FET COLLEGES FIRST OPPORTUNITIES FOR FURTHER STUDY SUBJECTS 3 Compulsory Subjects: First additional: This must be one of the official languages in South Africa and should be offered as a language of teaching and learning: Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy; Life Orientation. 4 Vocational Subjects: These are subjects approved from the subfield organisation of the NQF. Sub-field Programmes offered in the qualification These are 14 programmes. The subject combinations in each of the programmes provide a high degree of specialisation for a particular programme. It is important to note that of the 4 compulsory vocational subjects, the 4th subject may be chosen from any field to provide the student with high levels of specialisation. Department of Higher Education and Training Public FET College Bursary Scheme 2010 Bursaries Make your dreams a reality Applications for 2010 open from September 2009 Enrol at a Public FET College for NC(V) Programmes and apply for a bursary. Through the FET College Bursary Scheme, the Department of Higher Education and Training aims to provide access to eligible students for vocational education and training at public FET Colleges. What is the Department of Higher Education and Training FET College Bursary Scheme? The Department of Higher Education and Training FET College Bursary Scheme are funds made available by Government to assist students enrolled, or intending to enrol, at FET Colleges for NC(V) programmes but are unable to fund their studies. You are eligible to apply for a bursary if you are: • A South African citizen • Enrolled or intending to enroll for the NC(V) programmes at any of the 50 public FET colleges in South Africa • In need of financial assistance • Able to demonstrate potential for academic success Eligibility for a bursary is subject to successful application CONTACT YOUR NEAREST PUBLIC FET COLLEGE TO APPLY FOR A BURSARY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) The FET College sector is a result of the merger of the former 152 technical colleges into 50 FET Colleges with multi-campus sites. These campuses are distributed across the country and serve rural, peri-urban and urban communities. The geographic distribution provides opportunities for communities to access skills development courses. The Department of Higher Education and Training introduced the National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) at public Further Education and Training (FET) in 2007. The NC(V) offers programmes of study in a variety of vocational fields. FET Colleges have become first choice institutions for further learning for many young people as the programmes directly respond to the priority skills demands of the South African economy. The FET Colleges further offer theory and practical learning. After completing the 3rd year qualification, there are many exit options for young people to choose. The National Certificate (Vocational) is offered at Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The practical component of the study may be offered in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Students have the opportunity to experience a work environment during the period of study. THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) PROGRAMMES A relevant modern qualification offered by FET Colleges The Structure and Rules of Combinations of subjects for NC(V). The structure and combination of subjects is applicable at every level of study of the qualification, i.e. Levels 2 to 4. NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) PROGRAMMES There are currently 14 National Certificate (Vocational) programmes on offer. More programmes and subjects will be developed in the future. The NC(V) programmes are the following: 1. Management 2. Marketing 3. Information Technology and Computer Science 4. Finance, Economics and Accounting 5. Office Administration 6. Electrical Infrastructure Construction 7. Civil Engineering and Building Construction 8. Engineering and Related Design 9. Primary Agriculture 10. Hospitality 11. Tourism 12. Safety in Society 13. Mechatronics 14. Education and Development. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS TO THE NC(V) PROGRAMMES For entry into the National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 2, you require: • A year-end school report for Grades 11 or 12 certificate; or • An NQF Level 1 qualification; or • An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2; or • A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2 • Grade 9 and 10 will be considered only in exceptional cases. WHAT ARE EXIT OPPORTUNITIES AT FET COLLEGES? Students will have the following options: • Access workplace opportunities in a work environment or sector relevant to his/her vocational specialisation (such as a bank/ insurance company after doing the Financial, Economics and Accounting programme) • Access the workplace with the occupational specialisation he/she might have opted for through the 4th subject option (such as Motor Mechanics after opting for Automotive Repair and Maintenance) • Progress into higher education • Pursue further training at the same/horizontal level • Self-employment. DoE FET COLLEGES BURSARY SCHEME In order to facilitate access to the National Certificate (Vocational) qualification, the Department of Higher Education and Training has made bursaries available. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme administers the bursaries on behalf of the Department of Higher Education and Training. WHO MAY APPLY FOR THE DoE FET COLLEGES BURSARY SCHEME? You are eligible to apply for a bursary if you are: • A South African citizen. • Enrolled or intending to enrol for the NC(V) programmes at any of the 50 public FET colleges in South Africa. • In need of financial assistance. • Able to demonstrate potential for academic success. WHERE CAN A STUDENT APPLY FOR A BURSARY? A student can apply for a bursary at any of the 50 public FET Colleges. When you enrol for NC(V) programmes at the college, you may apply for a bursary. Detailed information on FET College NC(V) programmes, qualifications and contact details of colleges are available on the Department’s website. The address is education.gov.za Any questions on public and private FET Colleges may be directed to the Call Centre for the Department of Higher Education and Training listed below. Call Centre Number: (012) 312-5878. Fax: (012) 323-8817 / 9838. CONTACT DETAILS EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE Buffalo City FET College, East London (043) 704-9201 / 2202 Eastcape Midlands FET College, Uitenhage (041) 995-2000 Ikhala FET College, Queenstown (045) 807-3024 / 5 Ingwe FET College, Mt Frere (039) 255-1204 King Hintsa FET College, Butterworth (047) 491-3722 / 31 King Sabata Dalindyebo FET College, Umtata (047) 536-0293 / 4 Lovedale FET College, King William’s Town (043) 642-1331 Port Elizabeth FET College, Port Elizabeth (041) 585-7771 FREE STATE PROVINCE Flavius Mareka FET College, Sasolburg (016) 976-0815 / 0829 Goldfields FET College, Welkom (057) 395-1301 Maluti FET College, Witsieshoek (058) 713-3048 / 6100 Motheo FET College, Bloemfontein (051) 409-3300 / (051) 406-9300 / 1 GAUTENG PROVINCE Central Johannesburg FET College, Parktown (011) 484-1388 Ekurhuleni East FET College, Springs (011) 736-4400 Ekurhuleni West FET College, Germiston (011) 323-1600 Sedibeng FET College, Vereeniging (016) 422-6645 South West FET College, Florida (011) 984-1260 Tshwane North FET College, Pretoria (012) 323-8623 Tshwane South FET College, Centurion (012) 660-8501 / 2 Western College for FET, Randfontein (011) 693-3608 KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE Coastal FET College, Amanzimtoti (031) 905-7000 / 2595 Elangeni FET College, Pinetown (031) 716-6700 Esayidi FET College, Port Shepstone (039) 684-0110 Majuba FET College, Newcastle (034) 326-4888 Mnambithi FET College, Ladysmith (036) 638-3800 Mthashana FET College, Vryheid (034) 980-1010 Thekwini FET College, Asherville (031) 250-8400 Umfolozi FET College, Richards Bay (035) 789-1101 / (035) 902-9500 Umgungundlovu FET College, Pietermarizburg (033) 341-2100 LIMPOPO PROVINCE Capricorn FET College, Polokwane (015) 297-8367 / 8389 Lephalale FET College, Lephalale (014) 763-2252 / 1014 Letaba FET College, Tzaneen (015) 307-5440 Mopani South East FET College, Phalaborwa (015) 781-5721 / 5 Sekhukhune FET College, Groblersdal (013) 269-0278 Vhembe FET College, Makhado (015) 516-4774 / 3 Waterberg FET College, Mokopane (015) 491-8581 MPUMALANGA PROVINCE Ehlanzeni FET College, Nelspruit (013) 752-7105 Gert Sibande FET College, Standerton (017) 712-9040 / 1458 / 1459 Nkangala FET College, Witbank (013) 690-1430 / 3824 NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE Northern Cape Rural FET College, Upington (054) 331-3836 Northern Cape Urban FET College, Kimberley (053) 839-2000 / 2061 NORTH WEST PROVINCE Orbit FET College, Rustenburg (014) 592-7041 Taletso FET College, Mmabatho (018) 384-2346 / 7/ 9 Vuselela FET College, Klerksdorp (018) 462-5821 WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE Boland FET College, Stellenbosch (021) 886-7111 College of Cape Town FET College, Cape Town (021) 404-6700 False Bay FET College, Westlake (021) 701-1919 Northlink FET College, Parow (021) 930-0957 South Cape FET College, George (044) 884-0359 West Coast FET College, Malmensbury (022) 482-1143 / 79 / 95 41640/09
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