Benefits of Legacy Qualifications and Why You Should Take Advantage of Them While You Can

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Although legacy qualifications are being phased out, they still offer significant advantages for those who enrol before they expire. If you are considering studying a legacy qualification, here’s why it might still be a good choice:

  1. Recognized and Well-Established
  • Legacy qualifications have been part of South Africa’s education and training system for many years, meaning:
  • They are widely recognized by employers and industry bodies.
  • Many companies still require these qualifications as part of their hiring criteria.
  • They have an established track record of producing skilled professionals in various fields.
  1. No Need to Start from Scratch
  • If you’ve already started a legacy qualification, you will be allowed to
  • progression, promotions complete it within a designated teach-out period.
  • You can still use your qualification for career, or further studies before transition deadlines are fully enforced.
  1. Pathway to Further Studies
  • Many universities and colleges still accept legacy qualifications for articulation into higher qualifications.
  • Some institutions offer bridging programmes to help legacy qualification holders transition into the new system.
  1. More Theory-Based Learning (Advantage in Certain Professions)
  • Some new qualifications being occupational qualifications  are heavily focused on practical workplace training, which may not suit all learning styles. This creates its own set of challenges such as no guarantee of a workplace placement to complete the full qualification made up of theory and workplace components. Additional burden on stretched resources at colleges to put this in place.  Potential financial burden on learners in terms of accommodation and travel costs etc.
  • If you prefer a strong academic foundation before entering the workplace, legacy qualifications often provide more theoretical depth.
  1. Shorter Completion Time (In Some Cases)
  • Some legacy qualifications may have a shorter duration compared to the new and replacement occupational qualifications, which require longer workplace-based components.
  • If you need a qualification quickly for career advancement, a legacy qualification could be the faster route.
  1. Flexibility in Learning
  • Many legacy qualifications are offered through part-time, distance, and online learning, whereas newer occupational qualifications often require workplace-based training, which can be difficult to arrange.
  • If you are working full-time or need flexibility, legacy programs might be more suitable.
  1. Avoiding Transition Uncertainty
  • While the new occupational qualifications are still being rolled out, not all industries have fully adapted to them.
  • Some companies and employers may take time to recognize and adjust to the new system, meaning a legacy qualification could still hold significant value in the current job market.

Why You Should Act Now

  • Many legacy qualifications have enrolment deadlines and will eventually be discontinued.
  • If a legacy qualification aligns with your career goals, enrolling now means you can still obtain a recognized qualification before it is fully replaced.

ICB Offer

  • ICB offers Legacy Qualifications with Financial Management, Business Management and Office Administration streams.
  • As students you can study with self-study or through a college and you determine how fast or slow you work through the material and pace your exams.
  • The biggest differentiator ICB offers is the online PoE (Portfolio of Evidence) that makes learners work ready when they have completed their qualification and no need to do workplace training.

 

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