UMGUNGUNDLOVU TVET COLLEGE IS OPEN FOR 2024 APPLICATIONS
Umgungundlovu Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College is one of the leading institutions of higher education in South Africa. With its focus on technical and vocational education, the college offers a wide range of courses and programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly changing job market.
Located in Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal Province, Umgungundlovu TVET College has five campuses spread across the region. Each campus offers a unique set of programs, giving students a choice of options to pursue their academic and career goals.
The college offers courses in a variety of fields, including Business Studies, Engineering Studies, and Hospitality and Tourism. Students can choose to pursue a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) course or a National Diploma course. NCV courses are vocational in nature and focus on practical skills and knowledge, while National Diploma courses offer more in-depth theoretical training.
Umgungundlovu TVET College places a strong emphasis on skills development and practical training. Students are given opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge they acquire in the classroom in real-world situations, preparing them for the demands of the job market. The college also has partnerships with industry leaders, giving students access to the latest technology and equipment used in their chosen field.
UMGUNGUNDLOVU TVET COLLEGE STUDY PROGRAMMES
- Nated Engineering Studies
- Nated Business Studies
- Nated Utility Studies
- NCV Engineering Studies
- NCV Business Studies
- NCV Utility Studies
- Apprenticeships
- Learnerships
- Pre Vocational Learning Programmes
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE AT UMGUNGUNDLOVU TVET COLLEGE
Please note that Lovedale Tvet College uses the coltech system to apply. If you have applied in another college that also uses coltech system you have to use the same password and username. Username is your ID number.
GENERAL SA TVET COLLEGE INFORMATION
GENERAL SA TVET COLLEGES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NATED COURSES
In order to apply for nated courses in tvet colleges you need to have passed your grade 12 or your intro N4 course.
To enter N4 – Intro N4 and or Grade 12
To enter N5 – N4 Certificate
To enter N6 – N5 Certificate
To apply for a National N-Diploma – N6 Certificate plus 2 000 hours of practical experience in industry (to be logged in a prescribed logbook).
NCV COURSES
inorder to apply for ncv courses in tvet colleges you need to have passed your
Grade 9 for entry into Level 2
Passed ITEC Level 2 for entry into Level 3
Passed ITEC Level 3 for entry into Level 4
N1-N3 COURSES
In order to apply for N1-3 courses you need to meet the following requirements.
N1: Minimum of Grade 11 and you must be registered as an apprentice with a company.
N2: N1 or equivalent
N3: N2 or equivalent
SA TVET COLLEGES COURSE DURATION
NATED COURSES
- Each National (N) Level Certificate takes 6 months to complete
- To complete all the National Certificates will take at least 1 year six months to 2 years.
- Enrolment is in January and July
- You will require 18 months industry experience to convert the Certificates to a N-Diploma.
After completion of the N4 – N6 Certificates students need to complete 18 months in industry/practical before qualifying for National N-Diploma through the department of Higher Education and Training.
NCV COURSES
- You will study 3 years full-time
- Enrolment in January (Part-time - Available in some tvet colleges)
N1-N3 COURSES
- Each level is one trimester (12 weeks)
- Enrolment in January, May or September
- Part-time options are available
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee is required when applying in tvet colleges.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Your certified ID copy
- Your certified matric certificate or your grade 11 final report
- Your parent/next of kin certified ID copy
- Your proof of residence
- Your photo (some colleges)
TVET COLLEGES OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
Tvet colleges open through out the year at different times for second trimester, semester and the following year. It is important to keep visiting college websites to stay updated on their opening and closing dates as they vary.
