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Career opportunities @ Northlink College
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Northlink College
Belhar College, Bellville Technical College, Protea College, Tygerberg College and Wingfield
Technical College have merged to form Northlink College.
Northlink College has eight campuses of which the majority are located in the NORTHERN SUBURBS
of the Cape Peninsula. We offer a wide variety of study programmes in different fields. These
include:
Engineering Studies
Business Studies
General Studies
Utility Studies
Specialised Programmes
We are one of the first FET (Further Education and Training) colleges with an interactive website.
You are invited to access our website on www.northlink.co.za for detailed information on the various
programmes and for an overview of student life and activities at Northlink College.
Students can enrol at the college as an alternative to high school (after passing Grade 9 at school)
and follow the National Certificate Vocational Level 2 - 4 and obtain a Matric Certificate or attend the
college once they have completed Grade 12 and then follow the National Qualifications Framework
(NQF) Level Programmes, National Certificate Programmes or National / International Diploma
Programmes.
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CONTENTS
1. Contents page 1
2. Introduction 2
3. General information 4
4. Post-Matric -, Business - & General Studies 6
5. Engineering Studies 17
6. National Certificate Vocational Programmes Level 2 - 4 20
7. Foundation Certificate in Business - / Engineering Studies Level 1 23
8. Contact details 24
Please note
This document is only printed in one language to save on costs and keep class fees as low as
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All fees must be paid in full before a student can be granted permission to write an examination;
irrespective of year mark and class attendance. Pass requirements differ from department to
department. Please make enquiries.
Fees
A detailed fees brochure is available on request. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Sport
Social and club sport include soccer, rugby, athletics, cricket, hockey, netball, tennis, swimming, golf
and volley ball.
General
Full time lectures are offered from approximately 08:00 - 16:00.
Full board and lodging are available in the mens and ladies residences on the
Belhar Campus and Tygerberg Campus. (Own transport and a minimum stay of 1 year are
required,)
Classes are offered in English and Afrikaans (student numbers determine).
Student centres, cafeterias, restaurants, internet facilities, media centres, social activities, student
councils and sport facilities are available to full-time - and part-time students.
Some programmes are also offered on a part-time or correspondence basis.
Career guidance and aptitude tests are available on request.
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post-matric -, busines - and general programes
Academic & Professional Golf school
(3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Single handicap < 5
Subject to Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Professional golfer
Golf director
Club manager
Equipment consultant
Teaching
Sport manager
Pro shop manager / owner
Fitness instructor
Marketing manager
Financial manager
Cost & management
accountant
Academic Programme for
Golf School
Choose any of the following:
Cost & management
accounting
Financial management
Marketing management
Sport management &
coaching
Golf School Programme
Long and medium iron practice on the range
Short game practice and putting
Swing analysis using high tech video equipment
Fitness training and psychology lectures to train the
students in the correct mental approach to any game
situation
Participation in local club competitions
College order of merit system will be implemented
A college team will be selected to participate in matches
against other colleges & university teams
Appoint expertise on various aspects of the game to
lecture and coach students
Programme accreditation
Programme is accredited towards a PGA apprenticeship (Club Professional or Teaching
Professional)
UNISA
Centurion Academy 2000
Clothing Production
Intro, N4, N5, N6, Diploma
(2 years study & 18 months practical)
(Protea Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
N3
NSC
Level 4
Career opportunities
Dressmaker
Patternmaker
Designer
Couturier
Assistant fashion buyer
Entrepreneur with own
business
Clothing consultant
Intro N4 (6mths)
Fashion drawing
Pattern construction
Clothing construction
Factory organistion
N4 (6mths)
Fashion drawing
Pattern construction
Clothing construction
Intro computer practice
N5 (6mths)
Fashion drawing
Pattern construction
Clothing
Construction EBM N4
N6 (6mths)
Fashion drawing
Pattern construction
Clothing construction
EBM N5
Programme accreditation Department of Education
Well trained staff, excellent facilities, visits to clothing factories, textile manufacturers and fashion shows, clothing factory on
premises, own fashion show, bursaries available.
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Cosmetology
(2 years)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
18 years or older
Preferred school subjects: Biology / Natural
Science
School attendance will be taken in consideration
Personal interview may be required
Career opportunities
Health hydros & spas
Luxury cruise liners
Make-up studios
Nail technician
Training centers
Cosmetic houses
Self employment
Fashion and photo shoots
Wellness retreats
Film industry
Skincare clinic
1st year - Itec Beauty Specialist Diploma
2nd year - Itec Nail Technology Diploma
Itec Body Therapy Diploma
Itec Facial Electrical Diploma
Programme accreditation
SAQA registered (All Itec diplomas offered)
In process of accreditation with the Professional Accreditation Body
(PAB)
Students can qualify themselves on international level. Most students will find employment even before finishing college because
of an ongoing student placement programme in the industry.
