Your future starts here!

These programmes are recommended for students who already passed

GRADE 12/ NCV Level 4 or an equivalent qualification and would like
to pursue a career in VOCATIONAL directive studies to join the
WORLD OF WORK.

DURATION:

1 Semester per certificate – 2 semester per year – 18 months in total.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION:

1. Students MUST apply online on the website – online applications or

can choose to go to the nearest campus to be assisted with online
applications.
2. Successful applicants will be notified per SMS/email to come and
register, ONLY after the CLOSING DATE of the application.
3. Please apply on time as space are limited.

MODES OF DELIVERY:

Full-Time ONLY

Please note:

1. Westcol reserves the right to ONLY offer programmes that are justified
by student numbers, to change the location/venue of the programme
and to cancel programme/s.
2. Potential student are encouraged to apply for a NSFAS bursary online
– [Link]
3. The cost of text books is included in the fee structure of these
programmes.
4. Westcol operates a cash free system.
5. All monies must be directly deposited in any ABSA BANK.
 LEARNING PATH

National World of Work!

N
Diploma

N6
Proof of 18 months applicable
1 Semester
experience
Students MUST APPLY for a National N 4 Subjects
Diploma after completion of 18 months
applicable experience – Information available
at Campus Examination Office

N5
1 Semester
4 Subjects

Grade 12/NCV L4/NSC or

equivalent qualification – Intro N4 / N4
please check selection criteria 1 Semester
for specific programme 4 Subjects
 Introductory N4 Business N5 Business Management
Studies
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS N5
This programme is compulsory for
Grade 12 learners without 1. Office Practice N5
2. Information Processing N5 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
computer related subject intending
to enrol for Management Assistant 3. Communication N5
[Link] & Business
Choose any ONE of the following Management N5
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: subjects: [Link] Management

Aps score of 22, using the best of six • Computer Practice N4 or

relevant NSC/NC(V) L4 subjects Choose any TWO of the
Computer Practice N5
(inclusive of English); or an following subjects:
Equivalent NQF Level 4 occupational • Labour Relations N5
qualification
N6 • Computer Practice N5
• Computerised Financial Systems
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS N4*
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
• Financial Accounting**
1. Office Practice N6
[Link] Communication N4 2. Information Processing N6
[Link] Entrepreneurship and * Should have passed Applied
3. Communication N6
Business Management N4 Accounting NSC/N3 or Grade 12
Accounting.
Choose any ONE of the following
Choose any TWO of the ** Compulsory to do Financial
subjects:
Accounting N4 or should have
following subjects:
passed this subject.
• Computer Practice N5 or N6
• Introductory Computer Practice • Legal Practice N5
• Introductory Information Processing N6

Please note the following: Business Management COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• Should have passed Applied ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: [Link] & Business
Accounting or Accounting NSC/N3
• Any of the following NC(V) L4 Management N6
Certificates:
Management Assistant ▪ Management Choose any ONE of the following
▪ Office Administration subjects:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ▪ Information Technology • Labour Relations N5 or N6
▪ Finance, Economics and • Sales Management N6
• An Office Administration L4 Accounting
certificate; • Marketing Communication N6
▪Transport and Logistics.
• Grade 12 with computer • A National Introductory Certificate:N4
subjects/CAT; Choose any TWO of the following
Business Studies; subjects:
• A National Introductory Certificate: • Equivalent occupational qualification;
N4 Business Studies; or an • APS score of 24, using double the
• Typing skills Certificate; • Computer Practice N6
English and Accounting/ • Personnel Management N6
• Equivalent NQF Level 4 Mathematics/Mathematical
occupational qualification; or an • Marketing Management N4
Literacy/Economics/Business • Computerised Financial Systems
• APS score of 24, using double the Studies subjects plus the two (2)
English and then the four (4) next N4* or N5**
next best subjects of NSC. • Financial Accounting N5 or N6
best subjects of NSC.
N4 * Compulsory to do Financial
N4
Accounting N4 or should have
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS COMPULSORY SUBJECTS: passed this subject.
• Information Processing N4 [Link] Accounting or Financial
• Office Practice N4 Accounting N4* ** Compulsory to do Financial
• Communication N4 [Link] Communication N4 Accounting N5
[Link] & Business
Choose any ONE of the following Management N4
subjects: [Link] Practice N4

• Introductory Computer Practice N4 • Should have passed Applied

• Computer Practice N4 Accounting or Grade 12 Accounting
 Financial Management Introductory Certificate: Human Resource
Food Services N4 Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

