PROSPECTUS

Prospectus Content

1. About the College -Vision, Mission, Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Application Cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4. Documents required for application .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5. Registration Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

6. Cancellation of registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7. NSFAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8. Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

9. Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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CAMPUSES
1. About the College
Tshwane North TVET College is a culmination of a merger of three former Further Education and Training Colleges, namely, Mamelodi,
Pretoria and Soshanguve FET Colleges in 2002. The college acquired Temba Campus through the cross-border demarcation and re-
categorization of municipal boundaries around 2006 from Orbit TVET College in the North-West Province. The College had two satellite
campuses which were offering skills programmes at the time but later converted into fully fledged campuses i.e., Soshanguve North and
Rosslyn campuses.
Tshwane North TVET College (TNC) consists of six (6) campuses and a Central Office. The 6 campuses are Pretoria Campus (the
biggest and in the urban area), Mamelodi Campus (previously disadvantaged area), Soshanguve South and North Campuses (previously
disadvantaged area), Rosslyn Campus (Automotive industrial area) and Temba Campus (semi-rural area).

VALUE BEHAVIOUR
Vision
To be an innovative centre of excellence in skills Accountability All employees are fully accountable for their
development. areas of responsibility.
Integrity Our employees and students to behave in an
Mission honest and ethical way under all circumstances.
To equip students with skills, knowledge and attributes Communication We conduct our self in a transparent and honest
relevant to lead the modern economy. way to our Stakeholders.
We are open in all our engagements.
Values Transparency We operate in a way that creates openness
amongst internal and external stakeholders.
Slogan Agile Leadership We are an inclusive and democratic institution
“Inspiring Individuals” that display innovation and openness/ We are an
organized institution which is adaptive to change
working in collaboration with other stakeholders
to inspire and influence people.

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 2. General Information
ONLINE APPLICATION
1. Application Procedure
1.1 Online application can be found on the College’s Website www.tnc.edu.za and can only be completed electronically, please
ensure that you follow system rules.

2. Important Information.
2.1 Applicants must have a valid email address or mobile phone number to apply. All communication regarding your application will
be sent via email or SMS.
2.2 Please note that you will be required to complete Leaner Profiler prior application. The test informs and educate students on
variety of career options underlying all field of study. It is also used to provide career advice and match the applicant to the right
programme. Students who did not complete the Learner Profiler will not be considered for admission.
2.3 Incomplete applications will not be considered for admission.
2.4 What constitutes an incomplete application:
■ Creating a profile only.
■ Not completing the Learner Profiler.
■ Not attaching all the relevant documents.2.5 Meeting a minimum requirement for a specific programme does not necessarily
guarantee admission to the programme applied for, refer to the TNC Admission Policy for requirements
2.6 First preference will be given to applicants whose last school attended falls within Gauteng province.
2.7 Online application related enquiries may be sent via email to enquiries@tnc.edu.za or call 012 401 1600.

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3. Application Cycle
3.1 NC(V), First Semester and First Trimester
3.1.1 Applications for the upcoming year opens from September – October

3.2 Second Trimester and Second Semester

3.2.1 Opening from 1 March-30 April

3.3 Third Trimester

3.3.1 Opening from 1 July-31 August

4. Documents required for application.

4.1 The following documents are mandatory when completing the application online:
4.1.1 Certified ID copy;
4.1.2 Latest certified copy of your latest school report/Senior Certificate or certificate of results; and
4.1.3 Proof of residential address contact details of next of kin or responsible person/ parents.

4.2 For foreign applicants the following documents are mandatory: Copy of the original valid passport issued his/her Country of
origin (not older than three months); Certified copy of a valid work/study permit for the complete duration of the study at the
College; and the South African Qualification Authority’s (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate aligned to a South African qualification.

