{"id":541,"date":"2024-06-28T19:02:35","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T19:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=541"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:29:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:29:48","slug":"which-tvet-colleges-offer-distance-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/which-tvet-colleges-offer-distance-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Which TVET Colleges Offer Distance Learning?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few public TVET colleges offer online or distance learning, but it is limited. Most TVET programmes need workshops, practicals and workplace learning, so full-time contact classes remain the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public colleges with online study options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Northlink TVET College<\/strong> runs online learning from its Goodwood base in Cape Town and handles enquiries at studyonline@northlink.co.za.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Motheo TVET College<\/strong>: see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/does-motheo-tvet-college-have-distance-learning\/\">whether Motheo offers distance learning<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other colleges run blended classes, where part of the work is done online. Programmes and intakes change each year, so ask the college directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can and cannot be studied remotely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Programme type<\/th><th>Suited to distance learning?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Business and office subjects<\/td><td>Sometimes, where the college offers an online option<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering and trades<\/td><td>No, because workshop practicals and trade tests are compulsory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC(V) programmes<\/td><td>Rarely, because the NC(V) includes practical assessments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational certificates<\/td><td>Only the knowledge part; practical and workplace modules must be done in person<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance study outside TVET colleges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need to study entirely at a distance, Unisa is South Africa&#8217;s public distance university, but it needs matric with the right pass. Private distance colleges exist too, but NSFAS does not fund private institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you enrol online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check that you have reliable data and a device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask where and how examinations are written.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm whether NSFAS funds the programme and what allowances apply; NSFAS gives distance students a reduced set of allowances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-1789800000541\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I study at a TVET college online?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, at a few colleges, such as Northlink TVET College. Most TVET programmes still need contact classes and practicals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1789800000542\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does NSFAS fund distance learning at TVET colleges?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NSFAS can fund eligible distance students at public institutions, but distance students do not receive the full set of allowances that contact students get.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few public TVET colleges offer online or distance learning, but it is limited. 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