The National Certificate (Finance, Economics and Accounting)

This programme is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Finance, Economics and Accounting. The practical component of study may be offered in a real workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

It will provide students with an opportunity to experience workplace situations during the period of study.

Requirements:

• A year end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate; or
• An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
• An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2; or
• A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

The holder of the National Certificate (Finance, Economics and Accounting) will be able to:

• Perform bookkeeping duties
• Keep records of wages, salaries, petty cash, Value Added Tax (VAT), reconciliations
• Prepare financial statements
• Manage budgets, analyse finances of a business, etc.

The National Certificate (Finance, Economics and Accounting) provides an opportunity to access careers in any of the sectors listed below.

• Private and Public Accounting
• Banking
• Financial Services
• Insurance Services
• Investment Services
• Bookkeeping