o Finance, Economics and Accounting
o Office Administration with Applied • A Hospitality NC(V) L4 Certificate; • Any of the following NC(V) L4
Accounting L4 • National Introductory Certificate: Certificates:
o Any other NC(V) Level 4 certificate with N4 Food Services; ▪ Education and Development
Applied Accounting L4 as a subject • Equivalent occupational ▪ Finance, Economics and
• A National Introductory Certificate: N4 qualification;
Business Studies with Introductory
Accounting
• APS score of 24, using double the ▪ Information Technology
Accounting; or an
• Equivalent occupational qualification; or an English and four (4) next best ▪ Management
• APS score of 24, using double the English subjects of NSC. ▪ Marketing
and then Accounting/ Mathematics/ ▪ Office Administration
Business Studies/Economics subjects, and Introductory N4 ▪ Transport and Logistics;
the three (3) next best subjects of NSC. • A National Introductory Certificate:
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS N4 Business Studies;
N4 • Equivalent NQF Level 4
1. Introductory Catering: Theory and occupational qualification;
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Practical • APS score of 24, using double the
1. Entrepreneurship & Business 2. Introductory Serving Techniques English and the four (4) next best
Management N4 3. Introductory Hygiene and Safety subjects of NSC.
2. Financial Accounting N4* 4. Introductory Communication
3. Computerised Financial Systems N4
N4** Hospitality and Catering
4. Management Communication N4 Services COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
1. Entrepreneurship & Business
N4
• Should have passed Applied Management N4
Accounting, NSC/N3 or Grade 12 2. Personnel Management N4
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Accounting. 3. Management Communication N4
** Compulsory to do Financial 4. Computer Practice N4
1. Catering Theory and Practical N4
Accounting N4 or should have 2. Nutritional and Menu Planning N4
passed this. N5
3. Sanitation and Safety N4
4. Applied Management N4
N5 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
1. Personnel Management N5
N5
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS 2. Personal Training N5
3. Labour Relations N5
1. Financial Accounting N5 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
4. Computer Practice N5
2. Cost and Management Accounting N5
3. Computerised Financial Systems N5* 1. Catering Theory and Practical N5
N6
4. Entrepreneurship & Business 2. Food and Beverage Management
Management N4 N5
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
3. Entrepreneurship and Business
1. Personnel Management N6
• Compulsory to do Financial Accounting Management N5
2. Personal Training N6
N4 or should have passed this. 4. Applied Management N5
3. Labour Relations N6
4. Computer Practice N6
N6 N6

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

1. Financial Accounting N6 1. Catering Theory and Practical N6

2. Cost and Management Accounting N6 2. Communication and Human
3. Computerised Financial Systems N6* Relations N6
3. Introductory Computer Practise
• Compulsory to do Financial Accounting N4
N4 or should have passed this. 4. Applied Management N6

Choose any ONE of the following

subjects:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Management

N5
• Entrepreneurship & Business Management
N6
 Marketing Management Public Management Tourism

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Any of the following NC(V) L4 1. A Tourism NC(V) L4 Certificate;

• Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates 2. Equivalent NQF Level 4
Certificates: o Education and Development occupational qualification;
o Education and Development o Finance, Economics and 3. All N4 should have done
o Finance, Economics and Accounting; placement test
Accounting o Information Technology 4. APS score of 24, using double
o Information Technology o Management the English and
o Management o Marketing Tourism/Geography and then the
o Marketing o Office Administration four (4) next best subjects of
o Office Administration o Transport and Logistics NSC.
• A National Introductory Certificate: o Tourism;
N4 Business Studies; • A National Introductory N4
• Equivalent NQF Level 4 occupational Certificate: N4 Business Studies;
qualification; or an or COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
• APS score of 24, using double the • Equivalent NQF Level 4
English and then the four (4) next occupational qualification; or 1. Travel Office Procedures N4
best subjects of NSC. • APS score of 24, using double the 2. Tourist Communication N4
English and Computer Application 3. Travel Services N4
N4 Technology/History and then the 4. Travel Destinations N4
four (4) next best subjects of 5. Computer Practice N4
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS NSC.
N5
N4
1. Entrepreneurship & Business COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Management N4 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
2. Marketing Management N4 1. Travel Office Procedures N5
3. Management Communication N4 [Link] Management N4 2. Tourist Communication N5
4. Computer Practice N4 [Link] Communication N4 3. Travel Services N5
[Link] Practice N4 4. Travel Destinations N5
N5 [Link] & Business
Management N4 N6
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
N5 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
1. Sales Management N5 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS 1. Travel Office Procedures N6
2. Marketing Management N5 2. Hotel Reception N6
3. Labour Relation N5 1. Public Administration N5 3. Travel Services N6
4. Computer Practice N5 2. Public Finance N5 4. Travel Destinations N6
3. Municipal Administration N5
N6 4. Entrepreneurship & Business
Management N5
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
N6
1. Marketing Management N6 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
2. Sales Management N6
3. Marketing Communication N6 1. Public Law N6
4. Marketing Research N6 2. Public Administration N6
3. Municipal Administration N6
4. Public Finance N6
 SELECTION CRITERIA

REPORT 191 BUSINESS STUDIES

INTRO N4 and N4

PROGRAMME SELECTION/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

National Introductory • Aps score of 22, using the best of six relevant NSC/NC(V) L4 subjects (inclusive of
Certificate (Only for students English); or an
intending to enrol for Management • Equivalent NQF level 4 occupational qualification
Assistant, Legal Secretary and
Public Relations)

N4 Business Management Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates:

