{"id":394,"date":"2024-06-22T17:43:34","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T17:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=394"},"modified":"2026-09-17T06:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:40:31","slug":"why-should-i-attend-tvet-college","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/why-should-i-attend-tvet-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Should I Attend TVET College?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A TVET college is worth considering if you want practical skills for a specific job, want to start studying without matric, or want a low-cost route with NSFAS funding. It is not the right choice for every career, so weigh the reasons below against your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good reasons to choose a TVET college<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Reason<\/th><th>Why it matters<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Entry from Grade 9<\/td><td>NC(V) programmes accept Grade 9, so you do not need matric to start<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trades in demand<\/td><td>Electrician and other trades appear on the DHET 2024 list of occupations in high demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low cost<\/td><td>Public colleges are subsidised, and NSFAS covers eligible students<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practical learning<\/td><td>Workshops, simulations and workplace learning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A route to further study<\/td><td>NC(V) Level 4 can support university applications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When a university may suit you better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Careers that legally require a degree, such as teaching, nursing, law or professional engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You already have a bachelor&#8217;s pass and want an academic qualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the most of it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a programme that is still open to new students in 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick a campus with the workshops or workplace links for your field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on track: NSFAS requires 70% of modules passed each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan workplace experience early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some programmes are changing: N-courses are being phased out, and six NC(V) business and services programmes close to new students in 2027.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-is-the-purpose-of-tvet-colleges\/\">the purpose of TVET colleges<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-are-tvet-courses\/\">TVET courses<\/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-1790200000394\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is a TVET college a good choice?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is a strong choice for practical, job-focused training and trades, especially if you want to start without matric.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790200000395\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I go to university after a TVET college?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, if you meet the university&#8217;s requirements, for example with NC(V) 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