About False Bay TVET College
Vision & Mission
Mission
False Bay TVET College is a gateway to Employment, Entrepreneurship and Higher Education through relevant and accessible quality training programmes, as part of lifelong learning.
Vision
To be the leading Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in skills development in South Africa.
College Leadership
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Ms. Charlene Matthews
Principal & CEO
Ms. Charlene Matthews serves as Acting Principal of False Bay TVET College, providing strategic leadership across...
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Mr. Jeremy Schuster
Deputy Principal: Academic
Mr. Jeremy Schuster serves as Acting Deputy Principal: Academic Services, overseeing curriculum delivery, quality...
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Ms. Christiana Nel
Deputy Principal: Corporate Services
Ms. Christiana Nel serves as Deputy Principal: Innovation and Development, driving new programme development,...
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Mr. Wilfred Jackson
Finance Manager
Mr. Wilfred Jackson serves as Deputy Principal: Finance, overseeing financial management, budgeting and statutory...
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Ms. Shameemah Baboo
Deputy Principal: Corporate Services
Ms. Shameemah Baboo serves as Acting Deputy Principal: Corporate Services, responsible for human resources,...
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Mr. Haido Mteto
Campus Manager
Mr. Haido Mteto is Campus Manager of the Khayelitsha Campus, managing day-to-day operations and academic delivery at...
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Ms. Souchan Jackson
Campus Manager
Ms. Souchan Jackson is Campus Manager of the Mitchells Plain Campus, overseeing programme delivery and student...
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Mr. Marlon Higgins
Campus Manager
Mr. Marlon Higgins serves as Acting Campus Manager of the Westlake Campus, the college's primary engineering and...
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Ms. Marianna Herne
Campus Manager
Ms. Marianna Herne is Campus Manager of the Muizenberg Campus, overseeing the college's hospitality and tourism...
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Ms. Susan Mhakure
Campus Manager
Ms. Susan Mhakure is Campus Manager of the Fish Hoek Campus, managing business, ICT and finance programme delivery...
Industry Partnerships
Industry Partners
Work-Integrated Learning Partners
Programmes Offered
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NQF NQF 2
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Covers financial literacy, accounting principles, economics and business mathematics at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 2
Office Administration
Develops administrative, communication and office management skills at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek, Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain campuses.
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NQF NQF 2
Information Technology and Computer Science
Covers hardware, software, networking and IT support fundamentals at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 2
Programming and Robotics
Focuses on software development, coding languages and robotics at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 2
Transport and Logistics
Covers freight, supply chain management and logistics operations at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek, Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 2
Hospitality
Trains students in food and beverage service, accommodation and hospitality operations at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Muizenberg campus.
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NQF NQF 2
Tourism
Covers tourism operations, travel management and destination knowledge at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Muizenberg campus.
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NQF NQF 2
Safety in Society
Prepares students for careers in policing, security and community safety services at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 2
Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Provides theoretical and practical training in electrical installations and infrastructure at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Westlake and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 2
Engineering and Related Design: Fitting and Turning
Introduces mechanical engineering principles including fitting, turning and machining at NQF Levels 2 to 4. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF N4
Financial Management
Covers financial accounting, cost accounting and management accounting from N4 to N6 level. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Fish Hoek and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 3
Junior Bookkeeping
National Certificate developing foundational bookkeeping skills to trial balance. Offered part-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 4
Senior Bookkeeping
Further Education and Training Certificate in advanced bookkeeping and financial record keeping. Offered part-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF N4
Business Management
Covers management principles, entrepreneurship, economics and business practice from N4 to N6 level. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Khayelitsha campus.
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NQF N4
Public Management
Prepares students for careers in government and public sector administration from N4 to N6 level. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Khayelitsha campus.
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NQF N4
Human Resource Management
Covers personnel management, labour relations, training and development from N4 to N6 level. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Khayelitsha campus.
