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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) PROGRAMME

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PROGRAMME & LEVEL

COURSE

SUBJECTS

MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

DURATION

CAMPUS

 

 

 

 

 

National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 2 - 4

Engineering & Related Design
(NQF Level 2)

 

 

 

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Engineering Fundamentals
Engineering Technology
Engineering Systems
Fitting & Machining (optional)
Engineering Fabrication (optional)
Automotive Repair & Maintenance (optional)

A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate

An NQF Level 1 Qualification

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for NQF Level 2

An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

1 Year

 

 

 

 

 

Rustenburg
Mankwe

Engineering & Related Design
(NQF Level 3)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Engineering Practice & Maintenance
Materials Technology
Engineering Graphics & Design (CAD)
Fitting & Machining (optional)
Engineering Fabrication (optional)
Automotive Repair & Maintenance (optional)

Engineering & Related Design NQF Level 2 1 year Rustenburg
Mankwe

Engineering & Related Design
(NQF Level 4)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Engineering Process
Professional Engineering Practice
Applied Engineering Technology
Fitting & Machining (optional)
Engineering Fabrication (optional)
Automotive Repair & Maintenance (optional)

Engineering & Related Design NQF Level 3

1 year

Rustenburg
Mankwe

 

 

 

 

 

National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 2 - 4

 

 

Electrical Infrastructure Construction
(NQF Level 2)

 

 

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Electrical Principles & Practice
Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
Workshop Practice
Electrical Systems & Construction

A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate

An NQF Level 1 Qualification

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for NQF Level 2

An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

1 Year

 

 

 

Rustenburg
Mankwe
Brits

 

 

 

Electrical Infrastructure Construction
(NQF Level 3)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Electrical Principles & Practice
Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
Electrical Systems & Construction
Electrical Workmanship

Electrical Infrastructure Construction (NQF Level 2)

1 Year

Rustenburg
Mankwe
Brits

Electrical Infrastructure Construction
(NQF Level 4)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Electrical Principles & Practice
Electronic Control & Digital Electronics
Electrical Systems & Construction
Electrical Workmanship

 

Electrical Infrastructure Construction (NQF Level 3)

1 Year

Rustenburg
MankweBrits

 

 

 

 

 

National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 2 - 4

 

 

 

 

Office Administration
(NQF Level 2)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Business Practice
Office Practice
Office Data Processing
New Venture Creation

A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate

An NQF Level 1 Qualification

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for NQF Level 2

An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

1 Year

Rustenburg
Mankwe
Brits

Office Administration
(NQF Level 3)

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Business Practice
Office Practice
Office Data Processing
New Venture Creation

Office Administration
(NQF Level 2)

 

1 Year

 

 

Rustenburg
Mankwe
Brits

 

Office Administration
(NQF Level 4)

 

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Business Practice
Office Practice
Office Data Processing
Personal Assistance

Office Administration
(NQF Level 3)

 

1 Year

 

Rustenburg
Mankwe
Brits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 2 - 4

Finance, Economics & Accounting
(NQF Level 2)

 

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Economic Environment
New Venture Creation
Applied Accounting
Financial Management

A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate

An NQF Level 1 Qualification

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for NQF Level 2

An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

1 Year

Rustenburg
Brits

Finance, Economics & Accounting
(NQF Level 3)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Economic Environment
New Venture Creation
Applied Accounting
Financial Management

Finance, Economics & Accounting
(NQF Level 2)

1 Year

Rustenburg
Brits

Finance, Economics & Accounting
(NQF Level 4)

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Economic Environment
New Venture Creation
Applied Accounting
Financial Management

Finance, Economics & Accounting
(NQF Level 3)

1 Year

Rustenburg
Brits

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 2 - 4

Information Communication Technology & Computer Science
(NQF Level 2)

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Introduction to Information Systems
Introduction to Systems Development
Electronics
Multimedia Basic

A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate

An NQF Level 1 Qualification

A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for NQF Level 2

An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

1 year

Rustenburg

Information Communication Technology & Computer Science
(NQF Level 3)

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Systems Analysis and Design
Computer Hardware and Software
Principles of Computer Programming
Multimedia Content

Information Communication Technology & Computer Science
(NQF Level 2)

1 year

Rustenburg

Information Communication Technology & Computer Science
(NQF Level 4)

 

Fundamentals:
English 1st Addtional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Vocational Subjects:
Systems Analysis and Design
Data Communication & Networking
Computer Programming
Multimedia Service

Information Communication Technology & Computer Science
(NQF Level 3)

1 year

Rustenburg

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2.  REPORT 191 (NATED) PROGRAMMES

Optional subject choice to be determined by campus management based on student numbers!

