College of Cape Town Athlone Courses

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Overview of Athlone Campus, College of Cape Town

Location and History: Athlone Campus, part of the College of Cape Town, is strategically located near the site of the iconic Athlone cooling towers, known as ‘the two ladies of Athlone,’ before their demolition in 2010. Originally established as Athlone Technical College to serve the Cape Flats, it became part of the College of Cape Town following a merger in 2002 with three other technical colleges.

Specializations and Accreditations:

The campus is renowned for its Automotive and Skills workshops, boasting four fully-equipped facilities.
It holds accreditations for Automotive Motor Mechanics Training and Trade Testing.
In 2018, Athlone Campus was designated as a Centre of Specialization (CoS) for Automotive Motor Mechanics, making it one of only two colleges in the country piloting this prestigious program.
The campus maintains robust partnerships with leading automotive repair garages in the Cape Metro, including associations with RMI™, Miwa™, and Haynes Pro™ vehicle data.

Management Team:

Campus Manager: Mr. Alfred Ramashlape, alongside a team of senior educators and administrators, ensures the smooth running of the campus.
Contact Details:
- Ms. Charney Harley, Senior Lecturer Engineering (NCV): Tel: 021 637 9183 (ext. 418), Direct: 087 121 3718, Email: charley@cct.edu.za
- Ms. Amanda Benito, Campus Coordinator (Exams & Admin Inquiries): Tel: 021 637 9183 (ext. 421), Direct: 087 121 3721, Email: abenito@cct.edu.za

Programs and Qualifications:

Athlone Campus specializes primarily in Mechanical Engineering with a particular focus on Motor Mechanics.
Formal Qualification Options:
- NC(V) Automotive Motor Mechanics (Levels 2 – 4)
- Mechanical Engineering N1 – N3, including specializations in Fitting & Machining and Motor Mechanics
- Building & Civil Engineering N1 – N3

For those interested in other engineering disciplines such as Electrical or Civil Engineering, the College of Cape Town offers these programs at its Pinelands, Thornton, and Gugulethu campuses.