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    About the National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V)

    Career PlanetBy Career Planet12 Jan 2019Updated:18 Apr 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The National Certificate: Vocational or NC(V) is an alternative option to a Matric certificate. It is equivalent to a matric certificate but you develop practical skills and knowledge of the workplace. Once you have completed your National Certificate Vocational you can look for a job or apply to a university or college to do a;

    • Higher Certificate programme at NQF level 5
    • National Diploma at NQF level 6
    • Bachelor’s Degree at level 7

    How long do you have to study?

    To get the Matric equivalent certificate you will have to complete 3 years full-time and get your NCV4 certificate. There are 3 NCV levels and each level takes 1 year to complete. You will receive a certificate after every level.

    What can you study?

    NCV subjects are offered in a wide range of fields;

    • Civil Engineering and Building Construction
    • Drawing Office Practice
    • Education and Development
    • Electrical Infrastructure Construction
    • Engineering and Related Design
    • Finance, Economics and Accounting
    • Hospitality
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Mechatronics
    • Office Administration
    • Primary Agriculture
    • Primary Health
    • Process Instrumentation
    • Process Plant Operations
    • Safety in Society
    • Tourism
    • Transport and Logistics

    You will need to take 7 subjects at every level. Three of those subjects are compulsory and include Math or Math Literacy, Life Orientation and a Language such as English. The other 4 subjects are compulsory subjects that relate to your field of study.

    What are the admission requirements?

    You need to have a Grade 9. Some programmes do require a higher grade. Check with the college’s Admissions Office

    The National Certificate Vocational is offered at Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The qualification is designed to provide both theory and practical experience in a particular vocational field. The practical component of the study is offered in a simulated workplace environment. This option will work for you if you leave school before completing your NSC matric.

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