Short Course Programmes
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About these programmes
The Short Course Programmes provide learners with the opportunity to develop competencies and acquire new skills, irrespective of their academic and/or technical background.
Note: These are non-credit-bearing courses designed to enhance skills and professional development. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance issued by the providing college.
The Short Course Programmes aim to develop competencies that will enable learners to:
- Address skills gaps in the labour market
- Identify opportunities for skills development
- Apply knowledge and skills that are meaningful to their own lives
- Promote lifelong learning
- Acquire skills that could lead to self-employment
Admission requirements
Outcomes
- Understand, demonstrate and apply acquired knowledge and skills to the world of work
- Demonstrate basic skills that will enable them to create their work
- Apply acquired skills to business opportunities in the contexts in which they live
- Receive a False Bay TVET College Certificate
Duration
Part-time weekly classes.
Cost
Course content
Digital Skills for Everyday Work
This course builds basic workplace digital literacy, including:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Email and online communication
- Internet research and digital tools
- Workplace productivity skills
Admission Requirements
- Grade 10-12
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Access to a computer
Career Opportunities:
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Clerk
- Receptionist
- Data Capturer
Duration
4 months (August – November 2026)
Part-time weekly classes.
Cost
Price per Skills Programme: R1950
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Entrepreneurship Mindset Skills
This programme focuses on developing the way individuals think, act, and respond to opportunities in business and everyday life.
The programme equips learners with the ability to:
- Identify and create business opportunities
- Think creatively and solve problems innovatively
- Take initiative and calculated risks
- Build resilience and adapt to change
- Turn ideas into practical business solutions
Learners are introduced to key concepts such as:
- Opportunity recognition
- Innovation and creativity
- Business idea development
- Growth mindset and self-confidence
- Basic entrepreneurial tools and strategies
Admission Requirements
- Grade 10-12
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Interest in business, entrepreneurship, or self-development
- No prior business experience required
Entrepreneurship Opportunities:
- Start your own business or small enterprise
- Freelancing or self-employment
- Social entrepreneurship initiatives
Employment Opportunities
- Business assistant / junior entrepreneur
- Sales and marketing roles
- Innovation or project support roles
- Customer service and business development roles
Duration
4 months (August – November 2026)
Part-time weekly classes.
Cost
Price per Skills Programme: R1950
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Influencer Relations and Social Media Strategist
This course focuses on digital marketing and social media management.
You learn how to:
- Create and manage social media content
- Work with influencers and build brand partnerships
- Analyze audience behavior and engagement
- Develop digital marketing strategies
Admission Requirements
- Grade 10-12
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Interest in social media and marketing
Career Opportunities:
- Social Media Co-ordinator
- Digital Marketing Assistant
- Influencer Marketing Coordinator
- Content Creator / Brand Strategist
Duration
4 months (August – November 2026)
Part-time weekly classes.
Cost
Price per Skills Programme: R1950
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Pastel Accounting Skills
The learning programme teaches students how to use computerised accounting software (Sage Pastel) to manage business finances.
The programme focuses on practical, hands-on skills such as:
- Setting up a company on the system
- Capturing financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments)
- Managing customers and suppliers
- Processing journals, cashbooks, and inventory
- Performing month-end and year-end procedures
- Generating financial reports (trial balance, income statement, etc.)
Admission Requirements
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic bookkeeping or accounting knowledge (recommended)
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy (Grade 10 or higher)
- Minimum Grade 10–12 qualification
Career Opportunities:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounts Clerk / Accounts Assistant
- Payroll Administrator
- Financial Administrator
- Office Administrator (Finance-related)
- Junior Accountant
Duration
4 months (August – November 2026)
Part-time weekly classes.
Cost
Price per Skills Programme: R1950
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Payroll Accounting Skills for Beginners
This programme equips you in the following areas:
- Process salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.
- Teaches you how to calculate PAYE, UIF, and other statutory deductions, generate pay slips and payroll reports on Sage Pastel.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Basic Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Computer literacy
Career Opportunities:
- Payroll Administrator
- HR/Payroll Clerk
- Accounts Assistant
- Bookkeeping Assistant
Duration
4 months (August – November 2026)
Part-time weekly classes.
Cost
Price per Skills Programme: R1950
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