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 What We Believe

At Skills Academy we believe in second

chances. Everyone deserves quality
education, no matter their educational
background. But not everyone has access
to learning institutions like colleges and
universities, and we bridge that gap by
providing courses via distance learning.

We offer fully accredited courses backed

by prestigious institutions like ICB, CIMA,
Saiosh, FASSET and QCTO.

Our courses are quality assured. We offer

accredited courses and non-accredited
programmes that are designed by industry
professionals. Each of our programmes
are crafted to give students the skills and
knowledge to step into the workplace with
confidence.

An Open Access entry system gives

those who never finished school a second
chance to get the career and education
they deserve. You can get started with as
little as grade 10 for an accredited course,
and no prior learning experience is needed
for non-accredited courses.

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Why Study With Us

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to understand your coursework. the same course as you.

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 Child Day Care
Children are the leaders of tomorrow. Make a difference and help with their
development by becoming a Child Day Care professional. Learn how to take
care of them and lay the foundation to help prepare them for the world. The
early years of their lives play a huge part in their growth, so make every
moment count.

These courses are:

• Skills Orientated
• Open access - everyone can apply

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Child Day Care Career Opportunities
There are many different exciting career opportunities in Child Day Care
you can explore. Our courses will prepare you for this demanding yet
rewarding career. Not only will you learn how to help children develop
skills, but you will also learn how to keep them safe in your care.

Careers:
• Au Pair
• Nanny
• Creche Teacher

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 Available Courses
Skills academy offers a range of courses to fit your needs. These range from
short courses, which last 4 months, to comprehensive courses which you can
complete in 12 months.

Whatever you choose, you can rest assured that you’ll recieve the best
support available from start to finish.

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 Child Day Care Duration:
Short Course 4 months

This first level course covers the basics you need to know about Child Day
Care. Learn how you can encourage learning through song and play.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English
• Child Day Care CDC-101

Child Day Care Duration:

Certificate Course 8 months

Broaden your knowledge a little more on taking care of little ones. This
second level course teaches you about dealing with parents and teaches
you about first aid concepts.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • First Aid Concepts
• Child Day Care CDC-101 • Customer Satisfaction

Child Day Care Duration:

Comprehensive Course 12 months

In this course you will learn about nutrition, the different factors that
influence a child’s development, and you will pick up office management
skills. After completion you will become a child day care expert.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • Customer Satisfaction
• Child Day Care CDC-101 • Child Day Care CDC-102
• First Aid Concepts • Office Management

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 Child Psychology
Be a beacon of hope for your community with our Child Psychology courses.
With the heaps of knowledge they have to teach you about children’s
behavior, how they think and how to communicate with them, you will be the
best in the field.

Our courses are:

• Skills Orientated
• Open access to give everyone an opportunity to study

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Child Psychology Career Opportunities
Having our Child Psychology qualifications opens you to a world of endless
opportunities. You will not be a psychologist as that requires a degree, but
you will have enough knowledge for other various career opportunities.

Careers:
• Daycare Worker
• Childminder
• Au pair

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 Available Courses

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 Child Psychology Duration:
Short Course 4 months

This course serves as an introductory course for Child Psychology. You will
learn all the basics you need to know about child development and behavior.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • Learning Psychology
• Communicating with children

Child Psychology Duration:

Certificate Course 8 months

This second level course will dive further into how to communicate with
children. It also introduces you to first aid concepts which is something very
important to know when working with children.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • Child Development
• Communicating with children • First Aid Concepts
• Learning Psychology

Child Psychology Duration:

Comprehensive Course 12 months

This course is your last mile to getting your Child Psychology qualification.
Not only will you be learning extensively about children’s development and
behavior, you’ll also learn important skills like time management to help you
in your profession.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • First Aid Concepts
• Communicating with children • Time Management
• Learning Psychology • Telephone Courtesy and Customer
• Child Development Service

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 Creche Management
Turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career with
our Creche Management courses! Learn how to work in a child-friendly
environment and gain the necessary skills needed to manage your own
creche.

Our Creche Management courses are:

• Skills Orientated - Learning new skills is the main focus.
• Open Access - Anyone can study at any time.

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Creche Management Career Opportunities
Want to know what your options are in creche management? There are
different roles you can fulfil by working in a creche environment.

