TVET Trade Guide

Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) in South Africa 2027

Study Fitting and Turning at a TVET college in South Africa. N1-N6 programmes for fitters, turners, and millwrights. Leads to an artisan trade test qualification. Latest listed values are for planning and must be verified for 2027.

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Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) Programmes at SA TVET Colleges 2027

19 programmes listed across 19 TVET colleges. Current application fees, programme availability, entry rules, and NSFAS eligibility are unverified.

Older NCV vs NATED guidance: Legacy listings commonly show Grade 9 for some NCV and NATED entry points and N3 or equivalent for some N4-N6 routes. These are not verified 2027 requirements. Confirm the programme, level, subjects, and selection rules with the college.
TVET College Programme Entry Level Subject Requirements Career Paths
Port Elizabeth TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Flavius Mareka TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Goldfields TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Motheo TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Central Johannesburg TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Ekurhuleni West TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Tshwane North TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Elangeni TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Majuba TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Thekwini TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Umgungundlovu TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Lephalale TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Gert Sibande TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Nkangala TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Northern Cape Urban TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Orbit TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Vuselela TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
Northlink TVET College
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright
College of Cape Town TVET
TVET College
Fitting and Turning (N1-N6)
N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years
16 Math Lit OK (L3+)
English L3+
Fitter and Turner, Millwright

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications do I need to study Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) at a TVET college?

Older listings commonly show Grade 9 for some NCV and NATED entry points, with some colleges listing Grade 10 or 11 for particular programmes. Career Helper has not verified these 2027 requirements. Confirm the programme level, school grade, subjects, age rules, and selection process with the college.

Is a Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) programme free in South Africa?

Application fees and NSFAS rules can change. Check the college's official application page and the current NSFAS notice before applying; Career Helper does not present older fee or funding rules as verified for 2027.

How long does the Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) programme take at a TVET college?

The latest-listed durations include 18 months - 3 years. Older guidance describes multi-level NCV and NATED routes with separate college and workplace phases. The 2027 duration, practical requirements, and trade-test pathway are unverified; confirm them with the college and relevant training authority.

What jobs can I get with a Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) TVET qualification?

Career paths from Fitting, Turning and Boilermaking (TVET) programmes include: Fitter and Turner, Millwright, Maintenance Mechanic. Artisan trades are among the highest-demand occupations in South Africa. The construction, mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors have chronic shortages of qualified technical workers — meaning strong employment prospects and competitive salaries for qualified graduates.

Can I go to university after completing a TVET programme?

Some TVET qualifications can support further-study or artisan pathways, but recognition depends on the qualification, subjects, institution, and current rules. Confirm 2027 admission and articulation requirements with the receiving institution and the relevant training authority.

Disclaimer: TVET programme offerings, entry requirements, and NSFAS eligibility may change annually. Always verify directly with the college before applying. Artisan trade test requirements are set by DHET and sector training authorities (SETAs).