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Welcome to Oxbridge Academy WHY STUDY WITH US? At Oxbridge Academy, we give you the opportunity to further your education while you acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant in the workplace. Do you want the right skills to: Pursue a rewarding career? Earn a promotion in your current job? Earn a better income? Secure a job that improves your quality of life? Start your own business? With Oxbridge Academy s flexible home study options, you can study a course that will give you the skills you need to achieve these goals without having to give up your full-time occupation. WHY HOME STUDY? Distance learning, or home study, is recognised worldwide as an effective manner in which to further your education. It is highly flexible, and is therefore the ideal option if you have a full-time job, live in a small town far away from a residential college or university, or have family responsibilities that prevent you from attending classes. Some of the benefits of home study are that you: Study from home. Study at your own pace. Save money on travelling expenses. Are able to work full-time while you study.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? We are committed to effortless excellence in education. We provide you with a free Success Study Guide when you register for your course. Our courses are constantly updated, and are designed to equip you with workplace-relevant skills. Our study material is specifically designed to meet your needs as a distance learning student. Our study material is provided in a user-friendly format, is designed to meet international standards, and is included in the course fees. Our industry-expert tutors are highly qualified, and are available to provide you with academic support via telephone and e-mail. Our fees are affordable, and can be paid in interest-free monthly instalments.
WHAT WE OFFER: NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Engineering Studies N1 - N3: These courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be able to write the national examination at any TVET college on Oxbridge Academy s list of recognised exam centres. N4 - N6: These courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be able to write the national examination at any TVET college on Oxbridge Academy s list of recognised exam centres. Educational Courses: These courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy, and verified and certified by the ETDP SETA. These courses are credit-bearing, registered on the NQF, and can articulate to national qualifications. OXBRIDGE PROGRAMMES These programmes include short courses and certificates. These courses are offered, assessed, and certified by Oxbridge Academy and are not credit-bearing or registered on the NQF. INTERNATIONAL COURSES AND QUALIFICATIONS ICB Qualifications: These courses are offered by Oxbridge Academy, and assessed and examined by the ICB (Institute for Certified Bookkeepers). Courses are credit-bearing and registered on the NQF. ABMA Courses: These courses are offered by Oxbridge Academy (an ABMA-recognised training provider), and are assessed and examined by ABMA Education in the UK. ABMA Diplomas are internationally recognised, and may give students access to degree programmes at certain UK universities. ISO Courses: These courses are offered by Oxbridge Academy in conjunction with DQS, and are aligned with the relevant international standards. AAT Courses: These AAT-accredited accounting courses are offered in conjunction with Oxbridge Training Institute (OTI) as quality partner.
Courses Course Course Code Status Duration Requirements Modules Computer Studies COM100 National Certificate N4 - N6: Management Assistant (Computer Practice) Computer Engineering L4 EN4099-04 EN5099-04 EN6099-04 Computer Engineering L5 ACE5028-08 Computer Engineering L6 ACE6028-08 Oxbridge Academy Certificate National Qualification ACE4028-08 International ABMA Qualification International ABMA Qualification International ABMA Qualification 12 Months No Matric Office Data Processing 101, 201 & 301 12 Months 12 Months 12 Months Matric or Bridging 12 Months No Matric 12 Months 12 Months Completion of Computer Engineering L4 Completion of Computer Engineering L5 Office Practice N4 Communication N4 Information Processing N4 Computer Practice N4 Office Practice N5 Communication N5 Information Processing N5 Computer Practice N5 Office Practice N6 Public Relations N5 Information Processing N6 Computer Practice N6 Computer Systems Computer Security Management of Projects Networking Technology Personal Computer Software Support Human Computer Interaction Internet Server Management IT Security Management Advanced Networking Technology IT Virtualisation This course is not currently offered by Oxbridge Academy, but may be offered in future, depending on demand. Please contact our Student Advisors for more information.
Course Course Code Status Duration Requirements Modules Computing and Information Systems L4 Computing and Information Systems L5 ACIS4028-09 ACIS5028-09 International ABMA Qualification International ABMA Qualification 12 Months No Matric 12 Months Completion of Computing and Information Systems L4 Information Systems Computer Programming Information Systems Analysis and Design Information Presentation and Analysis Web Technologies Database Systems Software Development Information Systems Analysis and Design Web Applications Development E-Commerce Strategy Computing and Information Systems L6 ACIS6028-09 International ABMA Qualification 12 Months Completion of Computing and Information Systems L5 This course is not currently offered by Oxbridge Academy, but may be offered in future, depending on demand. Please contact our Student Advisors for more information.
What is computer studies? Computer studies is a broad field that covers not only basic computer skills, but also specialised areas such as computer engineering and information systems. Basic computer skills: These include how to operate a computer, how to use word processing and spreadsheet programs, how to print documents, how to send e-mail, and how to browse the internet using a computer. These are the skills that you need to work in almost any job in an office environment. Computer engineering: This field of study is closely related to computer science, engineering, and IT. It involves the design and development of computer hardware and software, as well as computer networking and security. Computing and information systems: This field of study is concerned with the communication, processing, and storage of digital information within organisational structures. It includes everything from system design and programming to database systems and software development.
