VISION

A global institution of excellence, surpassing community needs

MISSION
To provide high quality Education and Training that is affordable,
relevant, learner-centred and that contributes to the total
development of individuals through:

Optimal utilisation of resources

Creative and innovative modes of delivery
Appropriately skilled staff and
Community upliftment

KEY VALUES

MISSION

RESPECT ACCOUNTABILITY

TRANSFORMATION
 INDEX
PAGE
A. ABOUT ORBIT TVET COLLEGE 2

B ORBIT TVET COLLEGE SITES 3

CENTRAL OFFICE 3
MANKWE CAMPUS 4
RUSTENBURG CAMPUS 5
BRITS CAMPUS 6

C. NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) 7

D NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) NQF Level 2 – 4 8

D1 NSC VS NC(V) QUALIFICATION 9
D2 ENGINEERING-RELATED & ICT PROGRAMMES
NQF Level 2 – 4 10
D3 BUSINESS-RELATED PROGRAMMES NQF Level 2 – 4 11
D4 SERVICES-RELATED PROGRAMMES NQF Level 2 – 4 12
D5 NC(V) PASS REQUIREMENTS & HIGHER EDUCATION
MOBILITY 13

E REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES 14

E1 REPORT 191 ENGINEERING/ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMMES N1 – N3 15
E2 REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES N4 – N6 16 - 18

F ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT 19
ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT REMAINS A PRIORITY 19
CENTRES OF SPECIALISATION 20

G CENTRE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP 21

H OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES 22

H1 HAIRDRESSING NQF Level 2 – 4 23
H2 BEAUTY & NAIL TECHNOLOGY NQF Level 4 23

I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF
ORBIT TVET COLLEGE? 24
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/NSFAS BURSARIES 25 - 28

J APPLICATION & REGISTRATION PROCEDURES 29

K CANCELLATION OF SUBJECTS PROCEDURE 30

L ORBIT COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 31
M GLOSSARY 32 - 33
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 A ABOUT ORBIT TVET COLLEGE

P ublic TVET Colleges form part of the

Department of Higher Education & Training
(DHET) together with public Universities, National
(specifically youth who are Not in Education, not
in Employment and Training i.e. NEETs) with the
requisite skills base to overcome poverty and the
Institutes for Higher Education, Trade Testing economic challenge of unemployment.
Centres, Skills Development Institute and Sector
Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). The specific focus of public TVET Colleges
is to address the skills shortages in SA, by
ORBIT College is one of 3 public TVET Colleges in offering relevant and responsive vocational and
the North West Province. The mandate of public occupational programmes.
TVET Colleges is to steadily increase the number
of students enrolled and trained in priority and ORBIT College has a Central Office in Rustenburg
critical skills areas, putting TVET Colleges at the with 3 learning delivery sites:
centre of skills development and more specifically • Rustenburg Campus
the artisan development agenda of South Africa. • Brits Campus
This relates to equipping the unemployed, • Mankwe Campus

A diverse range of accredited vocational and

occupational programmes are offered at
ORBIT College.
4. All occupational programmes are quality
assured by the relevant SETA from which the
College has been granted approval to offer
1. All programmes offered at the respective the programme. With the establishment of the
campuses are registered on the National QCTO the quality assurance of occupational
Qualifications Framework (NQF) and are fully and trade-related programmes are housed
accredited by UMALUSI and QCTO or by the under a single Quality Assurance Body.
relevant SETAs. 5. ORBIT TVET College is ISO 9001:2015
2. All National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] compliant and is externally audited by SABS
Programmes are quality assured by through annual surveillance audits and 3 year
UMALUSI (the ETQA). re-certification audits.
3. Report 191 (N1-N3) programmes are quality 6. Service delivery in the classroom and
assured by UMALUSI and Report 191 to clients in general is quality assured
(N4-N6) programmes are quality assured by through the implementation of the Quality
QCTO. Management System (QMS) of the College.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US?
Because @ ORBIT TVET COLLEGE we… • Advocate the principle of life-long learning
• Address the training needs of people from • Offer affordable quality tuition
all walks of life • Adopt a holistic approach to the development
• Offer a diverse range of vocational and of our students
occupational programmes • Provide students with the necessary practical
• Believe in serving our community to learning environment to master the skills they
enhance national economic growth acquire

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 B ORBIT TVET COLLEGE SITES

T he Central Office is situated in Rustenburg, hosting Senior Management, Academic and

Student Support Services, Finance, Supply Chain as well as Corporate Services Units.
The Central Office is the administration and management hub of ORBIT TVET College from
where support to all delivery sites from the different units is initiated and implemented.

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S ituated just a few kilometres from Sun International's Sun City, Mankwe Campus hosts a
wide range of student facilities including student accommodation and sporting grounds.
A magnificent simulated workplace environment for Tourism and Hospitality students
is a unique feature of the Mankwe Campus. The Campus boasts two unique simulated
guesthouse facilities, which are serviced and managed by the Hospitality and Tourism
students. The public can book these self-catering facilities at very affordable prices and
enjoy a relaxing stay in a tranquil environment. The Tourism and Hospitality Training Centre
consisting of conference facilities, and the restaurant expose students to real-life work
experience while completing their studies.

Mankwe Campus also offers Automotive Repair and Maintenance, as well as Transport and
Logistics as niche programmes and boasts a state-of-the-art Samsung Engineering and
Electronics Academy. In addition, a number of relevant artisan development programmes
are offered with the campus being awarded a Centre of Specialisation in Diesel Trade.

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T he Rustenburg Campus is situated in an urban area surrounded by large mining
operations. Unique aspects of the Rustenburg Campus include the Jewellery Design
and Manufacture Training Centre next to The Platinum Incubator (TPI) where students are
assisted in getting their own jewellery design and trade businesses off the ground. Not
only is the Rustenburg Campus the ICT training hub of ORBIT College but programmes in
Hairdressing, Beauty Technology and Music are also offered.

Rustenburg Campus is the proud host of the Centre for Entrepreneurship. The purpose
of this Centre is to provide Generic Enterprise Development, Intervention and Incubation
services to ORBIT TVET College graduates and members from the community. In addition
to the above, Rustenburg Campus serves the local mining industry by offering a variety of
relevant artisan development programmes.

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B rits Campus is situated in a semi-urban area, surrounded by the mining sector, businesses
and industries and is the only institution in the Madibeng area offering Engineering-
related studies in Civil Engineering and Building Construction and Electrical Engineering.
Brits Campus was awarded a Centre of Specialisation in Electrical Trade.