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 5. Registration Procedure
5.1 Visit the college website www.tnc.edu.za
5.2 Please note: self-funded applicants are required to pay a registration fee
Banking Details
Bank Account Number: 1418410074
Bank Account Name: TNC Tuition Fees
Bank: ABSA
Reference Number: Student Number

5.3 All students must submit the following documents on the date of registration
5.3.1 An original certified copy of your latest school report/Senior Certificate or certificate of results.
5.3.2 An original certified copy of your Identity document
5.3.3 Documents to be signed only by a parent/guardian if you are under 18 years of age.

6. Cancellation of Registration
Must be done in writing, during the registration period (as advertised). Failing to do so, students will be liable for the full cost of tuition
fees.

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7. National Student Financial Aid (NSFAS)
Who qualifies for NSFAS funding?
■ All South African citizens.
■ A
 ll SASSA grant recipients qualify for funding.
■ A
 pplicants whose combined household income is not more than R350 000 per annum.
■ P
 erson with disability: Combined household income must not be more than R600 000 per annum.

NSFAS Applications can be submitted online through the NSFAS website.

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO APPLY:

Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.
Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account.
Step 3: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and complete the sections on the screen.
Step 4: Upload required supporting documents where applicable.
Step 5: Click on ‘Submit’

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 8. Matrix

BUSINESS STUDIES N4-N6: SEMESTER PROGRAMME

Course Per Campus Mamelodi Pretoria Rosslyn Soshanguve North Soshanguve South Temba Open Learning

Business Management a
Management Assistant a a a a
Financial Management a a a a a
Legal Secretary a
Public Management a a a a a
Public Relations a a
SOCIAL AND UTILITIES STUDIES: N4-N6: SEMESTER PROGRAMME
Art and Design a
Clothing Production a
Tourism a
Hospitality a
Hairdressing a
ENGINEERING STUDIES: N4-N6: TRIMESTER PROGRAMME
Civil Engineering a a
Mechanical Engineering a a
Electrial Engineering a a a a

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 BUSINESS STUDIES N4-N6: SEMESTER PROGRAMME
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) NC (V) NQF LEVELS 2-4: YEAR PROGRAMME

Course Per Campus Mamelodi Pretoria Rosslyn Soshanguve North Soshanguve South Temba Open Learning
Civil Engineering & Building a a
Construction
Electrical Infrastructure a a a
Construction
Engineering & Related Design a
(ERD)
Information Technology & a
Computer Science
Mechatronicss a
BUSINESS STUDIES NC (V)
Marketing a
Generic Management a
Finance Economics & Accounting a
Office Administration a a
Transport & Logistics a
UTILITY STUDIES NC (V)
Safety in Society a
Hospitality a
Tourism a
Primary Agricutlure a

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 10. Programmes
Pre-Learning Programme (PLP)
Duration: One year bridging programme
Admission Requirements: Passed between Grade 9 and 11 (Not Grade 12)
■ S
 tudents who have applied for NC(V) Engineering programme where they DO NOT meet the
requirements.
■ Students who show potential of passing an NC(V) Engineering programme

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National Certificate (Vocational): Engineering Studies.
Duration: One year per NQF Level for all programmes
Admission Requirements: NQF Level 2: Passed Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1 with a pass in Mathematics and English
NQF Levels 3 & 4: Competency in learning out comes at NQF Level3/4 of the same subfield/
programme
To obtain a National Certificate: A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational subjects

Electrical Infrastructure Construction

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Compulsory Subjects: Compulsory Subjects: Compulsory Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Life Skills & Computer Literacy Life Skills & Computer Literacy Life Skills & Computer Literacy

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Electrical Principles and Practice Electrical Principles and Practice Electrical Principles and Practice
Workshop Practice Electrical Workmanship Electrical Workmanship
Electronic Control & Digital Electronics Electronic Control & Digital Electronics Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
Electrical Systems and Construction Electrical Systems and Construction Electrical Systems and Construction
(Specialization) (Specialization) (Specialization)

Career opportunities: It gives access to the following career sectors: Electrical construction engineering; industrial engineering; sound
technology; theatre technology; process level control; digital electronics; instrumentation.