What will you learn? This depends on which course you choose to study. When you study towards an Oxbridge Academy Certificate in Computer Studies you will learn about: The purpose of information technology (IT) Different types of computers Computers in everyday life Legal issues surrounding the use of computers, the internet, and e-mail Working with files and folders Programs and printing Word processors and spreadsheets Communication via the internet and e-mail When you study towards a National Certificate in Management Assistant (Computer Practice) you will learn about: Basic principles of communication (including electronic communication) Business letters and correspondence Gathering, processing, and providing information Word processing The challenges of entrepreneurship When you study towards an ABMA Diploma in Computer Engineering you will learn about: The functions of computer systems The design of computer systems Building and configuring computer systems
Routine maintenance of computer systems Computer security and the vulnerabilities introduced by programming practices Security risks Basic principles of project management Planning a project Managing project processes The layers of networking technology The identification and comparison of common operating systems The setup and troubleshooting of a Windows operating system Working in a professional support environment When you study towards an ABMA Diploma in Computing and Information Systems you will learn about: The capabilities of different types of information systems The roles of information systems in organisations The development of information systems Information systems and security The differences and similarities between common programming languages Writing object-oriented and event-driven code The process of systems analysis Planning and managing information systems projects Statistical methods and data collection instruments Web design and the construction of websites
The information provided serves as an indication of what you will learn please note that this will vary from one course to another (within the relevant category). How will you be assessed? Oxbridge Certificates: You will be assessed through written assignments, which you can submit via post or e-mail, or via the Online Student Portal. You will not be required to write any exams. National Certificates: You will be assessed through a combination of written assignments and exams. You will be able to write your exams at your nearest designated exam centre. (The exam centres are situated all over South Africa). ABMA Diplomas: You will be expected to complete written assignments and exams. You will be able to write your exams in either Stellenbosch (Western Cape) or Pretoria (Gauteng). Your exams will be marked by ABMA in the UK.
What will you be able to do once you ve successfully completed your course? This depends on which course you choose to study. Once you have completed your Computer Studies or Management Assistant Certificate, for example, you will have the basic skills that you need to operate a computer efficiently in the office environment. Depending on your other skills, qualifications, and experience, this may help you to secure an office-based job in various fields of work. If you decide to complete one of the ABMA Diploma courses, you may be able to look for work in a variety of positions within the IT industry. You may also decide to further your studies in Computer Engineering or Computing and Information Systems by studying towards a relevant degree at a UK university. (Please see the ABMA website - http://abma.uk.com/ progression/ for more information in this regard). My experience with the college was super. I gained insight about the professional working world out there. The courses are enhancing knowledge and the lectures are of high quality. - Dambisa Mantantana
ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION Oxbridge Academy is registered and/or accredited by the following bodies: DHET We are provisionally registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) until 31 December 2018 as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the FET Colleges Act 16 of 2006 and Regulation 12(4) (b) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private FET Colleges. Our registration number is DHET-2009/FE07/070. A joint communiqué has been issued by SAQA, DHET and the three Quality Councils providing guidelines on the registration and accreditation of skills development providers in terms of the Skills Development Act 1998. If you are not aware of the current legislation and regulations, you can find this communiqué (Joint Communiqué 1 of 2012) on the websites of the DHET and SAQA. Umalusi Umalusi is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training. We are provisionally accredited by Umalusi to offer the National Certificate: Engineering Studies qualifications from N1 to N3 for electrical and mechanical trades. Our accreditation number is 15 FET02 00031 PA. QCTO The QCTO is the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations. We are accredited by the QCTO to offer the following courses from Introductory N4 level to N6 level: Introductory Certificate: Business Studies National Certificate: Business Management National Certificate: Educare National Certificate: Financial Management National Certificate: Human Resource Management National Certificate: Legal Secretary National Certificate: Management Assistant National Certificate: Marketing Management National Certificate: Medical Secretary National Certificate: Public Management National Certificate: Public Relations National Certificate: Tourism Our accreditation number is QCTO NATED/13/005. FASSET SETA FASSET is the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority. We are accredited as a training provider for the following ICB qualifications: National Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF 3 FET Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF 4 National Diploma: Small Business Financial Management NQF 4 National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF 5 National Diploma: Financial Accounting NQF 6 Certificate: Office Administration NQF 5 Higher Certificate: Office Administration NQF 5 Diploma: Office Administration NQF 6 Our accreditation number is 585/00932/09.
ETDP SETA The ETDP SETA is the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority. We have learning programme approval from the ETDP SETA to offer the following programmes: Conduct Assessments of Outcomes-Based Assessment Conduct Moderation of Outcomes-Based Assessment CTH We are approved as a teaching centre for the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH) for the following qualifications: Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Level 3 Diploma in Hotel Management Level 4 Diploma in Tourism Management Level 4 Diploma in Hotel and Casino Management Level 4 Our centre number is 964. ABMA ABMA Education is a UK-based awarding organisation that is recognised by Ofqual (a British examination regulator). ABMA Education offers vocational courses in a wide variety of industry sectors through ABMA-recognised training providers such as Oxbridge Academy. We are an ABMA-recognised training provider for the following courses: Business Management Level 4 to Level 6 Community Development Level 4 to Level 6 Computer Engineering Level 4 to Level 6 Computing and Information Systems Level 4 to Level 6 HIV/AIDS Management Level 4 to Level 6 Human Resource Management Level 4 to Level 6 Journalism and Media Studies Level 4 to Level 6 Shipping and Logistics Level 4 to Level 6 APPETD We are a member of the Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD). Our membership number is 3243. Saiosh Oxbridge Academy is a registered member with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh). We are accredited for the following courses: Oxbridge Academy Certificate: Health and Safety Oxbridge Academy Certificate: Health and Safety for Management Oxbridge Academy Certificate: Health and Safety for Management - Intermediate Oxbridge Academy Certificate: Health and Safety for Management - Advanced Our membership number is 41333225. To see all the relevant supporting documentation: http://www.oxbridgeacademy.co.za/oxbridge-academy-accreditation/
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