These colleges emphasise practical skills and information that educate students for specialised vocations in a variety of sectors. TVET colleges, often known as FET (Further Education and Training) colleges, provide a wide range of vocational programmes to meet the demands of a variety of sectors. These programmes emphasise practical training and skill development, allowing students to gain practical knowledge and industry-relevant abilities. TVET colleges provide a wide range of courses that fit with employment market demands, from engineering and hospitality to agriculture and information technology.

READ: Types Of Abilities Needed For TVET Colleges

TVET Colleges In SA

SA TVET Colleges are spread around the provinces of the country. The following are TVET Colleges that can be found in South Africa;

• Buffalo City TVET College
• Eastcape Midlands TVET College
• Ikhala TVET College
• Ingwe TVET College
• King Hintsa TVET College
• King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
• Lovedale TVET College
• Port Elizabeth TVET College
• Flavius Mareka TVET College
• Goldfields TVET College
• Maluti TVET College
• Motheo TVET College
• Central Johannesburg TVET College
• Ekurhuleni East TVET College
• Ekurhuleni West TVET College
• Sedibeng TVET College
• South West Gauteng TVET College
• Tshwane North TVET College
• Tshwane South TVET College
• Western TVET College
• Elangeni TVET College
• Esayidi TVET College
• Majuba TVET College
• Mnambithi TVET College
• Mthashana TVET College
• Thekwini TVET College
• Umfolozi TVET College
• Umgungundlovu TVET College
• Capricorn TVET College
• Lephalale TVET College
• Letaba TVET College
• Mopani South East TVET College
• Sekhukhune TVET College
• Vhembe TVET College
• Waterberg TVET College
• Ehlanzeni TVET College
• Gert Sibande TVET College
• Nkangala TVET College
• Northern Cape Urban TVET College
• Northern Cape Rural TVET College
• Orbit TVET College
• Taletso TVET College
• Vuselela TVET College
• Boland TVET College
• College of Cape Town
• False Bay TVET College
• Northlink TVET College
• South Cape TVET College
• West Coast TVET College

READ: Abilities Needed For TVET Colleges

TVET Colleges In SA Admission Requirement

Admission requirements for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges in South Africa can vary depending on the specific college, qualification and the program you are interested in. However, the general admission requirements are provided below:

National Certificate (Vocational)

• Grade 9 + college requirements set per programme

NATED / Report 191

• Grade 9 for N1 admission
• Grade 12 for N4 admission

National Higher Certificate

• Grade 12 + requirements set by HE institution and college

Learnership

• Specific to programme

NQF Full Time

• Specific to programme

Non Formal

• Specific to programme

ABET Or AET

• Specific to programme

Required Documents To Apply To TVET Colleges in SA

When applying to TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) colleges in South Africa, you will need to provide documents to support your application. The supporting documents must be original/certified copies and must be uploaded. The following documents are required to apply;

• Birth Certificate/Identity Document (Proof of application for new ID/Passport)
• Certificates/Qualifications
• Recent Academic results
• Municipal billing document/other account statements (not older than 3 months)
• A valid study permit (Foreign national students)
• The South African Qualification Authority’s (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate (foreign qualifications).

How To Apply For TVET Colleges In SA

Follow the steps below to apply online at Tvet colleges in SA;

• Identify the TVET College of your choice
• Download the online application form from the official website of the college
• Complete the application form with the required information
• Upload certified copies of your supporting documents. The following documents must be uploaded;

1. Birth Certificate/Identity Document (Proof of application for new ID/Passport)
2. Certificates/Qualifications
3. Recent Academic results
4. Municipal billing document/other account statements (not older than 3 months)
5. A valid study permit (Foreign national students)
6. The South African Qualification Authority’s (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate (foreign qualifications).

• Review and submit your completed application for evaluation before the closing date.

READ: Public TVET Colleges
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