Govermate logoGovermate
Back to opportunities
DocumentNot applicable7 of 7 opportunities in this document openPublication

Vocational Training Centre

UNITY COLLEGERef: https://unity-college.org.za/vocational-training-centre/

Official source

Source domain: unity-college.org.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

Always confirm details on the official source before acting.

What this means

The document outlines the relaunched Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at Unity College, a skills-based programme for pupils aged 19 and older starting in 2026. It focuses on practical training in areas like barista skills, beauty therapy, office administration, coding, agriculture, and life skills to prepare students for employment, entrepreneurship, or independent living. The VTC operates as a separate phase with no uniforms, work experience placements, and individualised development plans, supported by community partnerships. Assessment is through observation and continuous evaluation, not formal testing.

What this document offers

Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

vocational courseOngoing

Beauty Therapy

Hands-on training in beauty therapy delivered by DCAPS, focusing on practical skills relevant to the beauty industry.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Enrol in the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College to access Beauty Therapy training.
Show the line this came from
Beauty Therapy – DCAPS
work experience opportunityOngoing

Work Experience Placements

Real-world job shadowing and vocational rotations offered both on-site and off-site, including sheltered, semi-sheltered, and open labour market opportunities, to prepare students for independence.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Participate in work experience placements through the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College, facilitated by community partners.
Show the line this came from
Work experience remains a core component of preparing pupils for independence. Pupils participate in placements both on-and off-site, gaining exposure to real workplace environments at a level suited to their abilities.
life skills trainingOngoing

Life Skills and Functional Learning

Programme focused on self-care, household management, budgeting, time management, cooking, cleaning, and home health and safety to promote independent living.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Engage in life skills training as part of the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College.
Show the line this came from
Life Skills and Functional Learning Self-Care • Personal Hygiene • Household Management • Time Management and Organizational Skills • Budgeting and Money Management • Road to Independent Living
vocational courseOngoing

Agricultural Studies

Training in agricultural practices including gardening, health and safety, equipment use, planting, weeding, harvesting, and ecosystem understanding, offered in partnership with DCAPS and Seriti.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Enrol in the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College to access Agricultural Studies training.
Show the line this came from
Agricultural Studies – DCAPS / Seriti
vocational courseOngoing

Barista Training

Practical training in barista skills provided in partnership with the International Hospitality Institute, including event placements and real-world workplace exposure.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Enrol in the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College to access Barista Training.
Show the line this came from
Barista Training – International Hospitality Institute
vocational courseOngoing

Office Administration

Training in office administration skills provided by DCAPS, designed to prepare students for entry-level administrative roles.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Enrol in the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College to access Office Administration training.
Show the line this came from
Office Administration – DCAPS
vocational courseOngoing

Coding and Robotics

Practical training in coding and robotics, aimed at developing digital literacy and technical skills for future employment.

Who it is for
pupils aged 19 and older enrolled in the VTC
How to act on it
Enrol in the Vocational Training Centre programme at Unity College to access Coding and Robotics training.
Show the line this came from
Coding and Robotics

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://unity-college.org.za/vocational-training-centre/

Key Takeaways

  • 2026
  • Vocational Training Centre
  • Unity College
  • pupils aged 19+
  • Barista Training
  • Beauty Therapy
  • Office Administration
  • Coding and Robotics
  • Agricultural Studies
  • Work experience
  • Individual Vocational Development Plan
  • No formal testing
  • Ieb AET NQF Level 1
  • 59 Runnymead Avenue, Chartwell North Estates, Johannesburg
  • Tel: 010 109 0790
  • Unity College
  • International Hospitality Institute
  • DCAPS
  • TOC
  • Seriti
  • The Bespoke Amenities Co. (TBAC South Africa)
  • Public Square
  • iLearn
  • AGT Foods