Occupational Programmes (Skills)

Elangeni TVET College offers a variety of occupational skills programs aimed at equipping students with the practical skills required to excel in specific trades and professions. These programs are designed to provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on training, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the job market.

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanics (Self-Funded)

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

• Grade 12 qualification

• Compulsory subjects:
Mathematics & Physical Science (minimum of 50%)

• Passed English (Minimum of 50%)

• Declare any fear of heights upfront

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3 years to qualify as an aircraft mechanic

Additional 2 years of experience to obtain your first AME license

Inanda Campus

• Aircraft Electrician

• Aircraft Radiotrician

• Aircraft Instrument Mechanic

• Aircraft Mechanic

• Aircraft Structural/Sheet Metal Worker

• Aircraft Welding

Welding Application & Practice

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 10 with Maths literacy

234 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

Ntuzuma Campus

Opportunities available in the following fields; Manufacturing and Assembly, Chemical Plant Installations,Food Processing Plant Installations, Mining, Building and Construction. May be applied in other relevant engineering environments.

Furniture Making

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 9 with Maths literacy

255 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

Ntuzuma Campus

Cabinet maker, wood machinist, finisher, spray painter, design and produce hand crafted furniture. Start own business producing and fitting furniture.

Plumbing

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 11 with Maths literacy

201 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

Inanda Campus
Mpumalanga Campus
Ntuzuma Campus
Qadi Campus

Work at any plumbing company to apply understanding of the functioning of plumbing systems to install, test and maintain them in a built environment. Apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed plumbing systems. Start own business. Self employed by starting own plumbing company.

Skills Building & Civil Construction

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 10 with Maths literacy

177 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

Inanda Campus
Mpumalanga Campus
Ntuzuma Campus
Qadi Campus

Work for a construction company or start own business doing the following activities; Plan construction activities using mathematical principles. Communicate with relevant persons. Plan construction activity. Establish work area. Execute construction activity.

Computer Essentials – Occupational Skills Programmes

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 10 with Maths literacy

145 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

Inanda Campus
KwaDabeka Campus
KwaMashu Campus
Mpumalanga Campus
Ndwedwe Campus
Ntuzuma Campus
Pinetown Campus
Qadi Campus

Enhance soft skills, typist. Start own editing and printing company.

Air-conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 9 with Maths literacy

200 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

KwaMashu Campus

Air conditioning of hotels, restaurants and recreation areas. Air conditioning of luxury buses, automobiles and other transport modes. Refrigeration related to the food chain (producers, processors, warehouses, transport, and retailing). Start own business doing all air ventilation and refrigeration activities.

Automotive Spray Painting

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 9 with Maths literacy

135 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

KwaMashu Campus

Apply understanding of the functioning of plumbing systems to install, test and maintain them in a built environment. Apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair installed plumbing systems.

Automotive Repair & Maintenance

Entry requirements

Duration of course

Campus

Possible Employment opportunities

Grade 9 with Maths literacy

135 hours of institutional training & 240 hours of workplace training

KwaDabeka Campus
Ntuzuma Campus

Carry out an automotive service at a car dealership, mechanic at an auto shop, Service automobile batteries and working with lifting equipment. Self-employed as a mechanic.