Self employment is still always a possibility for all therapists.
South African therapists is rated the best in the world therefore we are always in demand internationally.
Drama
(1 year)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Audition
English Gr 12 min c symbol
Career opportunities
Professional stage
Cabaret
Film / radio / television
Educational / industrial / childrens theatre
Arts / stage administrator
Private studio
Advertisements / marketing
Crew
Producing and directing
1st year
Acting techniques
Movement dance
Communication techniques
Singing / Voice / Speech
Performance techniques
Programmers / Drama scenes /
Monologues / Drama excerpts/
Prose / Poetry / Productions /
Make up
Text studies
Text analysis / Oral interpretations
Theatre studies
2nd year
Tshwane University of
Technology (TUT)
3rd year
Tshwane University of
Technology (TUT)
Programme accreditation Tshwane University of Technology
Trinity Guildhall London
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Educare
(N4 - N6)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Level 4 Educare
Career opportunities
Educarers
Au pairs
Day mother
Entrepreneurs
N4 / 1st semester
Educare didactics
Child health
Education
Day care
personnel
development
N5 / 2nd semester
Educare didactics
Day care
communication
Educational
psychology
Entrepreneurship N4
N6 / 3rd semester
Educare
didactics
Day care
management
Educational
psychology
Day care
communication
Programme accreditation Umalusi & Department of Education
There are always jobs available. There is a great need for trained educarers. Au pair work in South Africa is becoming more and
more popular.
Golf School of Excellence
(1 year)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Single handicap <5
Career opportunities
Professional golfer
Long and medium iron practice on the range
Short game practice and putting
Swing analysis using high tech video equipment
Fitness training and psychology lectures to train the students in the
correct mental approach to any game situation
Participation in local club competitions
College order of merit system will be implemented
A college team will be selected to participate in matches against other
colleges & university teams
Appoint expertise on various aspects of the game to lecture and
coach students
Programme accreditation
Programme is accredited towards a PGA apprenticeship (Club
Professional or Teaching Professional)
Centurion Academy 2000
Hair Care
(3 years)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Full-time
Grade 10 / 16 years and older
Subject to personal interview
Part-time
Grade 12
Subject to personal interview
Career opportunites
Qualified hairdresser
TV/Film/Stage artist
Salon owner
Salon manager
Sales representative
Colour technician
Education
Level 2 - 4 / 1 - 3 Years
Consultative skills, shampoo, conditioning & treatment
Hair designing
Colour techniques
Cutting techniques
Chemical reformation: perming & relaxing
Management
Retail
Life skills
Mathematical literacy
Communication
Computer literacy
- All learning areas include basic and advanced training
- Practical experience will be done in salons throughout the programme
Programme accreditation Services SETA
Qualification is internationally recognized. The facilities are state of the art. Only professional equipment and products are used.
Students receive industry exposure from the first year. Industry experts are used frequently for specialized training.
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(1 - 3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
A certified copy of your June / Sept Grade 12
results
A certified copy of your ID
A completed application form
Evidence of admin - / registration fee paid
A full Curriculum Vitae
A compulsory interview
Career opportunities
Chef de cuisine (Head chef)
Chef de partie
Sous chef
Commis chef
Trainee chef
Kitchen porter
Kitchen assistant
Cook
Catering assistant
Restaurateur
City & Guilds
Year 1 (Certificate)
Food theory
Food practical
Applied
management N4
French
computer
Practice N4
Life skills
Costing
principles
City & Guilds
Year 2 (Diploma)
Food theory
Food practical
Entrepreneur
and business
management N4
Costing
principles
City & Guilds
Year 3 (Advanced
Diploma)
Food theory
patisserie
Food practical
patisserie
Food theory
advanced
diploma
Food practical
advanced
diploma
Management
Costing
principles
Programme accreditation Departement of Education
City & Guilds - London
This qualification is recognized in more than 150 countries worldwide. Students gain hands-on experience in the Encore
Restaurant and Conference Centre on Northlink College premises. Students offer a wide variety of services.