o Management
o Office Administration
o Information Technology
o Finance, Economics and Accounting
o Transport and Logistics; or a
• A National Introductory Certificate: N4 Business Studies; or an
• Equivalent occupational qualification; or an
• APS score of 24, using double the English and Accounting/
Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Economics/Business Studies subjects plus the
two (2) next best subjects of NSC.
N4 Financial Management Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates:
o Finance, Economics and Accounting
o Office Administration with Applied Accounting L4
o Any other NC (V) Level 4 certificate with Applied Accounting L4 as a
subject.
• A National Introductory Certificate: N4 Business Studies with Introductory
Accounting; or an
• Equivalent occupational qualification; or an
• APS score of 24, using double the English and then Accounting/ Mathematics/
Business Studies/Economics subjects, and the three (3) next best subjects of NSC.
N4 Human Resources Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates:
Management o Education and Development
o Finance, Economics and Accounting
o Information Technology
o Management
o Marketing
o Office Administration
o Transport and Logistics; or a
• A National Introductory Certificate: N4 Business Studies; or an
• Equivalent NQF level 4 occupational qualification; or an
• APS score of 24, using double the English and the four (4) next best subjects of
NSC.
N4 Management Assistant An Office Administration L4 certificate
• Grade 12 with computer subjects
• A National Introductory Certificate: N4 Business Studies; or an
• Typing skills Certificate
• Equivalent NQF Level 4 occupational qualification; or an
• APS score of 24, using double the English and then the four (4) next best subjects
of NSC.
N4 Marketing Management • Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates:
o Education and Development
o Finance, Economics and Accounting
o Information Technology
 REPORT 191 GENERAL STUDIES
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

PROGRAMME ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

N4 Hospitality and
Catering Services • A Hospitality NC(V) L4 Certificate; or an
• National Introductory Certificate: N4 Food Services;
• Equivalent occupational qualification; or a
• APS score of 24, using double the English and four (4) next best subjects
of NSC.

N4 Tourism
• A Tourism NC(V) L4 Certificate; or an
• Equivalent NQF Level 4 occupational qualification; or an
• All N4 should have placement test
• APS score of 24, using double the English and Tourism/Geography and
then the four (4) next best subjects of NSC.
 SEMESTER PROGRAMMES
Academic Calendar 2024
Business Studies and General Studies: Intro N4 – N6

Semester 1 Semester 2
College opens: 08 January College opens: 19 July
Registration: 09 -17January Registration: 17- 21 July
Class commence: 15 January Class commence: 15 July
College closes: 20 March College closes: 20 September
College Opens: 03 April College Opens: 01 October
Examination: 21 May – 14 June Examination: 08 November –
06 December
College Closes: 14 June College Closes: 06 December

Tourism N 4( 5 subjects)
Business and General Studies Cash price R 8 086,00
Cost per subject - Tourism R 1 815,00
Intro N4 – N6 Cost – Computer Practice R 826,00
• Introductory N4 Payment options:
• Business Management 1 & 2 subjects Cash only
• Financial Management 5 subjects
50% deposit of R 4 043,00
• Human Resources Management 2 instalments of R 2 021,50
• Management Assistant Tourism N 5 and N6
• Marketing Management Cash price R 7 260,00
• Public Management Cost per subject R 1 815,00
Payment options:
Cash price R 3 304,00
1 & 2 subjects Cash only
Cost per subject R826,00 50% deposit of R 5 445,00
3 subjects
Payment options: 2 instalments of R 2 722,50
1 & 2 Subjects Cash only
50% deposit of R 3 630,00
3 Subjects
50% deposit R2 478,00 4 subjects
2 instalments of R1 239,00 2 instalments of R 1 815,00
50% deposit R1 652,00
4 Subjects
2 instalments of R826,00
EXAMINATION ONLY
Educare Cash price per subject R 500.00
Please note that Educare is phased out by DHET
and therefor NO new applications will be allowed
Cash price R 4 012, 00
Cost per subject R 1 003,00
Payment options:
1 & 2 Subjects Cash only
50% deposit R 3 009,00
3 Subjects
2 instalments of R 1 505,00
50% deposit R 2 006,00
4 Subjects
2 instalments of R 1 003,00
Hospitality and Catering Services
Cash price R 7 450,00
Cost per subject R 1 862,50
Payment options:
1 & 2 subjects Cash only
50% deposit of R 5 587,50
3 subjects
2 instalments of R 2 793,75
50% deposit of R 3 725,00
4 subjects
2 instalments of R 1 862,50
 Your future starts here!
These programmes is recommended for students that would like to
pursue a career in TECHNICAL or ENGINEERING RELATED studies

DURATION:

1 Trimester per certificate – 3 trimester per year

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION:

1. Students MUST apply online on the website – online applications or

can choose to go to the nearest campus to be assisted with online
applications.
2. Successful applicants will be notified per SMS/email to come and
register, ONLY after the CLOSING DATE of the application.
3. Please apply on time as space are limited.

MODES OF DELIVERY:

Full-Time ONLY

Please note:

1. Westcol reserves the right to ONLY offer programmes that are justified
by student numbers, to change the location/venue of the programme
and to cancel programme/s.
2. Potential student are encouraged to apply for a NSFAS bursary online
– [Link]
3. The cost of textbooks is included in the fee structure of these
programmes.
4. Westcol operates a cash free system.
5. All monies must be directly deposited in any ABSA BANK.
 ENGINEERING STUDIES LEARNING PATH

Certified Engineer Technician Higher Education

Institutions
Certificate of
Competency

National
N
Diploma

N6
Applicable
1 Trimester
experience
4 Subjects

N5
1 Trimester Entrepreneur
4 Subjects

Specialised
N4 Electrical
1 Trimester Installation Rules
4 Subjects
Electrical
N3 Installation Rules
(Must pass N3)
1 Trimester
4 Subjects
Artisan
Minimum requirements:
N2
Gr 12 with pass in maths & Apprenticeship Trade
and physical science 1 Trimester
completed Test
4 Subjects

FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED

Krugersdorp- West

Engineering Studies
Carletonville

N2 – N6
Randfontein

Westonaria

Programmes

X X
Engineering:N2 - N6 X X
N2-N4 N2-N4

Electrical Installation Rules and

X X
Specialised Electrical Installation Rules

Certificate of Competency – exam only X

 Engineering Studies Engineering Studies
N2 to N3 N4 to N6
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - N4
Please take note that DHET intends to
phased out N1 –N3 in the near future and to 1. Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates:
replaced with QCTO programmes that will • Civil Engineering and Building Construction
include a practical component • Drawing Office Practice
• Electrical Infrastructure Construction
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – N2 • Engineering and Related Design
• Information Technology and Computer Science
1. Grade 12 statement with pass in • Mechatronics
Mathematics and English FAL and Physical • Process Instrumentation
Science. • Process Plant Operations: or an
2. APS score of 18, using the best six 2. National Certificate: N3 Engineering Studies;
3. NSC / NC (V) L4 subjects inclusive of 3. Equivalent occupational qualification;
4. Mathematics/Technical Mathematics and 4. APS score of 24, using double the
5. English. Mathematical/Technical Mathematics plus one
relevant Technology Subject (Civil, Electrical,
Mechanical) or
N2
Physical Science, plus English and the
two (2) next best subjects of NSC.
Compulsory subjects

1. Mathematics N4
2. Engineering Science
3. Engineering Drawing or 1. Supervisory Management
Industrial Electronics or 2. Electrotechnics
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing* 3. Industrial Electronics
4. Industrial Instruments
Choose any ONE of the following 5. Mechanical Draughting
6. Mechanotechnics
subjects: 7. Engineering Science
8. Mathematics
• Diesel Trade Theory
• Electrical Trade Theory
• Instrument Trade Theory N5
• Platers Theory
• Fitting and Machining 1. Supervisory Management
• Rigging Theory 2. Strength of Materials And Structures
• Motor Electrical Trade Theory 3. Mathematics
• Motor Trade Theory* 4. Power Machines
5. Mechanotechnics
Please note: * Compulsory combination 6. Electrotechnics
7. Mechanical Drawing and Design
N3 8. Fluids Mechanics
9. Industrial Electronics
[Link] Instruments
Compulsory subjects

(4 subject constitutes a certificate) N6

1. Mathematics
2. Engineering Science 1. Supervisory Management
3. Engineering Drawing 2. Strength of Materials and Structures
4. Mechanotechnology 3. Control Systems
5. Electrotechnology 4. Electrotechnics
6. Industrial Electronics 5. Industrial Electronics
7. Instrument Trade Theory 6. Industrial instruments
7. Mechanical Drawing and Design
8. Power machines
9. Fluids mechanics
[Link]
[Link]
Installation Rules and Specialised Engineering Certificate of
Installation Rules Competency (Government Ticket)
(Wireman’s Licence) It is compulsory for ELECTRICAL and MECHANICAL
This programme is compulsory for electricians in ENGINEERS to obtain this qualification in order to be
order to install electrical wiring of professional recognised.
domestic/industrial premises.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – SUMMARY
External examinations are written in March, July 1. Receipt of monies paid
and November. 2. Certified copies of qualifications
3. Proof of appropriate practical experience on company letter head
and verified by signature of the employer.
4. A testimonial of sobriety and conduct signed by an employer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5. Proof of age, name and identification number, i.e. certified copy of
ID document or a copy of birth certificate.
• Qualified artisan 6. A letter from the Resident Engineer, where possible indicating that
the applicant is considered to be a suitable candidate.
• N3 certificate with Electrotechnology as one of the
subjects. COMPUSORY SUBJCTS

DURATION: M) – Mechanical Engineering (E) – Electrical Engineering

1 Trimester
• N3 Engineering Drawing (M) (E)
• N3 N4 Engineering Science (M) (E)
ENROLMENT DATES • N4 Industrial Electronics (M)
January, May and September • N4 Mathematics (M) (E)
• N4 N5 Fluid Mechanics (M)
• N5 Strength of Materials (E)
MODES OF DELIVERY: • N5 Electrotechnics (M)
On request - based on student numbers. • N5 N6 Control Systems (M) (E)
• N6 Mechanotechnics (M) (E)
SUBJECTS • N6 Power Machines (M) (E)
• N6 Strength of Materials (M)
Certificate: Installation Rules • N6 Fluid Mechanics (M)
1. Installation Rules • N6 Industrial Electronics (E)
2. Electrical Wiring Skills • N6 Electrotechnics (E)
• N6 Supervisory Management (M) (E)
Certificate: Specialised Electrical Installation
N6 CONVERSION COURSE
Codes
1. Specialised Electrical Installation Codes To enable holders of the Mechanical Certificate of Competency or vice
versa:
PLEASE NOTE: • Electrotechnics (M)
• N6 Industrial Electronics (M)
• Pass mark is 50% • N6 Strength of Materials (E)
• Both programmes consist of two examination • N6 Fluid Mechanics (E)
papers per subject.
• Only a statement of results is issued to The subjects shown are only the highest levels to be attained. All the
grades leading to that level must also be attained with a 50% pass
successful candidates. mark (e.g. Electrotechnics N6 includes a pass in this subject on the
N3, N4 and N5 levels).

EXAMINATIONS – Carletonville ONLY

• The letter of acceptance must be submitted when

entering for the qualifying subjects at Westcol Campus
examination Office and the appropriate examination
fees must be paid.
• The examinations are held in June and November and
the closing dates for entry are set by the Department of
Education.

