Rostec College (Rostec FET College) is a private college. Its website says it offers NATED and NC(V) courses, high school classes, matric re-writes and short courses, from six campuses in four provinces: Vereeniging (the main campus), Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Pretoria and Rustenburg. Entry depends on the course: for example, Civil Engineering N1 asks for Grade 11 with Mathematics above 50%.
Rostec’s course pages are the place to check a specific programme: engineering such as Boiler Maker N1-N6, Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering, business such as Business Management and Administration N4-N6, and health sciences such as Ancillary Health Care. See the Rostec website.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
- NATED engineering: Civil Engineering N1 requires a minimum of Grade 11 with Mathematics above 50%; N2 requires N1 and N3 requires N2
- NC(V): at least Grade 9 (preferably higher), an NQF Level 1 qualification, a bridging programme, or recognition of prior learning
- Other courses set their own entry rules on their course pages, so check the one you want
- Application by the closing date for the intake you choose, using the forms on the college website
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Do not assume that every N1 course is open to a Grade 9 learner. Rostec’s Civil Engineering N1 page states a minimum of Grade 11 with Mathematics above 50%. Progression is level by level: N1 leads to N2 and N2 to N3.
NC(V) is a different route. Rostec says a candidate must have completed at least Grade 9, preferably higher, or hold an NQF Level 1 qualification, complete a bridging programme or be recognised through recognition of prior learning.
Because Rostec is a private college, compare it with a public TVET college offering the same qualification before you commit, and ask Rostec to show you its registration and accreditation details for the specific qualification so you can confirm them with the relevant education authority.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Admission is by qualification level and subject, not by an admission point score. For NC(V), each of Levels 2 to 4 combines a language, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation and four vocational subjects. Rostec’s pass marks are:
- 40% in the language and in Life Orientation
- 30% in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- 50% in each of the four vocational subjects
An NC(V) Level 4 can lead into higher education. For a diploma route Rostec lists 50% in three fundamental subjects and 60% in three vocational subjects; the bachelor’s route needs higher marks again, including at least 70% in the four vocational subjects. Individual universities then add their own requirements.
Documents and Application Requirements
Rostec publishes its application forms on its website. Download the form for your campus and course and follow the document list on it. Ask the campus which supporting documents it needs with the form.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Ask the campus which intakes your course has and when applications close. Rostec’s website does not show tuition or registration fees for its courses, so ask for a written fee quote that lists tuition, registration, examination fees and the cancellation terms before you pay. Pay only into the college’s own verified account and keep every receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses does Rostec College offer?
NATED engineering courses (including Boiler Maker N1-N6, Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering), business courses (Business Management and Administration N4-N6), health sciences (Ancillary Health Care), NC(V) and matric re-writes.
Where are the Rostec College campuses?
Rostec states six campuses in four provinces: Vereeniging (main), Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Polokwane, Pretoria and Rustenburg.
What are the Rostec College fees?
The fees are not shown on Rostec’s website course pages. Ask your campus for a written quote for your course and intake.
What are the entry requirements for Rostec Civil Engineering N1?
A minimum of Grade 11 with Mathematics above 50%. N2 requires N1 and N3 requires N2.
Can I enter NC(V) with Grade 9?
Rostec says at least Grade 9 completed, preferably higher, or an NQF Level 1 qualification, a bridging programme or recognition of prior learning.
How do I verify a private college?
Ask the college for its registration and accreditation details for your specific qualification, then confirm them with the relevant education authority before paying.
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