Policy on Student Admission
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Collected on 13 July 2026
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Payment Arrangement for Non-NSFAS Students
Students who do not qualify for NSFAS financial aid may apply for a payment arrangement to cover their tuition fees. This allows them to pay in instalments, subject to approval and submission of financial documentation.
- Who it is for
- students not qualifying for NSFAS funding
- How to act on it
- Submit a payment arrangement request with supporting financial documents during the application process.
- Closes
- 13 October 2023
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Clause 22(VI) & (VII) updated to include payment arrangement for students who do not qualify for NSFAS
Appeal Against Non-Admission Decision
Prospective students who are denied admission may appeal the decision. The appeal must be submitted in writing and include supporting evidence. The Appeals Committee, including the Scriber, will review the case.
- Who it is for
- prospective students appealing non-admission
- How to act on it
- Submit a written appeal with evidence to the Appeals Committee, which includes the involvement of the Scriber.
- Closes
- 13 October 2023
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Point 5 added to include the Scriber
Admission for Immigrant Students
Foreign nationals may apply for admission to South West Gauteng TVET College if they hold a valid study permit or visa. Applicants must produce their study permit or visa within two months of admission offer. This includes submission of documents and completion of online registration.
- Who it is for
- immigrant students seeking admission
- How to act on it
- Submit application with proof of identity, academic records, and a valid study permit or visa within two months.
- Closes
- 13 October 2023
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Clause 17 Admission Requirements for Immigrants Students -Clause (IX) the time period for students to produce the study permits/VISA amended from 3 to 2 months
Admission for Returning or Transferring Students
Students returning to South West Gauteng TVET College after a break or transferring from another institution may apply for admission. NCV students are allowed to re-enrol only for outstanding subjects. Applications require documentation and verification of previous studies.
- Who it is for
- returning or transferring students
- How to act on it
- Submit application with academic records and proof of prior enrollment, ensuring compliance with subject re-enrolment rules.
- Closes
- 13 October 2023
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Clause 24 (IX): ‘Enrolled students who have moved from another college…’ rephrased as ‘Applicants transferring from another college...’
Admission to Report 191/Nated Programmes
Individuals may apply for admission into Report 191/Nated programmes at South West Gauteng TVET College. Eligibility is based on Grade 12 pass results, subject to specific programme requirements such as Physical Science for certain courses. Applicants must submit documents and complete the registration process.
- Who it is for
- students applying to Report 191/Nated programmes
- How to act on it
- Apply online with academic records, proof of identity, and updated subject details like Physical Science.
- Closes
- 13 October 2023
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Clause 11 Administration of Admission -Clause (IV): L2, S1 & T1 Application process for a new academic year amended from August to September
Admission to NC(V) Programmes
Students can apply for admission to National Certificate (Vocational) programmes at South West Gauteng TVET College. Applicants must meet minimum entry requirements, submit required documents, and complete the online registration process. The college considers qualifications, academic performance, and programme-specific criteria.
- Who it is for
- students applying to NC(V) programmes
- How to act on it
- Submit application online with required documents, including proof of identity, academic records, and any relevant certificates.
- Closes
- 13 October 2023
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Clause 11 Administration of Admission -Clause (IV): L2, S1 & T1 Application process for a new academic year amended from August to September
Facts
Places
Gauteng, Northern Cape
Parties
It sets out the college, The text further states that the policy is issued under the authority
Key Takeaways
- Document: SWGC – REG – Student Admissions policy r-01
- Original issue date shown: 2023/10/13
- Issued/authority: College Council of South West Gauteng TVET College (SWGC)
- Revision log: multiple amendments approved by Council on 13/10/2023
- Document control: Prepared/submitted by Accounting Officer to Council; Adopted by Council; Implementation date: 12 December 2025
- Policy purpose: give effect to Constitution s29(1)(b) right to further education
- Legislative framework update: includes POPI Act (per revision log)
- Admission process timing change: new academic year application process amended from August to September (per revision log)
- Immigrant students: study permit/VISA production time amended from 3 to 2 months (per revision log)
- Documents required: clause updates include payment arrangement for students not qualifying for NSFAS and inclusion of an online registration form (per revision log)
- Appeals: heading changed to remove 'Prospective' and point added to include the Scriber (per revision log)
- South West Gauteng TVET College (SWGC)
- College Council of South West Gauteng TVET College
- Deputy Principal Registrar
- Accounting Officer
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Council (as approving body in revision log)
- Scriber (mentioned in appeals amendment)
- NSFAS
- POPI Act
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)
- White Paper for Post-School Education and Training (WP-PSET) 2013
- National Policy of Community Education and Training
Dates
Closing Date
13 October 2023