NC(V) Safety in Society: 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

Law and the justice system
Policing practice
Criminology basics
Conflict management

Careers it leads to

Police officer

Traffic officer

Security or law enforcement officer

Where to study Safety in Society

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