THE GLOBAL TRAVEL & TOURISM PARTNERSHIPA BUSINESS AND EDUCATION ALLIANCE
There are so many types of qualifications available on the market, that it is difficult to understand what all the different ones mean. Here is a summary of the types of qualifications available:
| Type of Qualification | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Degree | 3 – 4 years of higher education, often very theoretical |
| National Diploma | 3 year qualifications offered by Univeristy of Technologys at Higher Education level |
| Certificate | 1 – 2 years at Higher or Further Education level, can be very practical and skill orientated |
| Learnership | A formal apprentice-ship type of program where you spend time n industry and at a training provider. A learnership must culminate in the achievement of a certificate or a diploma. |
| Skills Program | A short course to develop specific skills – such as waitering, room attending, etc |