Westcol College application, courses, faculties, fees, requirements, contact details

Westcol College application, courses, faculties, fees, requirements, contact details

Choosing your career is one of the most critical choices you have to make in life, for it will determine your job for the rest of your life. Well, if you are a high school graduate looking to join college, look no more, for Westcol College is one of the top colleges in South Africa offering courses that are suited for you.

Westcol College application, courses, faculties, fees, requirements, contact details
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Key takeaways

  • Westcol TVET(Technical and Vocational Education and Training) College is a public institution under the auspices of the Department of Higher Educational Training.
  • The college is based in the West Rand of Gauteng and strives to provide high-quality education to its students and train them on the qualifications and skills they need to begin their career paths.

Westcol College

Westcol College's vision is to be your innovative global partner in lifelong learning, and their mission is ‘We provide relevant and accessible quality education, training and development opportunities through creative teamwork that benefits customers, communities, and country.'

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History

Carletonville College and Randfontein College merged into Westcol. In 2007, Westcol Krugersdorp and Krugersdorp West were acquired. In 2008, the Amandelbult Campus (now part of Waterberg TVET College) was built. In 2009 and 2015, the Thuba Makote and Westonaria campuses were established, respectively.

Campuses

Westcol has six branches situated in Westrand in Gauteng. They include:

  • Randfontein Campus is located along 9 Kiewiet Street in Randfontein. Randfontein is a gold mining city in the West Rand, Gauteng South Africa.
  • Carletonville campus is located along 20 South Street, Carletonville.
  • Westcol Krugersdorp campus is located 32 Von Brandis Street, Krugersdorp.
  • Krugersdorp - West campus based on 69 Fleming Avenue Krugersdorp - West
  • Magaliesburg Campus is situated on Stand 2, Dr. Schoeman Street, Ga Mohale, Magaliesburg.
Westcol College faculty member addresses students
Westcol College faculty member addressing students during a past graduation. photo: www.westcol.co.za
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Courses

If you are looking for quality education, Westcol is the College to be. Here is the full list of the Westcol courses and programs.

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General Studies N4-N6 programs

  • Educare, a Westcol teaching course that deals with children.
  • Hospitality Tourism
  • Hairdressing

NVC Level 2 to 4 Programmes

  • Electrical infrastructure
  • Construction
  • Engineering and Related Design
  • Finance Economics and Accounting
  • Hospitality
  • Marketing
  • Office Administration
  • Tourism

Engineering Studies N1-N6 Programmes

  • PLP
  • Engineering N1-N6
  • Electrical Installations Rules and Specialized Electrical Installation Rules
  • Certificate of Competency

Business Studies N4- N6 Programme

  • Introduction to N4
  • Business Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Legal Secretary
  • Management Assistant
  • Marketing Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Relations

The college also has the Westcol student portal, which gives students access to E-learning materials and provides them with a platform where they can view grades and receive any information about the school digitally.

How to apply to Westcol College

The Westcol registration process is easy. All you need to do is:

1. Get your application form from either one of the campuses or download it online.

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2. Fill out your application form in full.

3. Attach all your supporting documents. Note that some campuses provide student accommodation and summits.

Westcol College requirements

Here are Westcol College's requirements for the various disciplines:

Business Studies: Intro 4, N4 – N6

Engineering Studies: N2 – N6

NCV Studies: L2 – L4

Westcol College fees

You can visit Westcol College's website to find out about the different fees they charge for the different courses.

Westcol College scholarships and bursaries

You can apply for NSFAS financial aid to obtain funding for your Westcol College course.

Westcol College contact details

Here are Westcol College's official channels of communication:

Email: info@westcol.co.za

Phone: 011 692 4004/82

Address: 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein

How to check Westcol College application status?

Successful applicants will be notified via sms or email.

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Westcol College online application 2025 opening and closing date

You can check Westcol's website for the online application 2025 opening and closing date.

You may also fill in the form online, upload the required certificate and documents, and submit your application. Find the online application forms on their website.

What are the courses offered at Westcol College Krugersdorp?

Westcol College Krugersdorp offers various courses in fields like Engineering, Hairdressing, Tourism, and Business Management.

Does Westcol offer accommodation?

Yes, Westcol College offers on-campus accommodation. For instance, Westcol Krugersdroop has a student accommodation building affiliated with Tshwane University of Technology, providing housing for up to 89 students.

Is Westcol private?

Westcol College is a public FET College.

Which province is Westcol in?

WestCol TVET College is located in the West Rand of Gauteng.

Does Westcol have RES?

Yes, Westcol uses RES, specifically Campuses in Ruimsig, which is an NSFAS-accredited accommodation option for Westcol College students.

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Indeed Westcol College is one of the top academic institutions in South Africa where you can get a quality education. Find out any other information about the college and the Westcol College vacancies, and visit their website at www.westcol.co.za. Join now and get a high-quality education!

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