Westcol College's cheapest courses, application requirements and fees explained for 2026
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, Westcol College is one of the top colleges in South Africa, offering courses that are suited to you. To get to the college, you must first know the available courses, faculties, fees, requirements, and the application process.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Westcol College history and the cheapest courses
- How to check Westcol College application status?
- Is Westcol College open for 2026?
- What are the courses offered at Westcol College Krugersdorp?
- Does Westcol offer accommodation?
- Does Westcol have a registration fee?
- Is Westcol private?
- What is the full name of Westcol?
- Which province is Westcol in?
- Does Westcol have RES?
Key takeaways
- Westcol TVET(Technical and Vocational Education and Training) College is a public institution under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training.
- The college is based in the West Rand of Gauteng.
- It offers high-demand vocational and technical courses, primarily focused on Engineering, Business, and General Studies.
- All applications are done online through their official student portal.
Westcol College history and the cheapest courses
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 the country.
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 is one of the top academic institutions in Gauteng. It 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.
- The Carletonville campus is located along 20 South Street, Carletonville.
- Westcol Krugersdorp campus is located at 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.
Which are Westcol College's cheapest courses?
According to the institution, NATED courses appear to be the cheapest among the available options. These include: Business & General Studies (N4–N6), Engineering Studies (N1–N6), and Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP). Their fees are as low as R557.50 per subject or R6,608 per programme.
Westcol college courses and fees
Here is the full list of the various courses and programs offered at the institution in 2026.
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 Specialised 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.
Before applying, you should confirm whether the course is offered at the Westcol college campus near you, as the college has several campuses in areas like Krugersdorp. Carletonville and Randfontein.
Westcol College fees
You can visit Westcol College's website to find out about the different fees they charge for the different courses.
NCV Class Fees 2026
The class fees for NCV programmes at Westcol are as follows:
Programme | Duration | Fees |
Electrical Infrastructure Construction | 1 year | R16,706 |
Electrical Infrastructute Construction with physical science as a subject | 1 year | R14,685 |
Engineering Related Design | 1 year | R21,626 |
Finance, Economics and Accounting | 1 year | R12,176 |
Hospitality | 1 year | R20,584 |
IT and Computer Science | 1 year | R16,676 |
Marketing | 1 year | R10,922 |
Office Administration | 1 year | R10,886 |
Primary Agriculture | 1 year | R29,340 |
Tourism | 1 year | R15,850 |
Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP) | 1 year | R6,208 |
Occupational qualifications 2026
Here are the fees for occupational qualifications at Westcol:
Programme | Duration | Total |
Hairdresser | Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 | R12,015 R10,259 R12,323 |
Chef | Year 1 | R16,123 |
Welder | Year 1 | R15,744 |
Electrician | Year 1 | R13,911 |
Fitter and Turner | Year 1 | R15,006 |
NATED class fees 2026
NATED programme fees at Westcol are listed below:
Programme | Duration | Programme | Per subject: Full-Time |
Intro N4 - N6 - Business Studies | 1 semester - 4 subjects | R6,608 | R826 |
N4 - N6 - Educare | R8,024 | R1,003 | |
N4 - N6 - Tourism | R14,520 | R1,815 | |
Intro N4 - N6 - Hospitality | R14,900 | R1,826 | |
N1 - N3 - Engineering studies | 1 Trimester - 4 subjects | R6,690 | R557.50 |
N4 - N6 - Engineering studies | R7,800 | R600 |
Westcol College online application for 2026
Westcol College online application for 2026 can be done online via their website: www.westcol.co.za.
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 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
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How to check Westcol College application status?
Successful applicants will be notified via sms or email.
Is Westcol College open for 2026?
Applications to WestCol TVET College are open throughout the year, allowing flexibility for prospective students to register on the college database at their convenience.
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.
Does Westcol have a registration fee?
The college does not charge an application or registration fee. However, should you not qualify for NSFAS or other financial aid, then you will have to pay 50% deposit of the class fees upon registration.
Is Westcol private?
Westcol College is a public FET College.
What is the full name of Westcol?
Westcol was established in 2002 as Western College for Further Education and Training.
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.
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 for details.
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