Does TVET Colleges Offer Nursing

Does TVET Colleges Offer Nursing

Does TVET Colleges Offer Nursing

YES, some TVET colleges offer different types of career-focused vocational programs designed specifically to prepare young people to enter the labour market. If you wish to study at an of the TVET colleges it requires matric but, if you take a health course through a TVET college you will be equipped with the skills to do nursing. The following TVET Colleges offer Nursing;

  • 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
  • Coastal TVET College
  • Elangeni TVET College
  • Esayidi TVET College
  • Majuba TVET College
  • Thekwini TVET College
  • Umfolozi TVET College
  • Umgungundlovu TVET College

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TVET Colleges Nursing Courses

Nursing is a demanding profession that necessitates a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. Nursing programmes at TVET colleges often provide a complete curriculum that includes anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, patient care, and other important courses. Below are the Nursing courses offered at TVET Colleges;

Post Basic Diplomas: One Year: R212

  • Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care (PHC),
  • Child Nursing Science,
  • Orthopaedic Nursing,
  • Ophthalmic Nursing,
  • Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science (Centralized and Decentralized (DPAM),
  • Critical Care Nursing,
  • Operating Theatre Nursing
  • Community Nursing Science,

Basic Diplomas:

  • Diploma in Nursing (General. Community, Psychiatry) and Midwifery: Four Years:  R425
  • Diploma in General Nursing Science (bridging Course):  Two Years: R683
  • Diploma in One Year Midwifery:  One Year: R254

Certificate Programs:

  • Enrolled Nursing (EN): Two Years:  R2175
  • Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (ENA):  One Year: R2176

Short Learning Programs:

  • Anesthesiology for all categories of nurses (4 weeks)
  • Primary Health Care (6 weeks)
  • HIV/AIDS and TB Management Certificate (8 weeks)

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TVET Colleges Offering Nursing Admission Requirements

All qualified applicants wanting to study at the College must make sure they have the following available before attempting to apply:

  •  A certified copy of your ID
  • Latest school results
  • Proof of Residence
  • Valid Email Address

Foreign students

  •  Certified copies of passport
  • SAQA-approved foreign qualifications
  • Proof of medical insurance or cover
  • Valid study permit

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How To Apply For TVET Colleges That Offer Nursing

Before applying for a Nursing program at a TVET College, first of all, you need to identify the TVET College you wish to study your Nursing program, Know the program you wish to study and ensure that you meet the requirements of the program. To apply;

  • Visit the college website to download the application form
  •  Fill all the space with the required information
  •  Choose a course which fits your qualification
  •  Provide all the important documents such as Valid ID, certified Results or certificate
  • Provide IDs of parents and/or guardians or death certificate where applicable
  •  International students must provide their passport ID where applicable
  • Submit your application before the closing date.

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Contact TVET Colleges

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123 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, South Africa

Contact Details
0800 87 2222  |  callcentre@dhet.gov.za

We’re Open
Monday: 08h00 – 16h00
Tuesday: 08h00 – 16h00
Wednesday: 08h00 – 16h00
Thursday: 08h00 – 16h00
Friday: 08h00 – 13h00
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

The inclusion of nursing programmes in TVET colleges reflects an innovative response to the changing requirements of the healthcare sector. These programmes provide students a great chance to pursue nursing professions, particularly in areas where access to regular colleges is limited. For more information click here.

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