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Umgungundlovu College

Umgungundlovu College

Umgungundlovu College located in the heart of the Midlands, set amidst the forested hills and the rolling countryside, serves as an entity that encompasses more than just obtaining a qualification but it serves to achieve personal fulfilment as a lifelong learner; with the emphasis on the practical skills that are required for job placement. We are passionate about making a difference and ensuring that our students meet the appropriate standards that are expected of them within the work environment.

The Central Office of Umgungundlovu College is situated at 44 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. Umgungundlovu College offers prospective students the choice of five campuses, each with its own distinctive character. These campuses are situated in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding areas.

Mission and Vision of  Umgungundlovu College

Our Vision

To become a world class provider of education, training and skills development programmes

Mission

The provider of affordable, relevant and sustainable Education and Training to meet the skills needs of our country.

Values:

Umgungundlovu College are committed to:

  • Integrity – We will conduct ourselves in an ethical and professional manner.
  • Respect – We will treat people, as we would like to be treated: with care.
  • Discipline – We will set the example for others to follow
  • Transparency – We will be open and honest in our practice.
  • Fairness – We will ensure that unity prevails and we will address:
    • Equity
    • Equality
    • Imbalances of the past.

PROGRAMMS OFFERED in Umgungundlovu College

  • Faculty of Business Studies

Faculty of Business Studies Diploma Programmes.Entry requirement: Grade 12Business studies operates in semesters.

To qualify for a diploma , students do N4, N5 and N6 at the College, they are then required to do in-service training for 18 months.

Fields of study at Umgungundlovu College include

Business Management (Full-time & Part-time)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4
• Management Communication N4
• Intro Accounting N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Computer Practice N4/N5
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5
• Sales Management N5
• Cost and Management Accounting N5
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N6
• Sales Management N6
• Cost and Management Accounting N6
• Computer Practise N6

This course equips a learner with the required knowledge and understanding of general principles of Business Management.

Financial Management (Full-time & Part-time)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4
• Management Communication N4
• Financial Accounting N4
• Computerized Financial Systems N4
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5
• Financial Accounting N5
• Computerized Financial Systems N5
• Cost and Management Accounting N5
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N6
• Financial Accounting N6
• Computerized Financial Systems N6
• Cost and Management Accounting N6

During this course learners are equipped with the required knowledge and understanding of the general principles of Financial Management.

Human Resources (Part-time Only)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4
• Management Communication N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Personal Management N4
• Personnel Management N5
• Labour Relations N5
• Personal Training N5
• Computer Practice N5
• Personnel Management N6
• Personal Training N6
• Labour Relations N6
• Computer Practice N6

During this course learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about major functions of Human Resources Department, Personnel matters & Industrial Relations.

Management Assistant (Full-time Only)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Office Practice N4
• Communications N4
• Intro Information Processing N4 or Information Processing N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Information Processing N4/N5
• Office Practice N5
• Communication N5
• Computer Practice N5
• Information Processing N5/N6
• Office Practice N6
• Communications N6
• Computer Practice N6

Learners are trained to become efficient and professional Secretaries or Management Assistants.

Marketing Management(Part-time in Second Semester)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4
• Management Communication N4
• Marketing Management N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Marketing Management N5
• Sales Management N5
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5
• Computer Practice N5
• Marketing Management N6
• Marketing Communications N6
• Sales Management N6
• Marketing Research N6

Throughout this course the learners are provided with the marketing principles and knowledge to effectively market a product or service.

Public Management (Part-time Only)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4
• Management Communication N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Public Administration N4
• Computer Practice N4/N5
• Public Administration N5
• Municipal Administration N5
• Public Finance N5
• Public Administration N6
• Municipal Administration N6
• Public Law N5
• Public Finance N6

During this course the learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about functions and responsibilities of Government.

Public Relations (Part-time Only)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Intro Information Processing N4 or Information Processing N4
• Communication N4
• Office Practice N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Information Processing N4/N5
• Communication N5
• Office Practice N5
• Public Relations N5
• Information Processing N5/N6
• Communication N6
• Office Practice N6
• Public Relations N6

During this course the learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about functions and responsibilities of Government.

