WATERBERG TVET COLLEGE

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Applications and Registrations

How will attending a TVET College benefit me?

As a Waterberg TVET College student, you will gain integrated theoretical and practical experience, exposure to your chosen industry as well as a meaningful qualification as part of an affordable education. Students who study at Waterberg TVET College get a head start to a great career due to the focus on responsive, relevant programmes that develop critical and scarce skills

Are Public TVET College programmes flexible?

Public TVET programmes offer you the opportunity of exiting at the end of a specific NQF level with the relevant certificate, enabling you to return at a later stage to complete your next level. WATERBERG TVET College offers full-time Vocational, Occupational and Skills programmes.

How many choices of study may I apply for?

Two (2) choices (NCV or Report 191 Nated)

What is a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) qualification?

The NC(V) is a vocational programme at Level 2-4 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and is offered by all public TVET Colleges countrywide. The NC(V) qualification is designed to provide both theory and practice, thus granting students an opportunity to gain work experience during the period of study

What are Report 191 (NATED) Programmes?

Learners who have completed a Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of a Higher Certificate achievement can consider studying further at a TVET College for a National Diploma. The Report 191 (NATED) programmes (also known as alternative post-school programmes) are available in Engineering, Business, Performing Arts, Utility and Educational Studies.

What are Occupational and Skills Programmes?

Occupational and Skills programmes include apprenticeships, learnerships and skills programmes. The focus of these programmes is geared towards preparing students for specific skills within a specific working environment related to a specific trade. Occupational and Skills programmes are offered at WATERBERG TVET College as full qualifications or accredited skills programmes.

Requirements to study Engineering

Pass Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science to study N1
Pass Grade 9/10/11/12 with Mathematics and Physical Science to study NC(V)

Business Studies

Pass Grade 12 to study N4 Pass grade 09/10/11/12 NC (V) Minimum APS SCORE: 20 Engineering Studies N1: APS Score required: 22 NCV Engeneering Studies APS SCORE: 26 Business Studies N4: APS Score required: 22 NCV APS SCORE:26

When are applications opening?

NCV Level 2 online applications open 01 August and close 30 September

When and how will I receive the outcome of my application?

Applicants will receive an SMS after applications are closed.

Can I fax my application form?

Applicants will receive an SMS after applications are closed.

Where do I receive Career Guidance and Student Support?

Student Support Services are an integral part of the College and its four training centres (IT and Computer Science Training Centre, Mahwelereng, Business Studies Centre, Mahwelereng, Engineering and Skills Training Centre, Lebowakgomo and Thabazimbi Campus ,Regorogile Thabazimbi). Student Support Services Unit provides, amongst others, the following services: financial aid assistance, counselling, academic development, health and social issues as well as job placement.

Where and how can I apply for a bursary?

Financial aid assistance is available to academically deserving and financially needy students in the form of: DHET TVET College bursaries for NC (V) and Report 191 NATED students and/or College bursaries. College bursaries are available to compliant students who do not qualify for the DHET TVET College bursaries, including: foreign students enrolled for NC (V) or Report 191 programmes; students enrolled for Occupational and other programmes ; financially needy students with academic potential and/or students with evidence of good academic performance. Bursaries will be awarded according to the College Bursary and Administration Policy

What about learnership and skills?

The Public TVET college sector offers a variety of learnership in partnership with various SETA’s, as well as commerce and industry.

Courses offered at Waterberg TVET College and which campuses

View courses on the website www.waterbergcollege.co.za Click on the Academic Tab, click on courses offered, you will find courses offered at all college delivery sites.

How Much Will It Cost Me?

See fee structure on the college Website

Can I change campuses?

Yes, you can change campuses only if the course is offered at the campus on which you wish to study. This would also depend on space availability.

Can I upgrade my results at Waterberg TVET College?

No. You may, however, contact the Department of Basic Education to enquire about this.

How much is the registration fee

30% of the tuition fees

Which documents to attach when applying Online:

• Certified Statement of Results Grade 9-12
• Two certified copies of their ID documents
• Certified copies of parent(s)/guardian(s) Identity Document(s)

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