Thekwini TVET College courses and requirements depend on the programme. For the NC(V) you need a Grade 9 pass and must be 16 years old. For Business Studies at N4 you need Grade 12, and for Engineering Studies at N2 or N3 you need Grade 12 with admission depending on your Mathematics and Science marks. The college is a public TVET college in Durban.
The college’s Thekwini TVET College website announced that applications for academic year 2027 are open, and you apply through its student application portal. No closing date is given on the home page, so confirm it with the college. For the general picture across colleges, see our guide to TVET college courses and requirements.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
The college’s campuses page sets out admission details by programme. In summary:
- NC(V): a minimum Grade 9 pass and 16 years of age, with a January intake. The NC(V) runs over three levels (Level 2 to Level 4), with seven subjects per level and one year per level.
- Business Studies (N4): a Grade 12 pass, according to the college brochure.
- Engineering Studies (N2/N3): a Grade 12 pass, with admission depending on your Mathematics and Science marks.
- Travel and Tourism (N4 to N6): Grade 12 with English, as set out below.
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
For NC(V) the college accepts a year-end Grade 9 school report or equivalent (NQF Level 1). It also names two other routes into NQF Level 2: a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment, or an approved bridging programme. You must be 16 in the first half of the year.
For Report 191 programmes, the college brochure (uploaded in September 2022, so check that nothing has changed) says Engineering Studies need a Grade 12 pass, with N2/N3 admission dependent on Mathematics and Science marks, and Business Studies need a Grade 12 pass for N4 admission.
Travel and Tourism (N4 to N6) is a one-year full-time programme starting in January. It requires Grade 12 with English First Language (E symbol or higher on Higher Grade, or D symbol or higher on Standard Grade) or English Second Language (C on Higher Grade or B on Standard Grade).
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
The college states admission by qualification level and subject marks, not by an APS score. Examples from the college’s own pages:
- Engineering N2/N3: Mathematics and Science marks count towards admission.
- Travel and Tourism: English at the levels given above.
- Education and Development NC(V) (Asherville): a year-end Grade 9 or a higher certificate with English and Mathematics literacy, an NQF Level 1 qualification, a bridging programme or RPL.
If your marks are not yet strong enough for the NC(V), the college offers a one-year Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP) in English, Mathematics, Science and Life Skills. Candidates are referred to it to improve their subject achievement levels.
Documents and Application Requirements
Apply on the college’s student application portal, where you register and choose your course. Returning (alumni) students also register there. The portal home page does not list the documents you must upload, and no application fee is published there, so ask the campus admissions office which documents and payments apply to your programme before you apply.
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
The college has six campuses. Not every programme is offered at every campus, so check the campuses page before you choose.
- Asherville: 262 D’Aintree Avenue, Asherville, Durban, tel (031) 250 8200
- Cato Manor: corner Booth and Ridgeview Roads
- Centec, Melbourne, Springfield and Umbilo: see the campuses page for each programme list
NSFAS funding is a separate application. Check the NSFAS FAQs for eligibility, and apply to NSFAS yourself by its own closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Thekwini TVET College courses and requirements?
NC(V) needs a Grade 9 pass (or NQF Level 1, RPL or a bridging programme) and an age of 16. Business Studies at N4 needs Grade 12. Engineering N2/N3 needs Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science marks counting. Apply through the college portal.
What is the difference between NC(V) and NATED?
NC(V) runs from Level 2 to Level 4 over three years and starts from Grade 9. NATED (Report 191) programmes are the N-level programmes such as Engineering Studies and Business Studies, with the Grade 12 entry points above.
Which campus should I choose?
Choose a campus that offers your programme, then check the travel to it. The six campuses are Asherville, Cato Manor, Centec, Melbourne, Springfield and Umbilo.
Is the 2027 intake open?
The college website announced that applications for academic year 2027 are open. Confirm the closing date with the college.
Can NSFAS fund TVET study?
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public TVET colleges. Apply to NSFAS separately and check its closing dates.
Entry requirements, campus offerings and dates are set by Thekwini TVET College, so confirm current details with the college. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.