The National Certificate (Vocational) is a skills-focused qualification aimed at addressing the skills demand in the country. It is a three year course designed to provide both theory and practical/skills to the student. It also provides students with the opportunity to experience workplace situations during study. The practical component of study is offered in a real workplace environment or in a simulated workplace environment. NC(V) programmes are offered in Engineering and Business Studies. Admission Requirements The prospective student must have passed Grade 9 or higher, or have an NQF Level 1/ABET Level 4 qualification, or an approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2. Enrolment January PHALABORWA CAMPUS
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: FINANCE, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Applied Accounting Financial Management Economic Environment New Venture Creation English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy
Applied Accounting Financial Management Economic Environment New Venture Creations English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy
Applied Accounting Financial Management Economic Environment New Venture Creations English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. private and public accounting, banking, financial and insurance services, investment broking and bookkeeping.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: HOSPITALITY
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Hospitality Generic Food preparation Client Service and Human Relations Hospitality Services English Life Orientation Mathematical  Literacy
Hospitality Generic Food preparation Client Service and Human Relations Hospitality Services English Life Orientation Mathematical  Literacy  
Hospitality Generic Food preparation Client Service and Human Relations Hospitality Services English Life Orientation Mathematical  Literacy  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. housekeeping, food and beverage management, accommodation services and events management.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: MANAGEMENT
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Management Practice Operations Management Financial Management Entrepreneurship English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Management Practice Operations Management Financial Management Project Management English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Management Practice Operations Management Financial Management Entrepreneurship English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. human resources, marketing, finance management, public relations, production and office administration.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: MARKETING
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Marketing Advertising and Promotions Marketing Communication Consume Behaviour English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Marketing Advertising and Promotions Marketing Communication Consume Behaviour English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Marketing Advertising and Promotions Marketing Communication Consume Behaviour English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. marketing, business management, promotions and advertising, market research, product development, public relations, merchandising, sales management, brand management and customer relations.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Business Practice Office Practice Office Data Processing New Venture Creation English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Business Practice Office Practice Office Data Processing New Venture Creation English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Business Practice Office Practice Office Data Processing New Venture Creation English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. office management, office administration, human resource management, personnel management, front line reception, self-employment or general secretarial services.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: TOURISM
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Science of Tourism Clients Service and Human Relations Sustainable Tourism in SA Tourism Operations English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Science of Tourism Clients Service and Human Relations Sustainable Tourism in Regional Travel Tourism Operations English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
Science of Tourism Clients Service and Human Relations Sustainable Tourism in International Travel Tourism Operations English Life Orientation Mathematical Literacy  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors as an events planner, front office/receptionist, tourist officer or self employment.
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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Construction Planning Plant and Equipment Materials Carpentry & Roof work or Masonry or Plumbing English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Construction Planning Plant and Equipment Materials Next level of CHOSEN subject (Carpentry & Roof work or Masonry or Plumbing) English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Construction Planning Construction Supervision Materials Next level of CHOSEN subject (Carpentry & Roof work or Masonry or Plumbing) English Life Orientation Mathematics  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. drainage inspection, town and regional planning, sanitation engineering, road construction engineering and building construction.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Electrical Principles and Practice Workshop Practice Electronic Control and Digital Electronics Electrical Systems and Construction English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Electrical Principles and Practice Electrical Workmaship Electronic Control and Digital Electronics Electrical Systems and Construction English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Electrical Principles and Practice Electrical Workmanship Electronic Control and Digital Electronics Electrical Systems and Construction English Life Orientation Mathematics  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. electrical engineering, electrician, industrial engineering, sound technology, theatre, process level control, digital electronics and instrumentation.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: ENGINEERING AND RELATED DESIGN
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Technology Engineering Systems Fitting & Turning or Automotive Repair & Maintenance or Engineering Fabrication or Boilermaking English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Engineering Practice and Maintenance Materials Technology Engineering Graphics and Design Next level of CHOSEN subject (Fitting &Turning, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Engineering Fabrication, Boilermaking) English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Engineering Processes Professional Engineering Practice Applied Engineering Technology Next level of CHOSEN subject (Fitting &Turning, Automotive Repair & Maintenance, Engineering Fabrication, Boilermaking) English Life Orientation Mathematics  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. manufacturing and industrial engineering, metallurgical and materials engineering, mining engineering, geological engineering, and fitting and machining.
 
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Programme of Study (Level 2 subjects)Level 3 subjectsLevel 4 subjectsCareer Opportunities
Introduction to Information Systems Electronics Introduction to Systems Development Contact Centre Operations English Life Orientation Mathematics
Systems Analysis and Design Computer Hardware Software Principles of Computer Programming Contact Centre Operations English Life Orientation Mathematics  
Systems Analysis and Design Data Communication and Networking Computer Programming Contact Centre Operations English Life Orientation Mathematics  
The qualification will provide the student with an opportunity to access careers in a variety of sectors i.e. computer programming, information technology management, computer systems engineering and data processing.