{"id":787,"date":"2024-07-15T15:39:33","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T15:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=787"},"modified":"2026-09-16T19:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T19:52:39","slug":"does-westcol-offer-teaching-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/does-westcol-offer-teaching-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Westcol Offer Teaching Courses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Western TVET College (Westcol) does not offer teaching qualifications. To become a qualified school teacher in South Africa, you need a university qualification such as a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or a degree followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Westcol has offered education-related programmes that can be a starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education-related programmes at Westcol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Programme<\/th>What it is<\/th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
N4 to N6 Educare<\/td>NATED programme in early childhood care and education<\/td>On Westcol’s 2026 NATED fee list at R1,003 per subject; NATED programmes are being phased out<\/td><\/tr>
NC(V) Education and Development<\/td>Three-year NC(V) in early childhood development<\/td>Not on Westcol’s 2026 NC(V) fee list; nationally closed to new Level 2 students from 2027<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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There is no “NC(V) Level 4 Educare”. Educare is a NATED N4 to N6 programme, while Education and Development is the NC(V) equivalent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Early childhood development jobs vs teaching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Goal<\/th>Qualification route<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
ECD practitioner at a cr\u00e8che or preschool<\/td>Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner, offered at other public TVET colleges<\/td><\/tr>
Grade R teacher<\/td>Diploma in Grade R Teaching or a Foundation Phase BEd at a university<\/td><\/tr>
Primary or high school teacher<\/td>BEd, or a degree plus PGCE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Funding a teaching degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NSFAS funds eligible students at public universities, and the Funza Lushaka bursary supports teaching students in priority areas. See NSFAS and Funza Lushaka<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Westcol’s 2026 occupational programmes are Hairdressing, Electrician, Welder, Fitter and Turner and Chef. Read what the Education and Development course is<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Can I become a teacher by studying at Westcol?<\/h3>\n
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No. School teachers need a university qualification such as a BEd or a degree with a PGCE.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Does Westcol offer Educare?<\/h3>\n
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Westcol’s 2026 NATED fee list includes N4 to N6 Educare. NATED programmes are being phased out, so confirm intakes with the college.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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