{"id":577,"date":"2024-07-01T18:14:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T18:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=577"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T17:47:39","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-nated-and-ncv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-is-the-difference-between-nated-and-ncv\/","title":{"rendered":"NATED or NC(V): Which Is Better for Jobs and Further Study?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Students used to choose between two college routes: the NATED N-courses and the NC(V). With the N-courses being phased out, the real choice for new students in 2027 is between the NC(V) and the new occupational qualifications. But if you already hold NATED results, it helps to know how employers and universities see each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How employers tend to see them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>NATED (N4 to N6 \/ National N Diploma)<\/th>NC(V) Level 4<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Strength<\/td>Specialised theory in one field, plus workplace experience for the diploma<\/td>Broad vocational base with practical work and general subjects<\/td><\/tr>
Typical first jobs<\/td>Technician assistant, junior administrator in the field studied<\/td>Entry roles in the programme field, apprenticeships, learnerships<\/td><\/tr>
What employers ask for next<\/td>Relevant experience or a trade<\/td>Workplace experience or an occupational qualification<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How universities tend to see them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n