The education and training offered at a public TVET college is customised and responsive to learner and industry needs. The careers they promote are essential for the continued improvement of the South African economy.

A TVET vocational programme will equip learners for a successful and rewarding career in an industry that has high demand for the learner’s practical skills, experience and knowledge and it will also provide learners with access to higher education and lifelong learning. For learners, this means that their earning potential can be unlimited.

The education and training offered at a public TVET college is customised and responsive to learner and industry needs. The careers they promote are essential for the continued improvement of the South African economy.

A TVET vocational programme will equip learners for a successful and rewarding career in an industry that has high demand for the learner’s practical skills, experience and knowledge and it will also provide learners with access to higher education and lifelong learning. For learners, this means that their earning potential can be unlimited.

As public TVET college students, learners will gain integrated theoretical knowledge and practical experience, exposure to their chosen industry, and a meaningful qualification as part of an affordable education, something to which all South Africans have a right. This holds true for learners just starting their career-focused education and adults of any age interested in additional training in a career already being pursued or even those interested in a complete career change.

I want to apply at your college, what do I need to do? Visit our website on www.westcol.co.za and click on the “Online application” tab.

I’m struggling to apply, what should I do? Visit your nearest campus for assistance with the application. Please ensure that you cell phone is update with chrome or use an internet cafe.

I don’t see the course I want to apply for. Visit our website for the list of courses we are offering.

My status is not changing on the portal, I’m getting worried. The applications are responded to after the closing date. We are processing a large volume of applications. Please keep checking your portal. If you applied when applications are closed your application will not be processed.

I applied but have not received feedback. The applications are ONLY responded to after the closing date. We are processing a large volume of applications. Please keep checking your portal and email daily.

I want to change the course I applied for. You can change the course by cancelling the incorrect course on the portal, then reapply for the correct one. Make sure that this is done within the application period.

I have changed my contact numbers (telephone and/or email address), how do I log into the portal? Email your query to info@westcol.co.za or contact the relevant campus for assistance.

I’m struggling to load documents on the portal. Please ensure that your documents are in a PDF format. You may visit any campus for assistance if the problem persists.

My documents were rejected, what could be the reason? Check if the documents are clear (eligible) and certified (not older than 6 months). Also check the sms/email sent with the reasons for rejection.

I won’t make it on the date the campus invited me for registration, can I come on any other day? Remember if you do not come on the date for registration, you will forfeit your space.

I applied for different courses, and I was pre-enrolled for my second option. What should I do? As soon as you accept the registration offer, the other option will automatically be cancelled.

I applied at your college and now my other applications have been cancelled. Why is that? Once you are registered at our college, it will cancel all other applications that are on your portal.

I missed the application period; how do I apply? Visit the campus to record your details on the walk-in register. The walk-in register is processed in the event where there are available registration spaces.

What is a placement test? It is a test used to evaluate an applicant’s general knowledge and proficiency in line with the various courses offered at the college. The results of the tests are used to offer career advice, on-course support and exit support.

Is it compulsory to write placement test? Yes, all new students should write the placement test on Step 1, before they can proceed to register at the college.

Do I have to pay an application fee? The college does not charge an application or registration fee. However, should you not qualify for NSFAS or other financial aid, then you will have to pay 50% deposit of the class fees upon registration.

I want to register for exam only and is not showing on the online portal? Visit the campus to facilitate this registration.

I was not registered for the last Semester/Trimester, do I need to apply online? Yes, if you had a gap between the registration cycles you will need to apply online.