Hotel and Resta urant Manag ement
(1 - 3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
A certified copy of your June / Sept Grade 12
results
A certified copy of your ID
A completed application form
Evidence of admin / registration fee paid
A full curriculum vitae
A compulsory interview
Career opportunities
Hotel manager
Banqueting manager
Rooms division manager
Food and beverage manager
Waitron
Restaurant manager
Bar tender or wine steward
Executive housekeeper
Room attendant
Receptionist
Concierge
City & Guilds
Year 1 (Certificate)
Reception
services
Food and
beverage
services
Applied
management N4
French
Costing
principles
City & Guilds
Year 2 (Diploma)
Reception
services
Food and
beverage
services
Accommodation
services
Costing
principles
Applied
management N6
Hotel law
Marketing
tourism
City and Guilds
Year 3 (Advanced
Diploma)
Reception
services
Food and
beverage
services
Accommodation
services
Management
Hotel law
Costing
principles
Programme accreditation Department of Education
City & Guilds - London
This qualification is recognized in more that 150 countries worldwide. Students gain hands-on experience in the Encore
Restaurant and Conference Centre on Northlink College premises. Students offer a wide variety of services.
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Certificat e in Internat ional Tourism (1 year)
Diploma in Internat ional Tourism ( 2 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities
Curriculum
Admission requirements
A certified copy of the Jun / Sept grade
12 results
A certified copy of your ID
A completed application form
NB: An interview is compulsory
Career opportunities
Car rental companies
Airlines ground / cabin crew
Coach / bus companies
Tour Operators
Tourist Information Centre
Travel Agencies
Rail companies
Travel Insurance companies
Site Guides / Tourist guides
Entertainment complexes / resorts
Cruise ships
Event planning / conferencing
N4 / City & Guilds
1st year
Tourism
Communication
Tourist Destinations
Travel Office
Procedures
Travel Services
Intl Tourism Industry
Intl Tourism
Geography
Reservations and
Ticketing
Entrepreneurship
N5 / City & Guilds
2nd year
Tourism
Communication
Tourist Destination
Travel Office
Procedures
(Accounting)
Travel Services
(Fares within Africa)
Development of the
Tourism Industry
Developing a local
Tourism Destination
Related Tourism
Services
Marketing
N6 / City & Guilds 3rd
year
Hotel Reception
Tourist Destinations
N6
Travel Services
Travel Office
Procedures (PR)
Client Services
People Development
Business Systems
Programme accreditation Department of Education
City and Guilds - London
We are the only college in South Africa that offers a full national as well as an international qualification in Tourism.
Students do inservice training during holidays to network with the industry and see different sectors of the industry.
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Cost and Manag ement Accounting
(3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12 with:
Accountancy HG (min. D symbol)
or SG (min.C symbol)
The Swedish scale evaluation is
used to place students in either the
diploma or certificate course.
Career opportunities
Financial accountant
Management accountants
Accountants in government service
Budgetary control officer
Cost accountants
Internal auditors
Accountants clerk or students can
study further on a part-time basis
at UNISA to become a Certified
Public Accountant. (B.Tech plus
internship).
Financial accounting
Business calculations
Business communication
Entrepreneurship & business management
Computerised financial systems
Mercantile law
Economics
Cost & management accounting
Income tax
Commercial law
Internal auditing
Statistics
Organisational management
Corporate procedures
Programme accreditation Issued by the University of South Africa (UNISA)
After completion of diploma: Advanced studies: B Tech, M Tech on a part-time basis at UNISA
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M a n a g e m e n t
Marketing Manag ement: Nat ional Diploma
(Intro, N4, N5, N6, Diploma)
(18 months / 2 years study & 18 months practical)
(Tygerberg Campus & Protea Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12 with Swedish scale
placement
Career opportunities
Marketing managers of smaller
companies
Market researchers
Advertising and promotion
industry
Sales reps
Distribution officers
Public relations officers
Marketing advisors for small
businesses
Product planners
N4 - N5 (1st year)
Entrepreneurs N4/N5
Marketing
management N4/N5
Computer practice
N4/N5
Communication N4
Sales management
N5
N6 (2nd year - 6 months only)
Marketing management N6
Marketing research N6
Sales management N6
Marketing communications N6
Programme accreditation Department of National Education
This qualification, with the practical component, prepares a student well for the real world. All aspects of a business is
covered, including becoming an entrepreneur. This qualification opens doors for further studies in any business sector.
UNISA: Marketing Manag ement Diploma
(3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12 with Swedish scale
placement
Career opportunities
Marketing managers
Market researchers
Product development
managers
Advertising and promotion
industry
Sales managers
Distribution managers
Public relations officers
Consumer behaviour analysts
Marketing advisors
Product planners
1st year
Entrepreneurs N4/N5
Marketing
management N4/N5
Computer practice
N4/N5
Communication
N4/N5
Mercantile law N4
Sales N5
2nd year
Marketing
management N6
Marketing research
N6
Sales management
N6
Marketing
communications N6
Economics N4/N5
Quantitative
techniques
Introduction to
accountancy
Marketing
management top-up
Marketing
communication top-up
Cost management
3rd year
Marketing
management 3
Sales management 3
Marketing research 3
Consumer behaviour
Programme accreditation UNISA
This diploma provides an open channel to achieve a B-Degree (only 4 additional subjects to obtain the B-Tech degree).