Educare (Full-time)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Educare Didactics N4
• Day Care Personnel Development N4
• Education N4
• Child Health N4
• Educare Didactics N5
• Day Care Communication N5
• Educational Psychology N5
• Entrepreneurship N4
• Educare Didactics N6
• Day Care Communication N6
• Educational Psychology N6
• Day Care N6

Learners can work in playgroups or creches once they have completed this qualification. * Learners who have passed N6 educare are NOT eligible to teach grade R/0.

Legal Secretary (Full-time Only)

N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)
• Office Practice N4
• Communications N4
• Intro Information Processing N4 or Information Processing N4
• Public Administration N4
• Information Processing N4/N5
• Office Practice N5
• Communication N5
• Legal Practice N5
• Information Processing N5/N6
• Office Practice N6
• Communications N6
• Legal Practice N6

Tourism (Full-time Only)

  • Faculty of Engineering – Umgungundlovu College

Engineering studies operates in trimesters.
Entry Requirements: N1 – Grade 12 Maths & Physical Science

To qualify for a diploma , students do N4, N5 and N6 at the College, they are then required to do in-service training for 2 years.

Fields of study include

Civil Engineering

Civil (Bricklaying & Plastering)

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Building Science N1
• Building Drawing N1
• Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N1
• Mathematics N2
• Building Science N2
• Building Drawing N2
• Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N2
• Mathematics N3
• Building Science N3
• Building Drawing N3
• Building and Civil Technology N3

Civil (Plumbing)

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Building Science N1
• Building Drawing N1
• Plumbing Theory N1
• Mathematics N2
• Building Science N2
• Building Drawing N2
• Plumbing Theory N2
• Mathematics N3
• Building Science N3
• Building Drawing N3
• Building and Civil Technology N3

Civil (Carpentry)

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Building Science N1
• Building Drawing N1
• Woodworkers Theory N1
• Mathematics N2
• Building Science N2
• Building Drawing N2
• Carpentry & Roofing Theory N2
• Mathematics N3
• Building Science N3
• Building Drawing N3
• Building and Civil Technology N3

Civil at Umgungundlovu College

N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)
• Mathematics/Building Admin N4
• Quantity Surveying N4
• Building & Structural Construction N4
• Building & Structural Surveying N4
• Mathematics/Building Admin N5
• Quantity Surveying N5
• Building & Structural Construction N5
• Building & Structural Surveying N5
• Mathematics/Building Admin N6
• Quantity Surveying N6
• Building & Structural Construction N6
• Building & Structural Surveying N6

The N4 to N6 Civil Engineering Courses concentrate on a design and project management related subjects.

Careers that can be followed if the student has a civil engineering qualification: Bricklaying, Plastering, Carpentry, Plumbing, Building Designing, Quantity Surveying, and Civil Technician, Land Surveying, Town Planning, etc.

Electrical (Light Current) at Umgungundlovu College

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Engineering Science N1
• Electrical Trade Theory N1
• Industrial Electronics N1
• Mathematics N2
• Logic Systems N2/Engineering Science N2
• Electrical Trade Theory N2
• Industrial Electronics N2
• Mathematics N3
• Logic Systems N3/Engineering Science N3
• Electrical Trade Theory/ Electrotechnology N3
• Industrial Electronics N3

The course covers the generic electrical and electronic principles applicable to a wide variety of applications. Specialisation is required for specific fields due to the vastness of electronic application.

N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N4
• Digital Electronics N4
• Industrial Electronics N4
• Electrotechnics N4
• Mathematics N5
• Digital Electronics N5
• Industrial Electronics N5
• Electrotechnics N5
• Mathematics N6
• Digital Electronics N6
• Industrial Electronics N6
• Electrotechnics N6

Career Opportunities with an Electrical Qualification:
Radio/TV repairs, Communication Systems, Computer Systems and Communication Systems, Computer Systems and Control Systems. A strong background in generic electronic principles and specific subject selections are essentials for any of the above fields.

Electrical (Heavy Current) at Umgungundlovu College

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Engineering Science N1
• Electrical Trade Theory N1
• Industrial Electronics N1
• Mathematics N2
• Engineering Science N2
• Electrical Trade Theory N2
• Industrial Electronics N2
• Mathematics N3
• Engineering Science N3
• Electrotechnology N3
• Industrial Electronics N3

The Electrical and Electronics theory covered in these courses is designed to meet the needs of careers in both the domestic and industrial electrical fields. Course content covers safety, wiring switchgear, electric motors, transformers, power transmission, power generation, single phase/ three phase /AC/DC power and electronics applicable to heavy current applications.