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 The NQF is designed to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and
the social and economic development of the nation at large. C
Below is the NQF Structure:
EDUCATION & NQF QUALIFICATION EDUCATION PROVIDER
TRAINING BAND LEVEL TYPE EQUIVALENT TYPE

Doctorates
PhD
8 Further Research
Masters
Degrees
Universities
Higher Degrees Technicons
7 Honours
Professional qualifications Professional Institutions

HIGHER First Degrees Bachelors

6 Higher Diplomas T4

T3 / S3 / N6

Quality Assured by CHE

7
Diplomas Colleges
5 N4 - N6

(Council for Higher Education)

Occupational Certificates Workplace
Quality Assured by
QCTO)
NC(V) L4 /
FURTHER 4 Certificates Gr 12 /
N3
(N1 - N3 is not Schools
NC(V) L3 /
equivalent to Gr Workplace
3 Certificates Gr 11 /
12 due to lack of NGOs
N2
Fundamental Subjects Colleges
but students can NC(V) L2 /
progress to N4 - N6) 2 Certificates Gr 10 /
N1
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

Schools

UMALUSI
Senior phase Gr 7-9 / ABET 4
Workplace
Intermediate phase Gr 4-6 / ABET 3
NGOs

Quality Assured by
GENERAL 1 Foundation phase Gr 1-3 / ABET 2
Providers
Pre-School phase ABET 1
Community
WHAT IS THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
(VOCATIONAL) [NC(V)] QUALIFICATION? CURRICULUM

N C(V) is the vocational programme offered

at Level 2-4 of the National Qualifications
Framework (NQF) and is offered by all public
Each NC(V) Qualification has a total of 7
SUBJECTS per NQF Level

TVET Colleges countrywide. The qualification Three of these subjects are called FUNDAMENTAL
is intended to directly address the priority skills SUBJECTS, i.e. they are common for all learning
demands of the modern South African economy. fields and are COMPULSORY. The Fundamental
Subjects are:
The NC(V) Qualification is designed to provide • Life Orientation
both theory and practice, thus granting students • English 1st Additional Language
an opportunity to gain work experience during • Mathematics (Engineering & ICT fields) OR
their period of study. Practical experience may Mathematical Literacy (Business & Services
be gained in either a simulated or real workshop fields)
environment.
Umalusi recognises the credit transfer
WHICH NC(V) PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED between the NSC and the NC(V) in the following
BY ORBIT COLLEGE? subjects:
• English Home Language or FAL (passed at
Engineering-related & ICT Field: 40% and above)
• Engineering and Related Design (Fitting • Mathematics (passed at 30% and above)
and Turning OR Fabrication OR Automotive • Mathematical Literacy (passed at 30% and
Repair and Maintenance) above)
• Electrical Infrastructure Construction • Physical Science (passed at 50% and above)
• Civil Engineering and Building Construction
(Carpentry & Roof Work OR Masonry) It is important to note that this concession applies
• Information Communication Technology and only to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and
Computer Science NOT to its predecessor, the Senior Certificate (SC)

Business-related Field: The other four subjects per NQF level are called
• Management VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS and these are aimed
• Finance, Economics and Accounting at preparing students for the world of work within
• Office Administration the field of their choice. A specialisation vocational
subject (Elective) forms part of the 4 vocational
Services-related Field: subjects in some qualifications, allowing a student
• Tourism to specialise in a specific sub-field.
• Hospitality (Accommodation, Events and
Catering Services) CAREER PATHING
• Transport and Logistics
PRE-VOCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMME NQF LEVEL 2
(PLP)

T his programme is designed to assist candidates

who do not meet the minimum APS score required
for entry into the NC(V) Programmes. Candidates
NQF
NQF LEVEL
LEVEL 33
are referred to study PLP in order to improve their
subject achievement levels. The period of completion
NQF
N F LEVEL
LEVEL 44
Join the workplace or
is one year. The programme consists of the following
subjects: become self-employed
• English
Enter Higher Education NQF
NQF LEVEL
LEVEL 55
• Mathematics
• Science
(University/University of
• Life Skills (including Technology) Technology)

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 NATIONAL SENIOR NQF NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE LEVEL (VOCATIONAL)
(GRADE 12) 4
The National Senior Certificate and the National Certificate (Vocational) are registered
on the same NQF Level (NQF L4), but serve different purposes

PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION

?
● Equip learners with skills, knowledge and ● Equip learners with practical skills, applied
values for self-fulfillment and meaningful competence and knowledge required for
participation in society employment in a particular occupation or trade
● Facilitate transition to the workplace ● Facilitate transition to the workplace
● Provide access to further education ● Provide access to further education

YEARS TO COMPLETE
● Grade 10 ● NC(V) Level 2

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● Grade 11 ● NC(V) Level 3
● Grade 12 ● NC(V) Level 4

Each grade takes minimum one year Each level takes minimum one year

TO OBTAIN THE QUALIFICATION

Register for 7 subjects: Register for 7 subjects:

● Home Language ● 1 Official language

● First Additional Language ● Life Orientation
● Maths/Maths Literacy ● Maths/Maths Literacy
● Life Orientation ● 4 subjects chosen from 1 of the 19 learning
● 3 subjects chosen from 1 of the 12 organising fields programmes including Engineering, Finance,
of learning including Agriculture, Services and Human IT, Tourism, etc
and Social Studies

PASS REQUIREMENTS
● To obtain the qualification one must pass at least 6 subjects ● To obtain the qualification one must pass 7 subjects

40% 40% 40%

minimum in 3 subjects including in required official in Life Orientation
Home Language language

30%
minimum in 3 subjects
30%
minimum in Maths/
50%
minimum in each of 4
Maths Literacy vocational subjects

WHERE IT IS OFFERED

Public Schools or Independent Schools accredited Public or Private Technical and Vocational
by Umalusi Education and Training (TVET) colleges accredited
by Umalusi

Issued by: Advocacy & Communication CEO Sub-Committee Date: September 2017

Source: www.saqa.org.za
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 D2 ENGINEERING-RELATED & ICT PROGRAMMES
YEAR PROGRAMMES

SUBJECTS Possible Career

CAMPUS
PROGRAMME LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Opportunities

The following subjects are compulsory for each level and applicable in all NC(V) Engineering-related & ICT Programmes:
FUNDAMENTAL • English 1st Additional Language
SUBJECTS • Mathematics
• Life Orientation

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS

• Engineering • Engineering Practice & • Engineering Process • Aerospace

Fundamentals Maintenance • Professional
M Engineering
ENGNEERING &
• Engineering Technology • Materials Technology Engineering Practice • Mining Metallurgy
RELATED DESIGN
• Engineering Systems • Engineering Graphics & • Applied Engineering R • Geology
• Industrial
• Fitting & Turning OR Design (CAD) Technology
(Fitting & Turning/ Engineering

Mankwe Campus
only available at
Maintenance option
and
Automotive Repair
• Engineering Fabrication • Fitting & Turning OR • Fitting & Turning OR
Fabrication/ • Chemical
(Boilermaking) OR • Engineering Fabrication • Engineering Fabrication Engineering
Automotive Repair & • Automotive Repair & (Boilermaking) OR (Boilermaking) OR • Petroleum
Maintenance) Maintenance • Automotive Repair & • Automotive Repair & Engineering
NQF Level 2 – 4 Maintenance Maintenance • Engineering &
Related Design

