NC (V) study
• Skills-based education for people who may not have completed
Grade 12 or may not qualify for diploma study.
• It concentrates on developing trained, skilled and qualified
employees by placing a strong emphasis on hands-on training.
• These courses are offered at technical vocational education and
training (TVET) colleges and private colleges.
• Vocational study helps students to develop marketable skills in
their chosen vocational field.
• TheNC(V) isoffered infieldsof study ranging fromTourismtoEducation
& Development and from Safety in Society to Management.
• The NC(V) covers three years of study, and a certificate is awarded
after each year.
• A practical component is part of all courses, often in a real
workplace situation.
• Students who complete an NC(V) or N4 may be considered
for admission to diploma study in related fields at universities
of technology or can continue with advanced study at an TVET
college.
• The DHET TVET Colleges Bursary Fund provides financial
assistance to deserving and motivated students who cannot
otherwise afford to study.
Postgraduate study
• Postgraduate study is for applicants who have already studied at
a higher education institution and have a degree or a diploma.
• If you do not have a qualification, you must apply for either a
degree or a diploma.
Siphelele Dlamini
Winner ofthe R12 000 Bursary
I’m SipheleleThabiso Dlamini and have just been awarded a R12 000
bursary by CAO. I am very grateful for this bursary as it’s going to
help me pay for my studies. I didn’t know how I was going to pay for
my registration because NSFAS wasn’t able to help me. I’m a student
at DUT City Campus studying Fine Art and this is my first year.
This money will help me in my course as I haven’t paid for my
material art kits. I thank God for this opportunity and I thank CAO.
I think tha this year has luck for me and I will use this luck for my
career.
CAO HANDBOOK ENTRY 2016
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Siphelele Thabiso Dlamini receiving a bursary from Mike Naidoo, Chairperson of the
CAO Board.
