uMfolozi TVET College: List of Occupational Programmes with Work Integrated Learning

If you are looking for practical, career-focused training in South Africa, uMfolozi TVET College offers a selection of occupational programmes designed to prepare learners for specific occupations. The College's official courses page lists occupational qualifications ranging from automotive and construction trades to information technology, administration, finance, tourism, agriculture and renewable energy.

uMfolozi TVET College is one of the public TVET colleges in KwaZulu-Natal and operates eight main campuses as well as several skills centres. The College says its programmes are intended to provide market-responsive technical and vocational training and to support partnerships that contribute to local economic development.

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What Are Occupational Programmes?

Occupational programmes are designed around specific occupations and combine theoretical knowledge with practical occupational skills. They are intended to help learners develop competencies that can be applied in real working environments.

The occupational offering at uMfolozi includes qualifications at NQF Levels 4, 5 and 6, depending on the occupation. Entry requirements also differ between programmes.

List of uMfolozi TVET College Occupational Programmes

According to the College's current courses information, the occupational programmes include the following:

1. Automotive Motor Mechanic – NQF Level 4

Qualification Code: 118733

This programme prepares learners to work as Automotive Motor Mechanics. Training covers preventative and scheduled maintenance, disassembly and repair of petrol and diesel vehicle components, as well as diagnosing faults in vehicle systems.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

2. Bricklayer – NQF Level 4

Qualification Code: 93627

The Bricklayer programme focuses on preparing learners to plan and prepare construction sites, materials, tools and equipment and to construct, repair and alter structures using bricks, blocks and stone.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 3.

3. Welder – NQF Level 4

Qualification Code: 94100

Learners are trained in welding processes, including cutting, gouging, gas welding and producing fillet, plate and pipe welds.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

4. Early Childhood Development Practitioner – NQF Level 4

Qualification Code: 97542

This programme prepares learners to work as ECD Practitioners. Skills include preparing learning environments, facilitating daily programmes, observing and assessing children's development and promoting children's health, safety and wellbeing.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 3.

5. Computer Technician – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 101408

The Computer Technician qualification prepares learners to provide technical support and diagnose and resolve hardware, software, peripheral, network and related computer problems.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics and Computer Literacy.

6. Management Assistant – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 101876

This programme develops skills in office and management support, meeting and workshop administration, documentation, information processing, project support and organisational administration.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Communication.

7. Bookkeeper – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 98959

The Bookkeeper programme provides training in bookkeeping, financial records, accounting-related calculations, financial transactions, computerised financial systems and payroll-related SARS returns.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics.

8. Office Administrator – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 102161

Learners develop administrative skills covering office administration, record management, communication, customer relations, resource and facilities management, tender administration, skills development administration, digital media and project management.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Communication.

9. Tourist Information Officer – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 101865

This qualification prepares learners to provide tourism information, advise visitors, promote tourism products and services, maintain information systems and assist with exhibitions and special events.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Communication.

10. Poultry Farmer – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 99027

The programme focuses on poultry farming operations, including poultry husbandry, healthcare, biosecurity, production management, stock control, costs and supervising poultry production units.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

11. Human Resource Management Administrator – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 121150

Learners are prepared to provide HR administration services, process HR information, maintain HR records and support communication and employment-relations processes.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with English Communication.

12. Retail Supervisor – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 99253

This programme develops skills for supervising retail and wholesale employees, maintaining retail operations and addressing customer complaints.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Mathematical Literacy and Communication.

13. Small Business Consultant – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 118741

The programme prepares learners to provide small-business consulting services, including business evaluation, compliance checks, business-performance monitoring, strategic and operational consulting and change management.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4.

14. Tax Technician – NQF Level 6

Qualification Code: 94098

This programme focuses on tax compliance work, including taxpayer registration, tax records, calculating tax liabilities, submitting tax returns, preparing tax packs and analysing assessments.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4, National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate.

15. Training and Development Practitioner – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 101321

Learners are prepared to coordinate learning and development in occupational contexts, identify learning needs, plan learning interventions, facilitate learning and evaluate learning and development programmes.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Communication/English.

16. Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician – NQF Level 5

Qualification Code: 99447

This programme focuses on solar photovoltaic systems. Learners are trained to plan installations, install PV systems and maintain, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical PV components.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 4 with Mathematics.

17. Electrician – NQF Level 4

Qualification Code: 91761

The Electrician qualification prepares learners to plan electrical work, install and connect electrical equipment and control systems, test installations and maintain and repair electrical equipment.

Minimum requirement: NQF Level 1 with Mathematics and Science.

Work Integrated Learning and Workplace Experience

One of the important features to consider when researching occupational training is the workplace component. Occupational education is intended to connect classroom and practical training with the skills required in an actual occupational environment.

uMfolozi College has a Work Based Experience Office, and the College has reported placing students with industry partners. For example, its 2025/2026 information includes an INSETA induction and work-readiness workshop for students who had recently been placed with various industry partners.

The College has also published information about work-readiness initiatives, including a programme for IT graduates involving GIZ.

Important: The availability of workplace placement, the specific employer, intake and other WIL arrangements can depend on the particular programme and current College arrangements. Applicants should therefore confirm the WIL/workplace requirements directly with uMfolozi College before applying.

Artisan and Technical Training

In addition to the occupational programmes listed above, uMfolozi College has Technical Training Centres at Mandeni and Richtek that offer artisan training. The College states that its Mandeni Technical Training Centre is accredited as a merSETA trade test centre for Electrician, Fitter and Instrument Mechanician. The two centres also offer training in areas including Electrician, Fitter, Instrument Mechanician and Welder.

The College's listed artisan development areas also include:

• Electrician
• Fitter
• Turner
• Fitter and Turner
• Millwright
• Welder
• Motor Vehicle Servicing

Availability varies by campus.

Who Can Apply?

Entry requirements vary considerably across the occupational programmes. For example, some programmes require NQF Level 1, while others require NQF Level 3 or NQF Level 4 with particular subjects such as Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Science or Communication.

Applicants should therefore check the requirements for their specific programme before submitting an application.

uMfolozi TVET College Campuses

uMfolozi College has eight main campuses, including Chief Albert Luthuli, Eshowe, Esikhawini, Mandeni, Richtek, Sundumbili/Isithebe, Bambanana and Nkandla, as well as skills centres including Jininindomnyama, Nseleni, Thubelihle, Alton, Maphumulo and ZCBF Community Park.

Not every programme is necessarily available at every campus, so prospective students should confirm the campus offering for their chosen occupational programme.

Applications for Occupational Programmes

The College's website currently states that 2027 applications for NC(V) and Occupational programmes are open.

Students interested in these opportunities should visit the official uMfolozi TVET College courses page to check the latest programme information, entry requirements and application instructions.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official uMfolozi TVET College website.
2. Go to the Courses section.
3. Select the occupational programme you are interested in.
4. Check the NQF level and minimum entry requirements.
5. Confirm the campus and current availability.
6. Follow the College's online application instructions.

Official Courses Page: uMfolozi TVET College Courses

Final Thoughts

uMfolozi TVET College offers occupational training across a diverse range of career areas, including automotive, construction, welding, ECD, IT, administration, bookkeeping, tourism, agriculture, human resources, retail, taxation, training and development, solar energy and electrical work.

For learners who want occupation-specific training with practical and workplace-oriented components, these programmes provide several pathways to develop technical, business and professional skills. Prospective students should check the College's official website for the latest intake information, programme availability, campus details and requirements before applying.

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