Port Elizabeth TVET College Application 2025-2026 – How to Apply
Port Elizabeth College Russel Road Campus
Port Elizabeth TVET College Online Application 2025-2026
Application Closing Dates for Port Elizabeth TVET College can be obtained here : Application Closing Dates
Before submitting an application, make sure to check out the Port Elizabeth TVET College Admission Requirements for the courses/course you are applying for, this is important as your admission success depends on it.
Check out the Port Elizabeth TVET College Online Application Portal Here ;Application Portal.
Port Elizabeth TVET College Application Documents
Prior to your application, ensure that you have the following documents with you.
-Indicate or proof of application fee
-Provide all the important documents such as Valid ID, certified Results or certificate
-Provide IDs of parents and/or guardian or death certificate where applicable
-Provide Municipal billing document/other account statements (not older than 3 months)
-International students must provide their passport ID where applicable
LIST OF COURSES OFFERED AT Port Elizabeth TVET College 2025-2026
List Of Courses Offered At Tvet Colleges
SKILLS PROGRAMMES
Craft and Confectionery Baking
Cosmetology/ Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing NQF Level 2-4
Baking
Curtain Making
Flower Arranging
Garment Making
Events Management
Linen Making
Fashion Design
Manicure, Pedicure and Make-Up
End-User Computing
Upholstery
PC Repair
Project Management
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Business Studies N4-N6
Management Assistant
Tourism
Public Relations
Art and Design
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Hospitality
Human Resource Management
Clothing Production
Engineering studies N1-N6
Electrical Engineering (Heavy and Light current)
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
Business Studies
Finance; Economics and Accounting
Generic Management
Office Administration
Marketing
Engineering studies
I.T and Computer science
Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Engineering and related design
Civil engineering and Building Construction
Utility studies
Hospitality
Tourism
Safety in Society
Port Elizabeth TVET College Admission Requirements
Before applying to Port Elizabeth TVET College , make sure to meet the necessary admission/entry requirements for the preferred course of study or vocation of choice. TVET Colleges in South Africa generally have lower entry requirements in comparison to Universities in South Africa. Below are a list of requirements you must meet for a successful application.
Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent qualification for (NCV Courses)
Grade 9 Certificate with a 50% pass in Mathematics for ( Engineering NCV Courses)
Grade 10 with 50% in Mathematics OR Grade 11 with 40% in Mathematics for (Engineering Nated Courses)
Grade 12 Certificate or equivelen (For Nated Courses)
NB: It is advised that all prospective student refrain from paying monies to anyone who presents themselves as admission guides or representatives of Port Elizabeth TVET College to the end of assisting in Online Applications or Hard Copy Applications. Many have been scammed this way. Either visit the Website directly or visit the Port Elizabeth TVET College registrars office.
Our three main campuses: Russell Road Campus, Dower Campus and Iqhayiya Campus are reflected in our logo which signifies unity and strength in order to empower students with quality, market-related skills in order to contribute to the sociology-economic development of the country.
School of Business
Management
Office Administration
Safety
Marketing
Finance Economis and Accounting
Information Technology and Computer Science
School of Engineering
National Certificate: Civil Engineering and Building Constructio
National Certificate: Mechatronics
Engineering and Related Design
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
National Certificate: Electrical Infrastructure Construction
School of Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality
Tourism
Admission requirements Port Elizabeth TVET College
All students will be required to write the competency tests.
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Mathematics is compulsory. Learners who do not have Mathematics at school will not be considered.
Engineering programmes Mathematics is compulsory. Learners, who had Mathematical Literacy at school and achieved an 80% result, will be considered. Students with Grade 12 (passed or failed), or equivalent are the preferred applicants. Where students have passed Grade 9, Grade 10 and Grade 11 they may be considered subject to the results of a competency test. In Engineering, students who do not pass the competency test will be referred to the extended programme.
Safety in Society
No criminal record
Not younger than 17 years
South African Citizen
No visible tattoos
Being noted that the minimum requirement proposed by the Department of Higher Education for admission is Grade 11.
The admission requirements for other learners (non-NC (V))
Vertical (Upward movement) articulation requirements must be met on the NQF structure
Qualification specific requirements must be met e.g. SETA requirements
All students will be required to submit the following
A certificate of Good Conduct, from their previous institutions of learning or place of work
A certified copy of last school report original must be presented on application
8 certified copies of ID (where a student is 16 years or older) original must be presented on application
Parents or guardians must accompany the applicant in order to verify the correctness of personal details being given, in the case where students are a minor or where the parent or guardian is providing the financial support. Students will be selected according to their potential ability based on their highest qualifications and other relevant factors) to successfully complete the course. The College Council reserves the right to determine this potential.
Students who transfer from another FET College must submit the following
Reason for transfer
A letter to confirm that they have been de-registered at the previous institution
A Certified copy of Identity Document
A report of their academic history on a College letterhead, including Internal Continuous Assessment (ICASS) and Integrated Summative Assessment (ISAT) results
The student’s Portfolios of Evidence for all subjects from the previous institution, if transferring during an academic year
A Certificate of Good Conduct, from their previous institution of learning
Competency Tests – NCV
The purpose of the competency test is to ensure that the student is placed in a programme best suited to his/her ability. A competency test must be completed by the student to determine his/her proficiency in English as it is the medium of instruction in the College. Competency tests are prescribed by the National Department of Education and Training as a requirement for admission and it is imperative that these be conducted in the best interests of students and the College.
Competency tests are also completed in the following subjects
Mathematics
Mathematical Literacy
Vocational subjects, in specialised fields
Students who are not successful in the competency test will be directed towards other study options.
Application for Admission as a Student By signing the application form, the applicant (and his parents/guardian where applicable) undertakes to comply with the rules and regulations of the College and to pay the prescribed fees. Applications for admission are subject to selection.
Correct parent/guardian details must be provided and verified at the time of registration. After immediate verification, if falsified information is given on the application form, the application will be cancelled and the student/parent/guardian will be held liable for any costs incurred. If a student fails to comply with the above, the College Council reserves the right to cancel such registration.
Registration and Tuition Fees Students will not be admitted to the College unless fees as prescribed have been paid in full or the necessary arrangements made.
Registration Date Student registration will take place in accordance with the registration dates as contained in the College calendar.
Cancellation of Registration and Refund of Fees A student may cancel registration within the first 10 days of the commencement of classes. After this date, the student will be held liable for all outstanding class fees. No refunding of class fees will be considered 10 days after commencement of classes, except in cases of serious illness and/or death.
80% Attendance
Port Elizabeth College will apply the 80 % attendance rule, in order to ensure that better academic results and greater discipline is attained in the class room.
The consequence of this is that students, who do not attend classes for 80% of class time upon registration, will not be allowed entry into the examinations.
This will be reconciled with the respective student’s marks to establish whether they qualify academically.
Where bursary allocations are less than the demand, the student’s attendance record of the previous year, will be taken into consideration for a Bursary.