UNISA is globally well known.
It covers all components needed to start your own business.
The qualification is well accepted in the labour market.
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M a n a g e m e n t
Financial Manag ement
N4, N5, N6, Diploma
(18 months study & 18 months practical)
(Tygerberg Campus & Protea Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
A national senior
certificate with
accountancy as a subject
passed
The Swedish scale
evaluation is used to place
students
Acknowledgement of prior
study: relevant accounting
subjects offered by
National Education
Career opportunities
Financial accountant
assistant
State accountant assistant
Cost accountant assistant
Internal auditors clerk
Debtors clerk
Creditors clerk
N4 / 1st Semester
Financial accounting
N4
Entrepreneurship &
business management
N4
Business comm N4
Computerised financial
systems N4
N5 / 2nd Semester
Financial accounting N5
Entrepreneurship &
business management
N5
Cost & management
accounting N5
Computerised financial
systems N5
N6 / 3rd Semester
Financial accounting N6
Cost & management
accounting N6
Taxation N6
Computerised financial
Systems N6
Programme accreditation Department of Education
Import and Export Manag ement
(1 - 3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12 with Swedish
scale placement
Career opportunities
Freight forwarder
Shipping agent
Customs officer
Container terminal / depot
service provider
Marine insurance officer
International marketing
operators / researchers
Export agents
International warehouse
managers / operators
International financial
officers: reserve bank /
commercial banks
Shipping companies
Export / import managers
1st year
Export administration 1
International trade
International
communication
Finance & payments 1
2nd year
Export admin 2
International marketing 1
Finance & payments 2
International law 1
3rd year
International marketing 2
International trade law 2
Export management
International economics
Case study
Programme accreditation IMM: Institute of Marketing Management
Northlink College is the only institution offering this course on a full time basis. This course is internationally recognized, the
majority of the companies operate globally.
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Project Manag ement nqf level 4 & 5
(1 - 3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirement
Grade 12
Subject to Swedish scale
Applicant without a grade 12 will be
individually evaluated for the course
Career opportunities
Project planner responsible for the
planning phase of the project
Project controller control of project
activities & quality control
Cost estimator baseline costing of the
project before setting the initial budget
Project administrator record keeping of
project
1st year (NQF 4)
Project
management
EOB / EBM N4
Cost &
management
accounting N5
ICDL
Communication
literacy
Mathematical
literacy
Life skills
2nd year (NQF 5)
Project management
Management principles & techniques
Quality management
Cost & management accounting
Production practices
Mercantile law
Programme accreditation Lyceum College (examination body)
Economic growth means new development / projects that will require more project planners and project managers to cope
with the increasing number of new projects.
Public Manag ement
(Intro, N4, N5, N6, Diploma)
(18 months / 2 years study & 18 months practical)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Subject to Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Correctional services
Government employee
Admin clerk in police service
Private sector
Logistics departments
N4
Public admin
Entrepreneurship
Management
communication
Computer
practice
N5
Public admin
Public finance
Municipal
administration
Computer
practice
N6
Public admin
Public finance
Public law
Municipal admin
Programme accreditation National Department of Education
Can be used in any semi- or government institution; even in the private sector
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M a n a g e m e n t
Sport Manag ement & Coaching
(3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements &
career opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Subject to Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Training as career
Teacher in sport
Umpire or referee
Sport as a scientist
Sport administration
Sport management
Commercial side of sport
Sport and commerce
Sport tourism
Sport media
N4 / 1st year
Sport management I
Sport history
Marketing
management I
Fitness studies I
Sport science I
Methodology in
coaching I
Kinder kinetics I
Recreation &
adventure I
Coaching &
refereeing I
Communication
Sport psychology
First Aid I
N5 / 2nd year
Sport management II
Marketing
management II
Fitness studies II
Sport science II
Kinder kinetics II
Recreation &
adventure II
Coaching &
refereeing II
Computers
Accounting & finance
First Aid II
Personal trainer
Sport tourism
Sport sociology
N6 / 3rd year
Sport management III
Marketing
management III
Fitness studies III
Sport science III
Kinder kinetics III
Recreation &
adventure III
Coaching &
refereeing III
Economics
Research
First Aid III
Personal trainer
Sport psychology
Programme accreditat ion SAQA
Council of Higher Education
Department of Education
NQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Sport Management and Coaching. Further studies at various higher education
institutions.
