Berea Tech can transform your hopes for career success into reality
Berea Tech is a college for all types of students – the academically oriented as well as those who are more practically minded.
No matric? No maths? Not satisfied with your marks? None of these scenarios need be a barrier to achieving your dreams with Berea Technical College ( Berea Tech).
At Berea Tech, not having a matric is not an obstacle to further study and future success. The college focuses on supporting students to achieve their dreams by offering a comprehensive range of programmes and teaching strategies especially designed and created to help them.
These programmes enable students to develop their skills, gain accredited qualifications in their field and have successful careers. And for those learners who did not achieve the matric marks they need to pursue the degree of their choice, Berea Tech offers qualifications that enable students to transition into degree courses. Quality, accessible education
Berea Tech is an independent, specialist institution with a strong focus on electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, business studies, travel and tourism, and information technology.
Its qualifications are aligned to the needs and requirements of the workplace, while being nationally recognised and duly accredited with the relevant quality assuring bodies. As such, Berea Tech courses and qualifications ensure graduates quality employment.
Berea Tech offers the following accredited programmes: • National ( N) Certificates in
Engineering ( N1 – N6), • National ( N) Certificates in
Business Studies ( N4 – N6); • National ( N) Certificates in
Travel and Tourism ( N4 – N6); • Galileo Certificate ( travel and
tourism); • ICDL – International Computer
Driving Licence; • ICB ( Institute of Certified Bookkeepers) accredited programmes that range from basic accounting to full financial accounting;
The college is fully registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes are accredited with QCTO, Umalusi and MICT- SETA.
It is also an ISO 9001: 2008 certified educational institute and as such, is recognised as a provider of proven, quality education. Strategies for student success
Berea Tech believes in going the extra mile in helping students get the most out of the education and achieve to their full potential. Some of these strategies for success include: • Extended lecture periods so that
more teaching can take place; • Increased amount and frequency of assessments so that that students’ progress is continuously assessed and if needed, remedial action can be taken straight away; • Bridging and foundation
programmes specifically designed to help students make a successful transition into further education; • CIME ( Centre for Innovative Mathematics Education) – holistic programmes that support maths lecturers and learners; • Focus on communication and understanding of concepts, which is integrated into all mainstream programmes; • Wi- fi access throughout campus; • Maths and Physical Sciences lectures made available to students on CD; • Support programmes offered free
of charge on Saturdays; • Work integrated learning ( WIL) – work readiness programmes using labs and simulation programmes to practically prepare students for the employment environment. Accredited skills training
Berea Tech has also developed a division that caters primarily for people already within the employment sector who need accredited skills training. Through this division, Seta- accredited unit standard qualifications leading to nationally- accredited NQF level qualifications have been successfully introduced into the college’s qualification line- up. Graduates recognised
As a leading private, independent education institution, Berea Tech recognises the achievements and accomplishments of its students with a formal graduation ceremony held in the middle of each year. Student friendly
As a well- established institution, Berea Tech is geared up to provide its students with a complete educational package right from the start. In addition, the college’s fees are highly competitive, with various payment options available. Fees include textbooks, support classes, practical lessons and access to free internet.
National ( N) diploma graduates also have access to Berea Tech’s student placement programme, which facilitates employment or in- service training placements for these graduates.
The institution employs a fulltime counsellor to assist students in addressing issues of concern affecting them.
As a city campus, Berea Tech has created the perfect ambience conducive to studying and learning. It has used the city as a learning experience, and balanced this with a campus that is fit for its purpose. Contact
Credibility and accreditation are everything when it comes to further education – so choose your institution wisely. For further information on Berea Tech or details on how to register for 2017, visit www. bereatech. co. za or call 031 304 5207.