TVET translates to Technical and Vocational Education and Training. The student receives education and training with a view towards a specific range of jobs, employment or entrepreneurial possibilities. The TVET website states, "Under certain conditions, some students may qualify for admission to a University of Technology to continue their studies at a higher level in the same field of study as they were studying at the TVET College."
Colleges operating under the term TVET are public colleges which benefits from state funds and subsidies. Students at TVET Colleges are eligible for funding from NSFAS if they meet the other requirements.
Different courses are offered at the different campuses per TVET college. Here are the TVET Colleges in the North West.
Orbit TVET College
Orbit TVET College offers a variety of courses at their three campuses. They provide their students with support services such as academic development, social and cultural services, job placements and counselling at all campuses. Assistance is provided to students when applying for bursaries, such as NSFAS funding. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid as it provides financial relief to low income households.
Courses
- National Certificate Vocational Programmes
- Report 191 Programmes
- Occupational Learning Programmes
Courses are categorized by campus. Consult the website for more information via the link on this page.
Campuses
- Brits Campus
- Mankwe Campus
- Rustenburg Campus
Visit the Orbit TVET College website for more information.
Taletso TVET College
Taletso TVET College aims to provide excellent education and training. They offer a variety of courses at their three campuses. Assistance is provided to students when applying for financial aid. Financial aid is offered to students who do exceptionally well or come from low income households.
Courses
- Agriculture
- Economic Management
- Engineering Studies
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Information Technology
- Office Management
- Social Sciences
Courses are categorized by campus. Consult the website for more information via the link on this page.
Campuses
- Mafikeng Campus
- Lichtenburg Campus
- Lehurutshe Campus
Visit the Taletso TVET College website for more information.
Vuselela TVET College
Vuselela TVET College strives to offer relevant skills and training programmes. They offer a variety of courses at their five campuses. Student accommodation is available at Potchefstroom Centre for ICT Studies as well as Taung Campus. Resource centres with computers and internet access is available to students at all campuses. Assistance is provided to students when applying for financial aid such as NSFAS funding. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS.
Courses
NATED Courses
- Business Management
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing Management
- Managing Assistant
- Public Management
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Tourism
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Courses
- Civil Engineering & Building Construction
- Education & Development
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Finance, Economics & Accounting
- Engineering & Related Design
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Information Technology & Computer Science
- Office Administration
- Primary Agriculture
Campuses
- Jouberton Campus
- Klerksdorp Campus
- Matlosana Campus
- Potchefstroom Campus
- Taung Campus
Visit the Vuselela TVET College website for more information.
