ORBIT TVET College Application 2025: Rustenburg Campus

ORBIT TVET College Mankwe Campus is one of three public TVET colleges in the North West Province, with a central mission to provide affordable, high-quality education and training. The college aims to address skills shortages and foster economic growth by equipping students with the skills needed to meet the demands of South Africa’s evolving labor market.

About ORBIT TVET College Rustenburg Campus

• Positioned in an urban area surrounded by mining operations, this campus hosts specialised facilities such as the Jewellery Design and Manufacture Training Centre and the Centre for Entrepreneurship.
• It offers programs in ICT, Hairdressing, Beauty, Nail Technology, and various artisan development fields.

ORBIT TVET College Rustenburg Campus courses

Rustenburg Campus emphasises ICT, entrepreneurship, and artisan training for mining

Programme	NQF Level	Duration	APS/Admission Requirements
Electrical Infrastructure Construction	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9 (Mathematics required)
Information Communication Technology	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9 (Mathematics required)
Engineering and Related Design	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9 (Mathematics required)
Management	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9
Finance, Economics & Accounting	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9
Office Administration	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9
Hairdressing	2–4	6 months training + 6 months salon work per level	Minimum Grade 9
Beauty & Nail Technology	4	1 year + 2 months for Nail Tech	Minimum Grade 12
Tourism	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9
Hospitality	2–4	1 year per level	Minimum Grade 9

The cost of TVET programs varies depending on the college, the program, and its duration. Below is a general estimate:

NC(V) Courses

• Annual Fee: R2,000 – R25,000
• Fees depend on the course (e.g., engineering courses may be higher due to equipment costs).

NATED (Report 191) Courses

• Per Semester Fee: R1,500 – R20,000
• Total cost depends on how many semesters the course requires.

Short Skills Programs

• Cost: R500 – R10,000
• These are shorter courses aimed at developing specific skills, such as welding or plumbing.

ORBIT TVET College Application Rustenburg Campus Second Semester Tips

Mastering your second semester requires focus, planning, and consistency. Start by reflecting on the first semester to identify what worked and what needs improvement, then set clear academic and personal goals. Get organised early by reviewing your course syllabus and tracking deadlines with a year planner.

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