DISTANCE LEARNING

Who is the target audience?

1. Potential Students who are unable to attend fulltime of part time classes on a regular basis.
2. Potential Students who feel they are able to study independently.
3. Potential students who are working full time:
     a. In the Business, Public (e.g. Municipality or Government departments),  or Financial Sector
     b. As a Day Care Manager, Child Care Teacher Assistant, Pre-School Teacher, Au Pair or entrepreneur
     c. In the Electrical Engineering or Mechanical fields and need to acquire a relevant qualification
NB: Potential Distance Learning Students must be computer literate and have access to a computer and the internet to access learning material.
NB: Potential students must be able to travel to Cape Town to write the external examination. 
      (Arrangements can be made for rural students to write tests under invigilation at their work place)

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What are you interested in studying? None Selected National N Diploma Business Management N4-N5 Engineering N1-N3 Other

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What can I study?

BUSINESS STUDIES:

BUSINESS, MANGEMENT ASSISTANT, HUMAN RESOURCES, PUBLIC AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: N4 – N6

UTILITIES
EDUCARE: N4-N6

1 semester = 6 months
To complete N4 – N6 = 4 semesters
*(3 subjects per semester)
It is recommended that students enrol for two (2) subjects to ensure successful completion, but are allowed to take up to three (3) subjects per semester if they academically strong.

 Entry requirement:

Course Information

1. The candidate must obtain a year mark of 40% to be allowed to write the final exam.
2. An internal and external exam is written during and at the end of each semester
3. Students must complete 4 subjects to finish each certificate (i.e. N4).
4. Students must pass a total of 12 subjects and complete 18 months of in-service training to be awarded the National N Diploma. (N4, N5, N6).
5. If students are employed in a related field it would count towards the in-service training component.
6. Students must note that it is possible to log the in-service training component of 18 months concurrently upon enrolment into N6 (providing all N4 & N5 subjects were passed) with the theory studies but that the Diploma will only be issued after a minimum of three years from first registration.  The in-service component must comply with the requirements for the specific programme.  Students will be given advice on the authenticity of their in-service training.

ENGINEERING STUDIES:

ELECTRICAL N1-N6
MOTOR MECHANICS N1-N3
FITTING AND TURNING N1-N3
PLUMBING N1-N2

1 Trimester = 10 weeks
To complete N1 – N3 = 4 Trimesters
It is recommended that students enrol for two (2) subjects, but are allowed to take up to three (3) subjects per trimester if they are academically strong.

Entry Requirements:

Course Information

1. Two tests are written in week 4 and 8 of each trimester and an external exam is written at the end of each trimester.
2. Students must complete 4 subjects to finish each certificate (i.e. N1).
3. Students must pass a total of 12 subjects to be awarded an N3 certificate (N1 – N3).4. Students must pass a total of 8 subjects to be awarded an N2 certificate. 5. Students must do a practical of 18 months – 2 years to qualify to do a trade test.

How will the curriculum be delivered?

• Learning material will be available in the college learning managment system. Students can choose between e-books or hard copy textbooks.
• An orientation session will take place at the beginning of each semester and trimester. 
• A lecturer will be appointed to assist with subject matter enquiries.  
• You will need to be computer literate and have access to a computer and the internet to access online learning material on the college Learning Management System and from the web.
• You must have a valid e-mail address.
• A semester or trimester mark will be generated from tests and assignments.
• Exams are set national by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

How do I apply?

Please complete and return both the Application and Student Biographical form, which is downloadable from the False Bay College website. Click here to download the Application Form and Student Biographical Information Form

• Attach all the required documents
  • Certified copy of your ID
  • Certified copy of your latest academic results
  • Proof of address
• Send your completed forms in a  sealed envelope to:

False Bay College Distance Learning Campus
Private Bag X25
TOKAI
7966
OR
Hand delivery to:
False Bay College Distance Learning Campus
Westlake Campus
Westlake Drive
Westlake

For more information on Distance Learning contact the office on (021) 701 1153 or email FBCDistanceLearning@falsebay.org.za