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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you train SAQA qualifications?
Are you accredited?
What are your learning pathways?
Where are your campuses?
Why Register with CAD4ALL?
How do I apply & when does the academic year start?
Are you validated by SACAP?
What are your admission requirements?
Do you offer learners & graduates with employment or placement?
Do you offer financial assistance?
How are classes conducted?

Do you train SAQA qualifications?

SAQA registers qualifications on the NQF upon recommendation of QCTO.

Yes, CAD4ALL Institute of Applied Architecture is a SAQA recognised professional body and the program offering are all South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) developed qualifications.To confirm status of CAD4ALL as a training provider, please find the list at https://www.saqa.org.za/recognition-of-professional-bodies

Are you accredited?

Training providers must be accredited to offer registered qualifications.

Yes, CAD4ALLprimary accreditation training quality assurance body (ETQA) is with Construction Education Training Authority (CETA). In 2011 when we started, our 1st accreditation approval was with CETA as it was the only CAD &Architectural Technologyqualificationavailable at SAQA. The other QC(Quality Council)did not exist in 2011 at that time and we needed to obtain accreditation to offer credit bearing courses to our corporate clients and students. To date, we are also accredited with the MICT SETA & registered with the other ETQA institutions,( QCTO)Quality Council for Trades and Occupations.To confirm status please contact the relevant QC

QCTO: 012 0031800 or www.qcto.org.za

CETA: XXXXXXXXXXX or xxxxxxxxxxx

CAD4ALL has developed its own qualification which is currently in process of accreditation with Quality Council(QC) of Council on Higher Education (CHE).Which means CAD4ALL will be migrating their accreditation from CETA to CHE.

What are your learning pathways?

SAQA 66071 Architectural CAD Draughting – Year 1 (Mathematical Literacy) NQF 4
SAQA 48734 Architectural Technology (National Certificate) – Year 2 NQF5
SAQA 48733 Architectural Technology Practical (National Diploma) – Year 4NQF 6

Where are your campuses?

Our main campus and HQ isin the northern suburbs ofTygervalley Central,(De Tigjer Park) Cape Town
Our second campus is in the southern suburbs of Claremont,(Brookside Office Park) Cape Town
Our online offering enables you to access certain courses virtually from anywhere in Africa
Our 2022 vision is to open a campus in Midrand,JHB due to our large online client base there

Why Register with CAD4ALL?

State of the art facilities in safe and secured locations
Our lecturers are full time employed with advanced degrees in Architecture
CAD4ALL achievedtop 10 Architecture finalists in Design in 2019,2020 & 2021 (see link)
13 Year institution, strong connections to industry with experienced staff and faculty.
Co-op internship year, field placement for work experience
Autodesk International certification offered to expand skillset to study/work abroad
Earn transfer credits dependent on program to build towards post graduate qualifications
Access to dedicated student support and advisor to navigate educational pathways
Flexible learning method options (onsite,blended and online)

How do I apply & when does the academic year start?

The first step is to attend the scheduled CAD4ALL campus tours or Open days (event dates on website)at a campus near you. If you have still not decided what programs you are interested in, our student admissions will provide you with the CAD4ALL prospectus and checklist where you can browse all the information on the programmes offered. In addition, a consult can be arranged with our head of academics with detailed specifics to your career path enquiries and admission requirements needed. The academic year follows an annual cycle and commences in February for fulltime students, but applications open upin June of the previous year. Seats are limited and fill up quickly so it is best to apply early as late registrations may affect your chances of receiving a placement offer. All registration and enrolment applications are met with IMPORTANT deadline dates that may only be extended with a late penalty fee and price increase as per college terms and conditions policy.

Our application for online studies is availablexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and the academic commences xxxxx following an annual cycle.

Are you validated by SACAP?

No, the process in achieving validation is specific to the programme offered,therefore, we have been in engagement with SACAP to have our future programmes aligned with the professional body.Students can contact SACAP on their own accord to enquire further on how to register with the professional body, CAD4ALL is under NO OBLIGATION to undertake this as a training provider.Past learners who have completed CETA Qualifications will do a compulsory 2 years in-service training before they can register as a candidate with SACAP.

What are your admission requirements?

Please request document detailed admission requirement document from

National Diploma (48733 Architectural TechnologyNQF 6)

National Certificate (48734 Architectural Technology) with a diploma admission.

National Certificate (48734 Architectural Technology NQF 5)

NSC) with a Higher Certificate Admission, a minimum of 40% passing English either First Additional Language or Home Language level with a minimum of 50% pass in Mathematics

Certificate (SAQA 66071 Architectural Draughting NQF 4)

NSC) with a Higher Certificate Admission, a minimum of 40% pass mark in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level with a minimum of 40% pass in Mathematicalliteracy or Mathematics

Do you offer learners & graduates with employment or placement?

The CAD4ALL work readiness program prepares our learners for potential employment through our vast network of corporate clients. This on campus career service helps our learners to gain transferrable skills and boost their portfolio, CVsto connect with industry partners and achieve career goals. Mention short note of clients who heads hunts our larners refer to our page with corporate clients around the country

Do you offer financial assistance?

As a Private Institute, we do not offer bursaries to meet financial obligations. We do assist our students in:

Providing a discount in tuition fee paid in full before stipulated deadlines
Offering in-house payment plan monthly options and
Providing access to Fundi education finance as a third-party service provider

How are classes conducted?

If enrolled at CAD4ALL, our academic offerings provide you with the option to study full-time,part-time or blended. Our academic staff are industry experts that are fulltime employed for onsite learning with a provision of daily timetable and academic term planner If youcannot commit to a full 15-20 hour weekly in-contact class, we have you serviced in our part-time or online platform.You will get to know and engage with fellow students and lecturers to foster the connectedness and learn to grow in a virtual environment. Be prepared to be supported in your learning every step of the way.