Professional Cookery nqf level 4
(1 year)
(Protea Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
September results (Gr 12) evaluated
on Swedish scale
Interview
Reference check on behaviour and
conduct
Career opportunities
Food Service Assistant in the following:
Food Preparation (e.g. cook, trainee
chef)
Store-keeping and stock control
Assistant supervisor in a catering
unit
Unit standard based
Units grouped together under the following subjects:
Food preparation
Hospitality management
Safety and hygiene
Hospitality numeracy
Communication
Computer literacy
Programme accreditation THETA
Nationally recognized certificate.
Qualification well accepted by industry.
Good job opportunities since students are placed into industry for co-operative training.
Gives access to the Diploma in Professional Cookery.
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Manag ement Assista nt
(Intro, N4, N5, N6, Diploma)
(18 months / 2 years study & 18 months practical)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities
Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Subject to Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Personal assistant
Office administrative assistant
Office professional
Secretary in private / public sector
N4
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
N5
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
N6
Information
processing
Computer practice
Office practice
Legal practice N5
Pastel
Programme accreditation National Department of Education
Lega l Secreta ry
(Intro, N4, N5, N6, Diploma)
(18 months / 2 years study & 18 months practical)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Subject to Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Office professional
Secretary to attorney, lawyer, legal
environment
N4
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
N5
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
Legal practice N5
N6
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
Legal practice N6
Programme accreditation National Department of Education
Medical Secreta ry
(Intro, N4, N5, N6, Diploma)
(18 months / 2 years study & 18 months practical)
(Parow Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Grade 12
Subject to Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Office professional
Secretary to medical practitioners,
specialists, medical profession
N4
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
Medical practice
N5
Information
processing
Computer practice
Communication
Office practice
Medical practice
N6
Information
processing
Communication
Office practice
Medical practice
Programme accreditation National Department of Education
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Informat ion Technology
(1 - 3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Qualification equal to Grade 12
Subject to evaluation on Swedish scale
Career opportunities
Web developer
Junior systems developer
System administrator
Database developer
Graphic designer
Programmer
1st year
Information
communication
technology
Communication
Entrep. & business
management
Web development
Programming
Database
management
Hardware &
networking
Graphic design
ICDL
2nd year
Information
systems
Internet
programming
Information
communication
technology
Operating systems
& digital solutions
Web development
Multimedia design
Accounting skills
3rd year (UNISA)
Advanced graphic
user interface
programming
Internet
programming
Business
informatics
Database
management
Software project
management
Operating systems
Information &
communication
technology
Programme accreditation UNISA
The student will be equipped with the required knowledge to successfully design professional looking websites for small
and large corporations.
Informat ion Communicat ion & Marketing
(1 year)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities
Curriculum
Admission requirements
Qualification equal to Grade 12
Subject to evaluation on Swedish scale
Career opportunities
This qualification provides a sound basis
for further education and training for
people interested in a career in Information
Technology and Marketing Management.
Module 1: Concepts of information technology
Basic concepts of information technology
Using a computer and managing files
Information and communication
Module 2: Word processing
Module 3: Spreadsheets
Module 4: Business graphics
Module 5: Datebase management
Module 6: Entrepreneurship N4 & N5
Module 7: Management communication N4 and Sales management N5
Module 8: Marketing Management N4 & N5
Programme accreditation Northlink College
A Northlink College Information Technology Certificate
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Certificate
Marketing Management N4 & N5 Certificate
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Enginering programes
E l e c t r i c a l / E l e c t r o n i c
Light Current
N4 - N6
(Goodwood Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Matric with maths and science
N3 with maths and science
Career opportunities
Electrical engineer
Construction industry
Industrial engineer
Process level control
N4 - N6
Mathematics
Logic systems
Industrial electronics
Programme accreditation Umalusi
Heavy Current
N4 - N6
(Goodwood Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Matric with maths and science
N3 with maths and science
Career opportunities
Electronics engineer
Industrial engineer
Sound technology
Theatre technology
Digital electronics
Instrumentation
N4 - N6
Mathematics
Logic systems
Industrial electronics
Programme accreditation Umalusi
Mechanical Engineering
(3 trimesters & 18 months practical)
(Goodwood Campus)
Admission requirements & career
opportunities Curriculum
Admission requirements
Matric with maths and science
N3 with maths, science, drawing and
mechanotechnology
Career opportunities
Engineering assistant
Mechanical technician
Mechanical rep
Artizan if qualified
Workshop foreman
Draughtsman
N4 / 1st trimester
Mathematics
Eng science
Mechanotechnics
Mech draughting
Supervisory and
management
Any 4 subjects
N5 / 2 trimester
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluidmechanics
Power machines
Strength of materials
Mech drawing and
design
Supervisory and
management
Any 4 subjects
N6 / 3 trimester
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluidmechanics
Power machines
Strength of materials
Mech drawing and
design
Supervisory and
management
Any 4 subjects
Programme accreditation Umalusi
Affordable way to obtain a tertiary qualification.
