Discover the Coastal KZN TVET College Online Application Portal and learn about the steps you’ll take to complete the application process. You’ll also find instructions about submitting academic records and any other required documents, as well as information about tracking the status of your application after you’ve applied.
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About Coastal KZN TVET College?
Coastal KZN TVET College is a Public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college under the National Department of Higher Education and Training. It strives to provide high-quality education and training to help you equip yourself with the qualifications and skills you need to start out on a chosen career path. You will gain invaluable life skills to meet the many challenges of the working world with more than just a qualification on paper.
The Coastal KZN TVET College is a merger of the former Durban Technical College, Swinton Road Technical College and Umlazi Technical College. It includes former Umbumbulu and Appelsbosch Colleges of Education. It is the largest College in KwaZulu-Natal.
Coastal KZN TVET College Courses Offered
Here’s the list of courses/programmes offered at the Coastal KZN TVET College.
National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
The National Certificate (Vocational) is offered at levels 2, 3 and 4 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Each level takes a full year of study. A student is required to take a total of 7 subjects per level.
- Entry requirement: Grade 9 or higher.
- Registration: January Only
NATED Programmes
NATED programmes are delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. These programmes are offered in both Engineering and Business Studies. Engineering is offered as trimester courses (3 months per level) and Business Studies as semester courses (6 months per level).
Note: A National Diploma (M+3) qualification is awarded to students who have completed their N6 in a specific field and have completed a relevant 18 months (Business Studies) or 24 months (Engineering Studies) in-service training with the organization of their choice.
Engineering Studies
- Entry requirement: N3 or Grade 12 with Maths, Physical Science or Technical Drawing, each with a minimum pass rate of 40% (Achievement Level 3)
- Registration: January, May & August.
Business Studies
- Entry requirement: N3 or Grade 12.
- Registration: January & June.
Skills Programmes
We also offer a range of skills programmes. These programmes are mainly practical based and certification is done by the college unless otherwise specified.
NB: Department of Higher Education And Training (DHET) TVET Colleges Bursary Scheme is available to students enrolled for NCV and NATED Programmes (Terms & conditions apply). This TVET College Bursary Scheme is administered by NSFAS.
How to Access Coastal KZN TVET College Online Application Portal
Follow these comprehensive steps to login and apply for Coastal KZN TVET College.
- Explore www.coastalkzn.co.za
- Placement Test for new students (compulsory). Access learner profiler to get started
- Create your account
- Follow the steps to finish, you will receive a Student Number and PIN
- Use Student Number and PIN to login to the Online Registration & Portal to complete your registration process
Required Document
Important information and documents to upload:
- Applicant Certified ID
- Parent/Legal Guardian ID copy Academic Results
NB: It is important to apply for NSFAS and also to upload a copy of applicants ID with NSFAS ref number. Please ensure that you have a reliable cell number and permanent email address.
How to Apply at Coastal KZN TVET College
Start your Coastal KZN TVET College online academic application process by answering the questions below, and continue with the steps until the system generates a student number.
- Login Coastal KZN TVET College Comprehensive Application Portal
- Do you already have a student number? Select No | If Yes Apply Here
- Returning to complete application: Select No
- Read the Application Rules and tick I Accept
- Fill in your biographical details (e South African Identify number, Personal info, street address, contact, residence, disability info)
- Enter Account details
- Input Next of kin details
- Academic details
- Select programme of choice
- Create your 5-digit PIN (Should NOT start/end with Zero and Must NOT include repeated numbers)
- Print a copy of the application for your records before you submit it online
- Upload required document
- The student number is generated
NB: Applicants are required to keep the Student Number and 5-digit PIN to enable you retrieve your admission letter or check admission status. During online application process, you may save and return at a later stage to resume the application process.
After successful submission and completion of your online application, you can login Coastal KZN TVET College Student Portal to access/view your application details.
Coastal KZN TVET College Returning Student Application
Step by step instruction on iEnabler application process for returning student.
- Login Coastal KZN TVET College Student Portal
- Enter your Student Number and PIN
- Tap on the Login button
- Tap on Academic Application
- Enter Previous Qualification (Not Mandatory)
- View and Accept Application Rules
- Submit Application (Click on Search button and put the qualification code)
- Tap on the qualification to proceed with your application.
- Enter qualification Study Choices
- Save and Continue
- Application Detail: Click Accept application
Steps to Upload Supporting Document
Follow these steps to upload supporting document via the Online Application Portal.
- Login Coastal KZN TVET College Student Portal
- Login as a Student using Student Number and PIN
- Go to Student Enquiry
- Go to Certificate
- Choose the type of document you want to upload and
- Click on Load/View Document
- Upload the document
Contact Details
Tel: +27 31 905 7000
Email: [email protected]
Email Technical Support [email protected] for help regarding the Student Portal.