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 Civil Engineering and Building Construction
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Compulsory Subjects: Compulsory Subjects: Compulsory Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Life Skills & Computer Literacy Life Skills & Computer Literacy Life Skills & Computer Literacy

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Plant and Equipment Plant and Equipment Construction Planning
Construction Planning Construction Planning Construction Supervision
Materials Materials Materials
Carpentry and Roof Work (specification) Carpentry and Roof Work (specification) Carpentry and Roof work
Plumbing (Specification) Plumbing (Specification) (specification)
Concrete Structures (Specialization) Concrete Structures (Specialization) Plumbing (Specification)
Masonry (Specialization) Masonry (Specialization) Concrete Structures (Specialization)
Masonry (Specialization)

Career Opportunities: It gives access to the following career

sector: architectural technology, drainage inspection, industrial
designing; quantity surveying, town and regional planning;
sanitation and reticulation; building construction.
The Certificate holder will be able to: Participate in the operation
and maintenance of construction equipment and machinery.
Participate in the construction of roads, bridges, dams, houses etc.

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Engineering and Related Design
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Compulsory Subjects: Compulsory Subjects: Compulsory Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Engineering Fundamentals Engineering Practice and Maintenance Engineering Processes
Engineering Technology Material Technology Professional Engineering Practice
Engineering Systems Engineering Graphics and Design Applied Engineering Technology
Fitting and Turning (optional) Or Fitting and Turning (optional) Or Fitting and Turning (optional) Or
Engineering Fabrication (Optional) Or Engineering Fabrication Boiler making Engineering Fabrication Boiler making
Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Optional) (Optional) Or (Optional) Or
Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Optional) Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Optional)

Career opportunities: Depending on specific career field chosen:

Fabrication: The certificate holder will be able to design shafts and
ventilation systems; plan and design mines and mining facilities;
fabricate plate work and manufacturing of steel structures; interpret
technical drawings.
Fitting and Turning: The certificate holder will be able to manufacture
tools, machines and engines; operate and maintain machines; manufacture
machines and other related components; interpret technical drawings.
Automotive Repair and Maintenance: The certificate holder will have
access to the following sectors: car manufacturing; automotive repair
and maintenance; motor mechanics.

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 Information Technology and Computer Science
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Introduction to Information Systems Computer Hardware and Software Computer Programming
Introduction to Systems Development Principles of Computer Programming Data Communication and Networking
Electronics System Analysis and Design System Analysis and Design
Contact Centre Operations Contact Centre Operations Contact Centre Operations

Career opportunities: The certificate holder will have access to the following career
Sectors: Computer programming; information technology management; computer system engineering and data processing.

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Mechatronics
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Electrotechnology Electrotechnology Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Introduction to Computers Machine Manufacturing Electrotechnology
Manual Manufacturing Stored Programme Systems Stored Programme Systems
Mechatronic Mechatronic Mechatronic

Electives: Electives: Electives:

Systems Systems Systems

Career opportunities: Assist in the design of robotic and intelligent equipment.

Develop products and build prototypes,
Assist engineering staff with the design and development of projects ranging
from ATM’s to large manufacturing plants.
Manages electrical and mechanical systems.
Tests and install new equipment.

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 National Certificate (Vocational): Business Studies
Duration: One year per NQF Level for all programmes
Admission Requirements: NQF Level 2: Passed Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1/ AET Level 4 with a pass in Social
Sciences subjects and English (Specific College Requirements apply)
NQF Levels 3 & 4: Competency in learning out comes at NQF Level3/4 of the same subfield/
programme
To obtain a National Certificate: A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational subjects

Generic Management
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Management Practice Management Practice Management Practice
Operations Management Operations Management Operations Management
Financial Management Financial Management Financial Management
Entrepreneurship Project Management Project Management

Career opportunities: Human resource; marketing;

finance management; public relations, office administration.