Application forms for acceptance are obtainable from:

The Secretary Commission of Examiners
Department of Labour
Private bag X117 Pretoria 0001
Tel.: (012) 309 4111

Website: [Link]
 SELECTION CRITERIA

REPORT 191 ENGINEERING STUDIES

N2 and N4

PROGRAMME ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

N2 • Grade 12 statement with pass in Mathematics, English FAL

and Physical Science.
• APS score of 20, using the best six NSC/NC(V) L4 subjects
inclusive of Mathematics/Technical Mathematics and English.

N4 • Any of the following NC (V) L4 Certificates:

• Civil Engineering and Building Construction
• Drawing Office Practice
• Electrical Infrastructure Construction
• Engineering and Related Design
• Information Technology and Computer Science
• Mechatronics
• Process Instrumentation
• Process Plant Operations: or an
• National Certificate: N3 Engineering Studies; or an
• Equivalent occupational qualification; or an
• APS score of 24, using double the Mathematical/Technical
Mathematics plus one relevant Technology Subject (Civil,
Electrical, Mechanical) or Physical Science, plus English and
the two (2) next best subjects of NSC.
 CALENDAR
TRIMESTER PROGRAMMES
2024

Engineering Studies: N2 to N6

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

College opens 08 January College opens 20 May College opens 03 September

Registration: 09 – 17 Jan Registration 16 – 18 May Registration 04 – 12 Sep

Class 15 January Class 27 May Class commence 10 September

commence commence

Examination 25 March – Examination 31 July – 23 Examination 17 Nov –

19 April August 11 Dec

College Closes 19 April College Closes 23 August College Closes 11 Dec

CLASS FEES - 2024

Engineering Studies N2 to N3
Cash price R2 230,00
Cost per subject R557,50
Payment options:
1 & 2 Subjects Cash only
50% deposit R1 672,50
3 Subjects
2 instalments of R832,25
50% deposit R1 115,00
4 Subjects
2 instalments of R557,50
Engineering Studies N4 to N6
Cash price R2 600,00
Cost per subject R650,00
Payment options:
1 & 2 Subjects Cash only
50% deposit R1 950,00
3 Subjects
2 instalments of R975,00
50% deposit R1 300,00
4 Subjects
2 instalments of R650,00
EXAMINATION ONLY
Cash price per subject R 500.00
 Your future starts here!
NCV(National Certificate Vocational) certificate intends to respond directly
to the skill demand of the SOUTH AFRICAN economy. Learners with a
Grade 9 or a General Education and Training Certificate(NQF Level 1),
unemployed or out of school youth may consider to apply. Great
emphasis is placed on simulation in a practical environment as well as
real work place experience. It should be noted that a NCV Level 4 is
equal to Grade 12.
DURATION:
This programme starts at level 2 and the duration is 1 year per level.
Total duration for NCV L2 – L4 is 3 years

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION:

1. Students MUST apply online on the website – online applications or can choose
to go to the nearest campus to be assisted with online applications.
2. Successful applicants will be notified per SMS/email to come and register, ONLY
after the CLOSING DATE of the application.
3. Application opens annually in August/September. Please visit the website in this
regard. [Link]
4. Please apply on time as space are limited.

MODES OF DELIVERY:
Full-Time ONLY

Please note:

1. Westcol reserves the right to ONLY offer programmes that are justified by student
numbers, to change the location/venue of the programme and to cancel
programme/s.
2. Potential student are encouraged to apply for a NSFAS bursary online –
[Link]
3. The cost of text books is included in the fee structure of these programmes.
4. Westcol operates a cash free system.
5. All monies must be directly deposited in any ABSA BANK.
 NCV LEARNING PATH
Further Studies at World of work
Westcol Universities or
( Business and General Studies N4 – N6) Universities of Technology
(Terms and conditions apply)

NCV L4
1 year
7 subjects

NCV L3
1 year
7 subjects

NCV L2
1 year
7 subjects

Minimum Grade 9 or AET level 4 or

NQF Level 1. Learners may be
referred to complete a PLP

FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED

Krugersdorp- West

NCV
Level 2 to 4
Krugersdorp
Carletonville

Randfontein

Programmes

Pre-Vocational Learning Programme X X

Electrical Infrastructure Construction X
Engineering and Related Design X
Finance Economics and Accounting X
Information Technology and Computer Science
(Robotics and Programming) X

Hospitality X
Marketing X
Office Administration X X X
Tourism X
 Pre-Vocational Learning Programme
(PLP)
• This programme is an entry level foundational learning programme for articulation into
learning programmes for students who do not meet the entry requirements.
• The programme prepares a student for enrolment in the relevant NC(V).
• The programme is pitched more or less at NQF level 2.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The programme is primarily aimed at students who have passed at Grade 9 with weak/poor
literacy and numeracy foundation.
Students with Grade 9 and with weak/poor marks in Mathematics and Science and those who
have not been part of the study environment for a few years could also be considered.

SUBJECTS:

1. Foundational English,
2. Foundational Mathematics(not Mathematical Literacy
3. Foundational Science
4. Foundational Life Skills and Technology

Please note:

There is no NATIONAL EXAMINATION for PLP, and the programme follows a continuous
assessment process
 National Certificate (Vocational)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Level 2:

Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering and Related Design

Finance, Economics and Accounting.

