NC(V) programme

NC(V) Information Technology and Computer Science

Learn computers, coding, networks and how software and IT systems work.

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Level

NQF 2 to 4

Duration

3 years

Entry

Grade 9 or higher

Funding

NSFAS funded

What you study

  • Programming
  • Computer networks
  • Systems support
  • Office applications

Careers it leads to

Software developerCybersecurity specialist
IT support technician
Network technician

Where to study Information Technology and Computer Science

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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