Westcol TVET College is a public TVET college in the West Rand of Gauteng, offering National Certificate Vocational programmes, N-level programmes and occupational qualifications across engineering, business and services fields.
The National Certificate Vocational runs at levels 2 to 4 and is entered from Grade 9, making it an alternative to Grades 10 to 12. N-level programmes run N1 to N6 and are the traditional route into the trades and into national diplomas.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate for most programmes, or Grade 9 for National Certificate Vocational study
- Subject requirements for the specific programme
- A mathematics subject, with Mathematical Literacy commonly accepted
- South African citizenship or a valid permit, for NSFAS funding purposes
- Application within the published window
- Payment of the registration fee, where one is charged
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The college serves the West Rand and operates across several campuses, with engineering studies reflecting the region mining and industrial history alongside business and services programmes.
Public TVET colleges are funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training, which makes them substantially cheaper than private providers offering comparable training. NSFAS funds TVET study for students meeting its criteria, applied for separately and directly to NSFAS.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Engineering and technical programmes require Mathematics or its technical equivalent. Business and services programmes commonly accept Mathematical Literacy.
NCV level 4 can give access to higher education, while N-level study articulates into national diplomas. Establish which route suits your longer-term goal before enrolling.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your latest school report or National Senior Certificate
- Proof of residential address
- Parent or guardian identity documents, for applicants under eighteen
- Proof of the application or registration fee
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Apply as soon as applications open. Public TVET colleges have limited places in popular programmes, particularly engineering trades.
Apply for NSFAS separately if you need funding, since it is a distinct application made directly to NSFAS rather than through the college. See TVET college courses and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westcol?
In the West Rand of Gauteng, operating across several campuses.
What does it offer?
NCV programmes, N-level programmes and occupational qualifications across engineering, business and services fields.
Can I go to university afterwards?
NCV level 4 can give access to higher education, and N-level study articulates into national diplomas.
Does NSFAS fund TVET study?
Yes, for students meeting its criteria. Apply to NSFAS separately from your college application.
Confirm programme requirements, campus offerings and application dates with Westcol College directly. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.