South Cape College application, requirements, useful documents, courses, fees
South Cape College, commonly referred to as SCC, is a South African TVET institution located in the world-famous Garden Route. The institution provides NCV and NATED courses on its six campuses in Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Beaufort West, Hessequa, George, and Bitou. It is also the largest TVET college in the Western Cape.
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Like numerous other TVET institutions in South Africa, South Cape College has an existing structure that governs new student admission, course administration, certification, and other student-centred aspects.
South Cape College online application
Here is a look at the South Cape College courses and fees and all the necessary information prospective students should have before applying to join the institution.
Which documents do I require when applying?
Prospective students can now apply to study at any of the six SCC campuses. Here are the necessary documents for each applicant.
- A certified copy of the applicant’s ID
- A certified copy of your highest passed results
- A certified copy of proof of residence (in your name or an affidavit)
What is the application process at the South Cape TVET College?
Here are the steps to take for all new applicants.
- Visit the college’s website and browse the available courses
- Decide what course you are interested in
- Check the course’s availability at your preferred campus
- If you would like in-campus accommodation, check if the facilities are available at your preferred campus.
- Scan your certified documents before launching the application wizard.
- Click on apply now
- This will redirect you to the South Cape College online application form
- Fill out all the required details on the form.
- Upload scanned copies of your certified documents.
- After a while, check your status on the website by logging in using the credentials provided to you during registration.
- After receiving your admission letter, apply for accommodation.
How to upload documents at South Cape TVET College
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Here is a quick guide on uploading any documents you may have forgotten during your first-time application.
- Log in to the applicant’s dashboard.
- Click on upload documents under the student administration tab
- Browse to find the document(s) you wish to upload
- Click save and then close the dialogue box
- Repeat the process for any additional document(s)
What courses does South Cape College offer?
The institution offers occupational, NATED, and NCV courses.
NATED courses
The National N4–N6 program was designed for post-matric students. The courses are aimed at encouraging self-employment and at developing students in the practical component of the work environment.
These courses typically lead to the award of a national certificate. After completing the N6 theory in the classroom, students need to acquire 18 months of relevant, practical work experience, after which they can apply for the National Diploma.
Here are the available NATED courses at SCC.
Business Studies
- Tourism Management
- Public Management
- Marketing Management
- Management Assistant
- Human Resources Management
- Hospitality and Catering Services
- Educare
- Business Management
Engineering Studies
- Instrumentation N1-N3
- Fitting and Turning N1-N3
- Electrical Engineering N1-N3
- Boiler Making N1-N3
Occupational programs
These courses prepare a student for a specific occupation. Their focus is very structured to get a student as work-ready as possible. The programs include formal courses, skills development (shorter programmes), learnerships and apprenticeships.
Students get to choose from part-time, distance or correspondence learning modes. Here are the available occupational South Cape College courses.
- Educare
- Bricklaying
- New venture creation
NCV Programmes
The National Certificate Vocational, or NCV, is an alternative option and equivalent to a Matric Certificate. The courses under this program are aimed at developing students in a certain specialization with practical skills and knowledge.
Here are the various NCV programs available at SCC.
- Tourism
- Safety in Society
- Office Administration
- Marketing
- Information Technology & Computer Science
- Hospitality
- Engineering & Related Design
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
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School fees
The institution’s fee structure determines the amount each student pays each semester. Typically, the fees include tuition, accommodations, examination, residential, course material, and quotation fees.
The amounts vary from one course to another, with the information being made available to each student upon admission.
Does South Cape College offer NSFAS?
Yes, students at SCC can apply for the National Financial Aid Scheme bursary. One can find additional information regarding the NSFAS application on the scheme’s website.
Does SCC have a student portal?
Yes, after admission, students are required to register on the student portal. This is essentially a platform that allows easy access to learning material, progress reports, and easy collaboration between students and their tutors.
Where is South Cape TVET College located?
The institution is located in the Western Cape Province in South Africa. It is spread across six campuses in Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Beaufort West, Hessequa, George, and Bitou.
South Cape College contact details
Here are the various ways one can contact any of the college’s six campuses.
Beaufort West Campus
- Location: c/o van Schalkwyk & de Vries streets, Rustdene, Beaufort West, 6970
- Email: communications@sccollege.co.za
- Telephone: 023 449 1140
Bitou Campus
- Location: Hillview, Kwanonkuthula, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
- Email: communications@sccollege.co.za
- Telephone: 044 533 2388
George Campus
- Location: 46 Hibernia Street, George, 6530
- Email: communications@sccollege.co.za
- Telephone: 044 874 2360
Hessequa Campus
- Location: Varkevisser Street, Riversdale, 6500
- Email: communications@sccollege.co.za
- Telephone: 028 713 4775
Mossel Bay Campus
- Location: c/o Essenhout and Kreupelhout Street, Heiderand, 6500
- Email: communications@sccollege.co.za
- Telephone: 044 693 2613
Oudtshoorn Campus
- Location: Adderley Street, Oudtshoorn, 6620
- Email: communications@sccollege.co.za
- Telephone: 044 272 2110
The educational opportunities that the establishment of TVET Colleges offers cannot be overemphasized. Being one of these TVETs, South Cape College has helped meet the need for vocational skills in this evolving technological economy.
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