What is Marketing?
Marketing is the activity, institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value.
Marketing NC(V)Levels 2 – 4 At South West Gauteng TVET College
The National Certificate (Vocational) Marketing course is a 3-year qualification primarily aimed at providing the certificate holder the opportunity to be employed in the industry without any additional training. The various subject components all complement and support each other to best reflect the student’s interests and needs.
This course is a combination of theory and practical components. It develops the certificate holder’s various cognitive abilities to not only operate in the vocational field but also to be responsive to a dynamic, ever-changing economy. The NC(V) certificate holder has two paths they may choose: the primary one being employed in the industry by filling the skills gap within South Africa and the other to further develop their knowledge and skills at an institution of higher learning.
The course is structured in such a way as to have a seamless transition from the TVET training sector to the Higher Education (HE) sector, i.e. University or University of Technology. An NC(V) introduction letter, when submitted with an application document, will allow the certificate holder the opportunity to be considered at the same level as all other applicants wishing to gain access to HE institutions.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?
- To enter Level 2 – Grade 9 or better
- To enter Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
- To enter Level 4 – Level 3 qualification
COURSE DURATION
How long will it take to complete the qualification?
- 3 years full-time
- Enrolment in January (Part-time – Not available)
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
What will I be studying during this course?
LEVEL 2 – 4 Fundamental Subjects (Compulsory)
- Language
- Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
LEVEL 2, 3, And 4 Vocational Core Subjects
- Marketing
- Advertising & Promotions
- Marketing Communications
- Contact Centre Operations
CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQs
What will I be able to do after I’ve obtained this qualification?
The NC(V) Marketing Level 4 qualification provides opportunities to access any one of the fields listed below:
- Customer Relations
- Marketing
- Marketing Research
- Product Development
- Public Relations
- Purchasing Management
- Sales Management
- Call Centre Agent
How can I further improve my skills as well as my career?
Achieving the necessary entry requirements at the academic level in Level 4 of this course will enable you to continue studying in a Marketing-related field of study.
This can be done by studying towards a specific Marketing-related qualification at an institution of Higher Education, such as a University or University of Technology.