• Electrical Principles & • Electrical Principles & • Electrical Principles & • Electrical
Practice Practice Practice B Engineering
ELECTRICAL • Digital Electronics
• Electronic Control & • Electronic Control & • Electronic Control &
INFRASTRUCTURE • Theatre
CONSTRUCTION
Digital Electronics Digital Electronics Digital Electronics M Technology
• Workshop Practice • Electrical Systems & • Electrical Workmanship
NQF Level 2 – 4 • Electrician
• Electrical Systems & Construction • Electrical Systems & • Instrumentation
Construction • Electrical Workmanship Construction R • Sound Technology

• Construction Planning • Construction Planning • Construction Planning • Architectural

• Plant & Equipment • Plant & Equipment • Construction Technology
• Materials • Materials Supervision • Quantity
CIVIL ENGINEERING • Carpentry & Roof • Carpentry & Roof • Materials Surveying
& BUILDING Work OR Work OR • Carpentry & Roof
• Building
CONSTRUCTION Construction
• Masonry • Masonry Work OR B • Industrial
• Masonry Designing
(Masonry/Carpentry • Town Regional
& Roofwork) Planning
NQF Level 2 – 4 • Sanitation
Engineering
• Plumber
• Carpenter

• Electronics • Systems Analysis and • Systems Analysis and • Computer

• Introduction to Systems Design Design Programming
INFORMATION
Development • Computer Hardware and • Data Communication & • Computers
COMMUNICATION Systems
• Introduction to Software Networking
TECHNOLOGY
Information Systems • Principles of Computer • Computer Programming R • Engineering
AND COMPUTER • Multimedia Basics OR Programming • Multimedia Services OR
• Information
SCIENCE Technology
• Electronic Control and • Multimedia Content OR Electronic Control and • Management
NQF Level 2 -4 Digital Electronics Electronic Control and Digital Electronics • Data Processing
Digital electronics

• Minimum Grade 9 year- • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the

end report (Must have specific programme specific programme
passed Mathematics, NOT
Mathematical Literacy)
• An NQF Level 1
ADMISSION Qualification
REQUIREMENTS • Pre-Vocational Learning
Programme (PLP)
• All entry applicants must
adhere to placement
assessment criteria before
admission

DURATION 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

These programmes allow you the option of becoming an artisan after you have completed your trade test
B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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D3 BUSINESS-RELATED PROGRAMMES
YEAR PROGRAMMES

SUBJECTS Possible Career

CAMPUS
PROGRAMME LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Opportunities

The following subjects are compulsory for each level and applicable in all NC(V) Business-related Programmes:
FUNDAMENTAL • English 1st Additional Language
SUBJECTS • Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS

• Economic Environment • Economic • Economic • Banking

• New Venture Creation Environment Environment • Insurance
• Applied Accounting • New Venture Creation • New Venture Creation Services
• Financial Management • Applied Accounting • Applied Accounting • Private
FINANCE,
• Financial Management • Financial
B and Public
ECONOMICS &
Management Accounting
ACCOUNTING
NQF Level 2 – 4
R • Financial
Services
• Investment
Broking
• Bookkeeping

• Financial Management • Financial Management • Financial • Human

• Management Practice • Management Practice Management Resource
• Operations • Operations • Management Practice Management
Management Management • Operations • Entrepreneurship
MANAGEMENT • Entrepreneurship • Project Management Management B & Project
NQF Level 2 – 4 • Project Management Management
• Management
Practice
• Financial
Management

• Business Practice • Business Practice • Business Practice • Accounting and

• Office Practice • Office Practice • Office Practice Bookkeeping
• Office Data Processing • Office Data Processing • Office Data • Frontline
• New Venture Creation • New Venture Creation Processing Reception
• Personal Assistance • Human
Resource
B Management
OFFICE • Recruitment or
ADMINISTRATION M Employment
NQF Level 2 – 4 Agent
R • Office
Management
• Personnel
Management
• Legal
Secretarial
Services

• Minimum Grade 9 year- • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the

end report specific programme specific programme
• An NQF Level 1
Qualification
ADMISSION • Pre-Vocational Learning
REQUIREMENTS Programme (PLP)
• All entry applicants must
adhere to placement
assessment criteria
before admission

DURATION 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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D4
YEAR PROGRAMMES

SUBJECTS Possible Career

CAMPUS
PROGRAMME LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Opportunities

The following subjects are compulsory for each level and applicable in all NC(V) Services-related Programmes:
FUNDAMENTAL • English 1st Additional Language
SUBJECTS • Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS

• Freight Logistics • Freight Logistics • Freight Logistics • Transport

• Transport Economics • Transport Economics • Transport Economics Systems
• Transport Operations • Transport Operations • Transport Operations Administration
TRANSPORT & • New Venture Creation • New Venture Creation • New Venture Creation • Logistical
LOGISTICS M Control
NQF Level 2 – 4 • Transport
Management
• Logistics
Management

• Client Service and • Client Service and • Client Service and • Accommodation
Human Relations Human Relations Human Relations Management
• Science of Tourism • Science of Tourism • Science of Tourism • Conference
• Sustainable Tourism in • Sustainable Tourism in • Sustainable Tourism & Events
South Africa South Africa in South Africa Planning
• Tourism Operations • Tourism Operations • Tourism Operations • Restaurant &
TOURISM M Food Services
NQF Level 2 – 4 • Tourism
Development
• Game Range
and Safari
Work
• Transportation
Management

• Client Service and • Client Service and • Client Service and • Food &
Human Relations Human Relations Human Relations Beverage
• Food Preparation • Food Preparation • Food Preparation Management
HOSPITALITY • Hospitality Generics • Hospitality Generics • Hospitality Generics • Hotel
(Accommodation, • Hospitality Services • Hospitality Services • Hospitality Services Management
Catering & Event M • Accommodation
Services) Services
NQF Level 2 – 4 • Events
Management
• Housekeeping

• Minimum Grade 9 year- • NQF Level 2 in the • NQF Level 3 in the

end report specific programme specific programme
• An NQF Level 1
Qualification
ADMISSION • Pre-Vocational Learning
REQUIREMENTS Programme (PLP)
• All entry applicants must
adhere to placement
assessment criteria
before admission

DURATION 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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D5 NC(V) PASS REQUIREMENTS & HIGHER EDUCATION MOBILITY
WHAT ARE THE PASS REQUIREMENTS FOR NC(V)
NQF LEVEL 2 – 4 EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

In order to progress to the next NQF Level students

have to pass all SEVEN subjects. Once all 21 subjects A National External Examination is set by the Directorate:
Examinations & Assessment of the DHET. The same
examination paper for a particular subject is written by all
have been passed successfully the NC(V) Qualification is
obtained. students on the same day. This sets national standards for
assessments and achievement.
The pass rate requirement for the four vocational
subjects is 50% per subject The External Examination counts as follows towards the
final pass mark:
The pass requirement for the fundamental subjects is as
follows: Fundamental Subjects
• Life Orientation 40% Integrated Continuous Assessment (ICASS) POE: 25% +
• English 1st Additional Language 40% National Examination: 75% = Pass Mark
• Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy 30%
Vocational Subjects
National Examination: Theory 70% + Integrated
Only one fundamental subject may be condoned for
Summative Assessment Tasks (ISAT): Practical: 30% +
a maximum of 5%. No condonement is allowed for
(ICASS) POE: 50% = Pass Mark
Vocational subjects. (Ts & Cs apply)
Should the student fail, he/she may be required to repeat
CAN I JOIN A HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
the failed subject to obtain valid Internal Continuous
(HEI) HAVING OBTAINED AN NC(V) QUALIFICATION?
Assessment (ICASS) marks.

