NC(V) Drawing Office Practice: Requirements, Duration & Careers (2027)

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Higher Education Content

Published 17 Jul 2026Verified against DHET programme lists

Level

NQF 2 to 4

Duration

3 years

Entry

Grade 9 or higher

Funding

NSFAS funded

What you study

Technical drawing
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Engineering graphics
Materials

Careers it leads to

Draughtsperson

CAD technician

Where to study Drawing Office Practice

Many of South Africa's 50 public TVET colleges offer this NC(V) programme, though not every college runs every course. It is NSFAS funded if your household income is R350,000 or less a year. Confirm the programme on the college's official site before you apply.

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Colleges, funding and careers.

Careers