Law & Human Resources
Conveyancing Secretary Short Course
The Conveyancing Secretary Short Course prepares you to support the transfer of property by managing the administrative processes that keep legal offices running. You learn how conveyancing works in South Africa, from document flow to the roles of attorneys, banks and the Deeds Office.
The course builds practical skills you need in a legal environment: accurate document preparation, confident client communication, strong customer service and reliable digital literacy. You also strengthen your typing accuracy and file-management skills.
This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Conveyancing Secretary
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
1 Year (full-time)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Windows*
- Word Processing*
- Spreadsheets*
- Company Law 1 (OCM11615)*
- Law Office Practice and Procedure*
- Conveyancing*
- Principles of Customer Service*
- Business English*
- Typing Skills for the Executive Secretary**
*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.
**Keyboarding and Typing modules require the Learner to achieve a stipulated word-per-minute (wpm) typing speed (as stipulated for each module) and in some instances require an additional Summative Assessment. Word-per-minute targets are practice-led assessment formats whereby the Learner continues until the required wpm speed is maintained. Where an additional Summative Assessment is prescribed, the final grade is based on the Summative Assessment as well as the attainment of the wpm typing speed requirement. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for these Summative Assessments, which will be charged for.
- Ability to operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- A thorough understanding of the legal system and the law of contract
- A full understanding of all the stages of and procedures involved in conveyancing
- An understanding of customer service and dealing with clients
BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME
On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Boston Short Learning Programme Conveyancing Secretary.