KwaZulu-Natal has nine TVET colleges in their province, namely Coastal TVET College, Elangeni TVET College, Esayidi TVET College, Majuba TVET College, Mnambithi TVET College, Mthashana TVET College, Thekwini TVET College, Umfolozi TVET College, and Umgungundlovu TVET College.
Coastal TVET College strives to provide quality education and training to benefit their community. Along with offering a variety of courses, they also offer skills units.
There are eight campuses as well as student accommodation near the campuses, namely:
- Appelsbosch Campus
- As-Salaam Campus
- Durban Campus
- Ubuhle Bogu Campus
- Umbumbulu Campus
- Umlazi-BB Campus
- Umlazi-V Campus
- Swinton Campus
Coastal TVET College supports all their students in terms of career guidance, counselling, sport and a variety of clubs.
College fees can be quite expensive, however, with the help of NSFAS funding, students from low-income households can afford to go to college. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS.
The college offers the following courses:
- National Certificate Vocational Courses
- Nated (Report 191) Courses
- Skills Training
- Learnerships
Elangeni TVET College aims to be a self-reliant Further Education and Training College that provides meaningful Education and Training.
They offer a variety of courses at their eight campuses, including:
- Inanda Campus
- KwaDabeka Campus
- KwaMashu Campus
- Mpumalanga Campus
- Ndwedwe Campus
- Ntuzuma Campus
- Pinetown Campus
- Qadi Campus
Student support services includes financial assistance, academic support, learnerships and cultural activities.
NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding.
The college offers the following courses:
- National Certificate Vocational Programmes
- Service Industry Courses (Theta)
- Nated Programmes
Esayidi TVET College aims to be the main provider of quality and affordable education. They have six campuses, each offering a variety of courses.
These campuses include the following:
- Port Shepstone Campus
- Enyenyezi Campus
- Gamalakhe Campus
- Kokstad Campus
- Umzimkhulu Campus
- Clydesdale Campus
Along with offering full-time programmes, they have also introduced part-time programmes through E-Learning.
The following courses are available:
- National Certificate Vocational Courses
- Nated Courses
- Media Studies
- Skills Courses
Majuba TVET College offers a wide variety of courses as well as leadership programmes at their eight campuses, including:
- Centre for People Development (CPD)
- Dundee Technology Centre (DTC)
- IT and Business Campus (ITB)
- Majuba Technology Centre (MTC)
- Newcastle Technology Centre (Newtech)
- Newcastle Training Centre (NTC)
- Occupational Programmes Unit (OPU)
- Open Learning Unit (OLU)
They care about their students developing holistically therefore student support services such as on-course academic support and sports are provided.
Majuba TVET College assists their students with applying for NSFAS funding. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS.
The following courses are provided:
National Certificate (Vocational) courses:
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Hospitality
- Office Administration
- Primary Agriculture
- Tourism
National Certificate Programmes:
- Business Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Farming Management
- Financial Management
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Management Assistant
- Mechanical Engineering
- Public Management
Artisan Courses:
- Boilermaker
- Bricklayer
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- Electro-Mechanician (Millwright)
- Instrument Mechanician
- Learner Technician Electrical
- Learner Technician Instrumentation
- Learner Technician Mechanical
- Fitter
- Turner
- Fitter and Turner
- Plumbing
- Rigger
- Welder
Mnambithi TVET College aims to be the leading TVET College by providing quality education and training courses. They are made up of six campuses, each offering a variety of courses.
These campuses include the following:
- Ladysmith Campus A
- Ladysmith Campus B
- Ezakheni [A] Campus
- Ezakheni [B] Campus
- Ezakheni [E] Campus
- Estcourt Campus
Students are provided with support services to help them overcome the hurdles that they may face during their college careers. These support services ensure that they achieve their academic goals and enter into the career of their choice.
Assistance is provided to all students with applying for financial aid, namely NSFAS. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households.
The following courses are offered:
National Certificate Vocational:
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Finance, Economics & Accounting
- Office Administration
- Education & Development
- Information Technology & Computer Science
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Safety in Society
Nated/Report 191 Courses:
- Business Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Public Management
- Management Assistant
- Electrical Engineering
Skills Programmes:
Consult the website for information regarding Skills Programmes.
Business Programmes:
- Computer Skills
- Basic Business Management Principles
- Practical Skills Training (Brick Laying, Carpentry, Hospitality, Motor vehicle Maintenance, Welding and Basic Computers)
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Mthashana TVET College aims to bridge the gap of skills shortages through quality teaching and learning, leading to employment and self-sufficiency.
They offer a wide variety of courses at their eight campuses, namely:
- Vryheid Engineering Campus
- Kwa-Gqikazi Campus
- Babanango Skills Centre
- Nongoma Campus
- Emandleni Campus
- Vryheid Business Campus
- Nguthu Campus
- Maputa Campus
Mthashana TVET College assists their students with applying for NSFAS funding. NSFAS allows many students to attend college who would otherwise not have been able to afford it.
The following courses are offered:
- Utility and Business Studies NC(V)
- Engineering Studies NC(V)
- Engineering Studies Nated
- Business Studies National and Diploma Courses
- Business Studies National and Diploma Courses (Semester Courses)
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Thekwini TVET College offers a variety of courses both full-time and part-time. They have seven campuses, each offering certain courses.
These campuses include the following:
- Asherville Campus
- Cato Manor Campus
- Centec Campus
- Melbourne Campus
- Springfield Campus
- Umbilo Campus
- Skills Development Centre
Student support services are made available to all students at all campuses.
Assistance is provided to students when applying for NSFAS funding. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS as it provides financial relief to low income households.
The following courses are offered:
- National Certificate Vocational Programmes
- Engineering Studies
- Business and General Studies
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Umfolozi TVET College offers a wide variety of courses including distance learning courses. They have nine campuses and six skills centres.
Main campuses include:
- Chief Albert Luthuli Campus
- Eshowe Campus
- Esikhawini Campus
- Mandeni Campus
- Richtek Campus
- Isithebe Campus
- Sundumbili Campus
- Bambanana Campus
- Nkandla Campus
Skills Centres include:
- Jininindomnyama Campus
- Nseleni Campus
- Thubelihle Campus
- Alton Campus
- Maphumulo Campus
- ZCBF
Student support services such as career guidance, counselling and Leadership training is made available to all students at all campuses.
Umfolozi TVET College assists their students when applying for financial aid. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding as it provides financial relief to low-income households.
The following courses are offered:
- National Certificate (Vocational)
- National Certificate and Diplomas
- Skills Training
- Government Certificate of Competency
- UNISA Programmes
- Artisan Training and Trade Tests
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Umgungundlovu TVET College offers a variety of courses, both full-time and part-time programmes. There are five campuses, including:
- Edendale Campus
- Midlands Campus
- Msunduzi Campus
- Northdale Campus
- Plessislaer Campus
Assistance is provided to students when applying for financial aid. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS.
The following courses are available:
- Faculty of Business Studies
- Faculty of Engineering
- National Certificate Vocational
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