Public CET College · Western Cape

Western Cape Community Education and Training College

The provincial Community Education and Training college for Western Cape. Adult Education and Training (AET) Levels 1-4, GETC and skills programmes through Community Learning Centres across the province.

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Published Verified against DHET CET register & Gov Gazette No. 43654 (2020)
Head office
Cape TownWestern Cape
Community Learning Centres
15Verified CLCs from Gazette 43654
Satellite Learning Centres
58SLCs nested under their CLC below

What is Western Cape Community Education and Training College?

Western Cape Community Education and Training College is the public Community Education and Training college for Western Cape. It is one of South Africa's 9 provincial CET colleges, registered under the Continuing Education and Training Act (Act No. 16 of 2006). It delivers Adult Education and Training (AET) Levels 1-4, the General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) and skills programmes through Community Learning Centres located in schools, libraries and community halls across the province.

Community Learning Centres and Satellite Learning Centres

Each Community Learning Centre (CLC) is the primary site, with multiple Satellite Learning Centres (SLCs) hosted in surrounding schools and community spaces. EMIS numbers are the official Department of Basic Education identifiers used for verification.

1

Central Karoo Community Learning Centre

EMIS 100000303 · 3 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Aloe Satellite Centre188001004
Masivuyise Satellite Centre188001022
Siyafunda Umfundisi Satellite Centre188001024
2

Eerste River Community Learning Centre

EMIS 189000552 · 6 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Bokkehoorn Satellite Centre188000024
Forest Heights Satellite Centre188001105
Kraaifontein Satellite Centre188001154
Masakhe Satellite Centre188001155
Mfuleni Satellite Centre189000218
Zonkezizwe Satellite Centre189000318
3

Elsies River Community Learning Centre

EMIS 189000592 · 9 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Behar Satellite Centre188001010
Delft Satellite Centre188001021
Hoofweg E Learning Satellite Centre189000134
Isibane Satellite Centre189000024
Kalkfontein Satellite Centre189000084
Leiden Satellite Centre189000028
Shumayela Satellite Centre189000124
Wesley Satellite Centre188000054
Windermere Satellite Centre189000424
4

George Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000309 · 3 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Hessequa Satellite Centre188001015
Knysna Satellite Centre188001023
Mossel Bay Satellite Centre188001016
5

Malmesbury Community Learning Centre

EMIS 189000219 · 4 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Atlantis Satellite Centre188000521
Piketberg Satellite Centre188000524
Porterville Satellite Centre188000523
St Helena Bay Satellite Centre188000525
6

Masiyile Community Learning Centre

EMIS 189001133 · 6 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Damba Satellite Centre188000014
Imizamo Yethu Satellite Centre188000015
Intando Yethu Satellite Centre188000017
Nolungile Satellite Centre188000018
Notutando Satellite Centre188000019
Siyazama Satellite Centre188000020
7

Offantserivier Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000244 · 3 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Clanwilliam Satellite Centre188000543
Koekenaap Satellite Centre100000237
Van Rhynsdorp Satellite Centre188000431
8

Oudtshoorn Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000204 · 1 satellite

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Die Droe Werf Satellite Centre188002028
9

Overberg Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000370 · 3 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Bredasdorp Satellite Centre188001025
Riviersonderend Satellite Centre188001026
Swellendam Satellite Centre188001034
10

Portlands Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000086 · 1 satellite

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Die Duine Satellite Centre188000079
11

Siyonga-Phambili Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000089 · 4 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Capricorn Satellite Centre189000054
Cwezi Satellite Centre188000054
Ocean View Satellite Centre189000206
Sakhisizwe Satellite Centre188000356
12

St. Francis Community Learning Centre

EMIS 189000074 · 9 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Bridgetown Satellite Centre188002143
Luzuko Satellite Centre188000008
Manenberg Satellite Centre188002144
Mkhanyiseli Satellite Centre188000007
Prunusile Satellite Centre188000009
Samora Machel Satellite Centre188000010
Sizakuyenza Satellite Centre188000011
Unathi Wenanga Satellite Centre188000012
Woodlands Satellite Centre188000013
13

Villiersdorp Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000003 · 2 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
De Rust Futura Satellite Centre100000091
Overstrand Satellite Centre188000519
14

Wellington Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000615 · 2 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Nederburg Satellite Centre188001201
Swalengshoek Satellite Centre188001202
15

Worcester Community Learning Centre

EMIS 188000016 · 2 satellites

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Satellite Learning CentreEMIS
Breeze River Winelands Satellite Centre188002096
Winelberg Satellite Centre188002094

For the most current list, see the DHET CET directory or your provincial education department.

What you can study at Western Cape Community Education and Training College

AET Levels 1 to 4

Adult Education and Training, formerly ABET. It takes you from no formal education up to the equivalent of Grade 9. Subjects include Language, Literacy and Communication, Mathematical Literacy or Mathematics and Life Orientation, plus academic or vocational electives.

GETC (General Education and Training Certificate)

120-credit NQF Level 1 qualification awarded after successful completion of AET Level 4. Equivalent to Grade 9. Opens further-study pathways including TVET college NCV and NATED programmes, or direct employment in entry-level roles.

Skills programmes

Short, practical skills programmes in fields like sewing, hospitality, basic computer literacy and entrepreneurship. Often run in partnership with the relevant SETA for the sector.

Where classes are held

Classes run at Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and Satellite Learning Centres (SLCs) inside schools, libraries and community halls, usually in the evenings or on weekends to suit working learners and parents.

Frequently asked questions

Other provincial CET colleges

South Africa has one CET college per province. Browse the others.

Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape Community Education and Training College

Head office: Zwelitsha (King William's Town)

Free State

Free State Community Education and Training College

Head office: Bloemfontein

Gauteng

Gauteng Community Education and Training College

Head office: Johannesburg

KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal Community Education and Training College

Head office: Pietermaritzburg

Limpopo

Limpopo Community Education and Training College

Head office: Polokwane

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga Community Education and Training College

Head office: Mbombela (Nelspruit)

North West

North West Community Education and Training College

Head office: Mafikeng

Northern Cape

Northern Cape Community Education and Training College

Head office: Kimberley

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