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NQF N4
Management Assistant
Develops executive secretarial and office management skills from N4 to N6 level. Offered via distance learning from Fish Hoek and Mitchells Plain campuses.
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NQF N4
Electrical Engineering
Provides advanced theoretical training in electrical engineering from N4 to N6 level. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Westlake and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF N4
Mechanical Engineering
Covers mechanical engineering theory including fitting, turning and fabrication from N4 to N6 level. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Westlake and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF N4
Civil Engineering
Provides theoretical grounding in civil engineering construction and infrastructure from N4 to N6 level. Offered via distance learning at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 3
Bookkeeper
Occupational certificate covering bookkeeping to trial balance and financial record keeping. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 4
Management Assistant
Develops professional executive support and office administration competencies. Offered full-time and via distance learning at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 4
Office Administration
Occupational certificate building comprehensive office administration and secretarial skills. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 3
Electrician
Full apprenticeship programme producing qualified electricians through integrated college-based and workplace learning. Offered full-time at Westlake and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 3
Solar PV Technician
Occupational certificate in solar photovoltaic system installation and maintenance, offered at Westlake campus in partnership with SARETEC.
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NQF NQF 4
Mechanical Fitter
DHET-designated Centre of Specialisation apprenticeship producing qualified mechanical fitters through structured workplace-integrated learning at Westlake and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 3
Panel Beater
Full apprenticeship qualification in automotive body repair and panel beating. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 3
Boilermaker
Trade qualification in boilermaking and structural steel fabrication. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 3
Welder
Apprenticeship programme covering multiple welding processes and applications. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 3
Vehicle Painter (Automobile and Marine)
Unique dual-trade programme combining automotive and marine vehicle painting and spray-painting. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 2
Boatbuilder and Repairer
South Africa's only Yacht and Boat Building qualification, training students in the construction and repair of small craft. Offered full-time at Westlake campus.
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NQF NQF 3
Rigging
DHET-designated Centre of Specialisation full apprenticeship in rigging. Offered full-time at Khayelitsha campus.
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NQF NQF 2
NC: Mechanical Fitting
National Certificate in Mechanical Fitting at NQF Levels 2 to 3, forming the academic component of the Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship. Offered full-time at Westlake and Khayelitsha campuses.
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NQF NQF 5
Information Technology Service Management
Higher Certificate in IT Service Management for students seeking advanced qualifications in IT support and service management. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 5
Computer Technician
Occupational certificate developing hardware support, software troubleshooting and networking competencies. Offered full-time at Fish Hoek campus.
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NQF NQF 4
Chef
Full occupational qualification producing competent chefs through practical training in the college's beachside training kitchen at Muizenberg campus.
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NQF NQF 4
Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Learnership-funded occupational certificate qualifying ECD practitioners for crèches and early learning centres. Offered part-time and full-time at Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain campuses.
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NQF NQF 5
National Diploma: Early Childhood Development
Learnership-funded National Diploma preparing ECD managers and supervisors for leadership roles in early childhood education. Offered full-time at Khayelitsha campus.
Our Campuses
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Fish Hoek Campus
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Khayelitsha Campus
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Mitchells Plain Campus
Mitchells Plain, Cape TownCorner Weltevreden & Spine Road, Rocklands, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town -
Muizenberg Campus
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Westlake Campus
Residence Available
Fees & Funding
Early payment discounts apply: 20% for payment in full by 31 January and 7.5% for payment in full by 31 May. A sibling discount of 10% is applied to the sibling with the higher fee. Foreign nationals qualify for discounts but must pay the full fee at registration. Fees cover tuition only; textbooks, protective clothing and practical consumables may be charged separately. The official 2026 fee schedule is available at falsebaycollege.co.za/study-here/fees/.
Facilities & Services
Academic
Campus Life
Student Support
Accessibility
Accreditation & Quality Assurance
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DHET
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Umalusi
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QCTO
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MERSETA
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ETDP SETA
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CETA