Higher Certificate Courses At Tvet Colleges

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Higher Certificate Courses At Tvet Colleges

Higher Certificate Courses At Tvet Colleges

Higher education can take many different forms, but TVET colleges’ Higher Certificate programs are a great choice for people looking to gain practical skills and enter the job quickly. In this post, we’re going to look at the Higher Certificate programs, well-liked academic specialties, and how they lead to rewarding professions.

Higher Certificate programs are made to give students specialized information and skills in a short amount of time. These courses emphasize hands-on learning, which makes them perfect for people wishing to develop a competitive advantage in particular areas.

 

TVET colleges offer an extremely wide range of vocational courses, preparing students for a number of careers. There are four main types of qualifications offered at TVET colleges: the National Certificate Vocational, NC(V) qualifications, the Report 191 Programmes, the National Introductory Certificate (N4), and National Certificates (N4).

National Certificate Vocational – NC(V) 

NC(V) programs begin after grade 9 and are typically three-year programs that take you from an NQF level 2 qualification (grade 9) to an NQF level 4 qualification. This is the same level as a traditional matric, which means that you are able to apply to study at most universities of technology and to some university courses. Higher certificate courses at Tvet College

The following NC(V) qualifications are offered by TVET colleges:

  • Civil Engineering and Building Construction
  • Drawing Office Practice
  • Education and Development
  • Electrical Infrastructure Construction
  • Engineering and Related Design
  • Finance, Economics, and Accounting
  • Hospitality
  • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mechatronics
  • Office Administration
  • Primary Agriculture
  • Primary Health
  • Process Instrumentation
  • Process Plant Operations
  • Safety in Society
  • Tourism

Report 191 Programmes

These programs are specifically engineering-orientated and allow you to work in a range of careers in the engineering profession or to pursue a national diploma in engineering studies. These courses are not the same as degrees offered by the universities in South Africa, however, you do qualify to pursue a national diploma in engineering and after that, you can study towards a BTech degree in engineering. highlighting the differences between degrees and diplomas in engineering.  

The Report 191 programs available to study are:

National Certificates:

  • N1: Engineering Studies
  • N2: Engineering Studies
  • N3: Engineering Studies
  • Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice

Non-national Certificates:

  • Engineering Certificate of Competency
  • Installation Rules
  • Specialized Electrical Installation Codes

National Introductory Certificates and National Certificates

National Introductory Certificates and National Certificates are qualifications that you pursue after completing either an NC(V) or Report 191 qualification. National Introductory Certificates are often used in order to qualify you to apply to pursue a National Certificate without having to redo some of your post-school education.

Courses Offered:

The following National Introductory Certificates are offered by TVET colleges in South Africa:

  • N4: Art and Design
  • N4: Business Studies
  • N4: Clothing Production
  • N4: Educare
  • N4: Food Services

The following National Certificates are offered by TVET colleges in South Africa:

  • N4: Art and Design
  • N4: Business Management
  • N4: Clothing Production
  • N4: Educare
  • N4: Engineering Studies
  • N4: Farming Management
  • N4: Fertilizer Manufacturing
  • N4: Financial Management
  • N4: Hair Care
  • N4: Hospitality and Catering Services
  • N4: Human Resource Management
  • N4: Interior Decorating
  • N4: Legal Secretary
  • N4: Management Assistant
  • N4: Marketing Management
  • N4: Medical Secretary
  • N4: Popular Music: Composition
  • N4: Popular Music: Performance
  • N4: Popular Music: Studio Work
  • N4: Public Management
  • N4: Public Relations
  • N4: Textiles
  • N4: Tourism

The TVET colleges’ Higher Certificate programs offer a straight path to gaining useful skills and successfully entering the workforce. These programs are a great option for people looking for quality education without the time commitment of traditional degrees because they provide a variety of fields to choose from and promise speedy employment entry.

Contact Details

123 Fr​ancis Baard Street

Pretoria
0001
Call Centre Information
0800 87 2222
 
Private Bag X174
Pretoria
0001​
Tel + 27 12 312 5911

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