Technical and Vocational Education and Training (abbreviated TVET) comprises vocational, occupational and Artisan education and training as offered by TVET Colleges.
This band of education and training is also referred to as ‘post-school’, meaning that it refers to education and training that takes place after leaving school, even if only with a Grade 9 completed.

There are fifty registered and accredited public TVET Colleges in South Africa which operate on around 364 campuses spread across the rural and urban areas of the country.
Public TVET Colleges are established and operated under the authority of the Continuing Education and Training Act 16 of 2006 and resort under the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Private Colleges are operated under the prescriptions of Chapter 6 of the Continuing Education and Training Act 16 of 2006.The Director-General of the Department of Higher Education and Training (or his designate) is the Registrar of private colleges.tvet colleges definition

Tvet colleges closing dates

The closing date for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges is 30 November 2023 for the 2024 academic year. Some of these TVET colleges are open throughout the year for specific programmes.

Courses Offered By TVET Colleges

• Civil Engineering & Building Construction
• Electrical Infrastructure Construction
• Engineering & Related Design
• Tourism
• Office Administration
• Information Technology & Computer Science
• Finance, Economics & Accounting
• Hospitality
• Business Management
• Human Resources
• Management Assistance
• Financial management
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

List of TVET Colleges In South Africa

Gauteng

• 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

KwaZulu-Natal

• Coastal 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

Western Cape

• Boland TVET College
• College of Cape Town
• False Bay College
• Northlink TVET College
• South Cape TVET College
• West Coast TVET College

Eastern Cape

• 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

Free State

• Flavius Mareka TVET College
• Goldfields TVET College
• Maluti TVET College
• Motheo TVET College

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Limpopo

• Capricorn TVET College
• Lephalale TVET College
• Letaba TVET College
• Mopani South East TVET College
• Sekhukhune TVET College
• Vhembe TVET College
• Waterberg TVET College

Mpumalanga

• Ehlanzeni TVET College
• Gert Sibande TVET College
• Nkangala TVET College

Northern Cape

• Northern Cape Urban TVET College
• Northern Cape Rural TVET College

North West

• Orbit TVET College
• Taletso TVET College
• Vuselela TVET College

Application Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be registered or intending to register on a PLP, NC(V) or Report 191 programme at any public TVET College in South Africa
• Must be admitted/received a firm offer for enrolment in a College
• Must be in need of financial assistance
• Applicants will qualify if they fall within the maximum threshold of up to R350 000 of combined gross family income per annum
• Returning students must demonstrate proven and accepted academic performance (academically deserving) in line with the College’s progression policy or the progression prescriptions of the Bursary Rules and Guidelines (whichever is higher)
• Must not be enrolling for a qualification that duplicates previous learning that was state-funded

If you meet these requirements, then you will be eligible for NSFAS TVET College funding which covers tuition fees, accommodation fees, and transport allowances

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, follow the following steps:

Step 1; Get an application form online or from any of the nearest campuses.

Step 2; Complete the application form and attach all necessary/supporting documents before submitting. The application form will not be process if all the following supporting documents:

• Certified copies of ID of Learner/Passport. Passport is required from foreign student
• Certified copies of ID of Parent/Legal Guardian
• Study Permit. Only foreign students
• Copy Certified of latest school report/Grade 9 or Higher

Step 3; Remember to add an Email address as well as a mobile phone number.

Step 4; Submit application form through hand delivery of through posting. All accepted students will be notify to proceed for registration.

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