{"id":296,"date":"2024-06-18T17:56:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T17:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=296"},"modified":"2026-09-16T20:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:41:41","slug":"what-is-the-purpose-of-tvet-colleges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-is-the-purpose-of-tvet-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Purpose Of TVET Colleges?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TVET colleges exist to give young people and adults practical, work-ready skills. Government&#8217;s policy for post-school education sees them as the main route into skilled jobs and trades, and as a second chance for people who did not finish school or cannot get into university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four main purposes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Purpose<\/th><th>How colleges do it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Skills for work<\/td><td>NC(V) programmes and occupational certificates linked to specific jobs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Producing artisans<\/td><td>Trade programmes such as electrician, plumber and welder, leading to a trade test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access for people without matric<\/td><td>Entry from Grade 9, and bridging programmes such as the Pre-Vocational Learning Programme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pathways to further study<\/td><td>NC(V) Level 4 can help you apply to some university programmes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the role is changing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Old NATED N-courses are being replaced by QCTO occupational qualifications designed with industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Six NC(V) business and services programmes stop taking new Level 2 students from 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some colleges run Centres of Specialisation, where training is designed with employers for trades in demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleges run entrepreneurship centres to help students start businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School leavers from Grade 9 who want practical training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matriculants who want a job-ready qualification or a trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adults returning to learning or retraining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employers who need skilled workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-is-the-difference-between-tvet-colleges-and-universities\/\">TVET colleges and universities<\/a> and see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-are-the-qualifications-for-tvet-colleges-in-south-africa\/\">the qualifications TVET colleges offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790000000296\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the main purpose of a TVET college?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To provide practical vocational and occupational training that prepares people for work, trades and further study.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790000000297\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Are TVET colleges only for people without matric?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Many programmes, including trades and occupational certificates, are also for matriculants.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TVET colleges exist to give young people and adults practical, work-ready skills. 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