Western TVET College admission requirements 2023-2024
Western TVET College admission requirements 2023-2024
INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN TVET COLLEGE
In accordance with this act, Western College (Westcol) is one of 50 public TVET colleges that make up the Department of Higher Education and Training. The CET Act is a piece of legislation that was enacted. Western College is a TVET College on the list of Public Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges, as defined by the CET Act. Registration numbers are not necessary or granted to public TVET colleges.
All FET institutions in South Africa are governed by the Further Education and Training (FET) Act, 98 of 1998, which encompasses both public and private colleges that provide programs in the FET and Higher Education and Training (HET) bands of the National Qualification Framework (NQF).
Act 16 of 2006 revised the FET Act, renaming it the Continuous Education and Training (CET) Act, 16 of 2006. (as amended).
The mission of Western TVET College is to provide high-quality education and training that will benefit both students and the community. They provide a variety of courses as well as public adult learning centers for those interested in completing AET levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. (NQF Level 1). If you are interested in taking any of the courses offered, please contact us.
PROGRAMS OFFERED AT WESTERN TVET COLLEGE
Western TVET College offers a wide variety of qualifications that fit into the following categories:
National Certificates Vocational
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering Related Design
- Finance, Economics and Accounting
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Office Practice
- Primary Agriculture
Report 191/Nated Courses
- Business and Related Studies
- Tourism
- Hairdressing
- Hospitality and Catering Services
- Engineering Studies
APPLICATION DEADLINE
- The deadline for applications is November 30, 2023.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR WESTERN TVET COLLEGE
Requirements for NC(V) Courses;
In order to account for possible topic failures, students are allowed to study for a maximum of four years for NC (V) Levels 2, 3, and 4.
- Minimum entrance requirements are NQF1 i.e. Grade 9 and AET Level 4
- Entry requirements have been guided and aligned to the NC (V) policy. A point system for entry into qualifications will be utilized.
Report 191 Courses Requirements
- Minimum entrance requirements as aligned by the NATED Policy. Students who have passed to Grade 12/NC (V) Level 4 will be admitted to N4.
- Students who have passed grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 who want to pursue an artisan career will be admitted to N1 based on a point system
Occupational Courses Requirements
- Minimum entrance requirements as per registered Skills Program/Learnership approved by QCTO/SETA
- To be eligible to apply for an Occupational Program a student who previously enrolled for NC(V) or Report 191 programs will only be considered if such a student has fully completed the NC(V) or Report 191 program (passed all subjects).
Additional Requirements for Admission
- In order to improve the quality and performance of specialized programs, the College Council has established new admission requirements for NC(V) level 2, Report 191 N1, and Report 191 N4 using a point system.
CAMPUSES OF WESTERN TVET COLLEGE