NATED Courses Exam Timetable 2026

NATED Courses Exam Timetable 2026

Students registered in NATED (National Certificate Vocational) courses must manage their time properly and prepare for exams well. The NATED courses test timetable is an important tool in this process since it provides an organized schedule for exams and assists students in strategically planning their study and revision. NATED stands for National Certificate Vocational, a certificate system in South Africa that provides vocational and occupational education. These courses are mapped to provide students with practical skills and information that may be applied immediately to a variety of sectors.

They include a wide range of topics, such as engineering, business studies, hospitality, information technology, and others. NATED courses are available in South African technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges. The NATED course exam timetable serves as an outline map for students. It specifies the dates, hours, and locations of every exam, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their exams.

NATED Courses Exam Timetable For 2026

NATED Courses Exam Timetable refers to a timetable or plan that details the dates, timings, and locations of examinations for NATED (National Certificate Vocational) courses. The NATED Courses test Timetable provides a thorough and organized overview of when and where each NATED course test will be held. This timetable is issued to students ahead of the exam period, helping them to efficiently plan and study for their examinations. Below is the mapped timetable for NATED Courses for the 2026 academic year;

National Certificate Vocational (NCV)

Term 1 (L2)
Term 1 consists of 48 lecturing days.
Classes start on 25 January
Classes end on 1 April
Supplementary Examinations 10 March – 1 April
College closes on 1 April

READ: Technical Colleges In South Africa

Term 1 (L3 & L4)

Term 1 consists of 38 lecturing days.

Classes start on 8 February
Classes end on 1 April
Supplementary Examinations 10 March – 1 April
College closes on 1 April

Term 2 (L2, L3 & L4)

Term 2 consists of 44 lecturing days.

Classes start on 12 April
Classes end on 14 June
College closes on 14 June

Term 3 (L2, L3 & L4)

Term 3 consists of 51 lecturing days. There are also 14 days for internal examinations.

Classes start on 8 July
Classes end on 17 September
College closes on 17 September

Term 4 (L2, L3 & L4)

Term 4 consists of 23 lecturing days.

Classes start on 27 September
Classes end on 27 October
Exam Dates 28 October – 26 November
Life Skills & Computer Literacy (P2) 21 – 27 October

College closes on 8 October

Report 191: Business And Utility Studies

Semester 1 Term 1

Semester 1 Term 1 consists of 48 lecturing days.

Classes start on 25 January
Classes end on 1 April
College closes on 1 April

Semester 1 Term 2

Semester 1 Term 2 consists of 28 lecturing days.

Classes start on 12 April
Classes end on 21 May
Exam Dates 24 May – 14 June
College closes on 14 June

Semester 2 Term 3

Semester 2 Term 3 consists of 47 lecturing days.

Classes start on 14 July
Classes end on 17 September
College closes on 17 September

Semester 2 Term 4

Semester 2 Term 4 consists of 30 lecturing days.

Classes start on 27 September
Classes end on 8 November
Exam Dates 9 November – 30 November
College closes on 8 December

READ: TVET Courses 2026

Report 191: Natural Science Studies

Trimester 1 (N1, N5, N6)

Trimester 1 (N1, N5, N6) consists of 47 lecturing days.

Classes start on 25 January
Classes end on 31 March
Exam Dates 1 April – 23 April
College closes on 23 April

Trimester 1 (N2, N3, N4)

Trimester 1 (N2, N3, N4) consists of 37 lecturing days.

Classes start on 8 February
Classes end on 31 March
Exam Dates 1 April – 23 April
College closes on 23 April

Trimester 2

Trimester 2 consists of 45 lecturing days.

Classes start on 20 May

Classes end on 22 July

Exam Dates 23 July – 13 August

College closes on 13 August

Trimester 3

Trimester 3 consists of 47 lecturing days.

Classes start on 8 September
Classes end on 12 November
Exam Dates 15 November – 3 December
College closes on 8 December

The Internal Examinations may be conducted either in the second or third term, for a maximum of fourteen days for NC(V).

The NC(V) Supplementary Examinations should not disrupt teaching contact time;

Colleges That Offered NATED Courses

READ: Abilities Needed For TVET Colleges

Contact Details

NATED Courses Exam Timetable 2026

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

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