The College of Cape Town is a public TVET college in the Western Cape. Its courses include National Certificate (Vocational), or NC(V), programmes in fields such as management and tourism. Entry rules differ by course, so the course page and the college’s admissions office are the final word on what you need.
The college’s website was being upgraded in October 2026, and its homepage noted that online applications for the 2026 trimester 2 and semester 2 intakes were open. Fees, dates and the full programme list change between intakes, so the sections below describe what to check rather than quoting them. Start at the College of Cape Town website.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
What decides whether you can enter a College of Cape Town course:
- The entry level of the course: NC(V) Level 2 is the starting point, and Levels 3 and 4 follow on from the level before
- Any extra requirements on the individual course page
- For some programmes, such as Tourism, a literacy and numeracy assessment and an individual interview
- The intake you are applying for and its application window
- Your funding arrangements
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
NC(V) is built in levels. The college’s course pages for NC(V) programmes indicate that Level 2 is entered from Grade 9 or better, and that Level 3 and Level 4 need the previous level. Confirm this on the page of the exact course you want, because requirements are set course by course.
If you plan to progress from NC(V) Level 4 into higher education, you will still need to meet the admission rules of the institution you apply to. See our general guide to admission requirements.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
TVET courses are not admitted on a university-style admission point score. What counts is the level you have completed and any subject or assessment requirement listed for the course. Technical and engineering courses are likely to list a mathematics requirement, while business and services courses may list different subject needs. Check the course page rather than assuming.
Documents and Application Requirements
The college lists its application route on its website under admissions. Before you apply:
- Find the course and read its entry requirements on the college’s course page
- Gather your identity document and your most recent school results or certificate
- Check whether the course needs an assessment or interview, and book it if so
- Ask the admissions office whether an application or registration fee applies to your intake
- Submit the application online for the intake that is open
Fees, application dates and the full programme list are published by the college and change between intakes, so confirm them with the admissions office before you pay anything.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
The college runs more than one intake in the year: its homepage referred to trimester and semester intakes. Check which intake your course starts in and apply in that window.
Funding is arranged separately from your application. Ask the college and NSFAS whether your course and circumstances qualify. See also TVET college courses and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the College of Cape Town courses and requirements?
The college offers NC(V) programmes, including management and tourism. NC(V) Level 2 is entered from Grade 9 or better, and Levels 3 and 4 need the previous level. Each course page lists its own further requirements.
Do I need an interview or assessment?
For some programmes, yes. The Tourism programme, for example, asks applicants to complete an assessment of literacy and numeracy and an individual interview. Check your course.
Where do I apply?
Through the admissions section of the College of Cape Town website. The homepage notice stated that online applications were open for the 2026 trimester 2 and semester 2 intakes, so confirm the current intake with the college.
Confirm programme entry requirements and application dates with the College of Cape Town directly. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.