BUSINESS STUDIES N4 - N6

Course Level Subjects Requirements Duration Campus
Human Resource Manager N4

Personnel Management N4
Computer Practice N4
Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
Management Communication N4

Grade 12 6 Months Rustenburg Campus

N5 Personnel Management N5
Labour Relations N5
Personnel Training N5
Computer Practice N5 (O)
Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5 (O)

HR Manager N4 6 Months
N6 Personnel Management N6
Labour Relations N6
Personnel Training N6
Computer Practice N6 (O)
Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6 (O)

HR Manager N5 6 Months
Financial Management N4 Entreprenuership & Business Management N4
Financial Accounting N4
Management Communication N4
Computerised Financial Systems N4

Grade 12 6 Months Rustenburg Campus

N5 Computerised Financial Systems N4
Financial Accounting N5
Cost and Management Accounting N5
Entreprenuership & Business Management N5 (O)
Economics N4 (O)

Financial Management N4 6 Months
N6 Computerised Financial Systems N6
Financial Accounting N6
Cost and Management Accounting N6
Entreprenuership & Business Management N6 (O)
Economics N5 (O)

Financial Management N5 6 Months
Management Assistant N4 Information Processing N4
Computer Practice N4
Office Practice N4
Communication N4
Grade 12 6 Months Rustenburg Campus

N5 Information Processing N5
Computer Practice N5
Office Practice N5
Communication N5
Management Assistant N4 6 Months
N6 Information Processing N6
Computer Practice N6
Office Practice N6
Communication N6
Management Assistant N5 6 Months

ENGINEERING STUDIES N1 - N3

Course Level Subjects Duration Campus
Electrician N1 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Electrical Trade Theory
4 Months
N2 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Electrical Trade Theory
4 Months
N3

Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Electro Technology

4 Months
Fitter & Turner N1 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Fitting & Machining Theory
4 Months
N2 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Fitting & Machining Theory
4 Months
N3

Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Mechanotechnology

4 Months
Boilermaker
N1 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plating & structural Steel Drawing
Metal Workers Theory
4 Months
N2 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plating & structural Steel Drawing
Platers' Theory
4 Months
N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plating & structural Steel Drawing
Mechanotechnology
4 Months

 

ENGINEERING STUDIES N4 - N6

Course Level Subjects Duration Campus
Electrician N4 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Electro-technics
Industrial Electronics
4 Months
N5 Electro-technics
Industrial Electronics
Industrial Instruments
Communication Electronics
4 Months
N6

Electro-technics
Industrial Electronics
Industrial Instruments
Communication Electronics

4 Months
Fitter & Turner N4 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Mechano-technics
4 Months
N5 Mechano-technics
Mechanical Drawing & Design
Power Machines
Strength of Materials & Structures
4 Months
N6

Mechano-technics
Mechanical Drawing & Design
Power Machines
Strength of Materials & Structures

4 Months
Boilermaker
N4 Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Mechano-technics
4 Months
N5 Mechano-technics
Mechanical Drawing & Design
Power Machines
Strength of Materials & Structures
4 Months
N6
Mechano-technics
Mechanical Drawing & Design
Power Machines
Strength of Materials & Structures
4 Months

 

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3. OCCUPATIONAL LEARNING & SKILLS PROGRAMMES

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SKILLS PROGRAMMES

HAIRDRESSING NQF LEVEL 2 - 4 (Caucasian & Ethnic (Services SETA - Accredited))

 

 

Hairdressing
(NQF level 2 - 4)

LEVEL 2:

National Certificate Hairdressing

 

 

Contact: Mrs H Moll on
(014) 592 8461/2
for more information

Grade 9

College Training: 18 months (full time)

Salon Training: 18 months

 

 

Rustenburg

LEVEL 3:

National Certificate Hairdressing

NC Hairdressing NQF Level 2

LEVEL 4:

Further Education Training Certificate Hairdressing

NC Hairdressing NQF Level 3
BEAUTY THERAPY (City & Guilds International Beauty Therapy Certificate OR Diploma)

 

 

Beauty Therapy
(NQF Level 3 & 4)

1st YEAR:

Manicure & Pedicure
Make-up
Waxing
Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting & Grooming
Facial Skin Care

 

 

Contact: Mrs H Moll on
(014) 592 8461/2
for more information

Grade 9

1 year full time

 

 

Rustenburg

2nd YEAR:

Nail Technology
Electrical Facial Machines
Manual Massage
Hot Stone Massage
Indian Head Massage

6 months full time
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) NQF LEVEL 4 (ETDP-SETA Accredited)

LEVEL 4

Qualification comprises an Integrated structure:
All unit standards
• Fundamentals
• Core
• Electives
Are divided into 9 modules

For enquiries contact: Ms Trudie Verster
Cell: 076 104 7792
Tel: 014 592 7014
Fax: 014 592 7013
e-mail: tverster@orbitcollege.co.za

Grade 12 (prior ECD Experiance Teaching would be advantageous)
1 year
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS

