OUR MISSION

To provide excellent education that enhances our creative environment and promotes entrepreneurship by supporting, guiding and producing highly competent interior design professionals.
Educate graduates with all the necessary knowledge to become an asset to the industry.
Equip learners with a professional portfolio with which to launch their careers.
Assist in securing employment for learners upon graduation.
Allow learners the opportunity to work on actual projects and competitions.
Maintain the highest levels of professionalism within the design industry, by generating a pool of exceptionally talented and trained learners.

OBJECTIVES

To become the most progressive design school in the country by producing learners of the highest standard and competency, using the most up to date and innovative syllabus and technology.
To produce the calibre of learners who will be highly employable, sought after, an asset to the industry, a credit to BHC School of Design (Pty) Ltd and who will make a contribution to the South African industry of interior design.
To redress the learner and qualified worker imbalance in the design industry among various cultural groups.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY

In 1984, Boston House College School of Design was established, under the umbrella of and affiliated to Boston House College. In 1996 it was bought by Heidi Jaeger and rebranded as BHC school of Design (Pty) Ltd. In 2009 Jeremy Volkmann became the new Managing Director and majority shareholder of the company, which currently operates as a private provider in higher education.

WHY CHOOSE BHC???

All our lecturers are practising designers & architects, thereby keeping students abreast of all the latest trends & technological updates.
BHC studio masters are always on-hand to assist and mentor all learners throughout the developments and completion of their assessments.
One of our key focuses is to prepare and equip our graduates for a career in the professional world with the skills, knowledge and attention to detail necessary to be successful in a design discipline.
Projects are orientated towards a portfolio of professional standards, covering all aspects design, be it Domestic-, Retail-, Commercial-, or Leisure environments.
We boast an impressive portfolio of graduates who have been employed in many of the top Design Companies in Cape Town, around South Africa as well as abroad.
BHC accepts a limited intake of students and so ensures that individual attention is given to all learners.
Come and study in a creative space situated in the hub of the design industry. Located within walking distance of the station & direct taxi routes, accessibility for student is simple.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jeremy Volkmann
OWNER | MD OF BHC

Dip. Interior Design (BHC School of Design) BTEC HND Interior Design (Edexcel) ETDP Seta Assessor Professional Architectural Technologist (SACAP)

Heidi Jager
DIRECTOR OF BHC

Dip. Interior Design (Boston House School of Design)
MA Interior Design (CPUT) - Current
ETDP Assessor
Registered IID Interior D

THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM


Jaimie Stone ACADEMIC FACILITATOR \| ADMINISTRATOR	Sue Lunnon REGISTRAR SHORT COURSE CO-ORDINATOR	Brenda Dandahwa FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR	Janeske Brits ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR

Zoleka Njana GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING	Zoeie Shimakhule GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING

THE ACADEMIC TEAM


Liezl Verfuss STUDIO MASTER \| SHORT COURSE FACILITATOR	Stephen Lew STUDIO MASTER \| SHORT COURSE FACILITATOR	Marga Nagel STUDIO MASTER \| SHORT COURSE FACILITATOR

FAQ ABOUT BHC

Q: How long has BHC been around?

A: BHC has been around for 28 years...that’s quite a while!

Q: How big are the premises where BHC is situated?

A: BHC offers over 1100m of prime learning space.

Q: Are learners exposed to the working environment?

A: Yes. Students attend a 4 week internship in their 3rd year.

Q: Are BHC facilitators practising designers?

A: Yes, this allows them to keep abreast with the latest trends and allows students to job shadow.

Q: Are the courses designed to help adjust into a working environment?

A: Yes, we believe that constant interaction with the industry helps prepare learners to work effectively within a working environment.

Q: Will BHC recognise work & training that I have completed in the field of Interior Design/ Decorating?

A: Yes, we have an RPL policy procedure in place and assess each applicant individually.