2026 applications open at Umgungundlovu TVET College

By Karabo · Oct 13, 2025

As from 13 October 2025 Ungungundlovu TVET College in the Kwazulu Natal province is open for 2026 applications. The 2026 online applications at Umgungundlovu TVET College will run until 31 October 2025. Applications are open for full time engineering programmes.

 

2026 applications open at Umgungundlovu TVET College 

Umgungundlovu TVET College located in the Umgungundlovu district was formed in the early 2000s to offer vocational and technical courses to disadvantaged students within the Ungungundlovu distict. This college has a total of six campuses (Plessislaer campus, Edendale campus, Northdale campus, Pietermaritzburg Campus, Msunduzi Campus and Midlands Campus).

The values of Ungungundlovu TVET College include integrity, respect, transparency, discipline, fairness and equality.

For 2026 Umgungundlovu TVET College is currently open for the following full time Engineering courses:

  1. N4 Civil Engineering 
  2. N4 Mechanical Engineering'
  3. N4 Electrical Engineering

Please note that these courses form part of the new occupational programmes being introduced by the department of higher education and other education stakeholders. 

 

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering:

Grade 12 with a minimum of 40% for Mathematics and Physical Sciences 

NB: These subjects are essential because they form the foundation of engineering studies, helping students understand technical concepts, problem-solving, and analytical thinking required in their chosen field.

OR

Grade 12 with a minimum of 40% for Technical Mathematics and Technical Science. 

NB: Applicants who took Technical Mathematics and Technical Science instead of traditional Mathematics and Physical Sciences can also apply for the available courses at uMgungundlovu TVET.

These subjects are designed to equip learners with practical and applied scientific knowledge relevant to technical and engineering disciplines.

 

Structure of the Engineering Programmes for 2026

Civil Engineering

Structure:

N4 modules: Mathematics/Building Administration, Quantity Surveying, Building & Structural Construction, Building & Structural Surveying

N5 modules: Mathematics/Building Administration, Quantity Surveying, Building & Structural Construction, Building & Structural Surveying

N6 modules: Mathematics/Building Administration, Quantity Surveying, Building & Structural Construction, Building & Structural Surveying

Possible careers:

  • Bricklaying
  • Plastering
  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Building design
  • Quantity surveying
  • Civil technician
  • Land surveying
  • Town planning

 

Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Structure:

N4 modules: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Electrotechnics

N5 modules: Mathematics, Power Machines, Industrial Electronics, Electrotechnics

N6 modules: Mathematics, Power Machines, Industrial Electronics, Electrotechnics

Possible Careers:

  • Electricians
  • Industrial electricians
  • Electrical technicians

 

Mechanical Engineering

Structure:

N4 modules: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Mechanical Drafting, Mechanotechnics

N5 modules: Mathematics, Strength of Materials & Structure, Power Machines, Mechanotechnics

N6 modules: Mathematics, Strength of Materials & Structure, Power Machines, Mechanotechnics

Possible Careers:

  • Motor/diesel mechanic
  • Fitter
  • Machinist

 

Online applications at Umgungundlovu TVET College for the 2026 academic year must be submitted on the following official application link: https://www.utvet.co.za/utvet-application/. Applicants are encouraged to follow instructions and ensure that they have all the required documents before starting the online application. 

Late applications will not be allowed at Umgungundlovu TVET College college for 2026 applications. For more information visit: https://www.utvet.co.za/

 

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