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Today's job market is highly competitive, particularly for young people who are seeking their first job. In this environment, the most valuable asset that a job-seeker can have is a relevant qualification from an acclaimed and respected institution.

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Message from the General Manager

Dear Student
Right now, you have your sights firmly set on exploring your career development. As you contemplate further study, you want to be certain that your hard work will enjoy the credibility and respect of employers.

Rest assured that Damelin Correspondence College is a learning institution that is employer-recognised and trusted. Damelin prides itself on offering you the very best learning programmes. As you page through this prospectus, keep your career goals firmly in focus. This will enable you to identify the programme that will open the door to your career success.

Why study with Damelin Correspondence College?

  • Damelin is the largest and most comprehensive offering in Southern Africa.
  • Employers recognise and have confidence in a Damelin certificate as being academically sound and relevant to their needs.
  • Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd is provisionally registered as a private FET college with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 Dec 2014. Prov. Reg. No. 2008/FE07/037
  • Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd is Provisionally accredited by Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, http://www.umalusi.org.za. The provisional accreditation number for Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd is FET 00475 PA. Employers are required to quote this number in their claims to the Skills Levy Fund, for investing in their employees education as set out in the Skills Development Act No 31, 2003.
  • Damelin Correspondence College offers you the flexibility to gain qualifications while you are working.
  • Damelin focuses on providing you with programmes of study that are career-related, and academically driven.
  • Damelin’s expertise includes programme development, curriculum design, content, and student support methods that are right up to date.
  • Damelin Correspondence College is a Registered Credit Provider, NCRCP 2325


Register now and be one step closer to the career position you desire, and the future you are aiming for.

Yours sincerely
Rakesh Patel
Damelin Correspondence College General Manager

DCC’s Learning Opportunities

DCC caters for a wide variety of learner needs. This means that we offer both formal and non-formal programmes. It is important that you understand the type of programme for which you are enrolling.

Damelin Correspondence College offers you the following learning opportunities:

National qualifications are credit-bearing qualifications registered on the NQF and accredited by a Quality Assurance Body, such as a SETA. A skills programme is an accredited component of a national qualification. An example of a National Qualification offered by DCC is the National Certificate in Bookkeeping, NQF Level 3, SAQA ID 58375, accredited by FASSET.

DCC Provider Programmes are DCC’s vocational certificates and diplomas that enhance your skills and improve your career opportunities. Provider Programmes are not linked to the NQF, but they are in high demand and carry the approval of the DCC Academic Board. An example of a DCC Provider Programme is the DCC Certificate in Professional Secretary.

Agent Programmes are programmes for which DCC offers tuition, but where DCC does not issue the final certificate. The agent body issues the final certificate and manages the final examinations. An example of an Agent Programme offered by DCC is the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) programme.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programmes are short courses that help you add to your current professional knowledge in a particular field, and hence boost your abilities within your career. An example of a DCC CPD programme is the DCC Short Course in Conflict Management.

Orientation Programmes are short courses that introduce you to a particular field or career, and that offer you the opportunity to explore an interest or skills set without having to enroll on a full programme. An example of a DCC Orientation Programme is the DCC Short Course: Introduction to Radio Broadcasting.

Self-employment Programmes were designed to refine your skills in a particular field of interest, to teach you how to make a living from a particular skill, interest or hobby, and to help you start your own business. An example of a DCC Self-employment programme is the DCC Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping.

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