An innovative intervention launched with public TVET colleges in the Eastern Cape is expected to revolutionise the output of engineering training and boost the pipeline of skills required by South Africa’s globally competitive automotive industry. The intervention will place mechanical and electrical engineering TVET students at host companies for work integrated learning during their studies and have industry experts provide guest lectures to TVET students, ultimately equipping graduates … [Read more...] about EASTERN CAPE ENGINEERING STUDENTS MOVE INTO HIGH GEAR WITH AIDC EASTERN CAPE
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Kariega News: TVET college shapes Eastern Cape celebrity make-up artist’s career
TVET college shapes Eastern Cape celebrity make-up artist’s career: Eastern Cape celebrity make-up artist and businesswoman Amanda Nyoka, 31, is putting the skills she learnt at a TVET college to good use. Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Kariega News: TVET college shapes Eastern Cape celebrity make-up artist’s career
KZN TVET students arrested for protesting released on bail – News from GroundUp
KZN TVET students arrested for protesting released on bail: “We will fight even if we get arrested” says student Source: GroundUp News. School suffers teacher shortage after 100% matric pass rate: Enrolment numbers have doubled at Coselelani High School and teachers can’t cope Source: GroundUp News. Lottery supporters march against journalists who exposed corruption: Memo calls on Ebrahim Patel not to suspend the National Lottery Commission’s board Source: GroundUp News. Report finds … [Read more...] about KZN TVET students arrested for protesting released on bail – News from GroundUp
About those unaccounted for Exam Papers
The Eastcape Midlands TVET College said today that it prides itself in providing quality education to its students. Therefore, it is imperative to address issues that have been brought to the attention of the College. Upon receipt of the November 2018 examination results, it was noticed that the Life Orientation Level 4 results of 72 students who wrote the paper were pending. On enquiry, the College was informed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) that marks were … [Read more...] about About those unaccounted for Exam Papers
University reaches out to those who employ youth
Nelson Mandela University is the first university in South Africa to offer the Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching (Adv Dip TVT). It is a diploma programme which, studied over two years, part-time, will provide lecturers in the TVET sector with a professional lecturer’s qualification. The qualification is five years in the making after the government gazetted the policy in 2013. This comes at a time when, globally, there are huge expectations placed on the technical and … [Read more...] about University reaches out to those who employ youth
New TVET diploma offered in response to national challenge
The technical and vocational sector is globally punted as the main driver of post-school education because of its potential to drive economic development. In South Africa, government has identified Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a national priority, with a goal of having a headcount of 2.5-million students enrolled in TVET colleges by 2030. Towards this, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) launched a significant (European Union-funded) programme … [Read more...] about New TVET diploma offered in response to national challenge
Mandela University’s new TVET diploma response to national challenge
Mandela University’s new TVET diploma response to national challenge: The technical and vocational sector is globally punted as the main driver of post-school education because of its potential to drive economic development. In South Africa, government has identified Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a national priority, with a goal of having a headcount of 2.5-million students enrolled in TVET colleges by 2030. Source: News Latest News. … [Read more...] about Mandela University’s new TVET diploma response to national challenge
Provincial Skills and Employability Conference
On Friday 11 November, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in the Eastern Cape, in partnership with the British Council and the Office of the Premier, will host a Skills and Employability Conference at the Volkswagen People Pavilion in Uitenhage. This one-day programme will include a panel discussion on how the different sectors are contributing to the creation of quality and excellence in skills provision. There will be a breakaway session where delegates will … [Read more...] about Provincial Skills and Employability Conference
