entry level jobs to be a Public Relations Officer; Public Relations Coordinator; Events Coordinator; Communications Assistant; Media Coordinator,etc.

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

ADMISSIO N REQUIRE MENTS

Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)

MODE OF STUDY

Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence

LEV EL	MODULES	DURATION
N4	Public Administration N4 Computer Practice N4 Management Communication N4 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4	6 months
N5	Municipal Administration N5 Public Administration N5 Public Finance N5 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N5/Public Relations N5	6 months
N6	Municipal Administration N6 Public Administration N6 Public Finance N6 Public Law N6	6 months
TOTAL THEORY		18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING		18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS :( Good employment prospects in all levels of Government and NGOs) Entry opportunities to be a Public Office Manager; National, Provincial and Local Government Administrator; Government Official; Municipal/City Councils Official, Elections Officer

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Personnel Management N4 Computer Practice N4 Management Communication N4 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months
N5	Personnel Management N5 Personnel Training N5 Labour Relations N5 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N5		6 months
N6	Personnel Management N6 Personnel Training N6 Labour Relations N6 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N6		6 months
TOTAL THEORY			18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at

each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING	18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS:(Good employment prospects in all levels of Government, Private sector and NGOs) Entrepreneur and entry level opportunities to be a Staffing Officer; Recruitment Officer; Screening and Placement Assistant; Labour Relations Assistant; Personnel Administrator; Training Supervisor; Workplace Safety Officer.

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : TRAVEL & TOURISM
ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate(with good passes) or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Travel Services N4 Tourist Destination N4 Tourism Communication N4 Travel Office Procedure N4		6 months

N5	Travel Services N5 Tourist Destination N5 Tourism Communication N5 Travel Office Procedure N5 Computer Practice N4	6 months
N6	Travel Services N6 Tourist Destination N6 Hotel Reception N6 Travel Office Procedure N6	6 months
TOTAL THEORY		18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING		18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS: Travel Agent; Tourism Information Officers for Provincial and Local Governments; Guest House Supervisor/Manager; Hotel Reception & Reservations; Cruise Liners Staff; Event Coordinator/Organiser; Car Rental Consultant; Airlines Staff; Tour Operators Consultant; Entrepreneur.

ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification (Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Nutrition & Menu Planning N4 Catering Theory & Practical N4 Applied Management N4 Sanitation & Safety N4		6 months
N5	Food And Beverages Services N5 Catering Theory & Practical N5 Applied Management N5 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months
N6	Communication and HR N6 Catering Theory & Practical N6 Applied Management N6 Computer Practice N4		6 months
TOTAL THEORY			18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING			18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
CAREER OPTIONS:

Text Box: Hotel/ Guesthouse Supervisor; Restaurant Supervisor; Tasting Room Manager; Food Services; Food And Beverage Management; Function Catering; Test Kitchen Staff; Events Management ;Entrepreneur ,etc.

NATIONAL N DIPLOMA : EDUCARE
ADMISSIO N REQUIREM ENTS		Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification(Level 4 National Certificate or an NC(V) Level 4 certificate)
MODE OF STUDY		Full-time/Part-Time & Correspondence
LEV EL	MODULES		DURATION
N4	Daycare Personnel Development N4 Education N4 Educare Didactics Theory & Practical N4 Child Health N4		6 months
N5	Daycare Communication N5 Educational Psychology N5 Educare Didactics Theory & Practical N5 Entrepreneurship & Business Mgt N4		6 months
N6	Daycare Management N6 Daycare Communication		6 months

	N6 Educational Psychology N6 Educare Didactics Theory & Practical N6
TOTAL THEORY		18 months
National Certificates are issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training at each level.
IN-SERVICE TRAINING		18 months
A National Diploma will be issued by the Department of Higher Education & Training on successful completion of in-service training (18 months or 2000 hours) of relevant practical experience in the area of study.
Assistant in Grade R Class; Entrepreneur/Managing own Business (Crèche, Playschool, Etc.); Daycare Centre Manager; Employed Privately to Take Care of Children/ Au Pair; Taking Care of Babies and Toddlers,etc.

GENERALLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.What is the meaning of Nated courses?

Nated/Report 191 programmes (National Accredited Technical Education Diploma). Nated programs are diploma courses that are designed to focus on theoretical knowledge combined with practical work experience.

Nated diplomas are vocational in nature, and equip students with the much-needed practical skills that will get them employment in various industry sectors.

2.Are the Nated courses recognised?

The NATED /REPORT 191 programmes are delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and they consist of 18 months theoretical studies at colleges and 18 months/2000hrs relevant practical work experience. Engineering studies range from N1-N6 while Business and Utility Studies range from N4-N6.

Nated course are registered by SAQA and Quality Assured by UMALUSI (N1-3) & by QCTO (Quality council for Trades & Occupations) (N4-6)

3.Can I proceed to do a Degree/ BTech after completing my Nated diploma?

Generally, Nated diplomas are fully and recognised qualifications that give access to employment and further studies. However, Candidates must note that, according to Section 37 (i) of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997), the decision to admit a student to higher education study is the right and responsibility of the higher education institution concerned. For more information, candidates should consult with the relevant universities/learning institutions.

4.What are SETAs

SETA stands for Sector Education and Training Authority. The functions and responsibilities of SETAs are set out in Chapter 3, section 10 the Skills Development Act, 1998. Their main function is to contribute to the raising of skills, to bring skills to the employed, or those wanting to be employed, in their section. They have to do this

by ensuring that people learn skills that are needed by employers and communities, https://www.nationalskillsauthority.org.za/roles-and- functions/setas/.SETAs deal with learnerships, internships, learning programmes and unit based skills programmes in every industry and career path.