HOW ARE ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS S pecific requirements must be met in accordance with
the Government Gazette no. 32745 for portability into
Higher Education for specific NC(V) programmes:
CONDUCTED FOR THE NC(V) QUALIFICATION?
Guidelines for admission to undergraduate
T he final pass mark is compiled by ICASS, Integrated
Summative Assessment (ISAT) and external
examinations marks.
programmes:
The table below explains what you will need to achieve
in order to meet the minimum statutory requirements for
each type of qualification. It is important to note that the
Internal assessment is conducted on a continuous basis
table below refers to the minimum requirements
while the external examination is written in November
every year. The practical assessment is conducted during QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
the year in one sitting during September/October.

INTERNAL CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (ICASS)

HIGHER

T he internal continuous assessment comprises the

following:
CERTIFICATE

• 6 assessment tasks consisting of 3 written tests,

assignments and research/practical projects
• 1 internal examination
DIPLOMA
All of the above are contained in a Portfolio of Evidence
(PoE) which counts as follows towards the final pass mark:
• Fundamental Subjects : 25% of the final mark
• Vocational Subjects : 50% of the final mark
BACHELOR'S
INTERNAL SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (ISAT) DEGREE

T he internal summative assessment comprises:

• One practical assessment for the three core subjects

Additional requirements:
• Applicants will only be considered for qualifications
similar to their NCV qualifications
• One practical assessment for the elective subject
• Programme specific subjects requirements must be met
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 E REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES

L earners who have completed a Grade 12 Certificate

with a minimum of a Higher Certificate achievement
may consider studying further at a TVET College for
The Report 191 (NATED) N1-N3 Programmes in
Engineering Studies are offered to those who wish to
study towards an apprenticeship to become an artisan
a National Diploma. The Report 191 (NATED) N4-N6 in the Civil, Mechanical, Automotive and Electrical
Programmes, also known as ALTERNATIVE POST- career fields. After completion of a minimum of an N2
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES, are offered in Engineering, (with four relevant subjects), successful candidates
Business, Performing Arts, Utility and Educational who are not yet employed, may apply to SETA and
Studies. To complete the qualification, the student employers for possible selection into apprenticeship.
must complete the required working hours in the
relevant field of study.

WHICH REPORT 191 PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED BY ORBIT TVET COLLEGE?

Engineering Studies N1-N3: Services/Utility Studies N4-N6:
• Mechanical • Hospitality & Catering Services
• Electrical • Tourism
• Automotive • Art and Design (Jewellery)

Business Studies N4-N6: Engineering Studies N4-N6:

• Human Resource Management • Mechanical
(Will be phased out ONLY at Rustenburg Campus • Electrical
from 2nd semester, i.e. no N4 intake in 2021) • Automotive
• Financial Management
• Management Assistant Educational Studies N4-N6:
• Business Management • Educare
• Medical Secretary
• Legal Secretary Performing Arts Studies N4-N6:
• Popular Music Performance

WHO MAY ENROL FOR THE REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES?

N1-N3 ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES / ARTISAN N4-N6 PROGRAMMES / ALTERNATIVE POST-

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES MATRIC PROGRAMMES

• Access to these programmes is only for those • Candidates must have a Grade 12 (NSC)
who wish to pursue an artisan pathway • Enrolment in the N4 – N6 Engineering
• Candidates must preferably have a Grade 12 Programmes is subject to candidates having
(NSC) with Mathematics and Physical Science, passed the relevant school subjects
NOT Mathematical Literacy • New students must enrol for all 4 subjects in the
• New students must enrol for all 4 subjects in particular field
the particular field, of which Mathematics is • The number of enrolments in these
mandatory programmes is subject to the approved DHET
• After completing N2, students must be placed at prescripts and targets
an employer for work experience for a period of 2 • Students who enrol for N4 – N6 Programmes
years in preparation for the trade test must comply with the required number of working
• The number of enrolments in these hours in the relevant field of study before a
programmes is subject to the approved DHET National N Diploma will be issued (18 months
prescripts and targets / 2000 hours for semester programmes and 24
months / 2670 hours for trimester programmes

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 E1 REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES
N1 - N3 ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES / ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
SUBJECTS
CAMPUS
PROGRAMME N1 N2 N3
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering • Engineering • Engineering
Science Science Science B
• Industrial • Industrial • Industrial
ELECTRICAL Electronics Electronics Electronics M
• Electrical Trade • Electrical Trade • Engineering
R
Theory Theory Drawing (optional
for GCC)
• Electrotechnology
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering • Engineering • Engineering
Science Science Science
• Engineering • Engineering • Engineering
Drawing Drawing Drawing B
FITTING AND
• Fitting & • Fitting & • Mechanotechnology
TURNING / M
Machining Machining
BOILERMAKING
• Metal Workers • Plating & R
Theory Structural Steel
• Plating and Drawing
Structural Steel • Plater’s Theory
Drawing
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering • Engineering • Engineering B
Science Science Science
MECHANIC
• Engineering • Engineering • Engineering M
(AUTOMOTIVE)
Drawing Drawing Drawing
R
• Motor Trade • Diesel Trade • Diesel Trade Theory
Theory Theory • Mechanotechnology
ADMISSION Preferably Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with Mathematics and
REQUIREMENTS Physical Science, NOT Mathematical Literacy
DURATION 1 Trimester 1 Trimester 1 Trimester

Obtain N2 Certificate in relevant trade with 3 years' relevant work experience to go for trade test
B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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E2 REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES
N4 - N6 PROGRAMMES / ALTERNATIVE POST-MATRIC PROGRAMMES
SUBJECTS
CAMPUS
PROGRAMME N4 N5 N6
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering • Power Machines • Power Machines B
Science • Industrial • Industrial
ELECTRICAL M
• Industrial Electronics Electronics
Electronics • Electrotechnics • Electrotechnics R
• Electrotechnics
• Mathematics • Mathematics • Mathematics
• Engineering • Mechanical • Mechanotechnics
Science Drawing & • Mechanical B
MECHANICAL • Mechanotechnics Design Drawing & Design
M
ENGINEERING • Mechanical • Mechanotechnics • Power Machines
Draughting • Power Machines • Strength of R
• Strength of Materials
Materials
Grade 12 N4 in the relevant N5 in the relevant programme
(National Senior programme
Certificate) with
Mathematics and
ADMISSION
Physical Science,
REQUIREMENTS
NOT Mathematical
Literacy
N3 in relevant
programme
DURATION 1 Trimester 1 Trimester 1 Trimester

