The rapid growth in the tourism industry as well as an increase in environmental awareness has created a huge demand for well-trained, passionate professional guides. This 2-year course has been specially designed with the focus on training professional and knowledgeable nature guides and in addition providing them with the requirements for developing their career as future ecotourism, game reserve or lodge managers.
The course focuses on three specific areas of study to address the needs of the market and to form a foundation on which to build a rewarding career. In the first year, you are trained to be a qualified entry-level field guide with both theoretical and practical knowledge and experience. The second year of the course has two focus points – conservation/game reserve management and lodge/hospitality management, creating the opportunity for you to be promoted in your career. This focus on the three spheres of field guiding, game reserve management and hospitality management will equip you with the skills required by the market and also provide you with a competitive edge when seeking employment.
• Field and Trails Guide
• Game Ranger
• Conservation and Research
• Environmental Education
• Game Reserve Manager
• Lodge Manager
• Wildlife Photographer
The Graphic Design industry represents the largest industry within the applied visual arts, offering a wide range of excellent career possibilities to those people with the right qualification. This course in Graphic Design is an intensive two year course, designed to give you a platform from which to enter this dynamic and expanding field. Strong emphasis is placed on fundamental principles in design, so as to embrace all aspects of the ‘creative business’.
The course will enable you to fully comprehend the role of the designer in the production of professional and innovative solutions to design briefs. You will learn to apply the correct equipment, materials and techniques to the range of reproductive processes, utilising both computer graphics and ‘traditional’ print making techniques. The aim of this course is to develop flexible individuals capable of dealing with this rapidly changing discipline. The course offers students, who are committed and industrious, the opportunity to develop a professionally tutored portfolio of work of a standard suitable for application to higher education.
• Graphic Designer
• Web Designer
• Digital Designer
• Digital Illustrator
• DTP Operator
• 2D & 3D Animator
The South African Institute of Management (SAIM) Diploma in Business Management (DipBM) caters for the current and future needs of those who are managers or who plan to become managers. The business sector has a major role to play in a changing society, and qualified managers in the business sector have a big impact on our country’s economic growth and strength. The Diploma (DipBM) programme prepares you for the position of junior manager or middle manager. It is also of value to learners wanting to run or already running their own business.
• General Management
• Marketing Management
• Starting your own Business (Entrepreneurship)
• Small Business Management
• Business Administration.
The Diploma in Office Administration (DipOA) is an excellent choice for someone who is very organised, and believes that a company should be managed in the same manner. This programme will help students develop skills in business communication, public relations, office administration, managing people, and bookkeeping and general customer service.
• Reception
• Office Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Public Relations Officer
• Secretary
• General Office Manager
• Human Resources Administrator
• Senior Office Manager
It is estimated that the South African event industry is approximately 35 years old, in comparison to it its international counterparts who have been planning formal events and functions for many centuries. South Africa has hosted many high profile international events during the past decade including the 2010 Soccer World Cup, which has fuelled the rapid expansion of this industry. With continued growth projected in the South African event management industry, this course provides students with the opportunities to capitalise on education for individuals wanting to become professional event managers, function planners and event coordinators.
This field of study was designed to meet local and internal needs and standards. Graduates of the one year combination field of study in Conference, Exhibition and Events Management (CEEM) will be empowered with fundamental knowledge and critical skills in the effective management of conferences, exhibitions, events, weddings and a variety of entertainment events. Event management has become a profession which include job definitions such as Event Director, Event Manager, Event Coordinator, Technical Assistant, Wedding and Function Planner, Entertainment Coordinator and Event Producer.
The practical nature of this field of study combined with proven theoretical business practices provide the added knowledge and skills students will need to understand the importance of communication in the workplace, marketing and risk management for all types of conferences, exhibitions and events
In addition to theoretical learning, students will participate in various practical, real-life, events.
• Event Director
• Event Manager
• Event Coordinator
• Technical Assistant
• Wedding & Funtion Planner
• Entertainment Coordinator
• Event Producer
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to manage staffing issues and processes in a large company? This course will introduce you to fundamental Human Resources principles by focusing on personnel activities and functions, labour relations and training management. In addition to the above students will also gain a broad understanding business administration.
• Human Resources Administrator / Assistant
• Training Coordinator
• Office Administrator
• Personal Assistant
• Customer Services and Liaison Officer
Your studies at Damelin Lowveld in PC Support and IT Technician will lay the foundation in the fields of Computer Science and Information Technology. This curriculum is designed for students wanting to enter the information technology industry as support professionals in technical micro-computer architecture and operations. In addition, the curriculum has been developed taking industry needs into consideration with emphasis on competence in both practical and theoretical aspects.
It is the aim of this course is to prepare you for the ICDL, CompTIA and MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) external examinations through tuition, practice, formative and summative assessments. MCITP certification validates that an individual has a comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular IT related job. MCITP international certifications build on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications.
Whether you are new to technology, changing jobs, or a seasoned IT professional, becoming certified helps demonstrate to customers, peers and employers that you are committed to advancing your skills and eager to take on greater challenges. In addition, certification provides you with access to exclusive Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) resources and benefits, including opportunities to connect with a vast global network of MCPs.
• End User Support Technician
• IT Technician
• Network Technician
• Server Administrator
• IT Sales Representative
• Desktop Technician
This diploma consists of learning areas in the fields of bookkeeping, payroll, finance, tax and law.
The course is unit standards based and permits you to apply to the ICB for the professional bookkeeping designation: Certified Technical Financial Accountant - CTFAIcb(SA) and receive the applicable membership benefits.
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) graduates are recognised by the International Association of Bookkeepers, the Southern African Institute of Business Accountants, the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners, the Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
This National Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting (NDipTFA) is an ideal study choice if you want to become a qualified Bookkeeper, Technical Financial Accountant or eventually, a Chartered Certified Accountant (CCA).
• Technical Financial Accountant
• Senior Bookkeeper
• Accounting Technician
• SARS Returns Clerk
• Cost and Management Accounting Clerk
• Income Tax Clerk
• Business Law Clerk
• Auditing Assistant
The modern business environment demands much more than mere theoretical knowledge. Employers want employees who have skills, competencies, and the ability to meet performance targets from day one.
There is an ongoing need, internationally and locally, for highly skilled administration personnel. This qualification is for any individual who is interested in the administration function in any organisation. Through building day-to-day administration skills, this course will equip you to meet standards of service excellence in today’s dynamic business environment.
• Office Administrator
• Personal Assistant
• Receptionist
• Switchboard Operator
• Customer Services and Liaison Officer
The Further Education and Training (FET) Certificate in Sound Technology (SoundTECH) is an intensive audio education that covers every facet of music and audio production via hands-on, learn-by-doing approach. Professional and experienced lecturers will train students in the full range of audio engineering and music production skills, including recording and mixing.
This course includes training in both classroom and hands-on studio environments covering a wide range of audio disciplines. During the course students will also be exposed to recording an album and how to set-up their own studio.
• Sound / Audio Engineer
• Sound / Audio Technician
• Sound / Audio Production Manager
• Studio Manager
• Sound Recording Coordinator
• DJ
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