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Academy healthcare trainee in a clinical setting
Faculty of Health Sciences

Health Promotion Officer

Occupational Certificate · NQF Level 3

Prepare to assess community health needs, provide basic health education and help people navigate health and social services.

Duration
12 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, or equivalent foundational competence. Final entry is confirmed by admissions.

2026 published programme feeR28,000.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 published Option B fee. Alternative plans appear in the source; obtain a written quote.
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MUST healthcare trainee demonstrating practical care
Faculty of Health Sciences

Home-Based Care (Ancillary Health Care)

Occupational Certificate · NQF Level 3

Develop the skills to provide supervised, dignified care and support to patients and households in home and community settings.

Duration
12 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, or equivalent foundational competence. Final entry is confirmed by admissions.

2026 published programme feeR22,800.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 published programme fee. Deposit, registration inclusion and installment terms require written confirmation.
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MUST healthcare trainee in uniform
Faculty of Health Sciences

Home-Based Personal Care Assistant

Occupational Certificate · NQF Level 2

Build foundational care skills for supporting patients and family members under appropriate supervision.

Duration
5 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

No specific school subjects are required. Admissions will assess the applicant's readiness and supporting documents.

2026 published programme feeR8,800.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 Home Based Care Level 2 published fee. Deposit and registration inclusion require confirmation.
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Academy healthcare learning community
Faculty of Health Sciences

Social Auxiliary Work

Occupational Certificate · NQF Level 5

Prepare to support social workers in delivering services to individuals, families, groups and communities.

Duration
Ask admissions for the current intake plan
Entry requirements & study guidance

A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent is required.

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MUST classroom with study desks and computers
Faculty of Business Studies

Business Management

National Certificates N4–N6

Gain practical knowledge in entrepreneurship, communication, computer practice, sales and financial accounting.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Programme-specific subject requirements may apply.

2026 published programme feeR24,950.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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MUST classroom prepared for learning
Faculty of Business Studies

Financial Management

National Certificates N4–N6

Develop technical and entrepreneurial skills in accounting, computerised financial systems and business management.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 with Accounting, or NCV Level 4. Admissions confirms equivalence.

2026 published programme feeR24,950.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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MUST graduates celebrating a qualification milestone
Faculty of Business Studies

Human Resources Management

National Certificates N4–N6

Prepare for people-focused roles through nationally aligned business and human-resource studies.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Admissions confirms programme progression requirements.

2026 published programme feeR24,950.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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Academy computer-based study facilities
Faculty of Business Studies

Management Assistant

National Certificates N4–N6

Build the administrative, office, information-processing and communication skills required in modern organisations.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Prior N-level study is required for progression.

2026 published programme feeR24,950.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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Academy classroom learning environment
Faculty of Business Studies

Marketing Management

National Certificates N4–N6

Study marketing, sales, research, communication and entrepreneurship for a career in a customer-led economy.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Prior N-level study is required for progression.

2026 published programme feeR24,950.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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MUST graduation presentation
Faculty of Business Studies

Public Management

National Certificates N4–N6

Develop an understanding of public administration, municipal administration, public finance and public law.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Prior N-level study is required for progression.

2026 published programme feeR24,950.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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MUST graduate receiving recognition
Faculty of Business Studies

Public Relations

National Certificates N4–N6

Prepare for communication and stakeholder-facing roles through public relations, office practice and marketing studies.

Duration
18 months of theory, followed by relevant workplace experience
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Prior N-level study is required for progression.

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MUST learner completing practical records
Faculty of Education

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Occupational Certificate · NQF Level 4 · 131 credits

Learn to plan inclusive, play-based learning, observe child development and support children's health, safety and wellbeing.

Duration
12 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, or an appropriate NQF Level 3 equivalent. Final entry is confirmed by admissions.

2026 published programme feeR16,850.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 published ECD tuition. Source lists a R2,000 deposit; confirm the full payment terms.
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MUST graduate celebrating with the academy team
Faculty of Education

Educare

National Certificates N4–N6

Prepare for work with young children through child health, educational psychology, daycare communication and management.

Duration
18 months of theory, followed by relevant workplace experience
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or NCV Level 4. Prior N-level study is required for progression.

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MUST practical trainee working under guidance
Faculty of Education

Facilitator, Assessor & Moderator

Short learning programme

Develop practical skills to facilitate learning, conduct outcomes-based assessment and moderate assessment processes.

Duration
3 weeks (one week per component)
Entry requirements & study guidance

Suitable for trainers, facilitators and practitioners. Admissions confirms prior learning and current unit-standard requirements.

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MUST computer laboratory — general academy facilities
Faculty of Engineering

Electrical Engineering

National Certificates N4–N6

Study electrotechnics, industrial electronics, mathematics and power machines for technical career pathways.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate N3 Engineering Studies certificate, or Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Admissions confirms equivalence.

2026 published programme feeR22,400.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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MUST classroom — general academy facilities
Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

National Certificates N4–N6

Build technical competence in mechanical principles, engineering science, mathematics and related industrial applications.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate N3 Engineering Studies certificate, or Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Admissions confirms equivalence.

2026 published programme feeR22,400.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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MUST classroom study desks — general academy facilities
Faculty of Engineering

Civil Engineering

National Certificates N4–N6

Develop knowledge in building administration, quantity surveying, mathematics and structural construction.

Duration
18 months
Entry requirements & study guidance

An appropriate N3 Engineering Studies certificate, or Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Admissions confirms equivalence.

2026 published programme feeR22,400.00Registration R600.00 · confirm inclusions
Payment terms2026 N4–N6 tuition for 18 months theory. Workplace experience is additional. Confirm registration and installment terms.
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Short Courses & Matric

Matric Rewrite & Upgrading

Grade 12 support

Improve selected Grade 12 subjects with structured tutorials and focused preparation for your next study or career step.

Duration
Aligned to the selected examination cycle
Entry requirements & study guidance

Applicants should provide their most recent school results so that an adviser can recommend suitable subjects.

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Academy computer laboratory
Short Courses & Matric

Career-Focused Short Courses

Short course certificates

Choose practical short courses designed to strengthen employability and workplace confidence.

Duration
Varies by course
Entry requirements & study guidance

Entry requirements vary. Contact admissions for the current course list, dates and recognition status.

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Confirm before you enrol

Programme availability, delivery mode, duration, fees, entry requirements and approval status can change by intake. Ask admissions for written confirmation relating to your selected programme before making payment.

Original course material

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These prospectuses come from the academy’s supplied website archive. Use them as a guide and request the latest intake confirmation.

Health Faculty

Care, community health and social-support pathways.

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Business Faculty

N4–N6 management and administration pathways.

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Education Faculty

Early learning and training-practitioner pathways.

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Engineering Faculty

Electrical, mechanical and civil engineering studies.

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