The Amended Senior Certificate is a qualification that is equivalent to a National Senior Certificate (NSC). This qualification allows students to obtain their matric certificate even if they did not write or pass matric.
Bellview’s Amended Senior Certificate Courses
Bellview Institute of Distance Learning offers the following different Amended Senior Certificate courses:
- Adult Matric: Amended Senior Certificate
- Matric Upgrade: Amended Senior Certificate
- Matric Rewrite: Amended Senior Certificate
Bellview Institute of Distance Learning is fully qualified to offer these courses with the proper accreditation.
Amended Senior Certificate Course Details
The following details apply to the Amended Senior Certificate course:
- SAQA ID number: 49647
- Qualification title: Senior Certificate
- Type of qualification: Further Education and Training (FET) Certificate
- Originator: Generic
- Accredited and issued by: Umalusi
- Course credits: 130
- NQF Level 04
Matric Vs. The Amended Senior Certificate
When it comes to the differences between a Matric and an Amended Senior Certificate, it is more about how the courses are presented. The differences of the courses will not influence your qualification status and your Amended Senior Certificate will be viewed just as a traditional matric certificate.| ADULT MATRIC (Amended Senior Certificate) | TRADITIONAL MATRIC (National Senior Certificate) |
| NQF level 04 | NQF level 04 |
| Award: Senior Certificate | Award: National Senior Certificate |
| Issued and accredited by Umalusi | Issued and accredited by Umalusi |
| Completed within 12, 24, or 36 months – no matter how long after high school | Complete three years of Senior Phase studies during high school |
| Theoretical work from grade 10, 11, and matric via Distance Learning | Theoretical and practical work from grade 10, 11, and matric completed in a school setting |
| Examinations completed at an external examination venue | Examinations completed at corresponding school |
Why Do I Need A Matric Certificate?
Having a matric certificate comes with many benefits. If you have a matric certificate, you will be able to:
- Apply for a range of different internships
- Apply for entry-level career opportunities
- Further your studies at higher education institutions such as a university or college (it is important to note that each course will have its own specific requirements that you will have to meet)
- Further your studies by completing a Distance Learning course
Most employers or studying institutions will require you to provide a matric certificate. Although you do have options if you did not complete matric, having a matric certificate will provide you with more security and more options.
Completing Your Senior Certificate Via Distance Learning
You can obtain a Senior Certificate through Distance Learning. If you choose to complete your Adult Matric with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning, you will receive the following benefits:
- Study wherever you want to: There are no physical classes that you need to attend when you are studying a Distance Learning course. This means that you can study from wherever you want to
- Create your own schedule: When studying a Distance Learning course, you can study whenever you have the time. There are no set class times, so you are free to create your own schedule and adjust it when necessary
- Generally cheaper studies: With no added traveling costs or payments for physical facilities, Distance Learning is a generally cheaper alternative to contact learning
- Bellview takes care of study materials: Bellview makes sure that you do not struggle to get all of your study materials. Once you have registered for a course, we will make sure that all of your study materials are delivered straight to your doorstep. Deliveries take between 5 and 7 business days (this may vary depending on where you live)
- Easy application methods: At Bellview, we know that students have different preferences, so we have multiple application methods. You can choose if you want to:
- Contact one of our course specialists
- Call us on our landline at 0800 39 00 27
- Fill in our online application form
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can apply for a university course with an Adult Matric certificate. It is, however, important to note that you will have to meet all of the specific university requirements and you need to pass your matric course on a Bachelor’s Degree level.
No, you cannot complete any matric course within 3 months. Since you have to complete all of your studies and write your examinations, 3 months would not be a sufficient time frame. You will need at least 12 months to complete the matric course.
No, you cannot buy a matric certificate. This is regarded as a legal offense and is punishable by jail time and fines.
The amount of time you have spent out of school does not affect if you can complete matric or not. As long as you have a grade 9 certificate and are 21 years or older by the time of your final exams, you can choose to do matric at any stage, even after 10 years.
Matric Equivalent Certificates are on the same educational level as the standard matric certificate (NQF level 04). You will be able to get on an NQF level 04 while focusing on a specific study direction instead of completing a matric course. These courses are career-specific and suit those who want to follow a specific study stream.
Bellview’s Matric Equivalent Certificates include:
- Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate (NQF level 4)
- Bookkeeping: ICB National Certificate (NQF level 3) and Bookkeeping: ICB FET Certificate (NQF level 4)
Yes, you can complete a matric course online. The Adult Matric course consists of online studies. You will only need to complete your final examination at an allocated exam venue.
Author: Karla Nortier
Editor: Connor Bergsma
Date Published: March 25, 2022