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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 N4 - N6 PROGRAMMES / ALTERNATIVE POST-MATRIC PROGRAMMES
SUBJECTS
CAMPUS
PROGRAMME N4 N5 N6
• Personnel Management • Personnel Management • Personnel
HUMAN RESOURCE B
• Computer Practice • Labour Relations Management
MANAGEMENT
• Entrepreneurship & • Personnel Training • Labour Relations
(Will be phased out ONLY at
Business Management • Computer Practice • Personnel Training M
Rustenburg Campus from 2nd
semester, i.e. no N4 intake • Management • Computer Practice
in 2021) Communication R
• Entrepreneurship & • Financial Accounting • Financial Accounting
Business Management • Cost & Management • Cost & Management
• Financial Accounting Accounting Accounting
B
FINANCIAL • Computerised Financial • Computerised Financial • Computerised Financial
MANAGEMENT Systems Systems Systems
• Management • Mercantile Law N4 (O) • Income Tax R
Communication
• Mercantile Law
• Information Processing • Information Processing • Information Processing
N4 N5 N6 B
• Introductory Information • Computer Practice • Computer Practice
MANAGEMENT
ASSISTANT
Processing • Office Practice • Office Practice M
• Computer Practice • Communication • Communication
• Office Practice R
• Communication
• Entrepreneurship & • Entrepreneurship & • Entrepreneurship &
Business Management Business Management Business Management
• Financial Accounting • Sales Management • Sales Management
• Management • Financial Accounting • Financial Accounting
BUSINESS R
Communication N5 (O) N5
MANAGEMENT
• Computer Practice • Computerised Financial • Computer Practice
• Computerised Financial Systems N5
Systems • Computer Practice
N5 (O)
• Office Practice • Office Practice
MEDICAL • Communication • Communication
SECRETARY • Information Processing • Information Processing
B
• Medical Practice • Medical Practice
• Office Practice • Office Practice
• Communication • Communication
LEGAL
SECRETARY
• Information Processing • Information Processing B
• Mercantile Law • Merchantile Law
• Legal Practice
Grade 12 / National N4 in the relevant N5 in the relevant programme
ADMISSION
Senior Certificate with programme
REQUIREMENTS
relevant school subjects

DURATION 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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E2 REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES
N4 - N6 PROGRAMMES / ALTERNATIVE POST-MATRIC PROGRAMMES
SUBJECTS
CAMPUS
PROGRAMME N4 N5 N6
• Music Business & • Music Business & • Music Business &
Styles Styles Styles
• Aural & Ensemble • Aural & Ensemble • Aural & Ensemble
POPULAR MUSIC • Improvisation • Improvisation • Improvisation R
PERFORMANCE • Practical: Vocal (O) • Practical: Vocal (O) • Practical: Vocal (O)
• Practical: Guitar (O) • Practical: Guitar (O) • Practical: Guitar (O)
• Practical: Piano/ • Practical: Piano/ • Practical: Piano/
Keyboard (O) Keyboard (O) Keyboard (O)
• Day Care Personnel • Entrepreneurship & • Day Care Management
Development Business Management • Day Care
• Education Didactics: N4 Communication
Theory & Practice • Day Care • Education Didactics:
EDUCARE
• Education Communication Theory & Practice
M
• Child Health • Education Didactics: • Education Psychology
• Entrepreneurship & Theory & Practice
Business Management • Educational Psychology
• Applied Management • Entrepreneurship & • Applied Management
• Sanitation and Safety Business Management • Communication &
(O) N4 Human Relations
• Nutrition and Menu • Applied Management • Computer Practice
HOSPITALITY AND Planning • Catering: Theory and N4 (O) M
CATERING SERVICES • Catering: Theory and Practical • Catering: Theory &
Practical • Food & Beverage Practical
• Computer Practice N4 Services (O)
• Entrepreneurship &
Business Management
• Travel Office • Travel Office • Travel Office
Procedures Procedures Procedures
• Tourism Communication • Tourism Communication • Hotel Reception M
TOURISM
• Travel Services • Travel Services • Travel Services
• Tourism Destination • Tourism Destination • Tourism Destination
• Computer Practice
• Drawing • Drawing • Drawing
• Entrepreneurship & • Jewellery Design • Jewellery Design
ART AND DESIGN Business Management • Jewellery Manufacturing • Jewellery R
• Jewellery Design • History of Art Manufacturing
• Jewellery Manufacturing • History of Art
Grade 12 / National N4 in the relevant N5 in the relevant programme
ADMISSION
Senior Certificate with programme
REQUIREMENTS
relevant school subjects
DURATION 1 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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 ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT REMAINS A PRIORITY

R esearch conducted by the DHET projected

that a significant number of artisans will be
needed by 2030 due to a shortage of artisans
take on apprentices at an increased rate.

In order to implement the National Artisan

in the South African Labour Market. Addressing
Development Process in the TVET College
this projected shortfall of artisans has become a
system, a formal Memorandum of Understanding
national priority. has been signed between the DHET and each
of the fifty public TVET Colleges in the country
Government aims to advocate apprenticeships to establish a Provincial Artisan Development
to the young and to encourage employers to Committee (PADC) in each province.

WHAT IS AN ARTISAN?

A n artisan is a skilled, well-trained and tested individual who is qualified in a specific trade, e.g.
Bricklayer, Electrician, Carpenter etc. An artisan crafts, maintains and repairs items that may
be functional or decorative. Artisan trades extend beyond the scope of the Engineering field – gold
smiths, hairdressers and beauticians are also regarded as artisans.
ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT ROUTES AT QUALITY ASSURANCE OF
ORBIT TVET COLLEGE ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT
The following routes are available at ORBIT Artisan Development Programmes in South
TVET College to attain an artisanship: Africa are assessed and moderated by NAMB
(the National Artisan Moderation Body as
Access to Trade Test (Non-contracted learners) follows:
• N2 Certificate with trade theory and 3 years
relevant work experience • Coordination of Artisan Development in SA
• Technical trade theory programs quality-assured • Monitoring the performance of Accredited Trade
by a SETA and a minimum of 3 years relevant Test Centres
work experience (NQF Level 3) • Moderation of Artisan Trade Tests
• Relevant National Certificate (Vocational) Level • Recording Artisan Achievements
3 Engineering qualification and 3 years relevant • Recommending certification of Artisans to the
work experience QCTO
• Relevant National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 • Development, maintenance and application of a
Engineering qualification and 18 months relevant national data bank of assessment instruments
work experience for assessment and moderation of Artisan Trade
• Technical Grade 12 with Mathematics, Tests
Engineering Science and related trade theory
subject and 3 years relevant work experience Quality assurance of Artisan Development
• Grade 9 and a minimum of 4 years relevant work Progammes is done by the Quality Council for
experience Trade and Occupational Programmes (QCTO).
• Relevant (directly related to the trade theory This body ensures the availability, relevance and
subjects) N6 Certificate or National Technical quality of Occupational Qualifications to meet
Diploma (S,T or N stream.) and 18 months the needs of industry. It also ensures that fit-for-
relevant work experience purpose qualifications are registered to respond to
the needs of the labour market.

