Here is a list of courses or programmes offered by Buffalo City TVET College and all candidates interested in studying at the institution are encouraged to take note:
NCV Courses
- SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
- EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- FINANCE, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
- MECHATRONICS
- OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
- TOURISM
- SAFETY IN SOCIETY
- ENGINEERING AND RELATED DESIGN
- ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
- CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Nated Courses
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: HUMAN RESOURCES
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: EDUCARE
- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING N4-N6
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
- NATIONAL N CERTICATE: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: CIVIL ENGINEERING
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ONLINE COURSES
National Certificate (Vocational)
Subjects and Topics
Applied Accounting Level 2:
– Cash Journals
Applied Accounting Level 3:
– Analysis of Cash Book
Applied Accounting Level 4:
– Financial Statements (Balance Sheets)
– Financial Statements (Income Statements)
Business Practice Level 4:
– Time Management
Carpentry and Roof Work Level 2:
– Roof Construction
Carpentry and Roof Work Level 4:
– Doors and Door Furniture
Construction Level 2:
– Foundation
– Measuring and Setting Out
Electrical Systems and Construction Level 2-4:
– House Installation
Electronic Control and Digital Electronics Level 2:
– Components and Circuit Diagrams
Electronic Control and Digital Electronics Level 4:
– Basic Design of Single Stage Transistor Amplifier
– Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifier
– Fundamentals of Electronics
– Programmable Logic Controllers
Electrical Principles and Practice Level 2:
– Measuring and Testing Instruments
Electrical Principles and Practice Level 4:
– Fundamentals of Electricity
Engineering and Related Design Level 2:
– Setting and Operating Equipment
Engineering Fabrication Level 2:
– Oxy-Acetyline Cutting (Theory)
– Oxy-Acetyline Cutting (Practical)
English Level 4:
– Cartoons, Pictures and Comic Strips
– Critical Writing
– How We Write with an Opinion (Part 1)
– How We Write with an Opinion (Part 2)
– Job Finder
Financial Management Level 4:
– Financial Ratio Analysis
Fitting and Turning Level 2:
– Milling Machine (Part 1)
– Milling Machine (Part 2)
Fitting and Turning Level 3:
– Brakes and Clutches
– Centre Lathe (Part 1)
– Centre Lathe (Part 2)
Food Preparation Level 4:
– Meat, Poultry, Game and Offal
Freight Logistics Level 2:
– Key Processes and Functions in Freight Logistics
Hospitality Generics Level 2:
– Handle and Disposal of Waste
Life Orientation Level 2-4:
– Citizenship: What are free and fair elections?
– Citizenship: What are human rights?
– Citizenship: What is a responsive citizen?
– Citizenship: Why is civic education important?
– Citizenship: Why should you vote?
– Civics Academy Lecturer Guide
Life Orientation Level 4:
– Module 1 (Lesson 2)
– Module 1 (Lesson 3)
– Module 3 (Lesson 1)
– Module 3 (Lesson 2)
– Module 3 (Lesson 3)
– Module 4 (Lesson 3)
Mathematical Literacy Level 3:
– Space, Shape and Orientation
Mathematics Level 2:
– Exponents
– Functions and Algebra (Part 1)
– Functions and Algebra (Part 2)
– Space, Shapes and Measurement
Mathematics Level 4:
– Differentiation Rules and Equation of Tangents
– Application of Differentiation – Rates of Change
– Application of Differentiation – Cubic Graphs
– Integration (Part 1)
– Integration (Part 2)
New Venture Creation Level 2:
– Determining Financial Requirements of a New Venture
New Venture Creation Level 4:
– Funding Options Available for SMME
Plant and Equipment Level 2:
– Hand Tools
Plant and Equipment Level 3:
– Internal Combustion Engine
Systems Analysis and Designs Level 4:
– Analysing Information Systems
– Information Gathering Techniques
Transport Economics Level 3:
– Legislation and Regulation of the Transport Industry
Transport Operations Level 2:
– Operations Within a Transport Business
Welding Level 3:
– Principles of Arc Welding
NATED Report 191
Subjects and Topics
Building and Structural Surveying N4:
– Areas and Volume
Catering N5:
– Food Systems (Colloidal Dispersions)
– Food Systems (Emulsions and Emulgents)
– Food Systems (True Solutions)
– Soups
Catering Theory N5:
– Flour
– Gelatine
Catering Theory N6:
– Special Preparation Technique
Drawing N6:
– Study Guide
Engineering Science N2:
– Energy and Momentum
Engineering Science N3:
– Friction
Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4:
– Cashflow Statement
Financial Accounting N4:
– Department Income Statement
Financial Accounting N5:
– Insurance Claims
– Stock Evaluation
Financial Accounting N6:
– Cashflow Statements
Labour Relations N5:
– Structuring of Labour Relations in South Africa
Labour Relations N6:
– The Labour Relations Systems
Mathematics N4:
– Differentiation
Mathematics N6:
– Formula Sheet
– Second Order Differentiation
Mechanotechnics N6:
– Balancing
Pneumatic and Electrical Control (FESTO):
– Basic Pneumatics
– PLC Programmes and Hardware
– Installation of a PLC
Quantity Surveyor N5:
– Interim Valuation
Travel Office Procedures N6:
– Communication with the Press
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.