When do registrations open?

3 September 2018

 

When do registrations close?

11 January 2019

 

Where do I register?

You can register online here

Once I am registered, how do I go about changing my details?

If any subsequent changes to your registration needs to be made, you should contact us on info@uctboardcourse.co.za to effect changes.

 

What are the UCT Board Course’s contact details?

You can contact UCT Board Course on

Tel: 021 650 5078 / 021 650 5097 / 021 650 5051

Email: info@uctboardcourse.co.za 

 

By when will I receive my invoice?

If you have indicated that your firm will be paying, then we will send your firm one bulk invoice before the start of the course. We will liaise with your firm directly.

If you have indicated that you will be paying, then we will send you an invoice via email. This will be sent within 72 hours after receipt of your confirmation email.

 

By when must payment be made for the ITC Preparatory Course?

Full payment will be due by 30 November 2018.

 

Who must I send my proof of payment to?

Please email proof of payment to tanya.williams@uctboardcourse.co.za

 

Must I send my proof of payment?

Yes, it is very important to email your proof of payment to tanya.williams@uctboardcourse.co.za – this ensures that your payment will be allocated to your account.

 

Should I pay if I am still waiting on my final results after the payment due date?

If you have indicated that you will be paying and you have not received your results by the payment due date (30 November 2018), please hold off on payment until you are sure that you have passed.

You are welcome to make payment as soon as you have received your final results. We will grant you access to the VLE within 24 hours after receiving your proof of payment.

All our content is on our VLE, so you will not be missing out on anything, if you have to wait to collect your physical study pack at the first lecture (this date is dependant on the city you will be attending, as indicated on your registration form).

When will lectures commence?

Lectures will run from 10 to 13 December 2018.

 

In which cities will lectures be held?

Lectures will be held in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, East London and Port Elizabeth.

 

Where do I find the lecture schedule for my city?

The detailed lecture timetable available online here

 

Are lectures compulsory?

Lectures are not compulsory; you can review recordings of the lectures online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is encouraged that you attend if you are able to.

 

What if I can’t attend lectures?

Lectures in Cape Town will be recorded and will be available online via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Recordings of lectures will be available on 14 December 2018.

 

If I can’t attend lectures in the city I selected upon registration, can I attend lectures in another city?

You will be allowed to attend lectures in another city – however, you are required to contact us to advise on this change (as we need to add you to the register) and to get the updated information regarding that specific city’s lectures.

 

Who will be lecturing?

All lecturers are full time Academics of the UCT College of Accounting. All who have been involved in, and teaching on the UCT PGDA course for a number of years. They have also been involved in setting questions for SAICA’s ITC exams.

What course material will I receive?

Course material consists of a suggested study day programme, course notes and a bank of tutorial questions.

 

When will I receive the course material?

Course material will be available for collection on 30 November 2018 or at the first lecture in the relevant cities.

 

What if I cannot collect my study material on 30 November 2018?

You can send someone to collect on your behalf. Or alternatively, you can collect it before the start of your first lecture (this is dependent on the city you have selected to attend upon registration).

 

What is the VLE or the Virtual Learning Environment?

The virtual learning environment (VLE) is an interactive online learning site accessible to you for the duration of the course. Access will be granted from 3 December 2018.

 

How do I access the VLE?

You will automatically receive your login details to the VLE via email on 3 December 2018. You should ensure that you register using a current email address. If any subsequent changes to your registration needs to be made you should contact us on
info@uctboardcourse.co.za to effect changes.

 

By when will I be able to access the VLE?

Access to the VLE will be granted from 3 December 2018, provided that your course fees are paid.

 

What will I be able to access on the VLE?

The VLE will contain the following:

  • Course notes
  • A bank of tutorial questions
  • Lecture recordings (available from 14 December 2018)
  • Video resources
  • Academic updates issued by the course lecturers
  • Assessment questions
  • Discussion forum

 

Will I be able to contact lecturers?

Lecturers will be available on email, via a dedicated discussion forum on the VLE and on their cell phones (you can access these numbers via our VLE).

 

Are the mock examinations (simulated ITC examinations) compulsory and how do I get a copy of the exam and solution?

These are for your benefit as preparation for the ITC. It is therefore in your best interest to attempt them. The mock examination (simulated ITC) will be loaded to the VLE in January 2019. You will receive an email notification once the examination is available. You are expected to write the examinations on the specified days and self mark them against the solutions provided on the VLE.

 

Are there venues for the mock exams?

No. These are self-study and self-evaluated examinations and you will thus write the examinations in your own time and mark them yourself. A feedback session video will be available on the VLE in January 2019 on the mock examinations.

Can I cancel my registration?

Yes, you will be able to cancel your registration at any time before the course starts or before you have collected the study material at no cost to you or your firm/bursar.

 

What must I do to cancel my registration?

You must advise us in writing (via email) that you no longer wish to continue with the course.

 

Are there any costs involved if I cancel my registration?

In the case that you did not pass your honours, did not attend lectures nor collect study material = 100% refund.

In the case that you did not pass honours, but attended lectures, did not collect study material, but logged onto VLE = 100% refund.

In the case that you did not pass honours,  attended lectures and collected study material = 50% refund

Collected study material/attended lectures/logged onto VLE, passed honours but could not write ITC exam due to unforeseen circumstances = 50% refund (this will be considered on a case by case basis – please contact us in this regard)

 

What if I am unsuccessful in my PGDA/CTA/HDipAcc in 2018?

You must advise us in writing (via email) that you no longer wish to continue with the course in writing.

The normal cancellation rules will apply.

Where can I find the exam syllabus and support?

Information about the ITC exam syllabus is available from the SAICA website

 

What is the ITC exam date?

The exam will be written on 30 and 31 January 2019.

 

How am I notified of the correct venue to write the exam?

SAICA will post you a letter with all the relevant details well in advance of the exam.

 

What is the cost of the exam?

Information regarding the cost of the ITC exam is available from the SAICA website

 

How do I register for the exam?

Information regarding registration for the ITC exam is available from the SAICA website

 

When do registrations open for the SAICA ITC exam?

Registrations for the ITC exam will open via the SAICA website in November 2018.