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Marketing
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Marketing Marketing Marketing
Advertising and Promotions Advertising and Promotions Advertising and Promotions
Marketing Communication Marketing Communications Marketing Communications
Consumer Behavior Consumer Behavior Consumer Behavior

Career opportunities: Marketing new products; research needs and development; sales assistants; sales representatives.
Office Administration
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Business Practice Business Practice Business Practice
New Venture Creation OR New Venture Creation OR Office Data Processing
Applied Accounting Applied Accounting Office Practice
Office Data Processing Office Data Processing New Venture Creature or
Office Practice Office Practice Applied Accounting

Career opportunities: private and public accounting; financial service; insurance services; investment services and bookkeeping.
Vocational activities: Perform bookkeeping duties, keeping record of wages, salaries, petty cash, etc.
Prepare financial statements.

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 Finance, Economics and Accounting
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Applied Accounting Applied Accounting Applied Accounting
Economic Environment Economic Environment Economic Environment
Financial Management Financial Management Financial Management
New Venture Creation New Venture Creation New Venture Creation

Career opportunities: Private and public accounting; financial services; insurance services; investment services and bookkeeping.
Vocational activities: Perform bookkeeping duties, keeping record of wages, salaries, petty cash, etc. Prepare financial statements.
Transport and Logistics
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Freight Logistics Freight Logistics Freight Logistics
Transport Economics Transport Economics Transport Economics
Transport Operations Transport Operations Transport Operations
New Venture Creation New Venture Creation New Venture Creation

Career Opportunities: Marketing and Sales through to ware housing logistics and freight transport, Air Cabin Crew,
Freight Forwarder, Air Traffic Controller, Logistic and Distribution Manager,
Passenger Transport Manager, Transport Planner.

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National Certificate (Vocational): General/Utility Studies
Duration: One year per NQF Level for all programmes
Admission Requirements: NQF Level 2: Passed Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1/ AET Level 4 with a pass in Social
Sciences subjects and English (Specific College Requirements apply)
NQF Levels 3 & 4: Competency in learning out comes at NQF Level3/4 of the same subfield/
programme
To obtain a National Certificate: A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational subjects
Tourism
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Science of Tourism Science of Tourism Science of Tourism
Client Services and Human Relations Client Services and Human Relations Client Services and Human Relations
Sustainable Tourism in South Africa Sustainable Tourism in South Africa and Sustainable Tourism in South Africa and
Tourism Operations Regional Travel International Travel
Tourism Operations Tourism Operations

Career opportunities: Accommodation management, conference and

events planning, restaurants and food services, travel counselling and
arrangements, game range and safari work.

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 Safety in Society
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Introduction to Governance Governance Governance
Introduction to Law Criminal Law Law of Procedures and Evidence
Principles of Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Structures and Mandates Criminal Justice Process
Introduction to Policing Practices OR Theory of Policing Practices OR Applied Policing OR
Criminology Criminology Criminology

Career opportunities: It gives access to the following career sectors:

Correctional services; immigration and customs; security service;
policing; trafficking and metro policing.

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Hospitality
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language English 1st Additional Language
Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects: Vocational Subjects:

Hospitality Generics Hospitality Generics Hospitality Generics
Food Preparation Food Preparation Food Preparation
Client Services and Human Relations Client Services and Human Relations Client Services and Human Relations
Hospitality Services Hospitality Services Hospitality Services

Career opportunities: It gives access to

the following career sectors: housekeeping;
food and beverage management; hotel
management; accommodation services;
events management; catering services.
Vocational Activities: managing a guest
house; deal with clients; services in an
accommodation facility; work as waiter/
waitress; work as a housekeeper in a
hotel/inn and guesthouse; entrepreneur;
caterer.