Careers:
• Creche Manager
• After-care teacher
• Creche Assistant

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 Available Courses

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Creche Management Duration:
Short Course 4 months

Get an introduction to the administrative side of managing a creche. Learn

how to deal with staff and the laws that surround creche management.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • The Field of Creche Management
• Face-to-Face Communication and Human Resources

Creche Management Duration:

Certificate Course 8 months

Build on the knowledge and skills you gained from the previous course. This
certificate course teaches you how to work with parents and assist in an
emergency.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • Customer Satisfaction
• Face-to-Face Communication • First-Aid Concepts
• The Field of Creche Management and
Human Resources

Creche Management Duration:

Comprehensive Course 12 months

This comprehensive course provides you with a better understanding of

what it takes to manage a creche. Learn how to give the best possible care
to young children and manage your time well.

Subjects:
• Introduction to Business English • First-Aid Concepts
• Face-to-Face Communication • Time Management
• The Field of Creche Management and • Quality Child Care and Starting Your
Human Resources Own Creche
• Customer Satisfaction

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 Educare Courses
Educare courses assist with the shaping of young minds. Working in educare
means you work with children in the early stages of their lives. In educare
you really have a chance to make a big impact on tiny minds.

Our courses are:

• Skills based.
• Aimed at getting our students work ready.

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Educare Career Opportunities
Educare is a really rewarding field. You will be shaping the young minds of
tomorrow.

Careers:
• Educare Teacher
• Manage an ECD Site
• Au Pair

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 Available Courses

Duration:
Educare
12 months
N4

This course will serve as the first step to you obtaining your National
Diploma. It will teach you the basics of everything you need to know.

Subjects:
• Educare Didactics N4 • Day Care Personnel Development
• Child Health Care N4 N4
• Education N4

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 Educare Duration:
N5 24 months

This course will go deeper and give you an understanding of young children
and thoughts and emotions.

Subjects:
• Educare Didactics N4 • Entrepreneurship and Business
• Child Health N4 Management N5
• Education N4 • Educational Psychology N5
• Day Care Personnel Development • Daycare Communication N5
N4
• Educare Didactics N5

Educare Duration:
N6 36 months

This is the third and final step to obtaining your National Diploma. In this
course you will get an even deeper understanding of educare and how to
work with children.

Subjects:
• Educare Didactics N4 • Educational Psychology N5
• Child Health N4 • Daycare Communication N5
• Education N4 • Educare Didactics N6
• Day Care Personnel Development • Daycare Management N6
N4 • Educational Psychology N6
• Educare Didactics N5 • Day Care Communication N6
• Entrepreneurship and Business
Management N5

Please note, to enrol into our National Diploma Courses you must have a
Grade 12 or Equivalent Certificate.

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 First Aid
Knowing how to help someone who hurt themselves or got sick is very
important. It is a skill that is needed within every workplace, as every
company needs to have an employer with first aid experience. Offer medical
assistance to your colleagues with our First Aid Course.

These course are:

• Skills Orientated Courses
• Open Access meaning anyone can study

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First Aid Career Opportunities
Having a first aider at hand is important in every industry and company.
Having proper knowledge and skills in first aid could save someone from a
life or death situation.

Careers:
• Child Day Care
• Creche Manager

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 Available Courses

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First Aid Duration:
Short Course 2 months

This course will teach you the basic skills needed to immediately assist
someone in need of medical attention. It prepares you for multiple scenarios,
such as difficulty breathing and minor injuries. You will also teach you about
the basic anatomy of the human body and its functions.

Subjects:
• The Medical-legal Implications and
• Principles of First Aid
• Elementary Human Anatomical
Structures
• Appropriate First Aid Procedures

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 How To Register

WE MAKE IT EASY TO GET STARTED.

We keep our registration process as simple as possible so that you

can get started on what matters. Your studies are our priority and we
understand that the sooner you can start, the better it is for you.

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Complete Your Registration
In 4 Easy Steps.
There are two ways you can register for our courses.

Option 1: Online
Step 1: Go to https://skillsacademy.co.za/
Step 2: Click on “Contact Us”
Step 3: Fill in the form with all the required details
Step 4: One of our consultants will get back to you to help your
with your application.

Option 2: Telephone
You can also call us
toll-free on 0800 39 00 27
and one of our consultants will help
you over the phone.

THAT’S ALL! IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE!

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Pretoria Office
440 Hilda Street,
Standard Plaza, 5th Floor
Hatfield, Pretoria
South Africa

Cape Town Office

Unit 53B, Mega Park,
C/o Peter Barlow & Mill Streets
Bellville South, Cape Town, 7530
South Africa.

Call us toll-free 0800 39 00 27

We look forward to hearing from you!