Terms and Conditions

INDEMNITY AGAINST CLAIMS OF LOSS/DAMAGES

By accepting these Terms and conditions I, the undersigned, hereby declare that I shall not institute any claim of any nature whatsoever against ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD, or any of its employees acting within the scope and capacity of his or her employment or shall in any way whatsoever hold ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD responsible for any loss or damage that I may suffer in person or in respect of any personal property or injury that I may suffer in person which may directly or indirectly arise from my commitment as a registered student at ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD resulting from any act whatsoever during the full period of my tuition and/or practical training, or during any sport activity that I undertake, or during any trip  or journey that I on my own responsibility, and voluntarily taking on any risk I may expose myself to in connection with any such activity. I also undertake to report any attempts of a lecturer to involve me in any personal and/or social activity with him/her, and that I shall not take part in any of such unprofessional behaviour. I understand that the terms and conditions of this indemnity shall remain in force for the duration of my studies at the ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD. Furthermore, I declare that in case I am injured in such a manner that I cannot personally give consent to any medical treatment or medical intervention that I may be dire need of, the responsible representative of ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD may give such requisite consent and he/she shall not be liable for any ambulance costs or loss/damages of any property that I may subsequently suffer of. I confirm that I will be directly liable for any ensuing medical costs in this regard and undertake to settle any related account promptly with the relevant medical providers.

DECLARATION OF ACCOUNT PAYER

By accepting these Terms and conditions I do accept full responsibility for the payment of the tuition fees to the fullest amount and accept that this stands
in binding me. I confirm that all payments will be made on or before the 1ST of each month. I further agree that failure due to whatever reasons by the student to attend lectures, tests, examinations or any activity will NOT reduce my responsibility to pay the applicable fees in full.I undertake to pay the tuition fees in consecutive monthly instalments, and I am fully aware that all applicable fees must be paid in full before the start of examinations. I am also equally aware that ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD reserves the right to refuse the Applicant to write examinations and/or withhold results until all outstanding fees have been paid in full or satisfactory arrangements have been made for the settlement of such outstanding fees.

DECLARATION BY APPLICANT

I the applicant certify that the information given in this application form is true and correct and given in absolute good faith. I further confirm that if I am not a South African citizen I will submit proof that I have been lawfully admitted in the country and have the relevant valid documentation. I understand that I will receive quality education and excellent training service aligned to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and that the course I have registered for falls under the OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS band. In the event that I do not complete my studies or wish to cancel my registration for whatever reason, I understand that I will comply with the cancellation procedure as stated in the Refund and Student Guarantee Policy. I am aware of and understand that I am bound by the Rules and Regulations of ITHEMBA TRAINING COLLEGE (PTY) LTD.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Should any dispute, except in respect of outstanding payments, arise at any time regarding the terms contained herein which the parties are unable to resolve amicably, then such dispute shall be submitted to mediation or arbitration before any legal action is taken. Except as may be expressly provided for otherwise, the mediation or arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa. The mediation or arbitration proceedings shall be held on an informal basis, it being the primary intention of the parties that a decision should be reached as expeditiously and as inexpensively as possible, subject only to the due observance of the principles of justice and the rule of law. Should the dispute be mainly of a legal nature, then the mediator or arbitrator shall be an independent practising attorney with no less than 10 (TEN) years’ experience, or a senior advocate as agreed upon by the parties, and failing such agreement, a person nominated by the Mediation Centre falling under the auspices of the Institute of Directors. This Clause shall constitute each party’s irrevocable consent to any mediation or arbitration proceedings and neither party shall be entitled to withdraw from such proceedings or to claim that it is not bound by the provisions of this Clause.

REFUND AND GUARANTEE POLICY

  • Withdrawal from or cancellation of course must be made in writing stating all the reasons for the withdrawal or cancellation.
  • Withdrawal from or cancellation of a course by the student or employer made at least 10 working days before commencement of the course – 80% of course fees paid will be refundable excluding the registration and deposit fee.
  • Withdrawal from or cancellation of course by the student or employer made within 5 working days before commencement date of course will incur 50% of cancellation fee (Registration and deposit fee is non-refundable).
  • Withdrawal from or cancellation of course by the student or employer made after the commencement of the
    course, will affect the full course fee and no refunds will be made.
  • All students enrolled at ITHEMBA TRAINING
    COLLEGE (PTY) LTD are covered under our surety guarantee in terms of regulation 1, annexure 4 in government
    notice R101 in government gazette 28121, 11th October 2005 under the further education and training act (act
    no.98 of 1998)