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 Primary Agriculture
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects: Fundamental Subjects:

Animal Production Animal Production Animal Production
Plant Production Plant Production Advanced Plant Production
Soil Science Soil Science Farm Planning and Mechanisation
Agri-business (O)* Agri-business (O)* Agri-business (O)*

Career opportunities: Animal

production, crops and livestock
production, soil production and
maintenance, how to run a farm as a
business, – involvement in food
security, student employability –
internships and apprenticeships

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National (N) Diploma: Social/Utility Studies
Duration: Theory: 6 (Six) months per N level for all programmes = 18 moths PLUS
Practical (Work Integrated Learning) 18 months = 36 months or 3 years
Admission Requirements: N4: Passed Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with a pass in Utility Studies subjects and English.
Introductory programme for Art and Design & Clothing Production *(Specific College
Requirements apply)
N5: Passed N4 subjects & N6: Passed N4 and N5 Subjects of the same subfield or programme
To obtain a National (N) Certificate: A total of 4 subjects per level for N4, N5 & N6

Art and Design

Intro N4 N4 N5 N6

Space and Volume Painting N4 Painting N5 Painting N6

Form and Colour Drawing N4 Drawing N5 Drawing N6
Graphics Interpretation Graphic Design N4 Graphic Design N5 Graphic Design N6
Introductory Drawing Entrepreneurship and Business History of Art N5 History of Art N6
Management N4

Career opportunities: Graphic designer; art curator; a

cartoonist; (animation) art director; museum instructor; art
teacher/lecturer; illustrator artist, contemporary artist, visual
artist, history of art specialist; an art examiner/moderator.

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 Clothing Production
Intro N4 N4 N5 N6

Intro Clothing Construction N4 Clothing Construction N4 Clothing Construction N5 Clothing Construction N6

Intro Factory Organisation N4 Fashion Drawing N4 Fashion Drawing N5 Fashion Drawing N6
Intro Fashion Drawing N4 Pattern Construction N4 Pattern Construction N5 Pattern Construction N6
Intro Pattern Intro Entrepreneurship N4 Entrepreneurship and Business Computer Practice N4
Construction N4 Management N4

Career opportunities: Entrepreneur, factory seamstress, fashion designer, garment maker.

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Hospitality and Catering Services.
N4 N5 N6

Catering: Catering: Catering:

Theory and Practical N4 Theory and Practical N5 Theory and Practical N6
Applied Management N4 Applied Management N5 Applied Management N6
Sanitation and Safety N4 Food and Beverages Services N5 Communication and Human Relations N6
Nutrition and Menu Planning N4 Entrepreneurship and Business Management Computer Practice N4
N4

Career opportunities: Housekeeping; food and beverage management; events management; accommodation service; caterer;
entrepreneurship.

Tourism
N4 N5 N6

Travel Services N4 Travel Services N5 Travel Services N6

Travel Office Procedures N4 Travel Office Procedures N5 Travel Office Procedures N6
Tourist Destinations N4 Tourist Destinations N5 Tourist Destinations N6
Tourism Communication N4 Tourism Communication N5 Hotel Reception N6

Career opportunities: Accommodation management;

conference and events planning; restaurant and food
services; travel counselling and arrangement; game range
and safari work

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 Hair Dressing
Duration: 3 years
Admission Requirements: Passed between Grade 9 or Equivalent, 16yrs or Older

Subjects
Introductory Studies for Hairdressers Cut Hair/ Barber
Shampoo Conditioning and treatment Hair Cutting
Hair and Skin Chemical hair services
Hair Styling Colour hair
Communication and Sales Hair Chemical treatment
Style Hair

Career opportunities: Entrepreneur (Salon Owner), Barber, Hair Specialist

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National (N) Diploma: Business Studies

