Mthashana TVET College

Head office in Vryheid, 4 campuses. A government funded college offering NCV and NATED programmes that lead into trades and technical careers. Apply on the official site below.

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2026 occupational trade qualifications

2 trades

For 2026 the DHET lists Mthashana TVET College as offering these national occupational trade qualifications. Each leads to an artisan trade. Confirm the intake and entry requirements on the official site.

ElectricianHairdressingNSFAS

Source: DHET List of Occupational Qualifications at Public TVET Colleges 2026.

NCV and NATED at Mthashana TVET College

NCV (Levels 2 to 4)

A full time, school style vocational qualification you can start after Grade 9, across fields like engineering, IT, hospitality and business.

NATED / Report 191 (N1 to N6)

Trimester courses in engineering and business. N6 plus 18 months of relevant workplace experience earns a National Diploma.

NSFAS funding

Covers tuition and allowances for qualifying students (household income R350,000 a year or less). Apply for NSFAS separately on the official channels.

How to apply to Mthashana TVET College

Apply on the official site. Apply directly on the college website or at a campus. Official site: www.mthashanafet.co.za.
Apply early. Popular NCV and NATED programmes fill quickly. Get your application in as soon as the intake opens.
Have your documents ready. You typically need your ID, your latest school results, and proof of residence. Check the exact list on the official site.
Never pay into a personal account. A public college will never ask for payment into a personal bank account. If anyone does, it is a scam - walk away and report it.

AskSmarty does not process applications. We link to Mthashana TVET College and explain how it works. You apply on the official site and apply for NSFAS on the official NSFAS channels. We never take payment.

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Mthashana TVET College questions

Apply directly on the college website or at a campus. The official site is www.mthashanafet.co.za. Apply early, because popular NCV and NATED programmes fill up fast. Have your ID, latest results, and proof of residence ready. AskSmarty never processes applications or takes payment.

Mthashana TVET College offers NCV (National Certificate Vocational, Levels 2 to 4) and NATED (Report 191, N1 to N6) programmes in trades, engineering, business and services. For 2026 it is listed to offer occupational trade qualifications including Electrician, Hairdressing. Confirm the exact programmes and intakes on the official college site.

Yes. NSFAS funds qualifying students at Mthashana TVET College for NCV and NATED programmes, covering tuition and allowances, using the household income rule of R350,000 a year or less. Apply for NSFAS separately on the official NSFAS channels.

Mthashana TVET College has its head office in Vryheid and runs 4 campuses in KwaZulu-Natal. Check the official site for the campus nearest you and the programmes it offers.

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