• PLP(Pre-Vocational Learning Programme) certificate with a 50% pass in English, Life

Orientation and a 60% pass in Mathematic and Foundational Science; or a
• Grade 9 statement with a 50% pass in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy and English FAL;
or a
• AET L4 (GETC) - 50% pass in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy and English FAL; or an
Equivalent occupational qualification; or a
• Grade 9 - APS of 24, using the best of six Grade 9 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics /
Mathematical Literacy / Technical Mathematics and English; or a
• Grade 10 - APS of 22, using the best of six subjects, inclusive of Mathematics / Mathematical
Literacy /Technical Mathematics and English; or a
• Grade 11 - APS of 20, using the best of six subjects, inclusive of Mathematics / Mathematical
Literacy /Technical Mathematics and English; or a
• Grade 12 - APS of 18, using the best of six Grade 12 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics /
Mathematical Literacy /Technical Mathematics and English.

Hospitality, Marketing, Office Administration and Tourism

• PLP(Pre-Vocational Learning Programme) certificate with a 50% pass in English, Life

Orientation and a 60% pass in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy and Foundational
Science; or a
• Grade 9 statement with a 50% pass in English FAL; or a
• AET L4 (GETC) with a 50% pass in English FAL; or a Equivalent occupational qualification;
or an
• Grade 9 - APS of 24, using the best of five subjects, plus English; or a
• Grade 10 APS of 22, using the best of five subjects, inclusive of English; or
• Grade 11 APS of 20, using the best of five subjects, inclusive of English; or
• NSC/ NC(V)APS of 18, using the best of five subjects, inclusive of English
 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION
INFRASTRUCTURE and RELATED DESIGN TECHNOLOGY AND
CONSTRUCTION COMPUTER SCIENCE
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS (ROBOTICS AND
LEVEL 2 TO 4 LEVEL 2 TO 4 PROGRAMMING)

1. English First Additional FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS

1. English First Additional
Language LEVEL 2 TO 4
Language
2. Mathematics 2. Mathematics
3. Life Orientation 1. English First Additional
3. Life Orientation
Language
LEVEL 2 2. Mathematics
LEVEL 2
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS 3. Life Orientation
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS

1. Engineering Fundamental LEVEL 2

1. Electrical Principle and
2. Engineering Technology VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
Practice
2. Workshop Practice 3. Engineering Systems
4. Automotive Repair and 1. Electronics and Digital
3. Electronic Control and
Maintenance or Concepts for Robotics
Digital Electronics
Welding 2. Robotic Fundamentals
4. Electrical Systems and
3. Basic Principals of
Construction
Computer Programming
LEVEL 3 and Computer Literacy
LEVEL 3
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS 4. Mechatronic Systems
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS

1. Engineering Practice and LEVEL 3

1. Electrical Principle and
Maintenance VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
Practice
2. Workshop Practice 2. Material Technology
3. Engineering Graphics and 1. Electronics and Digital
3. Electronic Control and
Design Concepts for Robotics
Digital Electronics
4. Automotive Repair and 2. Introduction to Robotics
4. Electrical Systems and
Maintenance or 3. Introduction to Technical
Construction
Welding Programming
4. Mechatronic Systems
LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
1. Electrical Principle and
Practice 1. Engineering Process
2. Professional Engineering 1. Electronics and Digital
2. Workshop Practice
Practice Concepts for Robotics
3. Electronic Control and
3. Applied Engineering 2. Robotic and Industrial
Digital Electronics
Technology Automation
4. Electrical Systems and
4. Automotive Repair and 3. Technical Programing
Construction
Maintenance or Welding 4. Elective subject
 FINANCE ECONOMICS HOSPITALITY MARKETING
AND ACCOUNTING
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 2 TO 4 LEVEL 2 TO 4
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 2 TO 4.
[Link] First Additional [Link] First Additional
Language Language
1. English First Additional
[Link] Literacy [Link] Literacy
Language
[Link] Orientation [Link] Orientation
2. Mathematical Literacy
3. Life Orientation
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 2
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 2
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
[Link] Generics [Link]
[Link] Preparation [Link] and Promotion
1. Applied Management
[Link] Service and Human [Link] Communication
2. Financial Management
Relations [Link] Behaviour
3. Economic Environment
4. New Venture Creation [Link] Services
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3 VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 3
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
[Link]
[Link] Generics [Link] and Promotion
1. Applied Management
[Link] Preparation [Link] Communication
2. Financial Management
[Link] Service and Human [Link] Behaviour
3. Economic Environment
4. New Venture Creation Relations
[Link] Services LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS [Link]
[Link] and Promotion
1. Applied Management
1. Hospitality Generics [Link] Communication
2. Financial Management
2. Food Preparation [Link] Behaviour
3. Economic Environment
4. New Venture Creation 3. Client Service and Human
Relations Career Paths
4. Hospitality Services • Market new products
Career Paths • Sell goods and services
• Perform accounting duties • Research needs of customers and
• Keep record of wages, salaries, Career Paths develop products.
petty cash, Value Added Tax 1. Manage guest house • Determine pricing, packaging,
(VAT), reconciliation. 2. Deal with client services in an sales, promotions and distribution.
• Prepare Financial Statements accommodation facility • Guide consumers on products and
• Manage budgets, analyse 3. Work at a Hotel/Lodge brands.
finances of the business ect. 4. Work as assistant cook/ chef • Advertise and promote new
preparing food in a restaurant, products & services.
hotel or guest house
Career opportunities 5. Work as waitron or as
• Accounting – (Private and Public) housekeeper in a Career opportunities
• Banking hotel/Guesthouse • Marketing
• Financial Services • Business Management
• Investment Services • Promotion and Advertising
• Insurance Services Career opportunities • Market Research
1. House Keeping • Product Development
2. Food and Beverage Management • Public Relations
3. Hotel Management • Purchasing Management
4. Chef • Customer Relations
5. Accommodation Services • Sales Management.
6. Events Management • Brand Management
 OFFICE TOURISM
ADMINISTRATION
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 2 TO 4
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 2 TO 4
1. English First Additional
Language
1. English First Additional
2. Mathematical Literacy
Language
3. Life Orientation
2. Mathematical Literacy
3. Life Orientation
LEVEL 2
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
LEVEL 2
1. Science of Tourism
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
2. Sustainable tourism in
South Africa
1. Business Practice
3. Client Service and Human
2. Office Practice
Relations
3. Office Data Processing
4. Tourism Operation
4. New Venture Creation
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 3
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
1. Science of Tourism
VOCATIONALSUBJECTS
2. Sustainable tourism in
South Africa
1. Business Practice
3. Client Service and Human
2. Office Practice
Relations
3. Office Data Processing
4. Tourism Operation
4. New Venture Creation
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 4
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS
1. Science of Tourism
2. Sustainable tourism in
1. Business Practice
South Africa
2. Office Practice
3. Client Service and Human
3. Office Data Processing
Relations
4. New Venture Creation
4. Tourism Operation

