Are you afraid that without Matric you wont be able to study, get a qualification, and get ahead in life? With an FET college like Skills Academy you don't have to worry about not having Matric. You can still study with us and get ahead in life. View the presentation to find out more about how you can do this, and what life without Matric can be like if you have a college education.

1. StudyingStudying
WithoutWithout
MatricMatric

2. So you are under the impression thatSo you are under the impression that
No MatricNo Matric == No Further Education?No Further Education?
You are wrong!You are wrong!
Skills Academy offers
distance learning
courses to people who
do not have Matric.

3. Who is Skills Academy?Who is Skills Academy?
Skills Academy is a Further Education and TrainingSkills Academy is a Further Education and Training
(FET) college that offers students a distance learning(FET) college that offers students a distance learning
experience. This means:experience. This means:
•You won’t have to attend any classes to finish your course with us.
•You can study at your own pace.
•You do not need to leave your full-time job to study with us.

4. Short CoursesShort Courses

5. Short CoursesShort Courses
Certificate CoursesCertificate Courses

6. Short CoursesShort Courses
Certificate CoursesCertificate Courses
Diploma CoursesDiploma Courses

7. To apply for one of our courses atTo apply for one of our courses at
Skills Academy, you need to meet theSkills Academy, you need to meet the
following requirements:following requirements:

8. Be 16 years or olderBe 16 years or older
To apply for one of our courses atTo apply for one of our courses at
Skills Academy, you need to meet theSkills Academy, you need to meet the
following requirements:following requirements:

9. To apply for one of our courses atTo apply for one of our courses at
Skills Academy, you need to meet theSkills Academy, you need to meet the
following requirements:following requirements:
Be 16 years or olderBe 16 years or older
Have completed Grade 10Have completed Grade 10

10. To apply for one of our courses atTo apply for one of our courses at
Skills Academy, you need to meet theSkills Academy, you need to meet the
following requirements:following requirements:
Be 16 years or olderBe 16 years or older
Have completed Grade 10Have completed Grade 10
Be able to read and writeBe able to read and write
in Englishin English

11. •A Matric is a qualification at NQF level 4A Matric is a qualification at NQF level 4
•FET courses are accessible to students who do not have MatricFET courses are accessible to students who do not have Matric
•Studying at an FET college can lead to a good qualificationStudying at an FET college can lead to a good qualification
•A Matric is a qualification at NQF level 4A Matric is a qualification at NQF level 4
•FET courses are accessible to students who do not have MatricFET courses are accessible to students who do not have Matric
•Studying at an FET college can lead to a good qualificationStudying at an FET college can lead to a good qualification
DID YOU KNOW?DID YOU KNOW?

12. When people advertise jobs, they say you must have:When people advertise jobs, they say you must have:

13. When people advertise jobs, they say you must have:When people advertise jobs, they say you must have:
““Grade 12” or “Matric” or “aGrade 12” or “Matric” or “a
relevant qualification at NQFrelevant qualification at NQF
level 4”.level 4”.

14. When people advertise jobs, they say you must have:When people advertise jobs, they say you must have:
““Grade 12” or “Matric” or “aGrade 12” or “Matric” or “a
relevant qualification at NQFrelevant qualification at NQF
level 4”.level 4”.
This means that they want you to have MatricThis means that they want you to have Matric
or another qualification at the same academicor another qualification at the same academic
level.level.

15. Accredited FETAccredited FET
courses can givecourses can give
you an NQF level 4you an NQF level 4
qualification.qualification.
This means: You can still get a qualification that is equal to aThis means: You can still get a qualification that is equal to a
Matric certificate if you pass an NQF level 4 course!Matric certificate if you pass an NQF level 4 course!

16. So don’t get discouraged and thinkSo don’t get discouraged and think
that only people with Matric canthat only people with Matric can
study further…study further…

17. Because that is not true!Because that is not true!
So don’t get discouraged and thinkSo don’t get discouraged and think
that only people with Matric canthat only people with Matric can
study further…study further…

18. If you meet our requirements, you can studyIf you meet our requirements, you can study
with us. Simple as that!with us. Simple as that!

19. If you meet our requirements, you can studyIf you meet our requirements, you can study
with us. Simple as that!with us. Simple as that!
Skills Academy has a wide rangeSkills Academy has a wide range
of short courses, certificateof short courses, certificate
courses and diploma coursescourses and diploma courses
for you to choose from, allfor you to choose from, all
depending on what suits yourdepending on what suits your
needs.needs.
Skills Academy has a wide rangeSkills Academy has a wide range
of short courses, certificateof short courses, certificate
courses and diploma coursescourses and diploma courses
for you to choose from, allfor you to choose from, all
depending on what suits yourdepending on what suits your
needs.needs.

20. Here are all the courses Skills Academy has to offer:Here are all the courses Skills Academy has to offer:
Beauty Therapy Courses Bookkeeping Courses Business Courses
Childcare Courses Computer Courses Events Management Courses

21. Here are all the courses Skills Academy has to offer:Here are all the courses Skills Academy has to offer:
Beauty Therapy Courses Bookkeeping Courses Business Courses
Childcare Courses Computer Courses Events Management Courses
Graphic Design Courses
Hospitality and Tourism Courses
ICB Accounting courses
Investigation courses
Interior decorating and Design courses
Management courses
Secretarial coursesPhotography Courses

22. Here are all the courses Skills Academy has to offer:Here are all the courses Skills Academy has to offer:
Beauty Therapy Courses Bookkeeping Courses Business Courses
Childcare Courses Computer Courses Events Management Courses
Graphic Design Courses
Hospitality and Tourism Courses
ICB Accounting courses
Investigation courses
Interior decorating and Design courses
Management courses
Secretarial courses
Project management courses Safety and security courses Writing courses
Sports and fitness courses Web design courses Wedding planning courses
Photography Courses

23. If you would like more informationIf you would like more information
regarding our courses or our college,regarding our courses or our college,
please do not hesitate to speak to oneplease do not hesitate to speak to one
of our friendly Course Expertsof our friendly Course Experts

24. If you would like more informationIf you would like more information
regarding our courses or our college,regarding our courses or our college,
please do not hesitate to speak to oneplease do not hesitate to speak to one
of our friendly Course Expertsof our friendly Course Experts