Looking for good TVET Colleges in South Africa? We’ve got the list for you to choose from. TVET Colleges are really good options to take if you cannot afford University Fees.
If you can’t still afford college fees on your own, there are funding options such as NSFAS and other bursaries in South Africa.
What is TVET College?
TVET stands for Technical Vocational Education and Training. It is education and training which provides knowledge and skills for employment. TVET uses formal, non-formal, and informal learning.
To make this easier to read, I have split them up according to the Province that each College is located in thanks to skillsacademy.co.za.
Here is a list of Public TVET Colleges in South Africa.
TVET colleges in Gauteng
- Central Johannesburg College (CJC)
- Ekurhuleni East College
- Ekurhuleni West College (EWC)
- South West Gauteng College
- Tshwane North College
- Tshwane South College
- Western College
TVET colleges in KwaZulu Natal
- Coastal KZN College
- Elangeni College
- Esayidi College
- Majuba College
- Mnambithi College
- Thekwini College
- Umfolozi College
- Umgungundlovu College (UFET)
TVET colleges in Western Cape
- Boland College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay College
- Northlink College
- South Cape College
- West Coast College
TVET colleges in Eastern Cape
- Port Elizabeth College
- Buffalo City College
- Eastcape Midlands College
- Ikhala College
- Ingwe College
- King Hintsa College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo College
- Lovedale College
TVET colleges in Limpopo
- Capricorn College
- Lephalale College
- Letaba College
- Sekhukhune College
- Vhembe College
- Waterberg College
TVET colleges in Mpumalanga
- Ehlanzeni College
- Gert Sibande College
- Nkangala College
TVET colleges in Free State
- Flavius Mareka College
- Goldfields College
- Maluti College
- Motheo College
TVET colleges in Northern Cape
- Northern Cape Rural College
- Northern Cape Urban College
TVET colleges in North West
- Orbit College
- Vuselela College
Tvet courses
TVET Colleges offer courses in industry fields such as
- agriculture,
- arts and culture,
- business,
- hospitality,
- commerce and management,
- education,
- training and development,
- engineering,
- manufacturing and technology,
- services,
- building construction, and
- security.
These fields have been identified by the government as critical sectors in the country.
While all TVET colleges are funded and supported by the government they differ in the amount and variety of training programs they offer. Some colleges may offer up to 300 different courses.
There is a strong focus on engineering and artisan training in the TVET landscape. This is due to the government’s plans to meet skills shortages in the engineering sector.
TVET courses are accredited. This means that they are widely recognized in terms of employment and further study.
Study options vary between short courses and formal training programs of up to three years.
While universities specialize in theoretical training, TVET Colleges are a good choice for students who want practical training. For example, students who wish to pursue careers in hospitality would benefit from the hands-on approach of these public colleges.
According to the FET colleges website, there are fifty registered and accredited public TVET Colleges in South Africa which operate on more than 264 campuses spread across the rural and urban areas of the country.
If you are looking for practical training studying at a TVET college could be the best option for you.
How do I apply for TVET College?
You can apply directly to the TVET college of your choice through the contact details that are provided in the list of Public TVET colleges.
If you plan to enrol at a private college, you can also do so directly through the contact details provided in the Department of Higher Education’s list of registered private colleges in the TVET sector.
How to apply for Unisa admission via a TVET college
If you plan to enrol for classes at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the Unisa-TVET agreement, you can apply via the relevant TVET college.
The TVET colleges provide face-to-face tuition/classes for selected modules in some qualifications. Check that your selected TVET college offers your qualification(s) of choice.
To apply for Unisa admission via a TVET college;
- Ensure that the TVET college you have selected offers your qualification of choice.
- Apply for admission to Unisa via the TVET college. Indicate clearly at the time of application that you are applying for admission to Unisa. Ensure that you submit all the necessary documents and pay the application fee during the application process.
Faqs
What are TVET colleges?
TVET stands for Technical Vocational Education and Training. It is education and training which provides knowledge and skills for employment. TVET uses formal, non-formal, and informal learning.
What can I study at TVET College?
TVET Colleges can offer courses in industry fields such as agriculture, arts and culture, business, hospitality, commerce and management, education, training and development, engineering, manufacturing and technology, services, building construction and security.
What qualifications do TVET colleges offer?
There are four main types of qualifications offered at TVET colleges:
1. The National Certificate Vocational, NC(V) qualifications,
2. The Report 191 Programmes,
3. The National Introductory Certificate (N4),
4. National Certificates (N4).
Does Nsfas pay for TVET College?
Yes! NSFAS provides financial support to students who wish to further their studies at TVET colleges. To apply you need to head to the NSFAS website and create myNSFAS account to get started.
Can I study at TVET college without matric?
TVET colleges have options for study for people who have completed Grade 9 and there is no restriction on age. You can get your matric certificate at college. It is a practical career-focused matric called the National Vocational Certificate. There are also other certificates you can study for without matric.
There are certificate and diploma courses available at college for people who have completed matric (NQF levels 4,5,6).
What is the difference between TVET college and university?
TVET colleges focus on educating and training students to work in technical or vocational fields. Training at TVET colleges varies from a few months to three years and students generally receive a certificate at the end of a three-year course.
Universities offer degree courses that focus on theoretical training in a specialized field and take a minimum of three to four years to complete. You will need to have completed the National Senior Certificate (matric) with very good marks, particular subject choices and may need to meet a list of specific requirements to gain entrance to a university.
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