Northern Cape Rural TVET College
Upington, Kathu, Kuruman, Namaqualand, De Aar
De Aar
Tel: 053 631 0594
Fax: 053 631 0617
Campus Manager:
Mr Hilla
Kathu
Tel: 053 723 3281 Fax: 053 723 3091 Campus Manager: Thabo Magopa
Kuruman
Tel: 053 712 1691
Fax: 053 712 0980
Campus Manager:
Leon Foutie
Upington
Tel: 054 332 4711
Fax: 054 332 4958
Campus Manager:
Marlene Nel
Namaqualand
Tel: 027 744 1360
Fax: 027 744 1603
Campus Manager:
David Boyce
Welcome to Our College
To compete on the world stage, you need a world-standard education. At the NCR TVET College, you’ll gain an nationally recognised qualification that will open doors to an outstanding future.
Our Courses
Offering a diverse range of courses, NCR TVET College in the Northern Cape invites you to study Certificate and Diploma courses in Business and Engineering. Completing any of these qualifications may lead you to employment in your chosen field or further study at university level.
Innovative Facilities
NCR TVET College has an experienced, dedicated teaching team, excellent materials and well-equipped facilities. Take the opportunity to change your life by using NCR as an instrument to achieve your dreams.
Close to You
NCR TVET College consisting of five campuses located in Upington, Kathu, Kuruman, Namaqualand and De Aar. We cover the Northern Cape to make it easy to reach!
Our Courses
Easy Steps to Enrolment
Gather these Documents
Your South African ID and
Latest Academic Results
IDs of parents and/or guardian (or death certificate where applicable)
IDs of each person living with you in your home
Pay advice/letter of employment/pension advice (not older than three months)
Download and Complete
Download the consent form, complete with your parent/guardian’s signatures.
Visit Campus
Visit your nearest campus and complete the Campus Application Form.
Complete an easy aptitude test to find the correct career path.
Hand in the Documents from Step 1 & 2
Apply for the course of your dreams.
Featured Staff
Our teachers and staff are highly qualified and experienced professionals who always strive for success. Due to our wonderful resources, professional development opportunities, and close-knit community here at NCR TVET College, we have a low turnover of staff. Everyone is approachable and welcoming, forging great relationships with both students and parents.
Mr AB Christians
Lecturer
Mrs BR Van Wyk
Lecturer
Mrs R Galloway
Lecturer
Get a NSFAS Bursary
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides loans and gives various NSFAS bursaries to students at all 25 of our public universities, as well as the 50 public FET (Further Education Training) colleges.
Course Fees Paid
Books Paid
Accommodation Paid
Come as you are,
leave as you want to be
Parents choose NCR TVET College because we offer academic, social and personal success for every student. Through opportunities to learn from the best, experiences beyond the ordinary, and the encouragement to achieve more than what they thought possible, we help our students succeed anywhere through our unique educational offer. We do all this by investing in our people, our college, and above all, our students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hare are some of our frequently asked questions.
Are our programmes expensive?
Our college course fees are sensible in comparison with the private sector institutions. Bursaries are also available for NCV students through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), a statutory body.
Where do I receive career guidance and student support?
A student support service is an integral part of our college at our various campuses. Student support also assists with counseling, academic development, health and social issues.
Does the College offer part-time courses?
The College does have programmes that are offered on a part-time basis including Engineering, Business Management and Information Technology have also previously offered part-time courses.
Do we offer learnerships and skills?
The college does offer learnerships in partnership with various SETA’s, department of labour as well as commerce and industry. All our learnerships are planned and coordinated by our Special Projects Unit located at our Central Office in Upington.
What is a National Certificate (Vocational)?
From January 2007, the National Certificate (Vocational) replaced the NATED courses (N1 & N3) at public FET Colleges. The National Certificate (Vocational) is the new curriculum that is being introduced to public FET colleges around the country. It gives Grade 9 learners a Vocational alternative to an academic Grade 10 to 12 by offering industry focused training on the NQF levels 2 to 4.These qualifications are designed to provide both the theory and practice.
What is the duration of this qualification?
The National Certificate Vocational qualification is a 3 year programme. A student is issued with a certificate on successful completion of each level of study. The Nated courses are one and a half year stuying and one and a half year practical.
Which subjects make up a National Certificate (Vocational)?
In order to obtain a National Certificate (Vocational), a student is required to take a total of 7 subjects. These include the 3 fundamental subjects and 4 vocational subjects, of which 3 are compulsory and 1 is optional.
Where can I stay while studying?
Upington and Namaqualand Campus are the only campuses with a hostel but all our campuses have information on accommodation.
“I have always felt that I was so lucky to be a student at NCR TVET College, and not at any other private or public schools.”
“I was a little shy before enrolling at NCR TVET College, but being in constant interaction with students from all around the country made me become much more outgoing.”
“NCR TVET College provide a lot of useful information, not only from textbooks, but also in regards to the criteria of the exams and several useful tips to help us study.”
Enroll Today
Call: 054 332 4711
Head Office
16 Weideman Street, Upington
Working Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
Campus Locations
Upington, Kathu, Kuruman. Namaqualand, De aar