Who are we
Brief History of Lifestyle College
Lifestyle College employs qualified lecturers, assessors and moderators who are top designers and award winners within the Green Industry and uses external verifiers to ensure professional standards.
As a supplier of both quality education and training, Lifestyle College believes in growing individuals by equipping them with skills that improve their lives. And we encourage our learners to use these skills in their own greater community.
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Lifestyle College is in business to provide the highest standard of education in industry related training courses. Thereby providing all our learners with quality Outcomes-Based Education and training driven by the integrity, accountability, professionalism and innovation of our lecturers/trainers and support staff.
We invest in our people and maintain a work environment that is conducive to their physical, mental and spiritual health. We provide them with challenges and rewards to encourage them to make a meaningful contribution to the company, the industry and the community.
In striving to achieve the above, all staff are required to sign the Lifestyle College Code of Ethics.
In addition, we have established and maintain a Quality Management System that clearly reflects our values and mission thereby guaranteeing delivery to our learners.
Lifestyle College Growing History
Lifestyle College was started in 1991 in very humble beginnings out of the need of keen gardeners wanting to know how to design their own gardens. Over the years the College took a major turn in 1999 with the establishment of a more structured course following the Department of Education’s outcomes based education policies.
As the College grew it was necessary to find permanent and bigger facilities where it could continue to educate gardeners. In 2002 Lifestyle College was given a new home at its present day location.
We cater for the hobbyist, keen gardener and for students looking for a career in Landscape Design.
Lifestyle has 3 full state of the art equipped lecture rooms and a larger studio room that is used for courses where more room is required. Part-time courses are run on Saturdays and full-time are run during weekdays.
The Key to Lifestyle College Success
Lifestyle College only employs the best lecturers and top designers who are actively designing within the landscaping industry, with many of them owning their own companies. This keeps the learning fresh and up-to-date.
Our lecturers are all trained assessors and regularly attend courses and workshops on facilitation and assessment processes.
The Lifestyle College Difference
Lifestyle College is the only College which has been educating designers for over 25 years.
As a sister company to Lifestyle Home and Garden, Lifestyle College is proud to be associated with one of the biggest garden centres in the southern hemisphere. We are situated on the premises of Lifestyle Garden Centre which allows for the best learning environment for students.
Classes are small with an average of 24 students. Individual attention is given during the courses. Each student is personally known by all the staff and their interests and concerns are taken to heart.
Lifestyle College of Landscape Design is affiliated to:
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South African Nurserymen Association (SANA)
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South African Landscape Institution (SALI)
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Institute of Environmental and Recreation Management (IERM)
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South African Green Industry Council (SAGIC)
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Agricultural Sectorial Education and Training Seta (AgriSeta)
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Association of Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD)
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Landscape Irrigation Association of South Africa (L.I.A)
Training
Lifestyle College has been offering professional courses in the Green Industry for 25 years in Landscape Design and Horticulture.
As a BBBEE company owned and headed by Andries Maphala, the College has been driven with a strong focus towards training in the last 10 years, specialising in Landscaping and Horticulture.
With the green industry at our heart we service government departments and industry role players by offering short courses and internships. The training side of Lifestyle College specifically appeals to green industry staff, aiming to assist in up-skilling through various courses accredited by AgriSeta.
Facilities of Lifestyle College of Training & Consultancy
The College has:
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7 Qualified assessors
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7 Qualified facilitators
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1 Moderator
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3 Administrative staff
All are qualified and certified by AgriSETA (Agricultural Sector Education Authority).
Lifestyle College Methodology of Training
At Lifestyle College we believe in theory and practical training for all learners. The practical components of the various courses allows for reinforcement of the theory. Where possible practicals are linked to community projects within the training area to also uplift and benefit the community.
Training Clients:
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Amaloba Horticultural ServicesDepartment of EducationLife Landscapes
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Central Nursery DepotDepartment of HealthLifeStyle Garden Centre
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Johannesburg City ParksSA PoliceKamawa Trading
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Classic GardensSedibeng WaterEnterprise
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Thabazimbi MunicipalityCompass Group SA(Pty) Ltd.Lephalale Municipality
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UNISALife Indoors
Community projects that Lifestyle College has been involved with:
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Mamelodi Old Age Home
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Ratanda Old Age Home
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Mohlageg Old Age Home
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Hluwazi Secondary School
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Batataise Youth Development
Lifestyle Garden Centre
Cnr. Beyers Naude Drive and Ysterhout Ave
Randpark Ridge
Randburg
Email:
enquiries@lifestylecollege.co.za
Tel: 011 792 8244
Cell: 084 668 1568
