Buffalo City College application, useful documents, courses and fees
Education is one of the weapons that have the highest capability of transforming a nation, and the South African government has taken a keen interest in ensuring that it brings rise to a civilised country. One strategy that the government is using is coming up with colleges that equip learners with the skill to fit into employment. Buffalo City College is one example of such an institution.
Source: UGC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Buffalo City College campuses
- Buffalo City College courses and requirements
- Buffalo City College online application
- How to check status at Buffalo City College
- Buffalo City College fees
- Buffalo City College contact details
- Where is Buffalo City TVET College located?
- Does NSFAS fund Buffalo City College?
- What courses does Buffalo City College offer?
- Is Buffalo City College a public or private college?
Buffalo City College, popularly known as BCC, is one of the best institutions in the country. It is an accredited college and an institution that aims to ensure that it brings up learners who are profitable in the job market. The institution has a wide range of programmes that it offers at affordable costs. You might want to check them out.
Buffalo City College campuses
Buffalo City TVET College is one of the most efficient institutions in East London. The institution has focused on ensuring that it transforms the country into an educated nation. Situated in East London, the institution has set up three other campuses to ensure that it makes education more accessible for the different parts of the country. These campuses are:
- East London campus
- John Knox Bokwe campus
- St Marks campus
- King Street campus
Buffalo City College courses and requirements
The courses are divided into two categories: Occupational programmes and NCV. Each of these categories offers a variety of courses that one could enrol in.
NCV programmes from the School of Business
The following NCV programmes from the School of Business are available at the East London campus.
- Education and Development
- Finance, Economics and Accounting
- Information Technology and Computer Practice
- Mechatronics
- Office administration
- Tourism
NCV programmes from the School of Engineering
The following NCV programmes from the school of engineering are available at the John Knox Bokwe campus.
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Safety In Society
Apprenticeships, learnerships and skills programmes
Similar to the NCV courses, the institution also aims to ensure that it maximises a learner's employability. To achieve that, it aims at equipping the learner with the necessary skills that they will require. The following programmes are offered at the King Street campus.
- Accounting Technician
- Automotive
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Early childhood Development
- Education Training and Development Practices ( ETDP-SETA)
- Electrical
- End User computing
- Fibre Processing and Manufacturing ( FP & M SETA)
- Fitting
- Fitting and Turning
- Furniture Making
- General Security Practice
- Health and Wealth (HWSETA)
- Mechatronics
- Motor Mechanic
- National Skill Fund ( NSF Project )
- Sports coaching
- Water and water waste Treatment
- Water Reticulation services
- Wholesale and Retail Operations
- Wholesale and Retail Operations
- Wholesale and Retail SETA
NB: Each of the aforementioned courses has a set of requirements that a learner is expected to meet before proceeding with the application process. For that reason, a student is expected to ensure that they meet the entry requirements before they proceed with the application process.
Buffalo City College online application
Source: UGC
Are you a prospectus student? If so, going through these details will come in handy. To enrol at the institution, one is required to go through the application process. A successful application entails filling in the application form, which can be obtained from their website.
The form will provide you with a couple of fields you will be required to fill. This is a step-by-step guide on how to go about the process of filling in the form and the details you will be required to fill in. Before you proceed with the application process, below are some important things you need to note.
- Before applying, all new candidates must pass the placement screening test.
- Candidates may also schedule an online application session by going in person to the school.
- Applicants can search for other available bursaries or apply for NSFAS funding.
- Using your PIN and student number to log in, you can apply online through the student i-Enabler on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Candidates should submit admissions applications for both the current and the following levels of their applications.
- Make sure you pay the required fees and upload the essential documentation.
Buffalo City College useful documents
A new student will be required to provide the following documents during the process of application:
- A certified copy of the applicant's Senior Certificate or a certificate of the highest level of education.
- A copy of the applicant's Identity Document.
- Proof of residential address.
International students will be required to present the following documents:
- A certified copy of the applicant's passport.
- Non-RSA qualifications documents. SAQA should evaluate the documents before submitting them during the application process.
Buffalo City TVET College online application
Below are steps on how to apply at Buffalo City College.
- Visit the Buffalo City College online application portal through this link.
- You will be required to click "Yes" or "No" if you have a student number.
- Proceed on if you have a student number and log in with your student/ID/passport number.
- You will be required to mark the campus where you would like to pursue your course.
- Attach a photo of your Identification card.
- Proceed to fill in other required details like academic period details, specify your mode of study, and the course you wish to pursue.
- The next step is o fill in personal details like your official name, gender, date of birth, identification number, email, home address and postal address.
- The next section will require you to provide details of your parents. This will include their official names, identification numbers, address, occupation as well as the date of birth.
- Continue filling in the other required details. After ensuring that the correct details have been provided, one can submit the form alongside the documents that should be presented during the application procedure.
How to check status at Buffalo City College
Log in to their official website using your student ID number to check the status of your application and see if it was accepted. Another option is to go to the campus where you applied and ask about the status of your application.
Buffalo City College fees
The fees depend on the course that a learner is pursuing. Bursaries are also allowed in the institution, although one is expected to present an original confirmation letter before proceeding with the registration process. The fees should be deposited to ABSA bank under the account name.
Buffalo City College contact details
Source: UGC
For further inquiries, you can contact the institution through the following contacts.
East London campus
- Address: Lukin Street, Southernwood, East London, 5200
- Tel: 043 704 9200
- Email: admin@bccollege.co.za
John Knox Bokwe campus
- Address: Mfaxa Street, N.U 1 Mdantsane, East London, 5200
- Tel: 043 051 2070
- Email: admin@bccollege.co.za
St Marks campus
- Address: St Marks Street, Southernwood, East London, 5200
- Tel: 043 743 6554
- Email: admin@bccollege.co.za
King Street campus
- Address: 17 King Street, Southernwood, East London, 5200
- Tel: 043 722 4949
- Email: admin@bccollege.co.za
Where is Buffalo City TVET College located?
The college is located at 8 Lukin Rd, Selborne, East London, 5213, South Africa.
Does NSFAS fund Buffalo City College?
Yes, it does. It does, indeed. You can apply at NSFAS' official website www.nsfas.org.za/content. Make sure you obtain and complete the necessary supporting documents.
What courses does Buffalo City College offer?
The institution offers a variety of forces on different campuses. NCV courses are known to respond to the demands in the job market perfectly. This, therefore, is the core area of focus that Buffalo City College has.
The institution focuses on ensuring that it provides learners with adequate vocational training. It also ensures that it equips them with the necessary practical skills that the learners can simulate in the workplace environment.
Is Buffalo City College a public or private college?
It is a public college which was established in 2002 as a result of the merger of three institutions. At BCC, students learn theoretical and practical career-focused skills. This is done to prepare students for the workforce, college, or other post-education learning.
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