National Certificate Vocational NCV Programmes in South Africa | What You Need to Know.
The Department of Education introduced the National Certificate Vocational at public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in 2007. The NC(V) offers programmes of study in a variety of vocational field. The programmes are intended to directly respond to the priority skills demands of the South African economy.
National Certificate Vocational NCV Programmes
The National Certificate Vocational is offered at Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The qualification is designed to provide both theory and practical experience in a particular vocational field. The practical component of the study is offered in a simulated workplace environment. Students have the opportunity to experience work situations during their period of study.
A learner will qualify for a National Certificate Vocational after completion of all the levels. In order to obtain a National Certificate Vocational a student is required to take a total of 7 subjects. These include 3 fundamental subjects and 4 vocational/compulsory subjects.
The 3 fundamental subjects are:
– English
– Mathematics for engineering courses or Mathematics Literacy for business studies courses
– Life Orientation
The Department of Education also has a bursary scheme attached to this qualification for all learners who enroll for NC(V) and whose applications are successful.
What will a student be qualified to do after three years?
Students will essentially have the following options:
– Access work opportunities in a work environment or a relevant to his/her vocational specialisation
– Access workplace with the occupational specialisation
– Decide to progress into higher education
– Pursue further training to N4, N5 and N6.
– Go into self-employment
Placement Questionnaire:
Prospective students must complete a placement questionnaire which will assist the student in choosing the correct career path.
Placement tests are written in September – October every year and also in January. To assure your space you are advised to write the test during September.
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