Further Education and Training (FET)

Further Education and Training

Further Education and Training courses are vocational or job-related by nature meaning that the student receives education and training with a vision towards a specific range of jobs or employment possibilities. Under certain conditions, some students may qualify for admission to a University of Technology to continue their studies at a higher level in the same field of study as they were studying at the FET College.

This group of education and training is also referred to as 'post-school', meaning that it refers to education and training that takes place after leaving school, even if only with a Grade 9 completed. The only age restriction for a person wishing to study at the FET level is that the person should be 16 years or older. The target student group is therefore responsible senior adolescents and adults who are serious about following an education and training programme with a view to acquiring marketable skills.

Bursaries

Department of Higher Education and Training bursaries are available for National Certificate Vocational courses and Report 191 (NATED or 'N') courses at public FET Colleges to students who meet the criteria. These bursaries are not loans. The bursaries are administered by the National Student Financial Aid Service (NSFAS). Other bursaries are also available, which will vary from college to college. Prospective students should enquire at the college at which you plan to enroll as to what bursaries are available for the course that you would like to study.

Department of Higher Education and Training, FET College bursaries that are administered by the NSFAS, are readily available but are subject to two important criteria. Namely, the prospective student will be required to undergo a 'means test' that will indicate that the student really does need financial assistance and secondly, that the student has a good academic performance record. Prospective students who believe that they may meet these criteria should contact their nearest public FET College. The college will provide the application forms and oversee the application process.

Public Colleges Contact Details

The contact details for the Western Cape public FET Colleges are below.

1. College of Cape Town

Telephone: 0860 103 682

Email: info(at)cct.edu.za

Website: www.cct.edu.za