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 CENTRES OF SPECIALISATION

C entres of Specialisation is a national

programme aimed at producing:
• A skilled and capable workforce to support
MANKWE CAMPUS – DIESEL MECHANIC
TRADE
ORBIT College in partnership with HWSETA,
inclusive economic growth Baloyi Master Trucks, Ditsibi, Garage Mechanics,
• Increased availability of intermediate-level Tlhabane Mechanics, Glencore, Tharisa Mining,
technical skills Bell Equipment and Necsa is currently training
• Increased delivery of qualified artisan in 13 thirty (30) employees to qualify as artisans in
priority trades Diesel Mechanic Trade.

The Centres of Specialisation are departments

within the public TVET College Campuses
dedicated to artisan development training in
partnership with employers. These centres
strive to produce successful quality artisans in
one or more of the priority trades.

CoS programmes ensure a closer working

relationship with industry, training centres and
the Post School and Training (PSET) Sector

The curriculum offered consists of occupational

qualifications designed by industry, for industry
that are registered with the Quality Council for
Trades and Occupations (QCTO)

ORBIT TVET College boasts two Centres of

How Does it Work?
Specialisation
BRITS CAMPUS – ELECTRICIAN TRADE Dual system apprenticeship that combine
ORBIT College , in partnership with HWSETA, • Technical education at a TVET College
MQA, EWSETA, Affrox, Samancor, Tharisa • Simulated practical training
Mining, TNJ Projects and the Department of • Lots of authentic work experience in a single
Public Works is currently training thirty (30) integrated learning programme
employees to qualify as artisans in Electrical • Improved capacity of public TVET Colleges to
Trade. train in skills in demand by industry
…with employers in the driver's seat!

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1. About the Centre

T arget market: Enrolled College students, graduates & communities in the vicinity of our three
campuses
Aim: Offering Entrepreneurship Training aimed at educating and enticing students who are not
absorbed by the labour market or who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Providing them with entrepreneurship opportunities so that they can create jobs for themselves and
others
We offer business registration services with CIPC

2. Service Offerings

Non-financial business support services which include:

• General business management training, customised per client’s need
• Incubation programme for 12-18 months
• Mentoring & coaching
• Community Entrepreneurship information sharing-session
• Assistance with business compliance issues (Sector specific)

3. Automotive Incubation Programme - Mankwe Campus

Target market: Aspiring student entrepreneurs who are studying or have studied mechanical
engineering or related studies. Students go through the incubation programme with the sole
objective of starting business in the Automotive Sector
Duration: 18 months

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 H OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES
WHAT ARE OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES?

O ccupational Learning Programmes include

Apprenticeships, Learnerships and Skills
Programmes. The focus of these programmes
Occupational Learning Programmes are
offered at ORBIT TVET College either as FULL
QUALIFICATIONS or as ACCREDITED SKILLS
is geared towards preparing students for specific PROGRAMMES.
skills within a specific working environment
related to a specific trade. LEARNERSHIPS that are offered by the College
combines theory at the College or Training
Occupational programmes are based on legally Centre with relevant practice on-the-job.
binding agreements between an employer, a
student and a training provider. It is designed to SKILLS PROGRAMMES are unit-standard-
ensure the quality of the training and to protect based programmes that are demand-driven as
the interests of each individual party. determined by community needs. Such skills
programmes offered by ORBIT TVET College
In order to become qualified, students must be are unit standards extracted from formal full
assessed against unit standards registered with qualifications registered with SAQA for which
SAQA. the College obtained approval from the relevant
SETA or Accredited Body to offer the programme.

WHICH OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED BY

ORBIT TVET COLLEGE?
• Hairdressing NQF Level 2-4 (Services SETA)
• Jewellery Design and Manufacture NQF Level 3 (MQA)
• Nail Technology NQF Level 4 (SERVICES SETA)
• Automotive Repair & Maintenance NQF Level 3-4 (merSETA)
• Automotive Manufacture and Assembly Body NQF Level 2 (merSETA)
• Community Housebuilding NQF Level 2 (CETA)
• New Venture Creation NQF Level 2 (Services SETA)
• Electrical Engineering NQF Level 2 & 4 (EW SETA)
• Early Childhood Development NQF Level 4-5 (ETDP SETA)
• Sports Management NQF Level 5 (CATHSSETA)
• Sports Administration NQF Level 4 (CATHSSETA)
• Welding Application NQF Level 2-3 (merSETA)
• Mechanical NQF Level 2 (merSETA)
• Electronics NQF Level 3 (merSETA)
• Airconditioning & Refrigeration NQF Level 2 (merSETA)

NB! Some of these programmes are only offered on a project-basis which involves MoUs
having been signed with businesses, government departments or other institutions. This implies
that although the College has the Programme Approval to offer the programmes, these are not
currently offered to the public

Any other recognised skills programme for which the College is registered may also be offered,
should the demand exist.

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H1 HAIRDRESSING NQF Level 2 – 4 (Services SETA-accredited)
PROGRAMME Possible Career
LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 CAMPUS
STRUCTURE Opportunities

Further Education • Professional

HAIRDRESSING National Certificate National Certificate
Training Certificate Hairdresser
NQF Level 2 – 4 Hairdressing Hairdressing
Hairdressing (Caucasian &
R Ethnic Hair)
• Entrepreneur
MINIMUM in Hairdressing
NC Hairdressing NQF NC Hairdressing NQF
ADMISSION Grade 9 Industry
Level 2 Level 3
REQUIREMENTS • Salon
Management

College Training:
6 months per level
(Full-time)

Salon Training:
DURATION
6 months per level
(Full-time)

After completing the programme at ORBIT TVET College, the student must work at an accredited salon for 18
months

Hairdressing Programmes are accredited by the SERVICES SETA

ACCREDITATION Accreditation Number 1466

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

H2 BEAUTY & NAIL TECHNOLOGY NQF Level 4 (Services SETA-accredited)

PROGRAMME Possible Career
1ST YEAR ASSESSMENT LEVEL 4 CAMPUS
STRUCTURE Opportunities

Manicure & Pedicure • Massage

Make-up Therapist
Theoretical and Practical Examinations are done on
BEAUTY & NAIL Waxing • Beauty
completion of every module. The International City
TECHNOLOGY Eyelash & Eyebrow Therapist
& Guilds examination is written at the end of 1st year
NQF Level 4 Tinting & Grooming • Nail
to obtain the International City & Guilds Certificate
Facial Skin Care Technology
Manual Massage • Entrepreneur
R in Beauty
Therapy
MINIMUM Industry
ADMISSION Grade 12 • Beauty
REQUIREMENTS Salon/Clinic
Management

DURATION 1 year for Beauty Therapy and an additional two months for Nail Technology

Accredited by the Services SETA

ACCREDITATION
(SAQA 80646)

B = BRITS M = MANKWE R = RUSTENBURG

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 I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF ORBIT TVET COLLEGE?

