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College Overview

Western TVET CollegeRef: https://westcol.co.za/college-overview/

Official source

Source domain: westcol.co.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

This document is a “College Overview” page for Western TVET College (Westcol). It describes Westcol’s status as one of South Africa’s public TVET colleges under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in terms of the Continuous Education and Training (CET) Act, 16 of 2006 (as amended), and outlines its vision, mission, values, and history (including campus changes and acquisitions). It also lists branding/logo symbolism, mentions the Further Education and Training (FET) Act and its amendment, and provides contact details and a brief note about QCTO hairdressing accreditation (Level 2–4).

Facts

Places

Gauteng

Reference

https://westcol.co.za/college-overview/

Key Takeaways

  • Document type: Westcol “College Overview” page
  • Legal basis: CET Act 16 of 2006 (as amended) under DHET
  • Westcol is one of 50 public TVET Colleges
  • History: Westcol established in 2002 via merger of Carletonville and Randfontein Technical Colleges
  • 2004: acquired Krugersdorp and Krugersdorp-West campuses
  • 2004: ceded Carletonville Campus to Northwest province (post-demarcation for 2004 elections)
  • 2008: Carletonville Campus reallocated to Westcol; Merafong Municipality reinstated as part of Gauteng
  • 2008: acquired current corporate office building
  • 2015: Westonaria satellite campus established
  • Vision: innovative and holistic partner in lifelong learning
  • Mission: provide relevant and accessible quality education, training and development opportunities
  • Values: Batho Pele, Innovation, Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Teamwork, Quality
  • Brand/logo symbolism: ring=trust/unity; spherical shapes=constant movement/dynamic force; colours meanings (green, blue, red, silver, gold)
  • Accreditation mention: QCTO Hairdressing Level 2–4
  • Contact: 011 692 4004/82; info@westcol.co.za; 42 Johnstone Street, Randfontein
  • Campuses: Carletonville, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp West, Randfontein, Westonaria (satellite)
  • Western TVET College (Westcol)
  • Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
  • Continuous Education and Training (CET) Act, 16 of 2006 (as amended)
  • Further Education and Training (FET) Act, 98 of 1998
  • QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations)
  • Merafong Municipality
  • Northwest province
  • Gauteng
  • Carletonville
  • Randfontein
  • Krugersdorp
  • Westonaria