Ekurhuleni West College Online Application for 202
Ekurhuleni West TVET College wants to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in their chosen fields and thrive in the job market or embark on entrepreneurial ventures.
Ekurhuleni TVET College applications for 2026 are now open.
Don't forget that the Nated N courses have been phased out but you can apply to study for the NCV National Certificate Vocational qualification.
How To Submit Your EWC Online Application
The college has two application procedures, one for new students and another for all returning students.
You are considered to be a new student if:
- You are applying for the first time to Ekurhuleni West TVET College.
- You were not enrolled for any course at Ekurhuleni West TVET College before.
- You did not have an EWC Student number in any previous year.
Ekurhuleni West College Online Application
Follow these steps to apply
Step 1: Do the placement test
All candidates need to complete a compulsory placement screening test before submitting an official application. This test will assist students in making the decision on what to study.
Students are urged not to let anyone else complete this screening on their behalf, as they will be recommended for the wrong course.
“If someone else completes the screening this can result in you performing badly in the course recommended by our system.”
Candidates can visit the EWC website to complete the screening test.
Step 2: Submit your Ekurhuleni West College online application:
- Visit the official Ekurhuleni West College Application portal.
- Scroll down to “Please Select”
- Select YES or No – (if you have already started an application)
- Read and accept the POPI clause.
- Complete the application by following the prompts.
- Submit all required documents
Returning Student Applications
All EWC students who are returning to do another semester or trimester have to submit an online application via the website.
To apply online, returning students are click here: Online Applications - Returning Students.
Documents Needed For EWC Online Application
All applications are urged to submit the following certified documents:
- Grade 12 certificate/Statement of results/Latest school report/DHET certificate
- ID document
- Proof of residence
The institution has noted that if students need a NSFAS bursary, they must also upload proof of income and their parents or legal guardians' IDs.
Should candidates encounter any difficulties with their application they are advised to visit their nearest campus for assistance with the application.
Courses Offered At Ekurhuleni TVET College
Several courses are offered at Ekurhuleni TVET College. This includes Engineering, Civil Engineering and Building Construction, Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering and Related Design, Information Technology and Computer Science and Mechatronics.
They also offer courses in Finance, Economics and Accounting, Marketing, Office Administration, Management, Transport and Logistics, Hairdressing, Cosmetology, Hospitality, General Engineering and Information Technology Courses.
Course Structure
Each semester course at Ekurhuleni West TVET College spans six months, either from January to June or July to November. Students must select four subjects for each course. Successful completion of N4, N5, and N6 leads to the issuance of a certificate in the specific field of study.
Does NSFAS Pay For Ekurhuleni West TVET College Fees?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is providing comprehensive bursaries to over a million deserving students pursuing tertiary education across public higher education institutions in South Africa.
NSFAS will pay fees for approved courses offered by Ekurhuleni West TVET College. This is because Ekurhuleni West TVET College is one of the 50 accredited public TVET colleges in South Africa.
Students at public universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges can apply for a NSFAS bursary.
Applications for NSFAS funding for next year are not open yet. However if you would like to study and have funding from NSFAS you should apply for college now and then you can apply for NSFAS funding when it opens.