Duration: Theory: 6 (Six) months per N level for all programmes = 18 months PLUS
Practical (Work Integrated Learning) 18 months = 36 months or 3 years
Admission Requirements: N4: Passed Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 with a pass in Business Studies subjects and English
*(Specific College Requirements apply)
N5: Passed N4 subjects & N6: Passed N4 and N5 Subjects of the same subfield or programme
To obtain a National (N) Certificate: A total of 4 subjects per level for N4, N5 & N6

* Business Management
N4 N5 N6

Management Communication N4 Sales Management N5 Sales Management N6

Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4 Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5 Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Computer Practice N4 Computer Practice N5 N6
Financial Accounting N4 Financial Accounting N5 Computer Practice N6
Financial Accounting N6

Career opportunities: Asset controllers; debtor’s clerk; creditor’s clerk and entry level financial management careers.

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 * Public Management
N4N N4 N4 N5 N6

Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4 Public Finance N5 Public Finance N6

Management Communication N4 Municipal Administration N5 Municipal Administration N6
Computer Practice N4 Computer Practice N5 Public Law N6
Public Administration N4 Public Administration N5 Public Administration N6

Career opportunities: Entry levels in the administrative, Human Resources and other divisions of the public sector, National
Governments and Local Governments.

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*Financial Management
N4 N5 N6

Management Communication N4 Cost and Management Accounting N5 Cost and Management Accounting N6
Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4 Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5 Computerized Financial Systems N6
Computerized Financial Systems N4 Computerized Financial Systems N5 Income Tax N6
Financial Accounting N4 Financial Accounting N5 Financial Accounting N6

Career opportunities: Asset controllers; debtor’s clerk; creditor’s clerk and entry level financial management careers.

*Management Assistant
N4 N5 N6

Communication N4 Communication N5 Communication N6

Computer Practice N4 Computer Practice N5 Computer Practice N6
Information Processing N4 Information Processing N5 Information Processing N6
Office Practice N4 Office Practice N5 Office Practice N6

Career opportunities: Management assistant; telephonist; receptionist; secretary; personal assistant; general office clerk; typist and
audio typist.

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 *Legal Secretary.
N4 N5 N6

Computer Practice N4 Legal Practice N5 Legal Practice N6

Information Processing N4 Information Processing N5 Information Processing N6

Communication N4 Communication N5 Communication N6

Office Practice N4 Office Practice N5 Office Practice N6

Career opportunities: Legal secretaries may also find interesting career opportunities in courts, with police, or in the barrister’s
chambers. They can also move into other skilled secretarial work such as working as medical secretary, solicitors and legal
executives.

*Public Relations.
N4 N5 N6

Communication N4 Communication N5 Communication N6

Computer Practice N4 Office Practice N5 Computer Practice N5
Information Processing N4 Information Processing N5 Information Processing N6
Office Practice N4 Public Relations N5 Public Relations N6

Career opportunities: Assistant to Public Relations Officer; Assistant to Marketing and Communications Officer; Personal Assistant;
telephonist; receptionist; secretary; personal assistant; general office clerk; typist and audio typist.

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Pre- Learning Programme (PLP)
Duration: 1 year programme
Admission Requirements: Passed Grade 9 or higher with a pass in Mathematics and English
(Specific College Requirements apply)
Promotional Requirements: Passed 4 (Four) Foundational Learning subjects

One (1) Year Bridging Programme

Subjects:
Foundational English
Foundational Mathematics
Foundational Life Skills
Foundational Science

Opportunities: It gives access to the Report 191/National Certificate (Vocational) Engineering programmes that the student would not
have qualified for once successfully completed

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 National (N) Diploma: Engineering Studies
Duration: Eleven (11) weeks/three (3) months per N Level (Trimester) for all programmes
Admission Requirements: N4: Matric Certificate with a pass in Mathematics (40%) Students with Technical
Background
N5: Passed N4 subjects & N6: Passed N4 and N5 Subjects of the same subfield or
programme
To obtain a National Certificate: A total of 4 subjects at the same level

Civil Engineering
N4 N5 N6

Building Administration N4 Building Administration N5 Building Administration N6

Building and Structural Surveying N4 Building and Structural Surveying N5 Building and Structural Surveying N6
Building and Structural Construction N4 Building and Structural Construction N5 Building and Structural Construction N6
Quantity Surveying N4 Quantity Surveying N5 Quantity Surveying N6

Career opportunities: Architectural technician; quantity surveyor; drainage inspector; builder.

