What Courses Does TVET Colleges Offer
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges provide a diverse range of courses aimed at providing practical skills and knowledge for a variety of industries. These courses are typically aimed at preparing students for specific careers and are more focused on practical application than traditional academic programs. Some common courses offered at TVET Colleges are:
Engineering and Related Trades:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication
- Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Construction Management
Business and Management:
- Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Office Administration
- Public Relations
Information Technology and Computer Science:
- Information Technology
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Software Development
- Networking
Hospitality and Tourism:
- Hospitality Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Travel and Tourism
Health and Care Services:
- Nursing
- Health and Wellness
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Pharmacy Technician
Art and Design:
- Graphic Design
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Multimedia
Agriculture and Nature Conservation:
- Agriculture Management
- Horticulture
- Animal Care
Mechatronics and Electronics:
- Mechatronics
- Electronics Engineering
Education and Training:
- Early Childhood Development
- Education Support
Public Safety and Security:
- Policing
- Security Management
Film and Media:
- Film Production
- Media Studies
Transport and Logistics:
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management
Culinary Arts:
- Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry Arts
Qualifications/Programs Offered At TVET Colleges
TVET Colleges commonly offers the following qualifications/programs;
- National Certificate (Vocational): NC(V) programs are administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training, with quality assurance provided by Umalusi.
Students get a broad variety of knowledge and practical skills in certain industry domains as a result of the programs’ integration of theory and practice. - NATED / Report 191: Under the authority of the Department of Higher Education and Training, NATED / Report 191 programs are provided and quality assured by Umalusi.
The programs last 18 months and include 18 months of academic study at colleges and 18 months of relevant practical experience in the workplace.
N1 – N6 are engineering studies, while N4 – N6 are business and utility studies. - National Higher Certificate: These are Higher Education programmes offered at colleges in partnership with Higher Education Institutions.
- Learnership: These programmes are based on a cluster of NQF registered unit standards and are offered under the auspices of SETAs and quality assured by SETA ETQAs. Skills programmes can build up to a full qualification.
- NQF Full Time: National Qualifications Framework (NQF) registered qualifications offered to full-time private students under the auspices of SETAs and quality assured by SETA ETQAs
- Non-Formal: Enrichment programs that culminate in a certificate of attendance or company-based training in response to a specific demand.
- ABET Or AET: Adult (basic) education and training programmes.
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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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