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Learnership Provision
Belhar Campus
The following list of CETA accredited Learnerships (NQF LEVEL 3) are facilitated, assessed
and registered on the National Qualifications Framework Database.
National Certificate: Community House Builder (Level 2) Functional (SAQA CODE 24273)
National Certificate: Construction Plastering (SAQA CODE 20814)
National Certificate: Construction Carpentry - Formwork (SAQA CODE 22670)
National Certificate: Construction Carpentry - Manufacturing Wood Products (SAQA CODE 22670)
National Certificate: Construction Carpentry - Shop-fitting (SAQA CODE 22670)
National Certificate: Construction Mason - Paving (SAQA CODE 22671)
National Certificate: Construction Mason - Plastering (SAQA CODE 22671)
National Certificate: Construction Mason - Tiling (SAQA CODE 22671)
National Certificate: Construction Mason - Face bricklaying (SAQA CODE 22671)
National Certificate: Construction Painter (SAQA CODE 20910)
National Certificate: Construction Plumbing (SAQA CODE 21853)
National Certificate: Construction Tiling (SAQA CODE 20815)
Lega cy Based Programmes
Codes Trade / Skills program
ATTENDANCE PERIOD FOR ALL
THESE SKILLS CAN VARY FROM
1 DAY TO 12 WEEKS AND IS
DETERMINED BY THE SCHEDULE
OF THE EMPLOYER / CLIENT.
The completion of these courses
enables a trainee to be trade tested
(S28) and certificated by the CETA
Normal duration
SP 1
SP 2
SP 3
SP 4
SP 5
SP 6
SP 7
SP 8
SP 9
SP 10
Bricklayer
Bricklayer / plasterer
Carpentry
Ceiling & partition erector
Joiner / woodmachinist
Painter / decorator
Plasterer / tiler
Plumber
Roofer
Shop-fitting (timber)
539 Hours
714 Hours
455 Hours
196 Hours
336 Hours
504 Hours
546 Hours
490 Hours
518 Hours
336 Hours
±15 Weeks
±20 Weeks
±13 Weeks
± 5 Weeks
±9 Weeks
±14 Weeks
±15 Weeks
±14 Weeks
±14 Weeks
± 9 Weeks
±1 Week Multi Skills (non designat ed courses)
ND 11
ND 12
ND 13
ND 14
ND 15
ND 16
ND 17
ND 18
ND 19
ND 20
ND 21
ND 22
ND 23
ND 24
ND 25
ND 26
ND 27
ND 28
ND 29
ND 30
Assistant to artisan (a.T.A.)
Basic 3 day first aid course (fac )
Basic storemans course (b.S.C.)
Basic firefighting course (f.F.1)
Brick- and blockmaking (b & bm )
Ceiling and partition erector (cpe)
Concrete formwork assembler and erector (c.F.A.E.)
Concrete mixer operator (c.M.O)
Concrete mixing and placing (c: m&p)
Concrete reinforcement (steel-fixing) (c.R)
Dumper operator (d.O)
Induction safety awareness & conduct (ind )
Specific skills (ss)
Paving (pav )
Roof cladding (r.Cl)
Scaffolding erector & inspector (scaf )
Setting out of building structures (so bs )
Skills level evaluations (sle )
Small plant preventative maintenance (s.P.P.M.)
Timber frame construction (tfc )
35 Hours
21 Hours
35 Hours
8 Hours
35 Hours
70 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
3 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
8 Hours
35 Hours
35 Hours
5 Days
3 Days
5 Days
1 Day
5 Days
10 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
0.5 Day
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
5 Days
1 Day
5 Days
5 Days
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Career opportunities @ Northlink College Career opportunities @ Northlink College
Engineering Learnership Qualificat ions
Qualification Campus Duration NQF
Level
Total
National Certificate in Manufacturing & Engineering Bellville 1 Year 1 R12500.00
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Fabrication) Bellville 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting) Wingfield 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Machining) Wingfield 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Fitting &
Machining)
Wingfield 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Air-conditioning, Refrigeration & Ventilation Wingfield 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Tooling
Manufacture) (Tool, Jig and Die-Maker)
Wingfield 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate: Servicing / Maintaining of Vehicles Bellville / Wingfield 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Autotronics Bellville 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Welding Application & Practice Bellville 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering Belhar 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
National Certificate in Mechatronics Wingfield / Belhar 1 Year 2 - 4 R14200.00
Please note:
1. The minimum entry level is grade 9 or ABET level 4. This varies according to the preference of the company / client.
2. Learnerships are not offered to private students but only to Seta registered levy paying companies.
3. The career opportunities are the trade specifics of the qualification.
Maritime Studies
(Table Bay Campus)
Course name Duration Class fees
Radio telephone operator 10 Days R1300.00
Electronic navigation systems 21 Days R4500.00
* Fisherman grade 4 watchkeeper 30 Days R3600.00
* Fisherman grade 4 skipper 40 Days R4750.00
* Fisherman grade 2 & 3 60 Days R7000.00
Efficient cooks course 30 Days R4850.00
Skipper coastal
Skipper port operations
60 Days R5500.00
* High seas command endorsement 60 Days R5500.00
Mate coastal
Master coastal
Skipper unlimited
90 Days R8150.00
Maritime communications 1 (signals) 10 Days R570.00
First aid at sea 3 Days R670.00
Marine fire fighting 3 Days R1680.00
Advanced fire fighting 2 Days R1400.00
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National Certificate Vocational Programmes
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national certificate vocational programes
Admission requirements
A Grade 9 certificate or;
A NQF Level 1 qualification; or
An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2;
or
A Recognition of Prior Learning Assessment (RPL) to meet the basic requirements for access
to NQF Level 2
Programme accreditation
All the national certificate vocational programmes are accredited by Umalusi.
General & Business Studies
Nat ional Certificat e: Finance & Accounting Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Protea Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Accounting - (private & public)
Banking
Financial services
Investment broking
Insurance services
Level 2
Applied accounting
Financial management
Economic environment
New venture creation
Level 3
Applied accounting
Financial management
Economic environment
New venture creation
Level 4
Applied accounting
Financial management
Economic environment
New venture creation
Nat ional Certificat e: Hospita lity (Food Services) Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Protea Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
House keeping
Waitron
Hotel manager
Bar tender
Hotel keeper
Chef
Events management
Accommodation services
Level 2
Hospitality generics
Food preparation
Client services and
human relations
Hospitality services
Level 3
Hospitality generics
Food preparation
Client services and
human relations
Hospitality services
Level 4
Hospitality generics
Food preparation
Client services and
human relations
Hospitality services
Nat ional Certificat e: IT and Computer Science Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Goodwood Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Computer programming
Information technology
management
Computer systems engineering
Data processing
Contact centre operator
Level 2
Introduction to
information systems
Electronics
Introduction to systems
development
Contact centre
operations
Level 3
Systems analysis and
design
Computer hardware
and software
Principles of computer
programming
Contact centre
operations
Level 4
Systems analysis and
design
Data communication
and networking
Computer programming
Contact centre
operations
Career opportunities @ Northlink College Career opportunities @ Northlink College
Nat ional Certificat e: Manag ement Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Protea Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Human resource officer
Marketer
Financial officer
Public relations officer
Production and administration
officer
Level 2
Management practice
Operations
management
Financial management
Entrepreneurship
Level 3
Management practice
Operations
management
Financial management
Project management
Level 4
Management practice
Operations
management
Financial management
Project management
Nat ional Certificat e: Marketing Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Parow Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Marketing
Market research
Product development
Public relations practitioner
Purchasing management
Customer relations
Sales management
Level 2
Marketing
Advertising &
promotions
Marketing
communication
Consumer behaviour
or
Contact centre
operations
Level 3
Marketing
Advertising &
promotions
Marketing
communication
Consumer behaviour
or
Contact centre
operations
Level 4
Marketing
Advertising &
promotions
Marketing
communication
Consumer behaviour
or
Contact centre
operations
Nat ional Certificat e: Office Administrat ion Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Parow Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Accounts officer
Bookkeeper
Administrative officer
Company secretary
Freight forwarder
Hospital administrator
Human resource manager
Legal secretary
Personal assistant
Level 2
Business practice
Office practice
Office data processing
2nd language
or
Entrepreneurship
Level 3
Business practice
Office practice
Office data processing
2nd language
or
Project management
Level 4
Business practice
Office practice
Office data processing
2nd language
or
Project management
Nat ional Certificat e: Tourism Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Tygerberg Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Conference and events
planner
Tourism development officer
Transportation manager
Travel counselor
Game ranger
Adventure guide
Safari operator
Level 2
Science of tourism
Client services and
human relations
Sustainable tourism
in SA
Tourism operations