Career Paths Career Paths

• Coordinate office correspondence • Work as a tour guide
• Type letters, reports, memoranda, • Own a tourism business
agendas, minutes. • Drive tourists around
• Perform receptionist duties • Work at a casino
• Coordinate and organise functions • Provide an opportunity to Market
• Organise meetings, staff travel South Africa
itineraries and accommodation. • Work at a game reserve
• Operate office equipment
• Hospital Administration
Career opportunities
• Conference and Events Planner
Career opportunities • Tourism Development Officer
• Accounts Officer • Transportation Manager
• Bookkeeper • Travel Counsellor
• Administration Officer • Game Ranger
• Company Secretary • Adventure Guide
• Freight Forwarder • Safari Operator.
• Legal Secretary
 CALENDAR - 2024
YEAR PROGRAMMES
National Certificate Vocational
(NCV) – Level 2 to L4
College opens: 08 January
Registration: 09 – 17 January
Class commence: 18 January
College closes: Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
20 March 14 June 20 Sept 11 Dec

College opens: 03 April 9 July 01 Oct Jan 2025

Examinations:
Supplementary: 13 February – 08 March
14 days allocation for internal examinations
Final- Life Skills and Computer Literacy P2: 01 – 07 November

Other subjects: 08 November – 08 December

Information Processing and Computer Science – Robotics and Programming
Class Fees - 2024 Cash price R 16 678,00
Pre-Vocational Learning Programme Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
Cost per subject – VOC R 2 997,50 x 4 = R 11 990,00
PLP Payment options:
Instalments 8 x R 1 855,00
Cash price R 6 208,00
1 x R 1 863,00
Cost per subject R 1 552,00 Finance, Economics and Accounting
Cash price R 12 176,00
Payment options: Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
4 instalments R 1 552,00 Cost per subject – VOC R 1 872,00 x 4 = R 7 488,00
Payment options:
8 x R 1 350,00
Instalments
National Certificate Vocational 1 x R1 376,00
Hospitality
NCV- Level 2 - 4
Cash price R 20 584,00
Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
Electrical Infrastructure Construction Cost per subject – VOC R 3 974,50 x 4 = R 15 898,00
Cash price R 16 706, 00 Payment options:
Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00 8 x R 2 290,00
Instalments
Cost per subject – VOC R 3005,00 x 4 = R 12 020,00 1 x R 2 264,00
Payment options: Marketing
Cash price R 10 922,00
8 x R 1 860.00
Instalments Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
1 x R 1 826,00 Cost per subject – VOC R 1 559,00 x 4 = R 6 396,00
Electrical Infrastructure Construction with Payment options:
Physical Science as a subject 8 x R 1 215,00
Instalments
Cash price R 13 575,00 1 x R 1 202,00
Cost per subject – FUN R 998,00 x 3 = R 2 994,00 Office Administration
3 subjects R 2 994,00 x 3 = R 8 982,00 Cash price R 10 886,00
1 subject(Physical Science) R 2 676,00 Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
Payment options: Cost per subject – VOC R 1 550,00 x 4 = R 6 200,00
8 x R 1 508,00 Payment options:
Instalment 8 x R 1 200,00
1x R 1 511,00 Instalments
1x R 1286,00
Engineering Related Design Tourism
Cash price R21 626,00 R 15 850,00
Cash price
Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
Cost per subject – FUN R 1 562,00 x 3 = R 4 686,00
Cost per subject – VOC R 4 235,00 x 4 = R 16 940,00
Cost per subject – VOC R 2 791,00 x 4 = R 11 164,00
Payment options:
Payment options:
8 x R 2 450,00
Instalments 8 x R 1 770,00
1 x R 2 026,00 Instalments
1 x R 4 690,00
 Your future starts here!
Accredited
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE:
HAIRDRESSING
Western TVET College is accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO) to
offer the Hairdressing Certificate of 540 credits on National Qualification Framework (NQF): Level
2 - 4.