T he Student Support Services endeavours to provide holistic services so that our students’ time
at ORBIT TVET College is peaceful, fulfilling and productive. When relevant information is
required, or if students feel challenged or unable to cope with their studies, they are always welcome
to contact the Campus Student Support Services Team for assistance.

The Student Support Services Unit provides the following services:

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND CAREER

SOCIAL SUPPORT
DEVELOPMENT

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

STUDENT GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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 I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / BURSARIES
DHET NSFAS BURSARIES FOR NC(V) AND REPORT 191

B ursaries will be awarded according to the 2021 NSFAS Bursary Guidelines

1. Who is eligible to apply for the NSFAS Bursary Scheme?

• Only South African Citizens qualify for this bursary scheme

• Applicants must be registered or intending to register on the NC(V), PLP or
Report 191 programme at any of the public TVET Colleges in South Africa
• Applicants must demonstrate potential for academic success or proven
academic success (academically deserving) and financial need
• Must not be enrolling for a qualification equivalent to previous learning that was
state-funded
• Applicants will qualify for funding if they fall within the maximum threshold
of up to R350 000,00 of combined gross family income per annum
• Persons with a disability with a combined household income of not more than
R600 000,00 per annum qualify
• Returning students (studied prior 2018) will qualify if they fall within the maximum
threshold of up to R122 000,00 of combined gross family income per annum

2. Application period to apply for the NSFAS Bursary Scheme

• NSFAS Online Applications are open annually in September. The information is

communicated on the NSFAS website, Campuses, NYDA and Thusong Centres
across the country
• TVET Walk-in Application dates are communicated on campus at the TVET
College
• NSFAS students and prospective NSFAS students are required to open their
MyNSFAS accounts to check the NSFAS funding decision related information
• To log into your myNSFAS go to www.nsfas.org.za, click on the myNSFAS tab
and follow the log-in process explained on the screen

NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE APPROVED

CLOSING DATE
NB: Rules and guidelines on bursaries are available online via our
website www.orbitcollege.co.za and Facebook page!

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 I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

GUIDELINES ON DETERMINATION OF ALLOWANCES

Awarding of allowances

In addition to the personal care allowance, students are only awarded one
type of allowance, i.e. travel OR accommodation. An allowance must NOT
be perceived as an entitlement but rather as a means of support which
may be awarded to a student on the basis of academic performance.

The maximum amounts below are inclusive of meals:

Personal College Private

Cycle Travel
Care Accommodation Accommodation

NC(V)

Semester

Trimester

NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE APPROVED

CLOSING DATE
NB: Rules and guidelines on bursaries are available online via our
website www.orbitcollege.co.za and Facebook page!

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 I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
2021 NSFAS GUIDELINES ON AWARDING OF ALLOWANCES
AWARDING OF ALLOWANCES
1. All NC(V) and Report 191 students are eligible for NSFAS bursaries provided they are registered
for at least 5 NC(V) and 3 Report 191 subjects at the same level respectively.
2. DHET has decided to maintain the 2020 allowance rates for the 2021 academic year.
3. The standardised amounts for allowance are the only amounts that will be awarded and will not
be reduced or exceeded.
4. Students who do not have contact classes will NOT be considered for allowances.
5. Colleges will not be permitted to change allowance types submitted within a particular academic
year as these awards are based on supporting documentation.
6. The change of an allowance type will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances / change
in living conditions.
7. Any allowance change requests must be submitted to the DHET for approval prior to
implementation by NSFAS.
8. In respect of applications for allowances, supporting documents must only be submitted by
students applying for accommodation. In this regard, a signed rental agreement and proof of the
student’s home address will be the only valid form of supporting documentation. All successful
applicants who do not submit the above mentioned supporting documentation will be assumed
to have applied for the transport allowance.
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
9. The standard rate for transport allowance for students residing fewer than 40km from the College
is R7 350.00 per annum, i.e. 0km and beyond but up to 39.9km.
ACCOMMODATION ALLOWANCE
10. Students must reside more than 40km from the College to qualify for accommodation allowances,
i.e. 40km and beyond.
11. To qualify for accommodation allowances applicants must submit proof of home address and
the rental agreement.

• The attendance record of all qualifying students will be taken into consideration when
disbursing allowances on a monthly basis. All bursary beneficiaries must maintain the
monthly 80% class attendance for all the subjects registered
• The first tranche of allowances will be paid in advance, i.e. it will not take into account the
monthly 80% minimum class attendance
• In circumstances where attendance is compromised by the College, NSFAS and or
Departmental inefficiencies, compliance to 80% minimum class attendance will not apply

The funds that would have accumulated from the allowances as a result of students failing
to comply with the requirements of 80% minimum class attendance or dropping out of the
College, will be returned to NSFAS at the end of the academic year

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 I STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / BURSARIES

COLLEGE BURSARY

B ursaries will be awarded according to the approved College Bursary Administration, Rules and
Guidelines as outlined in the Student Support Policy

1. Who is eligible to apply for the College Bursary Scheme?

• College bursaries are available to compliant students, pending the recommendations of the
Financial Aid Committee of the College
• The basic requirements of the NSFAS Bursary Scheme apply, namely proven good academic
performance and proven financial need

2. Application period to apply for the Bursary Scheme

• Details regarding bursary application periods and availability of application forms can be obtained
from Student Support Officials at the respective campuses

GENERAL INFORMATION RE BURSARIES

3. Please note:
• Both the NSFAS and College bursaries are 100% non-refundable bursaries
• No applicants will be guaranteed bursaries since the awarding is subject to bursary administration
processes and the availability of funds
• Always adhere to closing dates as late applications or late submissions of required documents will
result in forfeiture of financial assistance
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted

LEGAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR BURSARY APPLICATIONS

C ertified copies (not older than three months) by the South African Police Services (SAPS) of the
following documents need to accompany the completed application form:

• ID of the applicant (x2) (Birth Certificate if NOT older than 18 years)

• Registration documents (Statement of Results/Academic Record/Printed Proof of Registration)
• ID of both parents/guardian/spouse
• Death Certificate if one or both of the parents is/are deceased
• Affidavit if the student does not know the whereabouts of one or both of their parents
• ID of other members in the household (Birth Certificate if NOT older than 18 years)
• Employment documents (Salary advice slips of the guardian or both parents/Affidavit if guardian
or parents are unemployed) IF YOU ARE SASSA RECIPIENT THEN NO PROOF OF INCOME
IS REQUIRED
• Proof of residential address (any FICA approved related documentation)
• Travel and Accommodation documents (if applicable) attached as copies of rental agreements

