Northern Cape Rural College
Welcome to Northern Cape Rural College, a college that focuses on opportunity and achievement, a place where students are encouraged and supported to excel.
One of the most important decisions that any family makes is the college they choose for their youngster’s education. At Northern Cape Rural College we believe that we offer the very best of teaching and learning that has been specially tailored to meet the needs of the young people of the Northern Cape and the needs of learners who travel from Namibia and other small town in the Northern Cape to study with us. The popularity of the college is not accidental; careful planning and programming, the selection of excellent staff and a willingness to innovate in educational provision have all contributed to the high level of academic success achieved by students at our college.
The challenge to be ‘the best you can be’ in academic achievement is supported by a holistic approach to personal learning. The classroom programmes are rich and engaging, and the range of cultural, sporting and performance opportunities provides a huge number of opportunities that allow every student access to an environment where they can participate and excel. We challenge and channel students to set high expectations for themselves and support them to achieve at the highest level.
In all it does, Northern Cape Rural College seeks to personalise the learning experience for every student. Form teachers and Campus Managers, supported by experienced student support officers; provide quality pastoral care to ensure that students are supported to make the transition in NCV and Nated programs. The Lecturers operates an open door policy and welcome families to come in and talk about their children’s education. We view that effective schooling is a three way dynamic, with the learners, their family and the college working together to contribute to learning success.
The goal of experiencing tertiary study is achieved by many of our college leavers. We are committed to ensuring that every student receives the skills, knowledge and experience that will allow them to take the next step in their lives when they leave Northern Cape Rural College. We believe we give our students the necessary tools to have a choice about their future.
By choosing Northern Cape Rural TVET College you are selecting a college that is committed to ensuring your full potential. I invite you to explore our web site and find out more about what we have to offer.
Mission of Northern Cape Rural College
To offer through our courses a responsible effective and adaptable academic and skill training employment opportunities and entrepreneurship for flourishing economy. This will result in an independent better life for everyone in the rural areas of the Northern Cape.
Vision of Northern Cape Rural College
Northern Cape Rural FET College strives to provide affordable, accessible vocational community education through training to empower people with quality knowledge and skills to uplift and improve life in the community and to make an economic contribution to the benefit of our rural area.
Strategic Goals of Northern Cape Rural College
These are the areas of the college performance that are critical to the achievement of the mission. These areas describe the direction of the college. It is seen as the outcomes to be achieved by the college.
Service delivery goals Management/Organisational goals Financial Management goals Teaching and Learning goals
Core Values
The college is committed to the development of an inclusive lifelong learning culture and will provide all learners with:
A welcoming learner centred environment
High Quality tuition and support services
Relevant advice, guidance and support
The opportunity to achieve personal, learning and employment goals NCR TVET College creates opportunities for students and staff to explore, test and fulfil their potential.
NCR TVET College fosters a resourceful and inventive culture which values achievement.
Northern Cape Rural College Campus
PROGRAMMS/COURSES OFFERED- Northern Cape Rural College
Nated Courses
NATED / Report 191 programmes are delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The programmes consist of 18 months theoretical studies at colleges and 18 months relevant practical application in work places. Engineering studies range from N1 – N6 while Business and Utility Studies range from N4 – N6
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HUMAN RESOURCESHRM is a very important function in any organisation that has to deal with day-to-day staffing issues, such as recruitment & selection, labaur relations, wellness, performance management, personnel administration & compensation and benefits. Without a HRM department managing its workforce, an organisation will not be able to reach its strategic objectives. The workforce is any organisations greatest asset, and should be managed by training & competent HR Manager.
3 Years (18 months theory and 18 months practical work experience)
Grade 12 Certificate or equivelent
De Aar Campus
Kuruman Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
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MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCEThe purpose of this programme is to equip you with knowledge and skills for successful entry into a secretarial field in any sector. The curriculum will provide an in-depth knowledge of business related and secretarial skills. The programme integrates theoretical learning with practical skills to ensure secretarial and general office management competencies in all industries. During the practical session of 18 months, these vital skills will be applied in the secretarial environment to build a successful career.
