West Coast TVET College & NSF Learnership Programme for 2025

 

 

In a powerful stride toward addressing youth unemployment and empowering communities with practical skills, West Coast TVET College, in partnership with the National Skills Fund (NSF), is offering a robust Learnership Programme across its various campuses in 2025. This initiative is set to equip a total of 100 students with industry-relevant training and certifications across trades and business disciplines—laying the foundation for brighter, employable futures.

What is the Learnership Programme All About?

This NSF-funded Learnership Programme is designed to provide unemployed youth with access to quality occupational training, workplace exposure, and nationally recognized qualifications. The programme integrates theoretical classroom instruction with structured practical experience, ensuring learners develop both academic knowledge and hands-on expertise.

 

 

Learnership Opportunities by Campus

Here’s a breakdown of the exciting opportunities available:

Atlantis Campus

• Bricklaying NQF Level 3 Learnership (X30 Students)
  Perfect for individuals interested in the building and construction industry, this programme equips learners with bricklaying techniques and foundational construction site skills.
• CBMT Bricklayer Phase 1 & 2 (X10 Students)
  A continuation for those aiming to master trade-tested artisan-level competencies.
• CBMT Fitter and Turner Phase 1 & 2 (X10 Students)
  This course focuses on mechanical fitting and turning—ideal for future artisans in manufacturing or plant maintenance.

Malmesbury Campus

• ICB Junior Bookkeeping (X10 Students)
  Provides foundational financial management training, ideal for future accountants, bookkeepers, or financial clerks.
• International Computer Driver’s License (ICDL) (X10 Students)
  Globally recognized digital literacy training covering essential computer skills for today’s job market.

Vredenburg Campus

• CBMT Boilermaker Phase 1 & 2 (X10 Students)
  For learners aiming to enter the metal fabrication and engineering fields.
• CBMT Welder Phase 1 & 2 (X10 Students)
  Offers specialized welding instruction that aligns with industry safety and quality standards.

Vredendal Campus

• CBMT Electrical Phase 1 & 2 (X10 Students)
  A critical programme for students pursuing careers as electricians or electrical technicians in commercial or industrial environments.

 

 

Why Should You Apply?

This learnership programme is more than just training—it’s a stepping stone to formal employment or further studies. Benefits include:

• Stipends to support learners financially during training
• Nationally recognized qualifications
• Access to experienced mentors and facilitators
• Hands-on experience with tools and equipment
• Pathways to apprenticeship or artisan certification

Who Can Apply?

The programme is aimed at unemployed youth who meet the minimum educational requirements relevant to each learnership. Priority will be given to residents of the West Coast region, and previously disadvantaged individuals are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit certified copies of their qualifications, proof of residence, ID, and a motivational letter.

You may apply online by uploading the above documents on the West Coast College portal: www.westcoastcollege.co.za

Our Conclusion:

With its strategic focus on artisan training and business skills, the West Coast TVET College & NSF Learnership Programme is a model of inclusive development and skills upliftment. If you’re ready to break into a skilled trade or boost your professional qualifications, this is your opportunity to build a better future—literally and figuratively.

CLOSING DATE: 31 JULY 2025

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