University of South Africa UNISA TVET Colleges
University of South Africa UNISA TVET Colleges – Unisa has an agreement with a number of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer tuition for selected qualifications, but primarily higher certificates.
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These classes have proved to mostly improve the throughput rate of students who enrol for them. Successful completion of the higher certificates may give you a better chance to qualify for degree studies at Unisa.
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Colleges that have an agreement with Unisa
The following TVET colleges have agreements with Unisa:
| Province | College | Website address |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | Eastcape Midlands College | www.emcol.co.za/ |
| Port Elizabeth College | www.pecollege.edu.za/ | |
| Gauteng
| Ekurhuleni East College | www.eec.edu.za/ |
| Western College | www.westcol.co.za/ | |
| KwaZulu-Natal | Elangeni TVET College | www.elangeni.edu.za/ |
| Umfolozi College | www.umfolozicollege.co.za/ | |
| Limpopo | Letaba College | www.letabafet.co.za/ |
| Mpumalanga | Gert Sibande College | www.gscollege.co.za/ |
| Western Cape
| College of Cape Town | www.cct.edu.za/ |
| False Bay College | www.falsebaycollege.co.za/ | |
| Northlink College | www.northlink.co.za/ | |
| South Cape College | www.sccollege.co.za | |
| West Coast College | www.westcoastcollege.co.za |
Qualifications offered by University of South Africa UNISA TVET Colleges
Selection of courses approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training
| College | Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences (98201) | Higher Certificate in Banking (98225) | Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences (98237) | Higher Certificate in Tourism Management (98226) | Higher Certificate in Adult Basic Education and Training (98615) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modules | AUE1501 BNU1501 CAS1501 CLA1501 ENN1504 FAC1501 FAC1502 MAC1501 MNB1501 TAX1501 | BAN1501 BAN1502 BSM1501 CBC1501 CRM1501 ECS1501 FAC1501 QMI1500 RSK1501 SUS1501 | BNU1501 BSM1501 CLA1501 ECS1500 ENN103F FAC1501 FAC1502 INF1505 QMI1500 SUS1501 | DTM1501 ENN1504 EUP1501 FAC1501 IOP1502 MNG1502 MNM1503 QMI1500 SUS1501 TRT1502 | ABT1511 ABT1512 ABT1513 ABT1515 ABT1516 ABT1517 ABT1518 ABT1519 ABT1520 BPT1501 |
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| Ekurhuleni East College | √ | ||||
| Elangeni TVET College | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| False Bay College | √ | ||||
| Gert Sibande College | √ | √ | |||
| Letaba College | √ | ||||
| NorthLink College | √ | ||||
| Umfolozi College | √ | √ | |||
| Port Elizabeth College | √ | √ | |||
| West Coast College | √ | ||||
| Western College | √ | √ | |||
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Apply for admission to University of South Africa UNISA TVET Colleges for the 2022 academic year
Who must apply?
Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission.
When must I apply?
You must apply for admission to the 2022 academic year during the relevant application period. Click here for more information about Unisa’s application dates.
How must I apply?
If you plan to enrol for classes at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the Unisa-TVET agreement, you may apply via the relevant TVET college or at Unisa via the online or self-help options.
The TVET colleges provide face-to-face tuition / classes for selected modules in some qualifications. Please check that your selected TVET college offers your qualification(s) of choice.
Apply for admission via a TVET college
- Please ensure that the TVET college you have selected offers your qualification of choice.
- Apply for admission to Unisa via the TVET college. Indicate clearly at the time of application that you are applying for admission to Unisa. Ensure that you submit all the necessary documents and pay the application fee during the application process.
Apply for admission to Unisa
Online via the application website: www.unisa.ac.za/apply
Register for the 2022 academic year
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for UNISA Registration information.
University of South Africa UNISA TVET Colleges FAQs
What is a TVET college?
It is a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college. Unisa has an agreement with 13 TVET colleges to offer classes in its higher certificate qualifications.
How can I benefit?
The TVET colleges with whom Unisa has agreements offer classes and support on Unisa’s study material. Students who follow this route have been very successful in their studies.
Will I have to pay extra?
Yes, the colleges charge extra for tuition and support. This cost is, however, subsidised by government to make it more affordable. The cost differs between the colleges. Contact the college where you would like to study to get a quotation for the tuition support it offers.
Do I still apply and register with Unisa?
Yes, you have to apply at Unisa during the normal application period. Once accepted you have to register with Unisa during the registration period. At the same time, you have to register for tuition at the TVET college of your choice. Remember to make sure that the college of your choice offers support in the higher certificate you apply for.
What can I do with a higher certificate qualification?
A higher certificate is an accredited qualification and it may allow you into diploma or bachelor degree studies.