This qualification enable students to follow a career in HAIRDRESSING instead of completing

the formal school learning path. The qualification consist of THEORY and PRACTICAL as well as
compulsory WORK PLACEMENT modules at accredited Hair Salons and includes 2 accredited
skills programmes per year.

• The skills programmes are occupationally directed. It focus on practical, simulation and/ work experience.
• The objective is to certify learners at each completed module, to secure employment to become more employable
in the Hairdressing Industry.
• It lays the foundation for lifelong learning as well as creating the opportunity for employment opportunities
• An NQF Level 4 qualification is equal to Grade 12.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum - Grade 9 - 12 passed or equivalent.

2. 16 years or older.

APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION:

1. Students MUST apply online on the website – online applications or can choose to go to the nearest campus to
be assisted with online applications.
2. Successful applicants will be notified per SMS/email to come and register, ONLY after the CLOSING DATE of
the application.
3. Application opens annually in August/September. Please visit the website in this regard. [Link]
4. Please apply on time as space are limited.

DURATION:

3 years

MODE OF DELIVERY:

Full-Time
This programme is ONLY offered at Randfontein Campus.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Westcol reserves the right to ONLY offer programmes that are justified by student numbers, to change the
location/venue of the programme and to cancel programme/s.
2. Potential student are encouraged to apply for a NSFAS bursary online – [Link]
3. The cost of text books is included in the fee structure of these programmes.
4. Westcol operates a cash free system.
5. All monies must be directly deposited in any ABSA BANK.
 LEARNING PATH
World of Work!

Level 4
1 year
Theory and Practicals
Trade Test Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Skills Programme:
Hair Cutting Attendant and
Barber

Level 3
1 year
Theory and Practicals
Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Skills Programme: Chemical
Hair Reformations Attendant and
Hair Colouring Attendant

Level 2
1 year
Minimum requirements: Theory and Practicals
Gr 9- 12/NQF Level 1 Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Skills Programme: Hair and
or equivaled qualification Scalp Treatment Attendant and
Hair stylist

Class Fees – 2024

COURSE FEES INCLUDE:
1. Administration fees
2. Tuition fees
3. Training material
4. External Assessment
5. Hair dressing Kit
6. Uniforms
7. Excursions and Competitions
YEAR 1
Cash price R12 015.00
Payment options:
Deposit R4 000,00
7 instalments of R1 145.00
Year 2
Cash price R10 259.00
Payment options:
Deposit R 4 000.00
7 Instalments of R800.00
1 Instalment of R660.00
Year 3
Cash price R12 323.00
Payment options:
Deposit R4 000.00
7 Instalments of R1 000.00
1 Instalment of R1 223.00
Re – assessment fee R XXXXXX
 LEVEL 2 Semester 1
YEAR ONE CHEMICAL HAIR REFORMATION
ATTENDANT
Compulsory modules
1. Introductory studies for Hairdressers 1. Professional Conduct and Ethics
2. Hair and Skin 2. Principles of Working with Hair and Skin
3. Shampooing. conditioners and treatment - part 1 3. Chemical Hair Reformation Services
4. Shampooing. conditioners and treatment - part 2 4. Provided Chemical Hair Treatments
5. Providing shampooing. conditioning and
treatment of hair and scalp service in a salon Semester 2
6. Hairstyling
7. Style hair HAIR COLOURING ATTENDANT
8. Provide hairstyling in a Hairdressing Salon
1. Professional Conduct and Ethics
Compulsory Skills Programmes 2. Principles of Working with Hair and Skin
3. Chemical Hair Services
4. Colouring Hair
After successfully completing these skills
programmes a student will receive an LEVEL 4
additional certificate.
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
Compulsory modules
HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT 1. Hair Cutting
ATTENDANT 2. Cut Hair
3. Chemical Hair Services )Colour Foundation)
1. Professional conduct and ethics 4. Colour Hair ( Colour Foundation)
2. Principles of working with hair and skin 5. Provide Chemical Hair Treatment in a Hair Salon
3. Shampooing, conditioners and treatment (CF)
4. Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair 6. Maintain Professional Customer Services
7. Maintain professional standards when interacting
Semester 2 with clients

HAIR STYLIST Compulsory Skills Programme

1. Professional conduct and ethics After successfully completing these skills

2. Principals of working with hair and skin programme a student will receive an
3. Hairstyling
additional certificate.
4. Style hair.
Semester 1
LEVEL 3
YEAR TWO HAIR CUTTING ATTENDANT
Compulsory modules
1. Hair Cutting
1. Chemical Hair Services 2. Cut Hair
2. Provided Chemical Hair treatments
3. Provided Chemical Hair treatments in a Hair Salon
4. Colour Hair – Advance Colour Semester 2
Compulsory Skills Programme
BARBER
After successfully completing these skills programme
a student will receive an additional certificate. 1. Barbering
2. Legislative Framework for South African
Hairdressers
3. Time Management
4. Gent’s Cutting and Barbering Services
 CALENDAR - 2024
YEAR PROGRAMMES
Occupational Certificate: Hairdressing
Level 2 to L4
College opens: 08 January
Registration: 09 – 17 January
Class commence: 18 January
College closes: Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
20 March 14 June 20 Sept 11 Dec

College opens: 03 April 9 July 01 Oct Jan 2025

Examinations:
Supplementary: 13 February – 08 March
14 days allocation for internal examinations
Final- Life Skills and Computer Literacy P2: 01 – 07 November

Other subjects: 08 November – 08 December