Level 3
Science of tourism
Client services and
human relations
Sustainable tourism in
SA and regional travel
Tourism operations
Level 4
Science of tourism
Client services and
human relations
Sustainable tourism in
SA and international
travel
Tourism operations
National Certificate Vocational Programmes
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Nat ional Certificat e: Civil Engineering and Building Construction Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Belhar Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Architectural technology
Drainage inspection
Quantity surveying
Town and regional planning
Sanitation engineering
Road construction engineering
Civil construction engineering
Building construction
Level 2
Drawings & setting out
quantities and costing
Construction plant and
equipment
Construction materials
Physical science
or
Construction plumbing
or
Roads
or
Concrete structures
or
Construction carpentry
and roof work
or
Construction masonry
& tiling
Level 3
Drawings & setting out
quantities and costing
Construction plant and
equipment
Construction materials
Physical science
or
Construction plumbing
or
Roads
or
Concrete structures
or
Construction carpentry
and roof work
or
Construction masonry
& tiling
Level 4
Construction
supervision
Construction plant and
equipment
Construction materials
Physical science
or
Construction plumbing
or
Roads
or
Concrete structures
or
Construction carpentry
and roof work
Or
Construction masonry
& tiling
Nat ional Certificat e: Electrical Infrastructure Construction Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Belhar Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Electrical engineering
Construction
Industrial engineering
Sound technology
Theatre technology
Process level control
Digital electronics
Instrumentation
Level 2
Electrical principles and
practice
Workshop practice
Electronic control and
digital electronics
Electrical systems and
construction
or
Physical science
Level 3
Electrical principles and
practice
Electrical workmanship
Electronic control and
digital electronics
Electrical systems and
construction
or
Physical science
Level 4
Electrical principles and
practice
Electrical workmanship
Electronic control and
digital electronics
Electrical systems and
construction
or
Physical science
Nat ional Certificat e: Engineering and Relat ed Design Level 2 - 4
(3 years)
(Bellville Campus / Wingfield Campus)
Career opportunities Curriculum
Manufacturing and industrial
engineering
Metallurgical and materials
engineering
Boilermaking
Automotive repair and
maintenance
Aerospace engineering
Tool making
Fitting and machining
Level 2
Engineering
fundamentals
Engineering technology
Engineering systems
Physical science
or
Fitting and turning
or
Automotive repair &
maintenance
or
Engineering fabrication
Level 3
Engineering practice
and maintenance
Materials technology
Engineering graphics
and design (cad)
Physical science
or
Fitting and turning
or
Automotive repair &
maintenance
or
Engineering fabrication
Level 4
Engineering processes
and technology
Professional
engineering practice
Applied engineering
technology
Physical science
or
Fitting and turning
or
Automotive repair &
maintenance
or
Engineering fabrication
National Certificate Vocational Programmes
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Foundat ion Certificat e in Business Studies Level 1
(1 year)
(Goodwood Campus)
Admission requirements Curriculum
Grade 8 pass (academic high school)
or
Grade 10 pass (special high school) or
RPL
15 years old
Successful completion of level 1 foundation
certificate will ensure access to a variety of
Level 2 Vocational programmes
Subjects:
Communication
Mathematical literacy
Life orientation
Introductory IT
Entrepreneurship
Office practice
Foundat ion Certificat e in Engineering Studies Level 1
(1 year)
(Goodwood Campus & Wingfield Campus)
Admission requirements Curriculum
Grade 8 pass (academic high school)
or
Grade 10 pass (special high school) or
RPL
15 years old
Successful completion of level 1 foundation
certificate will ensure access to a variety of
Level 2 Vocational programmes
Subjects:
Communication
Mathematical literacy
Life orientation
Introductory IT
Entrepreneurship
Applied science
Engineering practical
National Certificate Vocational Programmes
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cONTACT DETAILS FOR BUSINESS - AND GENERAL PROGRAMMES
Parow Campus
Connaught Road
Parow Valley
7503
Tel: 021 931 8238
Fax: 021 931 8244
Protea Campus
80 Voortrekker Road
Bellville
7530
Tel: 021 946 2250
Fax: 021 949 0886
Tygerberg Campus
Rothschild Boulevard
Panorama
7500
Tel: 021 558 1050
Fax: 021 558 1120
CONTACT DETAILS FOR ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
Belhar Campus
Proton Street
Belhar
7493
Tel: 021 952 2113/9
Fax: 021 952 6694
Bellville Campus
Sackson Street
Bellville South
7530
Tel: 021 951 2231
Fax: 021 951 3967
Goodwood Campus
C/o Dirkie Uys & Merriman
Street
Goodwood
7460
Tel: 021 591 3181
Fax: 021 592 3923
Table Bay Campus
Heerengracht Harbour
Entrance to Port of Cape Town
Tel: 021 421 6075
Fax: 021 421 5795
Wingfield Campus
Vanguard Drive
Goodwood
7460
Tel: 021 591 9207
Fax: 021 952 3923
CONTACT DETAILS FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES: Central Office
Postal Address:
Private Bag X1
Panorama
7506
Physical Address:
De Tijger Office Park Unit 1
Hannes Louw Street
De Tijger, Parow
7500
Contact:
Tel: 021 930 0957
021 930 0989
Fax: 021 930 5729
www.northlink.co.za
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