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Why BHC School of Design

  1. All lecturers are practicing designers & architects, thereby keeping students abreast of all the new trends & technological updates.
  2. The studio masters are on hand to assist and mentor all learners throughout the development and completion of their assessments.
  3. BHC is situated in The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock, an area that is rapidly becoming the hub of the Design Industry. Located within walking distance of the station & direct taxi routes, accessibility for student is simple.
  4. A key focus of BHC is to prepare & equip the graduates for a career in the professional world with the skills, knowledge & attention to detail necessary to be successful in a design discipline.
  5. Projects are orientated towards a portfolio of professional standards, covering all aspects of design - domestic, retail, commercial & leisure environments.
  6. BHC boasts an impressive portfolio of graduates who have been employed in many of the top Design Companies in Cape Town, around the country as well as abroad.
  7. BHC accepts a limited intake of students thereby ensuring individual attention is given to all learners.

Introduction

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.

BHC Vision

Our vision is to be at the forefront of design education and development in South Africa.

BHC Mission Statement

To provide excellent education that enhances our creative environment and promotes entrepreneurship by supporting, guiding and producing highly competent interior design professionals.

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.

Values:

  • Excellence
  • Growth
  • Innovation
  • Passion
  • Communication

BHC School of Design aims to:

  • 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.

Courses offered:

Full Time Courses:

  • Diploma in Interior Design (3 Years Full Time)
  • Higher Certificate in Interior Decorating Course (1 Year Full Time)

Short Courses:

  • Interior Decorating: Saturday mornings from 09h00 t0 13h00 (12 classes)
  • 2D Auto CAD: Saturday mornings from 09h00 t0 13h00 (6 classes)
  • 3D Auto CAD: Saturday mornings from 09h00 t0 13h00 (6 classes)
  • PhotoShop CS: Wednesday evenings from 17h30 t0 20h00 (6 classes)
  • Presentation Drawing: Wednesday evenings from 17h30 t0 20h00 (6 classes)
  • SketchUp: Tuesday and Thursday from 17h30 - 20h00(6 classes)

Skills Courses:

  • Technical Drawing 1
  • Sketching 1
  • Detail Design 1
  • Practical Interior Design
  • Professional Practice 1
  • Technical Services 1

Please refer to the skills course page to see the full list of skills courses available


Meet the Staff

Leadership Team


Jeremy Volkmann MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INSTITUTION

Interior Design Facilitator
Short Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dip. Interior Design (BHC School of Design)
BTEC HND Interior Design (Edexcel)
ETDP Seta Assessor
Professional Architectural Technologist (SACAP)

Heidi Jager DIRECTOR, HEAD OF ACADEMICS
Interior Design Facilitator
Short Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dip. Interior Design (Boston House School of Design)
MA Interior Design (CPUT) - Current
ETDP Assessor
Registered IID Interior Designer
Commissioner of oaths
 

Academic Advisory Council

Ivan Duffield Director: Design3Sixty 
Stephanie Nelson Capsicum
Sue Hudson Partner: Red Stable
 

Administration Team

Sue Lunnon REGISTRAR
Interior Design Facilitator
Short Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA  (UCT)
Performer's Diploma in Speech and Drama (UCT)
NHED (RAU)
International Diploma in Teaching and Training, (City and Guilds of London)
Certificate in Interior Decorating (ICS)
National Certificate in Interior Decorating
Certificate in Freelance Journalism (Cape Technikon)
International Assessors Award (City and Guilds of London)
MAPPP SETA Assessor / Moderator
Registered IID Interior Design Educator
Examiner of Department of National examinations and assessments
Rhiannon Reid QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dip. Interior Design (BHC School of Design)
Brenda Nyasha Dandahwa FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
AFFCIMB
ACIMB
LCIMB
Pastell Payroll
Janeske Brits ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
Interior Design Facilitator
Short Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Dip. Interior Design (BHC School of Design)
Level 5 BTEC 1 Higher National Diploma in Interior Design (EDEXCEL)
Certificate in Photoshop CS Packages
Certificate in Sketchup
Shakeera Elliot FRONTLINE RECEPTIONIST
QUALIFICATIONS:
Office Administration (ACTC Computer Centre)
Certificate in Hospitality and Catering (Grassdale S.S)
Zoleka Njana FULL-TIME SERVICE STAFF

 

 

Academic Team

Stephen Lew STUDIO MASTER
Interior Design Facilitator
Short Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
BDes & BA Honours (Griffith College Dublin)
Professional Architectural Technologist (SACAP)
ETDP Assessor
Marga Nagel STUDIO MASTER
Interior Design Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
BTech in Architectural Technology (CPUT)
Lindi Kaplan STUDIO MASTER
Interior Design Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS:
Higher Diploma in Interior Design (Design Time)
Bachelor of Education (Cape Technikon)
Services SETA Assessor
ETDP Assessor
Erik Hansen PART-TIME ACADEMIC FACILITATOR
Short Course Facilitator
QUALIFICATIONS

Dip. Interior Design (BHC School of Design)
ETDP Seta Assessor
 

 
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