10 Benefits of Studying at TVET Colleges

10 Benefits of Studying at TVET Colleges. So many of our matriculants are so eager to go study and further their own studies at various institutes. One way to do so is by enrolling for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.There are 50 registered and accredited public TVET Colleges in SA which operate on approximately 364 campuses spread across the rural and urban areas of the country.

Here are 10 advantages of going this route.

1. Practical Skills

TVET colleges develop practical skills for a wide variety of jobs. The colleges maintain close links with key role players in industry and commerce to ensure that their courses are responsive to labor market needs.

2. You Gain Experience

In most cases students do 1 year 6 months in class and 1 year 6 months practicals. This gives them 1 year 6 months experience. When most companies hire employees, they want someone with experience.

3. Entrepreneurship Skills

The entrepreneurship skills acquired at TVET colleges can be used to start businesses, e.g. in catering, building construction, Information Technology, tourism, or hairdressing.

4. Accessibility

TVET colleges are accessible to all young people, and especially to youth from previously disadvantaged communities who live in poor rural areas. TVET colleges are rooted in their communities and provide education and training to members of their own and nearby communities.

5. Better Pay

According to some researches people with a college qualification generally earn about 60% more than those with only a matric. You can also add your own side hustle that you do on your spare time to increase your income.

6. Higher Chance in the Job Market

Individuals who have completed some level of further study after leaving school are between two and three times more likely to be employed. This means that having a TVET qualification can nearly double your chances of finding employment compared to some qualifications.

7. Lower School Fees

The fees for studying at TVET colleges are low compared to fees for other post-school education. The government provides funding to cover part or all of the study fees of learners who cannot afford to pay for further education.

8. Quality Assured Courses

Courses offered at public TVET colleges are externally and independently quality assured, and in addition, a number of public TVET colleges are also SABS ISO 9001:2008 certified.

9. International Qualification

A number of public TVET colleges have international partnerships with similar institutions in various parts of the world. This ensures that education and training is internationally bench-marked against best practices in diverse international set.

10. Caters for Many People

Persons who left school before completing Grade 12 and those who failed matric could, complete a National Certificate (Vocational) on Level 4, which is equivalent to Grade 12; and Adults who wish to enroll for formal study in study fields offered by TVET colleges.