National Certificate: Bookkeeping (ICB)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to become a bookkeeper. It also serves as an introduction to the field of accounting. Successful completion of this qualification will give the learner the knowledge and skills required not only to perform his/her accounting job efficiently, but also to proceed on a path of life-long learning in accounting. Learners with this qualification will be able to provide accounting support and recording of the day-to-day financial transactions of organizations.

Duration

The programme duration is 1 year on a full-time basis.

Career fields

Learners who complete this qualification could pursue a career as a/an:

• Junior Bookkeeper
• Assistant Cost and Management Accountant

Certification

Upon successful completion of the programme, ICB will issue learners with a Results Letter outlining the modules covered and the National Certificate: Bookkeeping, SAQA ID 58375 (Credits 120) with a FASSET endorsement will be awarded.

Admission Requirements

• Knowledge, comprehension and application of the English language at NQF 2/Grade 10 or equivalent
• Knowledge, comprehension and application of Mathematical Literacy at NQF 2/Grade 10 or equivalent
• Knowledge, comprehension and application of a South African 2nd language at NQF 2/Grade 10 or equivalent
• No prior accounting knowledge is required