1. How often are the courses presented?Paddocks University of Cape Town (Law@Work) Sectional Title Scheme Management and Home Owners’ Association Manage courses are presented twice a year - once during the first half of the year and once during the second half of the year.
2. How many students has Paddocks trained?Paddocks has been involved in online training for 5 years and has trained more than 4,000 students throughout South Africa during this time.
3. What sort of certificate do I receive after completing a course?You will either receive a certificate issued by the relevant university department or issued by Paddocks. The certificate is posted to you at the end of the course.
4. How much time do I need to spend studying each week?This depends on a number of factors: how you study, how much time you are prepared to invest in the course and how much you want to gain from it. On average students spend 7 hours per week to complete all of the required elements of the weekly module.
5. Are their any prerequisites to studying with Paddocks? What do I need to complete a course?The only requirement is that you have access to the internet, since the courses are conducted online. A matric certificate is recommended, since the courses are of a university standard, but is not required.
6. How does Paddocks’ online learning model work?Online learning allows you to study when and where you want. Paddocks’ learning model is not only flexible, but also provides you with a structured and supportive learning experience to ensure that you get the most out of your studies.
Paddocks’ online learning model includes personalised support, both for administrative and content-related matters. Each weekly module contains interactive learning tools, including:
- Course notes: all of the learning material you need to complete the course
- Video lectures: interesting video clips to make the material more engaging, or to illustrate difficult concepts
- Quizzes: interactive quizzes with instant feedback to help you gauge your learning
- Discussion forums: a place to ask for help and to interact with your teacher and fellow students
- Additional resources: a wealth of additional materials, links and resources to further your knowledge
7. How is learning online with Paddocks different to contact-based training?If compared to an ordinary attendance-based college - where students arrive at class, receive tuition on a number of topics, are tested and can socialise - Paddocks’ online learning model is quite similar. Students register online, receive course notes, watch video lectures, interact with remotely located lecturers as well as fellow students on the online discussion forums, submit and receive feedback on assignments, complete exams and take quizzes. In the end, the goal is to assist students in learning and obtaining accreditation of their learning achievements. In this regard, Paddocks’ internet-based learning environment is no different to traditional attendance-based education.
