Biva Investments Statement

The mission of the Biva Investments (Pty) is to develop human resources, to discover and disseminate knowledge, to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campus, and to serve and stimulate society by developing in learners heightened intellectual, cultural, and humane sensitivities, scientific, professional skills and technological expertise, and a sense of purpose. Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended skills training, and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition.

VISION

Biva Investments aspires to be a nationally recognized leader among further education and training institutions serving learners who desire an alternative to traditional institutions of further learning.

MOTTO

“shaping work skills of highest perfection”.

ACADEMIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

Biva Investments further demonstrates its commitment to quality education by preparing learners for their professional and civic lives through course and program of study integration and assessment of five institutional academic outcomes. These outcomes reflect the vision, mission and core values of the College by preparing graduates with defined skill sets as well as to instill the pursuit of lifelong learning. These learning outcomes for all graduates are:

Communication—demonstrated competence in effective written and oral communication

Critical Thinking—ability to analyze problems, reflectively process information, and formulate solutions.

Respect for Diversity—demonstrated awareness of and appreciation for varieties of human experiences and social structures.

Professional, Ethical and Social Responsibilities—understanding of the responsibility to the greater societal good and an applied ethical framework to their decision making.

Lifelong Learning—definition for and acquisition of a continuing pursuit of educational needs throughout their professional lives

By incorporating these institutional outcomes into each of its programs, Biva Investments ensures that graduates are prepared to succeed in varied professional and civic settings.

Biva Investments Skills training CORE VALUES

Biva Investments management, administration and staff are committed to:

Accessibility and Affordability

Biva Investments demonstrates commitment to the accessibility and affordability of further education by facilitating learning that fits into the learner schedule, seeking programs that are affordable.

Diversity

Biva Investments affirms its commitment to an inclusive community by making its academic programs, educational services and employment opportunities available to all qualified individuals and encourages tolerance, mutual respect and acceptance of differences throughout the institution. The College believes diversity enhances its institutional culture, improves productivity and prepares its graduates to participate effectively in the global community.

Education and Service to Those Who Serve

Biva Investments honours those who serve our country and our communities. We are dedicated to the provision of affordable and uniquely accessible programs and support to these deserving learners.

Excellence and Innovation

Biva Investments maintains a strong commitment to high standards in all aspects of its academic programs, learning outcomes, and learner support services, seeking continuously to strengthen and improve the effectiveness of its academic programs and operations and seeking creative and effective ways to meet the diverse needs of its learner population.

Learner-Centric Success

Biva Investments places the academic and personal success of its learners at the centre of all College functions, services, activities and academic programs. The College also follows best practices to facilitate learners’ development and success from the point of entry to completion.

Institutional Integrity

Biva Investments commits all learners, faculty, staff and administrators to uphold the highest standards of integrity, honesty and personal responsibility. To provide a quality academic experience, the College is committed to continually assessing and re-evaluating every aspect of its academic model. The College endeavours to build an institutional culture grounded in candour, transparency and best professional practices

Total Quality Management Statement

Biva Investments has prepared a set of policies and procedures to ensure that the company’s objectives and goals are met.

The following principles underpin policy and process for Biva Investments' Quality Assurance.

Quality

Biva Investments committed to high Quality in Further Education and Training, meeting the needs and expectations of learners.

Improvement

Arising from regular monitoring of services offered at Biva Investments, improvements are at the heart of the Training Centre’s Quality assurance process

Transparency

Transparency will ensure that those involved on both sides of the learning process are aware of their role and what they are entitled to expect. Making explicit that which has previously been assumed, and possibly misunderstood, is one of the key functions of Quality assurance. Biva Investments is committed to ensure that transparency is upheld.

Consistency

Biva Investments is committed to ensure consistency and fairness as they have a particular relevance for learners seeking awards

Equality

• Equality is integrated in our quality assurance procedure, to facilitate Greater access to a diverse range of learners at our Training Centre.
• Biva Investments is embarked on a long-term process of improving its quality management system and the quality of its programmes. The appointment of the Assessor and Moderator was the first step.
• The changes that have occurred in education and training during the past ten years necessitate a fresh approach to academic management for the College. We have appointed a Training Manager, with a number of sub-units devoted to specialist areas of learning. The Training Manager will fulfil the role currently played by hoc teams of experts. This approach will build in continuing and give the administration permanent access to pool of high level expertise.
• As a further Education & Training institution, Biva Investments‘ mission is to promote the highest standards of competence and ethical conduct among its members. The mission is intended to facilitate achievements of Biva Investments vision, which is to take the lead in the assessment and practice business, Skills Development and Training in South Africa. Biva Investments Quality management Policy, therefore, have two thrusts:
• Optimum competence of learners to perform in the workplace
• The manner in which its members conduct themselves as employees, business people, and ultimately as citizen.
• Biva Investments regard both groups as members, and are therefore concerned with the “what” and the “how” of our employees’ performance as employees and members of society.
• Biva Investments aims to produce graduates and to provide a professional home for people who are capable, flexible, committed, and open to life-long learning and Skills Development, respectful of other people and of life in general, critical thinkers, contextually aware and sensitive to the impact of their decisions and actions.