Details Of Coastal TVET College Application 2026
NCV REGISTRATION AND PROGRESSION CRITERIA INFORMATION
The following information is important to all current and future students who intend registering for the NC(V) courses in January . Registration will be open from 08h00 to 15h00 daily. Students must arrive as early as possible.
1. When Can a Student Register?
The registration of all NCV courses will start on 11 January at the following campuses:
Appelsbosch Campus – Appelsbosch- Business Studies and Engineering Studies
As Salaam Campus – Braemar- Business Studies and Engineering Studies
Durban Campus -Jameson Crescent- General Studies and Engineering Studies
Swinton Campus – Swinton Road, Mobeni-Business Studies and Engineering Studies
Ubuhle Bogu Campus – KwaQiko – Business Studies
Umbumbulu Campus – KwaMakhutha – Business Studies
UmlaziBB Campus -BB Section- Business Studies
Umlazi V Campus – V Section – Engineering Studies and Primary Agriculture
2. When Will Classes Start?
All NCV students must return for registration by 11 January 2026 as it is a Departmental directive that NCV classes MUST start on 18 January . This implies that the entire enrolment process should be completed on 15 January 2026.
3 Registration Process For Returning Students
3.1. All returning students should collect their 2015 examination results at their campuses on 11January 2026.
3.2. All qualifying students undergo NSFAS application process.
3.3. All students who meet the progression criteria (as indicated in paragraph 5 below) will register in their respective levels.
4 Admission Criteria For New Enrolments- NCV
4.1. Students who endeavour to enrol for NCV Level 2 Business and General Studies programs must have completed and passed Grade 10-11; and Grade 12 with Mathematics for the Information & Technology as well as Finance,Economics & Accounting programs.
4.2. Students who endeavour to enrol for NCV Level 2- all Engineering Studies must have completed and passed a minimum of Grade 10-11Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy).
4.3. Students who endeavour to enrol for NCV Level 2 Electrical Construction – may, on applying for employment,be required to pass a Colour competency test.
5. Progression Criteria
5.1. Students who endeavour to enrol for NCV Level 3 must have already passed a minimum of 5 NCV Level 2 subjects.
5.2. Students who endeavour to enrol for NCV Level 4 must have already passed all 7 Level 2 subjects as well as a minimum of 5 NCV Level 3 subjects.
Coastal KZN TVET College has eight Campuses namely Durban, Umlazi V, Umlazi BB , Ubuhle Bogu, Umbumbulu, Swinton, Aa salaam and Appelsbosch campus.
Coastal KZN TVET college is a merger of the former Durban Technical College, Swinton Road Technical College and Umlazi Technical College. It includes former Umbumbulu and Appelsbosch Colleges of Education. It is the largest College in KwaZulu-Natal, currently averaging about 15 000 full time equivalents and about 800 staff members.
Coastal KZN TVET College catchment area is from Ozwathini to South of Durban and continues for a strip of about 80km towards the South Coast. It includes Maphumulo, Stanger, Ndwedwe, the Bluff area, Chatsworth, Lamontville, Umlazi, KwaMakhutha, Isipingo, Amanzimtoti, Illovo right down to Scottburgh, but due to the residence facilities we have students from all over the country. The Central Administration Office of the College is at KwaMakhutha, which is a semi-rural setting.
This College is well known for catering for adult learners, unemployed and employed by local industry, out of school youth, project linked trainees ranging from learners with a low academic background to those who have had opportunities to enhance their educational level. The college is positioning itself to be able to take leadership in addressing socio-economic needs of the broader community, through innovation and delivery of responsive programmes.
Programmes
NCV
Business Studies
- NCV: Finance, Economics and Accounting
- NCV: Marketing
- NCV: Management
- NCV: Office Administration
- NCV: Information Technology and Computer Science
Engineering Studies
- NCV: Civil Engineering & Building Construction (Masonry/Plumbing/Carpentry)
- NCV: Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- NCV: Engineering and Related Design (Automotive/Fabrication/Fitter and Turner)
General Studies
- NCV: Education and Development
- NCV: Hospitality
- NCV: Primary Agriculture
- NCV: Tourism
Nated
Business Studies N4 – N6
- Nated: Financial Management
- Nated: Human Resource Management
- Nated: Management Assistant
- Nated: Marketing Management
- Nated: Public Management
- Nated: Tourism
Engineering Studies N1 – N6
- Nated: Civil Engineering
- Nated: Electrical Engineering
- Nated: Mechanical Engineering
- Nated: Multi Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice / Draughting
NCV Courses requirements
A student is required to take 7 subjects for each level
a. 3 Fundamental Subjects (Level 2 – 4)
- Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
b. 4 Vocational Subjects (Level 2 – 4)
Nated Courses requirements
NOTE: A National Diploma (M+3) qualification is awarded to students who have completed their N6 in a specific field and have completed a relevant 24 month in-service training with the organization of their choice.
• Engineering Studies
Entry requirement: N3 or Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science as a passed subject,
Registration: January, May & September.
• Business Studies
Entry requirement: N3 or Grade 12
Registration: January & July.
How to Apply
Contact Details
Appelsbosch Campus
1621 Appelsbosch Hospital Road, Ozwatini ● Private Bag x202, Ozwatini, 3242
T: +27 32 294 8400, F: + 27 32 294 8410, E: gwalal.ckzapp@feta.gov.za
As-salaam Satellite Campus
Road D691 off Ixopo Main Road, Braemer ● PO Box 11811, Braemer, 4202
T: +27 39 800 1005, F: +27 39 971 1712, E: majamse.ckzassalaam@webmail.co.za
Durban Campus
1 Jameson Crescent, Umbilo ● Private Bag x01, Congella, 4013
T: +27 31 206 0616/7/8, F: +27 31 206 0945, E: Durban.ckzdur@feta.gov.za
Swinton Campus
20 Swinton Road, Mobeni ● PO Box 32050, Mobeni, 4065
T: +27 31 462 2333, F: +27 31 462 3230, E: swinton.ckzswr@feta.gov.za
UMbumbulu Campus
T: +27 31 905 7200, F: +27 31 905 1472, E: umbumbulu.ckzbul@feta.gov.za
UMlazi-BB Campus
BB1258 Nandi Road, Umlazi ● Private Bag x20003, Amanzimtoti, 4126
T: +27 31 909 3800/3811, F: +27 31 909 4944, E: umlazi-bb.ckzubb@feta.gov.za
UMlazi-V Campus
V1294 Spinal Road, Umlazi ● Private Bag x04, Isipingo, 4110
T: +27 31 907 2666 / 2672, F: +27 31 907 2679, E: umlazi-v.ckzumv@feta.gov.za
Ubuhle Bogu Campus (kwaQiko)
P77 Mkhunya Road, KwaQiko
T: +27 12 001 1853, E: mazibukov.ckzcao@feta.gov.za
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