OTBC Learners report on the College

1. LEARNERS FEEDBACK-2010
Bonang Kenosi
Before the qualification programme
training I was working as a security
officer, now I am an office administrator.
I was introduced and helped by
someone.
I didn’t know how important technology is
and computers themselves but now I
know and can tell or show the others…
I’m not currently working in this field yet,
but I am desperately busy looking…..
My plans are to study further, get a better
job in (IT) and buy myself a car.
Clive Palmer
Before the qualification programme
training I worked as a technical consultant
at on the ball computers to learn more
about the IT industry and develop my IT
skills.
My sister informed me about the
programme and I decided that it would be
a good qualification to do, especially
since it was hard to find a college that
would offer that course part-time.
I have been on the qualification
programme for 2 years. It has made me
realize the importance of
having the relevant qualifications to
improve one’s chances for employment. I
am currently working in the IT field. I want
to further develop my IT skills, and later
become a business or systems analyst.

2. LEARNERS FEEDBACK
Christian Manual
Before the qualification programme
training I did a mechanical engineering
course at Athlone Campus for about a
year.
My mother is working for the company and
I was doing a basic computer course at
the
time at On The Ball Computer College
which I enjoyed very much and during this
time they started the End User Computing
Course as well as the Technical Support
Qualification programme so I told my
mother that I'm interested in these
qualification as I Love working and doing
things with my hands.
I’ve been on this qualification programme
for 2 years.
It has changed my life a lot, because I
have gained a lot of knowledge where
computers are concerned.
At the moment I’m not working in IT but
hope to get a job soon in the field.
My plans for the future is to work hard,
study further in this qualification and to
develop my IT skills and get myself a
better job.
Marlon Petersen
Before I started on the qualification
program training I just completed
my matric and was not planning to
Study. I took a gap year to decide
what I wanted to do. The opportunity
arise and I decided to try my hand at
Information Technology. I’ve looked at
Various colleges to do the program
Training and they were too expensive. Not
having a job I could not pay for these
colleges. So I did part time jobs and with
the helped of my mother I manage to pay
for my studies.
On the Ball College was the college I
choose to do the program training with.
I got to know about the qualification
program through advertising and
word of mouth. I have been on this
program for two years. It improved my
knowledge about computers and helped
me furthered my studies to have a better
job.
I am now working for Bytes the 2nd
biggest
IT Company in SA..
My plan for the future is to further my
studies in the field of Information
Technology and to help schools better
they computer education.

3. LEARNERS FEEDBACK
Lakhiwe Zaleni
Before the qualification programme
training my life was pretty much
going nowhere slowly because I
really didn't know what I really
wanted to study.
I heard about the course through
my mother whom had done a
course at On The Ball Computers
for work purposes.
I have been on this qualification
programme for one awesome year.
I have learnt a lot of things and
gained experience that I wouldn't
have gained at other institutions
due to the fact that OTBC is more
practical instead of more theory.
I have applied for a few jobs in my
field but no replies yet One
company is interested in me being
an intern at their company.
My plans are to work, make a
stable income and living for myself
and I still want to travel.
Spencer Abrahams
Before the course I did one year at UCT
Studying a BSc. in physics, chemistry,
Computer Science and Maths.
My father had heard about the course
and knew that I was very interested in
increasing my knowledge of computers.
And when he told me about the course I
went to see OTBC for myself and realized
the potential this course had in terms
of improving my future.
I have been working on my qualification
for the past year at OTBC. The
qualification program has helped me to
understand a lot of things about
computers that I never would have known
Without the course. And it has also
opened many doors in terms of potential
job opportunities, and has also made
living in front of a computer easier
because now I know how to solve my
own computer problems.
I have had a few small jobs in the field but
I'm working on an opportunity to get a
permanent job.
My main goal now is to get a permanent,
well paying job in an IT position, I love
working with computers and would like to
remain in this field for years to come.

4. LEARNERS FEEDBACK
Nigel Johannes
I knew a bit of computers before I
entered
the programme. I had little structure
concerning the contents of the program.
I was introduced to the director of the
college – OTBC and she was of great
assistance to me from the start before I
even enrolled till I completed the
qualification and is still assisting me in
the
field I’m working in. I have been on this
qualification programme for 2 Years.
I have a greater understanding of
hardware and software. I am also now far
more experienced in the MS Office
Applications. I’m more confident in the
field I’m working in now. I’m training End
User Computing - ID 61591
I would like to become an Assessor in the
field.

5. LEARNERS FEEDBACK
Pricilla Blaai
I was employed by Foschinidata 10 years
ago and have been working as a Service
Desk Agent since 2001. I was very much
excited about my Job as you learn new
things everyday in my environment and
supporting the stores comes naturally as
I
have a BA degree and HDE
(Higher diploma in Education) and always
wanted to teach or train people. I have
been mentoring new staff members all
my
life. But just before the qualification
programme training started I was
frustrated as I needed something new
and exciting in my life, in other words this
was what I needed and it came to my
rescue
The Company selected me to study and
get the qualification. I have been on this
Qualification programme for two and a
Half years.
Nothing has changed in my life; I am still
doing the same job which I did 10 years
ago.
I want to be an IT TrainerMentor or work
at a Network support teamenvironment
in
Anton Hartle
Prior to the completion of the course I
was unable to mix with technical guys
due to an inferior knowledge and
therefore suffered a lack of confidence.
The completed qualification was offered
as an on site technical Learnership by my
employer.
The learnership suffered many set backs
in which delayed the final outcome. From
start to finish of continuous, the
learnership was completed in a year.
The technical learnership has increased
my technical knowledge and provided me
with extra confidence. I’m not currently
working in this field.
My future plans revolve around using the
knowledge gained and possibly
completing further studies to increase
knowledge base in set field.

6. LEARNERS FEEDBACK
Hope Kester
I had a lot of exposure prior to the
Program that covered a little of everything
and I build on it before the leanership,
as it entail some of my daily duties.
I heard of the program from
FoschiniData. The duration of the
Qualification was 3-4 Years.
I am more skilled now as I challenge
myself to apply my experience more to
my daily tasks. It has improved my work
From 30 – 50 % as most of our daily task
entails SQL
I would like to further my qualification in
the SQL Database area.
Angelique Van Niekerk
Prior to the programme I understood a lot,
but this learnership gave me a broader
understanding of things and how they
interact with each other.
I got to know about the qualification
programme through FoschiniData.
I’m not sure about the duration, but it
could be 3-4 years. The qualification
programme gave me a broader
understanding with regards to Active
directory and SQL.
I’m partly working in this field, but not to the
full extend. I’m still deciding on future
plans.

7. LEARNERS FEEDBACK
Karen Holloway
Before the qualification programme
training, my job was a little harder
because I did not understand all the
applications I was working with.
The qualification programme was
advertised by our HR department and
that is how I got to know about it.
I have been on this Qualification
programme for almost 3years.
It improved my working, understanding
and SLA’S and I am able to better assist
users.
I am currently working in this field. I hope
to move forward in the same field, and
hopefully complete another learner ship
in
IT.
Ebrahim Khalpey
I got to know about the program from a
colleague at work as he decided to opt
out.
The program took a bit long to complete
as it was done part time.
I am currently working in the field that we
have studied and the program has really
given me a much greater understanding
of the workings in Information Technology.
Now that I am able to see a
bigger picture of things I have decided to
study further.