TVET stands for ‘technical and vocational education and training’. It is an international educational term that is applied to certain post-school educational institutes.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training courses are vocational or occupational by nature meaning that the student receives education and training with a view towards a specific range of jobs, employment or entrepreneurial possibilities. Under certain conditions, some students may qualify for admission to a University of Technology to continue their studies at a higher level in the same field of study as they were studying at the TVET College
Where can i study TVET Courses In South Africa
Boland TVET College
College of Cape Town for TVET
False Bay TVET College
Northlink TVET College
South Cape TVET College
West Coast TVET College
Buffalo City TVET College
Capricorn TVET College
Central Johannesburg TVET College (CJC)
Coastal KZN TVET College
Eastcape Midlands TVET College
Ehlanzeni TVET College
Ekurhuleni East TVET College
Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC)
Elangeni TVET College
Esayidi TVET College
False Bay TVET College
Flavius Mareka FET College
Gert Sibande TVET College
Goldfields TVET College
Ikhala TVET College
Ingwe TVET College
King Hintsa TVET College
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
Lephalale TVET College
Letaba TVET College
Lovedale Public TVET College
Majuba TVET College
Maluti TVET College
Mnambithi TVET College
Motheo TVET College
Nkangala TVET College
Northern Cape Rural TVET College
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
Northlink TVET College
Orbit TVET College
Port Elizabeth TVET College
Sekhukhune TVET College
South Cape TVET College
South West Gauteng TVET College
Thekwini TVET College
Tshwane North TVET College
Tshwane South TVET College
Umfolozi TVET College
Umgungundlovu TVET College (UFET)
Vhembe TVET College
Vuselela TVET College
Waterberg TVET College
West Coast TVET College
Western College for TVET
Taletso TVET College
Coastal TVET College
How many TVET colleges are there in South Africa?
50 colleges; There are 50 colleges across South Africa, which collectively have more than 264 campuses. Currently, 6 TVET colleges are located in the Western Cape.
Why TVET colleges are important?
This is particularly important because there are often more jobs available in fields that TVET colleges cater for. More jobs are available because many TVET courses equip their students for jobs that fall within the scarce skills sector – such as education and metallurgical engineering.
Does Nsfas pay for TVET College?
The government established the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) specifically to assist students with academic ability from low income families. NSFAS provides loans and bursaries to students attending public universities and public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges.