A NATED course is divided into two sections, one theoretical and the other practical. The theoretical portion of the programme lasts 18 months and includes assignments and examinations. Once you have finished all of the stages, you must complete 18 months of work experience.

Available Courses at Buffalo City College and Entry Requirements For 2024

Below are the courses offered at Buffalo City College and their respective admission entry requirements for the 2024 academic year

NCV programmes

School of Business: See the Courses under this faculty

• Education and Development
• Finance, Economics and Accounting
• Information Technology and Computer Practice
• Mechatronics
• Office Administration
• Tourism

Entry requirements are as follows:

• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate – not older than 3 months and certified at a police station
• Certified copy of Identity Document
• Grade 12 Accounting OR Mathematics for Financial Management
• Rewrite students must upload their academic records with a college stamp

School of Engineering: See the Courses under this faculty

• Civil Engineering and Building Construction
• Electrical Infrastructure Construction
• Engineering and Related Design
• Safety In Society

Entry requirements are as follows:

• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics/Physical Science/Technical Matric – not older than 3 months and certified at a police station
• Certified copy of Identity Document – not older than 3 months and certified by SAPS/ police station
• Rewrite students must upload their academic records with a college stamp.

Apprenticeships, Learnerships and Skills Programmes

Below are the Courses that fall under the above category

• National Skill Fund ( NSF Project )
• Automotive Repair and Maintenance
• Fitting
• Mechatronics
• Motor Mechanic
• Wholesale and Retail Operations
• Water and water waste Treatment
• Water Reticulation services
• End User computing
• General Security Practice
• Sports coaching
• Accounting Technician
• Fibre Processing and Manufacturing ( FP & M SETA)
• Furniture Making
• Health and Wealth (HWSETA)
• Fitting and Turning
• Electrical
• Automotive
• Education Training and Development Practices ( ETDP-SETA)
• Early childhood Development
• Wholesale and Retail SETA
• Wholesale and Retail Operations