{"id":738,"date":"2024-07-11T17:47:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T17:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=738"},"modified":"2026-09-17T10:36:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T10:36:59","slug":"does-ewc-offer-sound-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/does-ewc-offer-sound-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Does EWC Offer Sound Engineering?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) has no sound engineering, music or media programme. If sound is your goal, you have two routes: build electronics or IT skills at EWC, or apply to a public university that teaches performing arts or music technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related options at EWC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Programme<\/th>Campus<\/th>Why it helps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Electronic (Light Current) N4 to N6<\/td>Kempton<\/td>Circuits and electronic equipment used in audio<\/td><\/tr>
Avionics N4 to N6<\/td>Kempton<\/td>Electronic systems and fault finding<\/td><\/tr>
NC(V) IT and Computer Science<\/td>Boksburg, Germiston, Kathorus, Kempton, Tembisa<\/td>Computers underpin digital recording<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Public institutions with sound or music technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Institution<\/th>Programme<\/th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Durban University of Technology<\/td>Higher Certificate in Performing Arts Technology<\/td>One year at Ritson Campus covering sound, lighting and stage management; 15 places; interview required (DUT leaflet<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Tshwane University of Technology<\/td>Diploma in Performing Arts<\/td>Lists lighting and sound operator among careers; no standalone sound qualification<\/td><\/tr>
Stellenbosch University<\/td>BMus with Music Technology<\/td>Specialisation from third year; postgraduate options too<\/td><\/tr>
University of Cape Town<\/td>Music Technology stream at the South African College of Music<\/td>Part of music studies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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University programmes need a National Senior Certificate or an accepted NC(V) Level 4 plus each institution’s own requirements, and often an audition or interview.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The companion page on sound engineering at EWC<\/a> covers music-related N-courses at other Gauteng colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Does Ekurhuleni West College teach sound engineering?<\/h3>\n
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No. The closest EWC options are electronics and IT programmes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where can I study sound technology at a public institution?<\/h3>\n
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For example, Durban University of Technology offers a Higher Certificate in Performing Arts Technology.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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