N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N4
• Engineering Science N4
• Industrial Electronics N4
• Electrotechnics N4
• Mathematics N5
• Power Machines N5
• Industrial Electronics N5
• Electrotechnics N5
• Mathematics N6
• Power Machines N6
• Industrial Electronics N6
• Electrotechnics N6

Career Opportunities: Domestic Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Electrical Technicians

Mechanical Engineering at Umgungundlovu College

Mechanical (Motor/Diesel)

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Engineering Science N1
• Motor/Diesel Trade Theory N1
• Engineering Drawing N1
• Mathematics N2
• Engineering Science N2
• Motor/Diesel Trade Theory N2
• Engineering Drawing N2
• Mathematics N3
• Engineering Science N3
• Mechanotechnology N3
• Engineering Drawing N3

Mechanical (Fitting)

N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N1
• Engineering Science N1
• Fitting and Machining Theory N1
• Engineering Drawing N1
• Mathematics N2
• Engineering Science N2
• Fitting and Machining Theory N2
• Engineering Drawing N2
• Mathematics N3
• Engineering Science N3
• Mechanotechnology N3
• Engineering Drawing N3

Mechanical at Umgungundlovu College

N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)
• Mathematics N4
• Engineering Science N4
• Mechanical Drafting N4
• Mechanotechnics N4
• Mathematics N5
• Strength of Materials & Structure N5
• Power Machines N5
• Mechanotechnics N5
• Mathematics N6
• Strength Of Materials & Structure N6
• Power Machines N6
• Mechanotechnics N6

Career Examples: Motor/Diesel Mechanics, Fitter, Machinists

Career Opportunities:
The mechanical career opportunities are vast. It is therefore important to select the correct N1 to N3 subject and trade theory for your desired career. At the N4 to N6 levels the course is not trade specific and covers general subjects necessary for careers in Mechanical Engineering. The subjects cover a variety of topics related to Mechanical design such as: Gear System, Belt Drivers, lifting Devices, Industrial Machines, Hydraulics, Fluid Flow, Engineering Materials and Structure.

All programmes are offered on a part-time basis.

Entry Requirement: Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science.

  • National Certificate Vocational

Entry requirement: Grade 9 Students are required to do 7 subjects. These are 3 year programmes: Level 2, 3 and 4 Fundamentals: English Maths or Maths Literacy Life Orientation

Fields of study include

Primary Health
Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Community Oriented Primary Care
• Public Health
• Human Body & Mind
• SA Health Care Systems
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation• Community Oriented Primary Care
• Public Health
• Human Body & Mind
• SA Health Care Systems
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Community Oriented Primary Care
• Public Health
• Human Body & Mind
• SA Health Care Systems

Office Administration at Umgungundlovu College

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Entrepreneurship
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Project Management
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Business Practice
• Office Practice
• Office Data Processing
• Project Management

Electrical Infrastructure Construction at Umgungundlovu College

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Electrical Principles and Practice
• Workshop Practice
• Electronic Control and Digital Electronics
• Electrical Systems and Construction
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Electrical Principles and Practice
• Electrical Workmanship
• Electronic Control and Digital Electronics
• Electrical Systems and Construction
• English
• Maths Life Orientation
• Electrical Principles and Practice
• Electrical Workmanship
• Electronic Control and Digital Electronics
• Electrical Systems and Construction

Civil Engineering and Building Construction at Umgungundlovu College

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Plant and Equipment
• Materials
• Construction Planning
AND ONE OF:
• Construction Carpentry and Roof Work
• Concrete Structures
• Construction Masonry & Tiling
• Construction Plumbing
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Plant and Equipment
• Materials
• Construction Planning
AND ONE OF:
• Construction Carpentry and Roof Work
• Concrete Structures
• Construction Masonry & Tiling
• Construction Plumbing
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Construction Supervision
• Materials
• Construction Planning
AND ONE OF:
• Construction Carpentry and Roof Work
• Concrete Structures
• Construction Masonry & Tiling
• Construction Plumbing

Engineering and Related Design at Umgungundlovu College

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering Systems
AND ONE OF:
• Fitting and Turning
• Automotive Repair& Maintenance
• Engineering Fabrication
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Engineering Practice and Maintenance
• Materials Technology
• Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD)
AND ONE OF:
• Fitting and Turning
• Automotive Repair& Maintenance
• Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaking)
• Engineering Fabrication (Sheet Metal Worker)
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Engineering Processes
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Applied Engineering Technology
AND ONE OF:
• Fitting and Turning
• Automotive Repair& Maintenance
• Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaking)
• Engineering Fabrication (Sheet Metal Worker)

Hospitality at Umgungundlovu College

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Hospitality Generics
• Food Preparation
• Client Services and Human Relations
• Hospitality Services
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Hospitality Generics
• Food Preparation
• Client Services and Human Relations
• Hospitality Services
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Hospitality Generics
• Food Preparation
• Client Services and Human Relations
• Hospitality Services

Tourism

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Client Services and Human Relations
• Sustainable Tourism in SA
• Tourism Operations
• Science of Tourism
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Science of Tourism
• Client Services and Human Relations
• Sustainable Tourism in SA and Regional Travel
• Tourism Operations
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Science of Tourism
• Client Services and Human Relations
• Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel
• Tourism Operations

Education & Development at Umgungundlovu College

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
• English
• Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Art and Science of Teaching
• Human Social Development
• Learning Psychology
• Early Childhood Development
• English
• Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Art and Science of Teaching
• Human Social Development
• Learning Psychology
• Early Childhood Development
• English
• Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Art and Science of Teaching
• Human Social Development
• Learning Psychology
• Early Childhood Development

Transport and Logistics

Umgungundlovu College Campuses

UTVET Central Office

The Central Office is situated at 44 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. The Senior management team as well as portfolio manager’s office are at this campus. This campus houses the finance and procurement staff.

UTVET Msunduzi Campus

Msunduzi Campus is a business studies campus offering NCV as well as diploma programmes in business related fields. Msunduzi Campus specializes in computer literacy classes which are offered part-time. Msunduzi Campus is situated in the center of Pietermartizburg.

UTVET Edendale Campus

Edendale Campus is situated in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, 3217. This campus specializes in the training of civil engineering students. The Campus offers NCV, Diploma and workshop courses in all civil engineering fields of study.

UTVET Northdale Campus

Northdale Campus is situated in the Northdale suburb of Pietermartizburg. The campus specializes in Electrical Engineering, offering both NCV and Workshops in this field of study. Northdale campus in home to NCV Hospitality and Finance, Economics and Accounting. This campus offers Financial Management and Business Management Diploma.

UTVET Midlands Campus (Central)

The Midlands Campus is located in the center of Pietermartizburg. The key focus is Engineering theoretical Programmes, Information Technology, PLC training and electronics. Midlands Campus is our new maths center, offering Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Science.

UTVET Plessislaer Campus

On the Engineering side Plessislaer offers mechanical engineering programmes. These include fitting and turning; machining; fabrication; auto; tooling and electrical. NCV, Diploma and workshop courses are offered. The business studies unit offers Human Resource Diplomas as well as NCV Education and Development. The learnership unit is housed at Plessislaer Campus. The campus is located in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg.

Contact Of Umgungundlovu College

Central Office Contact Details

Telephone: 0860 105 790
Fax: 0866 313 657
Email: marketing@ufetc.edu.za

Physical Address:
44 Burger Street,
Pietermaritzburg,
3201

Postal Address:
PO BOX X9060,
Pietermaritzburg,
3200

Campus Contact Details

EDENDALE CAMPUS
Garden Road, Georgetown, Edendale
Tel: 033 341 2158 | Fax: 033 341 2166
MIDLANDS CAMPUS
Cnr. Pine Street & Mayors Walk
Tel: 033 341 2180 | Fax: 033 394 5628
PLESSISLAER CAMPUS
FJ Sithole Road, Imbali
Tel: 033 341 2258 | Fax: 033 398 4062
MSUNDUZI CAMPUS
114 Pietermaritz Street
Tel: 033 341 2208 | Fax: 033 394 0237
NORTHDALE CAMPUS
Cnr. Balhambra & Newholmes Way, Northdale
 Tel: 033 341 2266 | Fax: 033 397 1054
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