{"id":869,"date":"2024-07-18T19:35:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/?page_id=869"},"modified":"2026-09-17T06:40:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T06:40:37","slug":"tvet-colleges-and-the-fourth-industrial-revolution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/tvet-colleges-and-the-fourth-industrial-revolution\/","title":{"rendered":"TVET Colleges And The Fourth Industrial Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TVET colleges are adding digital, automation and green-energy programmes linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The clearest sign is the Department of Higher Education and Training&#8217;s 2026 list of occupational qualifications, which includes new certificates in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and the Internet of Things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4IR-related occupational certificates (DHET 2026 list)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Qualification<\/th><th>NQF level<\/th><th>Colleges<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>AI Software Developer<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Motheo, Umfolozi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cybersecurity Analyst<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Motheo, Tshwane South<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud Administration<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Motheo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internet of Things Developer<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>Motheo, East Cape Midlands<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Technician<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Many colleges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>Goldfields, False Bay, Northlink, Maluti and others<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other developments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NC(V) IT streams in programming and robotics at colleges such as Orbit, Thekwini and uMfolozi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orbit Brits Campus runs an AI programme with DHET and Intel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NC(V) Mechatronics at colleges such as Capricorn and Ekurhuleni West.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centres of Specialisation where colleges and employers design trade training together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this means for students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital certificates on the DHET list qualify for NSFAS allowances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many digital programmes need mathematics and good English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional trades also use more technology, such as PLC and solar systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Availability changes year to year. Confirm with the college that the programme runs at your campus for 2027.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/orbit-tvet-college-brits-campus\/\">Orbit Brits Campus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/tvet\/what-are-tvet-courses\/\">types of 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-1790200000869\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Do TVET colleges offer AI courses?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. The DHET 2026 list includes the Occupational Certificate: AI Software Developer at Motheo and uMfolozi TVET colleges.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1790200000870\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does NSFAS fund digital TVET courses?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The DHET 2026 list shows NSFAS allowances for digital certificates such as Cybersecurity Analyst and AI Software Developer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TVET colleges are adding digital, automation and green-energy programmes linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). 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