FULL-TIMENational Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting

Full-time (weekday classes)

Lectures start 16 February 2026 (Orientation week 11 – 13 February)

About this programme

At Unigrad College, students can study the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) qualifications, which are registered on the NQF, quality assured by FASSET SETA and internationally endorsed by the International Qualifications for Business (IQB) in the United Kingdom. These sought-after qualifications open doors to careers in bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management across a wide range of industries.

If you see yourself working with a company’s finances, handling bookkeeping or accounting tasks, or aiming to move up into a senior financial management role, then these qualifications are perfect for you. They give you the knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to succeed in these positions and grow your career in the financial field.

Certification on successful completion of studies

5
National Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF Level 3 – SAQA ID# 58375 (120 credits)
5
FET Certificate: Bookkkeping NQF Level 4 – SAQA ID# 58376 (130 credits)
5
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF Level 5 – SAQA ID# 36213 (251 credits)
5
Unigrad Short Learning Programme Certificate: Pastel Intermediate
5
IQB Short Learning Programme Certificate for each subject

Course Duration

  • Full-time: 2 years of weekday classes

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Admission Requirements

  • You need to be 16 or older and have a Grade 10
  • You are required to have knowledge, comprehension and proficiency in English. No prior accounting knowledge is required

Year 1

  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Computerised Bookkeeping (PASTEL)
  • Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
  • Business Literacy

Year 2

  • Cost and Management Accouting
  • Financial Statements
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Business Law and Accounting Control

FULL-TIMENational Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting

Full-time (weekday classes)

Lectures start 16 February 2026 (Orientation week 11 – 13 February)

About this programme

At Unigrad College, students can study the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) qualifications, which are registered on the NQF, quality assured by FASSET SETA and internationally endorsed by the International Qualifications for Business (IQB) in the United Kingdom. These sought-after qualifications open doors to careers in bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management across a wide range of industries.

If you see yourself working with a company’s finances, handling bookkeeping or accounting tasks, or aiming to move up into a senior financial management role, then these qualifications are perfect for you. They give you the knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to succeed in these positions and grow your career in the financial field.

Certification on successful completion of studies

5
National Certificate: Bookkeeping NQF Level 3 – SAQA ID# 58375 (120 credits)
5
FET Certificate: Bookkkeping NQF Level 4 – SAQA ID# 58376 (130 credits)
5
National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting NQF Level 5 – SAQA ID# 36213 (251 credits)
5
Unigrad Short Learning Programme Certificate: Pastel Intermediate
5
IQB Short Learning Programme Certificate for each subject

Course Duration

  • Full-time: 2 years of weekday classes

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Admission Requirements

  • You need to be 16 or older and have a Grade 10
  • You are required to have knowledge, comprehension and proficiency in English. No prior accounting knowledge is required

Year 1

  • Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
  • Computerised Bookkeeping (PASTEL)
  • Payroll and Monthly SARS Returns
  • Business Literacy

Year 2

  • Cost and Management Accouting
  • Financial Statements
  • Income Tax Returns
  • Business Law and Accounting Control