3 Years (18 months theory and 18 months practical work experience)
Grade 12 Certificate or equivelent
De Aar Campus
Kuruman Campus
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTOnce you complete this Diploma you will be able to apply accounting and numeracy skills to enter an accounting occupation directly and be able to deal with all procedures such as to understand accounting and management principles to have the acquired knowledge and skills of accounting systems generally used by business enterprises, Also to have the knowledge and skills of all administrative accounting tasks.
3 Years (18 months theory and 18 months practical work experience)
Grade 12 Certificate with 40% in Accounting
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
NCV Courses
NC(V) programmes are delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The programmes integrate theory and practice and provide students with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills within specific industry fields.
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HOSPITALITY
Hospitality studies provide you with theoretical and practical skills to operate as a cook, waitron, receptionist or accommodation assistant in various hospitality establishments, while also teaching client service and human relations skills.
3 Years
Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent qualification
De Aar Campus
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OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONThe purpose of this programme is to equip you with knowledge and skills for successful entry into an administrative secretarial field in any sector. The programme integrates theoretical learning with practical skills to ensure administration competencies in all industries including the formal and informal commercial sectors as well as the non-commercial sector.
3 Years
Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent qualification
De Aar Campus
Kuruman Campus
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
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ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSTRUCTIONThis programme covers heavy current, overhead power lines as well as domestic, civil and industrial industries. Furthermore, it also covers light current in the form of digital and electronics in the communications, industrial electronics and sound engineering fields, as well as instrumentation. This programme integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and values.
3 Years
Grade 9 Certificate with a 50% pass in Mathematics
Kathu Campus
Upington Campus
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ENGINEERING & RELATED DESIGN
In Engineering and Related Design, the student will be exposed to the basic industrial environment, engineering principles and operations, as well as engineering systems, activities and processes.
3 Years
Grade 9 Certificate with a 50% pass in Mathematics
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
Engineering
NATED / Report 191 programmes are delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi.
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MECHANICAutomotive Repair and Maintenance introduces you to the fundamentals of vehicle technology and equips you with the necessary confidence to perform tasks related to, for example, vehicle components, engines, gearboxes, fuel systems, body components and electronics. The tasks are limited to removal, cleaning, servicing (replenishing of fluid) and fitting.
1 Trimester per Level
N1-N3 = 3 Trimesters of 10 weeks each plus examinations (1 Year)
Grade 10 with 50% in Mathematics OR Grade 11 with 40% in Mathematics
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
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ELECTRICALProvision of a formal qualification that will equip and prepare an individual effectively to pursue an opportunity in the many different work areas of Electricity or Electronics. Examples are domestic installations and maintenance, repairing and maintenance of consumer equipment.
1 Trimester per Level
N1-N3 = 3 Trimesters of 10 weeks each plus examinations (1 Year)
Grade 10 with 50% in Mathematics OR Grade 11 with 40% in Mathematics
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
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FITTING & TURNINGThis course teaches learners how to operate and monitor drilling machines, milling machines, surface grinding machines and lathes. It also includes welding/joining of metals, heat exchangers and maintenance.
1 Trimester per Level
N1-N3 = 3 Trimesters of 10 weeks each plus examinations (1 Year)
Grade 10 with 50% in Mathematics OR Grade 11 with 40% in Mathematics
Kathu Campus
Namaqualand Campus
Upington Campus
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BOILERMAKERThis course teaches different methods of fabrication including the use of triangulation, radial line and parallel line. Other aspects of fabrication that are covered include oxy-acetylene cutting, arc welding, power machine cutting, bending and rolling of steel plates.
1 Trimester per Level
N1-N3 = 3 Trimesters of 10 weeks each plus examinations (1 Year)
Grade 10 with 50% in Mathematics OR Grade 11 with 40% in Mathematics
Kathu Campus
Upington Campus
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