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NCR TVET College · Correspondence Studies

Study from anywhere
at your own pace.

Earn your NATED qualification by correspondence — no daily commute, no fixed class times. Designed for working adults, parents and students who need flexible learning. Currently enrolling for Public Administration N4, Semester 2, 2026.

Study at home At your own pace DHET-accredited Self-funded
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How it works

Four steps from sign-up to certificate

Distance learning means independence. You receive your study material, work through it on your own schedule, and only travel for exams.

1
Apply & Register
Fill in the form below. We'll send you registration documents and the bank details for course fees.
2
Receive Study Pack
Once payment is received, you get your textbooks, study guides and a contact lecturer for each subject.
3
Study at Your Pace
Work through the material at home. Email or WhatsApp your lecturer with questions. Submit assignments online.
4
Write Exams
Travel to your nearest campus only for the final external exam each semester. Pass → get your NATED certificate.
This is a self-funded programme
Correspondence studies are not covered by NSFAS. Students pay their own course fees, registration, study materials and exam fees. Payment plans are available — contact the Finance Department once you've registered for an instalment arrangement. You will receive the full fee breakdown after we accept your application.
Available courses

Currently enrolling for one NATED course

Our correspondence offering starts with Public Administration N4 — the foundation of the NATED Report 191 Public Admin stream. More courses will be added in future intakes.

Entry Level · NQF 5
Public Administration N4
NATED Report 191 · Business Studies

Your entry into the Public Administration stream. Covers the foundations of government structure, public service ethics, basic management and entrepreneurship. Ideal for anyone wanting to build a career in municipalities, government departments or public-sector administration.

Duration
1 semester
Entry
Grade 12 / NCV L4
Next intake
Semester 2, 2026
Format
Correspondence
Subjects
Public Administration Management Communication Computer Practice Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Apply to Study from Home

Complete the form below. We'll contact you within 2 working days with the registration documents, fee breakdown and bank details for payment.

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Thanks — we've got your details and a member of the correspondence team will be in touch within 2 working days with the registration documents, fee schedule and payment details.