Music Skills Programme

MUSIC PROGRAMME

Practical and Theory for a variety of instruments are taught, starting at Pre-grade1/Debut up to Grade 8 Instruments that are currently taught include: 
• Piano
• Keyboard/Organ
• Recorder
• Guitar, Rock Guitar & Bass Guitar
• Cello


• Unisa Pre-grade1 -Grade8
• Trinity Debut - Grade8 (rockschool)
• Trinity Debut - Grade8 (classical)

Variety of instruments – details available on request
Contact: Mrs ES Pieterse
Tel:(014) 592 8461/2
For more information

None for Pre-grade1/Debut Programmes

For all other graded programmes the previous level of competency must have been achieved

 

Learner-paced, 30 minutes or 1 hour lessons once a week

 

Rustenburg

 

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE (ICDL) - ENTRY LEVEL

EQUALSKILLS (Basic Computer Skills)

This is an entry-level certification programme in end-user computer skills for complete beginners

For more info contact
Ms J Le Roux
(014 592 8461/2) Rustenburg



No computer knowledge is required
Offered on part-time basis (8-15 Hours)

e-CITIZEN (Basic Internet Skills)

This programme allows the candidate to learn about the Internet

No computer knowledge is required
Offered on part-time basis (30 Hours)

e-LEARNER (Introduction to ICDL CORE)

The programme equips younger students with a solid foundation for progressing on to the ICDL CORE Qualification. It is a certified, modular programme of progressive ICT skills.
IT Basics
Files and Folders
Drawings
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation
Web Browsing and E-mail

Basic computer knowledge required PT
30 Hours
INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE (ICDL) - CORE

ICDL
7 Modules

ICDL CORE

ICDL is a modular programme comprising of 7 modules:

Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology

Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files

Module 3: Word Processing

Module 4: Spreadsheet

Module 5: Database

Module 6: Presentations

Module 7: Information & Communication(E-mail & Internet)

On successful completion of Module 1- 4 the candidate will be awarded the ICDL START Certificate

On successful completion of Mudule 1 - 7 the candidate will be awarded the ICDL CORE Certificate

For more info contact
Ms J Le Roux
(014 592 8461/2) Rustenburg


 

Candidates must be computer-literate

Learner-paced (full-time/part-time)

Rustenburg

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE (ICDL) - ADVANCED
ICDL
Advanced

ICDL ADVANCED

• Word Processing
• Databases
• Presentations
• Spreadsheets


For more info contact
Ms J Le Roux
(014 592 8461/2) Rustenburg

 

The ICDL CORE Programme is a prerequisite for the ICDL Advanced programme Offered on part-time basis Rustenburg
INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE (ICDL) - COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
ICDL Computer Aided Design

ICDL CAD

This certificate offers an opportunity to acquire those skills needed to operate the 2D CAD programme

For more info contact
Ms J Le Roux
(014 592 8461/2) Rustenburg

 

The ICDL CORE Programme is a prerequisite for the ICDL Advanced programme Offered on part-time basis (Learner-paced) Rustenburg
CISCO IT ESSENTIALS
IT Essentials I & II

CISCO IT ESSENTIALS

This is a specialised Cisco network qualification that equals an A+ qualification. These programmes focus on both PC Hardware and Software and a number of competencies have to be demostrated by successful candidates ranging from step-by-step assembly of a desktop computer to installing and navigating operating systems and configuring computers to attach them to an existing network.

For more info contact
Ms J Le Roux
(014 592 8461/2) Rustenburg
ICDL Core or an equivalent qualification

6 months for IT Essen I

6 months for IT Essen II

(full-time/part-time)

Rustenburg
CCNA (CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE)
CCNA

CCNA

The programme consists of 4 Modules, i.e CCNA 1, 2, 3 and 4

For more info contact
Ms J Le Roux
(014 592 8461/2)
A sound knowledge and background in the implementation or supporting of network 6 months - 1 year Rustenburg
LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME
JEWELLERY DESIGN & MANUFACTURE NQF LEVEL 2-4 (MQA - Accredited)

Jewellery
(NQF Level 2-4)

National Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Level 2 (SAQA ID 65049)

Please contact Mr T Molefe on (014) 592 8461/2 for more information

Grade 9/ NQF Level 1 with basic artistic skills and good communication skills

 

Rustenburg

National Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Level 3 (SAQA ID 65209)

Grade 10/ NQF Level 2 with basic artistic skills and good communication skills

Jewellery Design & Manufacture Level 4:

• Futher Education & Training Certificate: Jewellery Designing (SAQA ID 57875)
•Futher Education & Training Certificate: Jewellery Setting Processes (SAQA ID 58274)
Futher Education & Training Certificate: Jewellery Manufacturing Operations (SAQA ID 57876)

NQF Level 3 Jewellery Qualification with basic artistic skills and good communication skills

A screening test is done prior to admission

 

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Last revised 23 February 2011