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 All students must apply for admission in the year/block PRIOR TO THEIR
INTENDED ENROLMENT at the College
Approval of your application is dependent on a selection process and final results
ENTRY
Write Placement Assessment, Apply for Bursary & Submit Relevant Documents (New Students Only)

Scoring is done by Selection Committee

Apply online from home via Student Application/Registration System (Student i-Enabler)

Receive SMS of Application Status

(A = admitted)
(P = provisionally accepted)
(X = rejected)
(O = outstanding documents)

Submit any outstanding documents via e-mail if required

Once Application Status is “A”, you may proceed to Registration

Register online from home via Student Registration System (Student i-Enabler)

Print Proof of Registration

Receive Student Card

ATTEND CLASSES
Certified copies (not older than three months) by FOREIGN STUDENTS MUST BRING ALONG: (Not
the South African Police Services (SAPS) of the older than 3 months):
following documents: • CERTIFIED COPY OF PASSPORT
• ID (2 X copies) • SAQA APPROVED FOREIGN QUALIFICATION
• PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ IDs • PROOF OF MEDICAL INSURANCE OR COVER
• IDs OF OTHER DEPENDENTS LIVING IN THE • VALID STUDY PERMIT
SAME HOUSE (e.g. brothers, sisters)
• YOUR LATEST RESULTS
• PROOF OF ADDRESS WITH CONTACT DETAILS
OF NEXT OF KIN OR RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
• PROOF OF PARENTS’/GUARDIANS’ INCOME

NB: Provisional acceptance of your application does not guarantee you a space as you will ONLY be
considered registered once you have received a proof of registration and student card!
Final approvals for registration is dependent on final results

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 Should a need arise to de-register, a de-registration form must be
completed & signed by the person responsible for the tuition fees
within three weeks after your registration
and handed in to the relevant HoD or HoA
Should you fail to comply with the above, you will/can be held liable for
the outstanding tuition fees

START

Student requests form from relevant HoD/HoA

Person responsible for tuition fees completes & signs form

Verification (lecturer signs)

Submit form to HoD

Form approved by HoD

APPROVED

 NO YES 
INFORM STUDENT Capture Request

Inform Role Players / Student

CLOSE

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 L ORBIT COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BE A PROUD ORBITANT FOR LIFE!

T he ORBIT College Alumni Association

is committed to helping you maintain
contact with the College and its community
The involvement of alumni is crucial to the
health and strength of the institution. Alumni
not only provides important ties between
and to keeping you informed and engaged the past and the present, but also building
with what is happening in the life of the blocks for the future. The Alumni Association
College. It provides a range of opportunities helps to serve alumni needs and encourage
for you to stay involved and contribute to their involvement and support.
the College.

WHAT IS AN ALUMNUS?

T he term "alumni" is usually used to refer to a group of people who have graduated from
school, college or university. The term ‘alumnus’ traditionally refers to a single male
graduate, with the feminine term being ‘alumna’.
WHO QUALIFIES TO BE ORBIT ALUMNI?
All holders of Certificates and National Diplomas for programmes offered at ORBIT TVET
College.
BENEFITS OF BEING ORBIT ALUMNI
 News from departments about student life, sport and culture
 Sustained contact with ORBIT TVET College through emails, SMSes and publications
 Invitations to social functions and reunions and the tracing of old friends
 Opportunities to build career and professional networks
 Access to career services and mentorships
 Information and introduction to new programmes

Want to know more?

Get in touch with us on [email protected]

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 M GLOSSARY

APS Admission Point Score

BMS Business Management System
BS Business Studies
CAD Computer-Aided Design
CATHSSETA Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and
Training Authority
CETA Construction Education and Training Authority
CfE Centre for Entrepreneurship
CHE Council on Higher Education
CoS Centres of Specialisation
DHET Department of Higher Education and Training
DP Deputy Principal
ECD Early Childhood Development
ES Engineering Studies
ETDP SETA Education, Training and Development Practices Sector and Training
Authority
ETQA Education and Training Quality Assurance Bodies
EW SETA Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority
FASSET Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training
Authority
FLC Foundation Learning Competence
GFETQF General Education and Training Qualifications Framework
HEI Higher Education Institution
HEQF Higher Education Qualifications Framework
HoA Head of Administration
HoD Head of Department
ICASS Internal Continuous Assessment
ICDL International Computer Driving Licence
ICT Information and Communication technology
ISAT Integrated Summative Assessment Tasks
ISO9001:2015 International Quality Standard of the International Organisation for
Standardisation
LOTL Language of Teaching and Learning
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 M GLOSSARY

MerSETA Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector and

Training Authority
MQA Mining Qualifications Authority
NAMB National Artisan Moderation Body
NATED National Department of Education 190/191 Programmes
NC National Certificate
NC(V) National Certificate (Vocational)
NEET Not in Employment, Education, nor in Training
NOPF National Occupation Pathway Framework
NQF National Qualifications Framework
NSC National Senior Certificate
NSFAS National Student Finance Assistance Scheme
OQF Occupational Qualifications Framework
PADC Provincial Artisan Development Committee
PALs Peer Academic Leaders
POE Portfolio of Evidence
PLP Pre-Vocational Learning Programme
QCTO Quality Council for Trades and Occupational Programmes
QMS Quality Management System
SABS South African Bureau of Standards
SAQA South African Qualifications Authority
SC Senior Certificate
SETA Sector Education and Training Authority
SoP Schedule of Particulars
SRC Student Representative Council
SSS Student Support Services
TVET Technical Vocational Education and Training
Umalusi Quality Assurance Body for the General and Further Education and
Training Sectors in South Africa

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 CENTRAL OFFICE
Tel: (014) 592 7014 ● Tel: (014) 597 5500 ● Fax: (014) 592 7013
e-mail: [email protected]
Fatima Bhayat Street RUSTENBURG, 0299
25° 40’ 35.07 S 27° 14’ 58.31 E

BRITS CAMPUS
Tel: (012) 381 5700 ● Fax: (012) 381 5708
e-mail: [email protected]
Reitz Street North BRITS, 0250
25° 38’ 2.47 S 27° 46’ 25.65 E

MANKWE CAMPUS
Tel: (014) 555 2900 ● Fax: (014) 555 2941
e-mail: [email protected]
Stand 230, Unit 2 MOGWASE, 0314
25° 17’ 41.89 S 27° 11’ 57.13 E

RUSTENBURG CAMPUS
Tel: (014) 592 8461/2 ● Tel: (014) 597 5502 ● Fax: (014) 592 8473
e-mail: [email protected]
c/o Fatima Bhayat & Bosch Street RUSTENBURG, 0299
25° 40’ 28.95 S 27° 14’ 56.98 E

Call Centre
0861 000 305 ● 014 592 4147

WhatsApp
082 063 3835

www.orbitcollege.co.za

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