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Electrical Engineering
N4 N5 N6

Mathematics N4 Mathematics N5 Mathematics N6

Engineering Science N4 Industrial Electronics N5 Industrial Electronics N6
Industrial Electronics N4 Electrotechnics N5 Electrotechnics N6
Electrotechnics N4 Power Machines N5 Power Machines N6
Control Systems N6

Career Opportunities: Electrician installation; domestic appliance repairs; house wiring

Mechanical Engineering
N4 N5 N6

Mathematics N4 Mathematics N5 Mathematics N6

Mechanotechnics N4 Mechanotechnics N5 Mechanotechnics N6
Supervisory Management N4 Supervisory Management N5 Supervisory Management N6
Engineering Science N4 Fluid Mechanics N5 Fault Finding and Protective Device N6
Mechanical Draughting N4 Power Machines N5 Fluid Mechanics N6
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing N4 Strength of Materials and Power Machines N6
Structures N5 Strength of Materials and
Mechanical Drawing and Structures N6
Design N5 Mechanical Drawing and Design N6

Career Opportunities: Mill Wright; fitter and turner; technically related career opportunities; mechanical technician; power
station worker; mechanical draughtsman; welder; tool maker.

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 Beauty Qualification: ITEC DIPLOMA for Beauty Specialist (Level 2) and Facial Electrical treatments (Level 3)
Duration: 1 Year (Full time)
Admission Requirements: Passed Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Certificate

Learning Areas to be Covered

Make-up ■. Manicure and Pedicure . Waxing . Professional Conduct and Business Awareness . Facial Electrical Treatments.

Short Skills Programmes offered at the Pretoria Campus

Skills programme Duration Certification

Garment Making 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• How to use a sewing machine
• How to use an industrial pattern, layout and cut of garment and ensemble parts of pattern
• Make 6 different garments

Make-up 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• Foundation application and corrective make-up
• Day make – up
• Evening make – up
• Bridal make – up

Nail Technology 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• Perform nail services
• Apply gel nail enhancement
• Apply liquid and powder nail enhancement

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Short Skills Programmes offered at the Pretoria Campus
Skills programme Duration Certification

Baking 12 Saturdays College Certificate

Choose from the 3 courses
• Confectionary baking and cake decoration
• Craft bread and rolls
• Costing of a recipe
• Baking a variety of cakes, tarts, bread, buns, rusks and scorns

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 Skills programme Duration Certification

Body Massage 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• Cavitation
• Permanent Make up

Perform facial treatment 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• Provide temporary epilation and bleaching
• Treatments
• Individual lashes
• Skin tag removal

• Make-up application 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• Foundation application and corrective make-up
• Day Make up
• Evening make up
• Bridal make up

• Manicure and Pedicure make up 12 Saturdays College Certificate

• Basic Manicure
• Oil manicure
• Paraffin manicure

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Our Campuses
Central Office Mamelodi Campus Soshanguve North Campus
Switchboard: (012) 401 1600 Switchboard: (012) 401 1800 Switchboard: (012) 401 1999
Cnr. Kgosi Mampuru & Pretorius Str. Pretoria Campus Soshanguve South Campus
Pretoria 0001 Switchboard: (012) 401 1601 Switchboard: (012) 401 1900
www.tnc.edu.za Rosslyn Campus Temba Campus
info.tnc.edu.za Switchboard: (012) 401 1705 Switchboard: (012) 401 1700 “Inspiring Individuals”