Water Business College (WBC) (https://www.waterbusinesscollege.co.za/) is introducing a Non-Contractual, Modular ‘Pay-As-You-Learn’ (MPAYL) system (please see link at: https://waterbusinesscollege.co.za/course-terms-conditions/).

Non-Contractual means that it is not required of the learner to complete a financial contract to register for the individual Knowledge and Practical modules (i.e. the qualification). 

Modular – The qualification is sub-divided into individual credit-bearing Knowledge (KM) and Practical (PM) modules. The re-structuring of the qualification into credit-bearing Knowledge (KM) and Practical (PM) modules addresses / accommodates the requirements of flexibility for part-time students (i.e. employed staff) and also aims to make it affordability for all learners.

Pay-As-You-Learn – Learners pay per Period per Module (i.e. for both the Knowledge and Practical modules) prior to getting access to the learning material / content for the specific course / module. Each credit-bearing Knowledge and Practical module is costed individually based on the credit allocation / rating for that module.

A Flexible Learning Environment – Learners can select and complete an individual Knowledge and/or Practical module during a Period that suits their programme. Each Knowledge and/or Practical module will be offered at three (3) different periods during an academic year. The learning material for each of the periods per module is exactly the same. As a result, learners can complete the occupational qualification over a longer period than the minimum period of two (2) years. For example, learners can complete Year 1 (of the 2-year occupational qualification) either full-time (over a 1-year period) or part-time (over a 2-year to 2,5-year period). 

An Affordable Learning Environment – As indicated, learners pay per Period per Module and will only be enrolled for the selected Period. Learners will register and pay to attend only one (1) Period per Knowledge (KM) and Practical (PM) module as the learning material covered is exactly the same for all periods. The cost of a Knowledge (KM) and Practical (PM) module is based on the credit allocation / rating of the module.