Johannesburg Technical and Vocational College
Practical training for real careers
QCTO occupational certificates in trade and non-trade courses, skills programmes, NCV, and N5 and N6 engineering and business studies, taught face-to-face with hands-on workshop practice in Braamfontein.
Education that responds to industry demand
The college delivers QCTO occupational certificate qualifications that respond to industry demand and support South Africa’s skills development priorities. Through practical training and occupationally focused learning, Johannesburg Technical and Vocational College prepares graduates for employment, self-employment and lifelong career advancement.
Education is a critical pillar to leverage progress and innovation for South Africa’s future generations and to make an economic contribution to global growth. At JTVC you enjoy face-to-face tuition, practical learning, and full-time and short courses, on a career path that is relevant to job market requirements today.
What to study
Find your programme
Six pathways, from QCTO trade and non-trade occupational certificates to engineering, business and IT. Hover over or tap a pathway to see every course it offers.
Occupational Certificates: Trade Courses
Three-year QCTO trade qualifications that combine theory with hands-on workshop practice and prepare you for the national trade test.
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Automotive Motor Mechanic
- Boiler Maker
- Welder
- Mechanical Fitter
- Pipe Fitter
- Tooling Machinist
- Brick Layer
Occupational Certificates: Non-Trade Courses
Three-year QCTO qualifications in business, management, administration and health and safety, for careers in offices and organisations.
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Office Administrator
- Retail Store Manager
- Human Resource Management Officer
- Human Resource Administrator
- Management Assistant
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
- Public Service Administrator
QCTO Occupational Skills Programmes
Short, focused programmes that build one workplace skill at a time, from plumbing and welding to end user computing.
- Plumbing Hand
- Domestic Water and Drainage Pipe Repairer
- Shielded Metal Arc Welder
- Workshop Tool Assistant
- Basic End User Computing
- Intermediate End User Computing
National Certificate (Vocational)
A three-year vocational qualification that combines theory and practical computer skills for a career in IT.
About the NCVEngineering Studies
The designing, testing and building of machines, structures and processes using maths and science. A problem-solving discipline that leads to rewarding careers.
- Electrical Engineering N5-N6
- Civil Engineering N5-N6
- Mechanical Engineering N5-N6
- Chemical Engineering N5-N6
- N1-N3 Engineering Skills Programmes
Business Studies
The principles of business, management and economics, preparing you for roles in offices, finance, marketing and people management.
- Business Management N5-N6
- Marketing Management N5-N6
- Financial Management N5-N6
- Human Resource Management N5-N6
Learners at the workplace
At JTVC, learning goes beyond the classroom. Our learners gain valuable hands-on experience through workplace practical training at different companies and industry environments. Working alongside experienced professionals, students apply their technical knowledge to real projects, develop industry skills and gain a deeper understanding of professional workplace standards.
These placements expose learners to real working conditions across technical and vocational fields, building confidence and problem-solving ability. Our commitment to workplace learning means students graduate with both theoretical knowledge and the practical industry experience employers value.
See JTVC in action
JTVC campus tour
Video guidance
Occupational qualifications video guidance
Short guides to our QCTO trade qualifications. Watch what each trade involves, then open the course page for entry requirements and how to apply.
Student voices
Student testimonials
Real learners, real workshops. Pick a story from the list to watch it, or press play and they will run one after another.
Admissions
Applications and admission requirements
Early application for admission to all programmes is advised. For post-matric programmes applicants must have passed Grade 9/12, N3, Level 4 or its equivalent. Use November Grade 11 or September Grade 12 results to apply. For the pre-matric National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2 to 4, a Grade 9 certificate is applicable. Students will have to write an entrance test.
Full time
Mon to Fri, 08:00 to 16:00
Part time
Saturdays, 08:30 to 13:00
General information
- Accommodation will be arranged on request
- Classes are offered in English
- Student centres, restaurants, internet facilities, social activities, student councils and sport facilities for full-time and part-time students
- Career guidance and aptitude tests available on request
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Pay your registration fee online
Secure your place by paying the registration fee through our Yoco payment page.
Why consider our vocational training courses
There has been a significant rise in vocational education and technical training around the country. However, job creation in the formal sector is limited, given the size of the domestic market, and it does not help that vocational education is often stereotyped as low level. Read more
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Early application for admission to all programmes is advised. Apply online or contact our Braamfontein campus for guidance.
2027 intake open
Hands-on training in Braamfontein: engineering, business, QCTO trades and IT.
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