This is information containing the Northlink TVET College Tuition & Fees Structure: 2025/2026. Authority of the institution has released the amount payable as school fees for certificate & diploma programs for the new academic session.

This is to inform all the prospective candidates offered provisional admission or probably seeking admission into the Northlink TVET College for 2025/2026 academic session that the management of the institution has released the amount they are required to pay as acceptance fee. We specifically publish this information here today, for all people who need to know the current school fees of the Northlink TVET College. Please note that if you have applied for admission to the Northlink TVET College or if you are already a student, it is advised that you know the current tuition fees for all students, and this knowledge will help you, avoiding making mistakes that will cost you your admission.
NORTHLINK TVET COLLEGE FEES STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Northlink TVET College 2025/2026 Tuition and Fees
PROGRAMMES FEE STRUCTURE
EXAMINATION FEES |
2023 FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Supplementary (Per Subject) |
R 550 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATED 191(PER TRIMESTER)
DESCRIPTION 2023 FEES |
DEPOSIT |
|
Engineering Studies N1 (Electrical) |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N2 (Electrical) |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N3 (Electrical) |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N4 (Electrical) |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N5 (Electrical) |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N6 (Electrical) |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N1 (Building and Civil) |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N2 (Building and Civil) |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N3 (Building and Civil) |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N4 (Building and Civil) |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N5 (Building and Civil) |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N6 (Building and Civil) |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
NON-NATED/ PART-TIME
Installation Rules |
R 2 100 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Nated Part-Time per subject |
R 1 930 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Nated Distance Learning (per subject) |
R 1 930 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATED 191 (PER SEMESTER)
DESCRIPTION 2023 FEES |
DEPOSIT |
|
Educare N4 |
R 3 780 |
R 755 |
Educare N5 |
R 3 780 |
R 755 |
Educare N6 |
R 3 780 |
R 755 |
NATED 191 PART-TIME (PER SEMESTER)
Educare Part- Time N4-N6 (per subject) |
R 2 000 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATED 191 DISTANCE LEARNING (PER TRIMESTER)
Engineering Studies N1 – N6 (per subject) |
R 1 595 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATED 191 DISTANCE LEARNING (PER SEMESTER)
Business Studies N4 – N6 (per subject) |
R 1865 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Educare Studies N4 – N6 (per subject) |
R 1 865 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (PER YEAR)
DESCRIPTION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Engineering and Related Design Level 2 |
R 20 565 |
R 4 115 |
Engineering and Related Design Level 3 |
R 20 565 |
R 4 115 |
Engineering and Related Design Level 4 |
R 20 565 |
R 4 115 |
NATED 191 (PER TRIMESTER)
Engineering Studies N1 |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N2 |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
NATED 191 PART-TIME (PER SUBJECT)
Engineering Studies N1 – N6 |
R 1 865 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATED 191 DISTANCE LEARNING (PER SUBJECT)
Engineering Studies N1 – N6 |
R 1 595 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (PER YEAR)
DESCRIPTION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Engineering and Related Design Level 2 |
R 20 565 |
R 4 115 |
Engineering and Related Design Level 3 |
R 20 565 |
R 4 115 |
Engineering and Related Design Level 4 |
R 20 565 |
R 4 115 |
NATED 191 (PER TRIMESTER)
Engineering Studies N1 |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N2 |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N3 |
R 2 100 |
R 420 |
Engineering Studies N4 |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N5 |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
Engineering Studies N6 |
R 2 460 |
R 490 |
NATED 191 PART-TIME (PER SUBJECT)
Engineering Studies N1 – N6 |
R 1 865 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (PER YEAR)
DESCRIPTION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Office Administration Level 2 |
R 10 280 |
R 2 055 |
Office Administration Level 3 |
R 10 280 |
R 2 055 |
Office Administration Level 4 |
R 10 280 |
R 2 055 |
Primary Health Level 2 |
R 13 105 |
R 2 620 |
Primary Health Level 3 |
R 13 105 |
R 2 620 |
Primary Health Level 4 |
R 13 105 |
R 2 620 |
Safety in Society Level 2 |
R 10 525 |
R 2 105 |
Safety in Society Level 3 |
R 10 525 |
R 2 105 |
Safety in Society Level 4 |
R 10 525 |
R 2 105 |
NATED 191 (PER SEMESTER)
Legal Secretary N4 – N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Medical Secretary N4 – N6 |
R 5 060 |
R 1 015 |
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (PER YEAR)
DESCRIPTION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Finance Economics & Accounting Level 2 |
R 11 495 |
R 2 300 |
Finance Economics & Accounting Level 3 |
R 11 495 |
R 2 300 |
Finance Economics & Accounting Level 4 |
R 11 495 |
R 2 300 |
Hospitality Level 2 |
R 19 465 |
R 3 895 |
Hospitality Level 3 |
R 19 465 |
R 3 895 |
Hospitality Level 4 |
R 19 465 |
R 3 895 |
Marketing Level 4 |
R 10 305 |
R 2 060 |
Tourism Level 2 |
R 14 935 |
R 2 985 |
Tourism Level 3 |
R 14 935 |
R 2 985 |
Tourism Level 4 |
R 14 935 |
R 2 985 |
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|
NATED 191 (PER SEMESTER)
Clothing Production N4 |
R 4 320 |
R 865 |
Clothing Production N5 |
R 4 320 |
R 865 |
Clothing Production N6 |
R 4 320 |
R 865 |
Introductory Food Services N4 |
R 7 040 |
R 1 410 |
Introductory Business St dies N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Introductory Clothing Prodduucction NN4 |
R 4 320 |
R 865 |
|
|
NATED 191 (PER SEMESTER)
DESCRIPTION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Business Management N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Business Management N5 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Business Management N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Financial Management N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Financial Management N5 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Financial Management N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Hospitality Studies N4 |
R 7 040 |
R 1 410 |
Hospitality Studies N5 |
R 7 040 |
R 1 410 |
Hospitality Studies N6 |
R 7 040 |
R 1 410 |
Human Resource Management N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Human Resource Management N5 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Human Resource Management N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Management Assistant N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Management Assistant N5 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Management Assistant N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Marketing Management N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Marketing Management N5 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Marketing Management N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Public Management N4 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Public Management N5 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Public Management N6 |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Tourism N4 |
R 6 865 |
R 1 375 |
Tourism N5 |
R 6 865 |
R 1 375 |
Tourism N6 |
R 6 865 |
R 1 375 |
Business Studies N4 (Intro) |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
Management Assistant N4 (Intro) |
R 3 120 |
R 625 |
NATED 191 PART-TIME OR DISTANCE LEARNING (PER SUBJECT)
Nated 191 Part-Time (Per Subject) (N4-N6) |
R 2 000 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Nated 191 Distance Learning (Per Subject) (N4-N6) |
R 1 865 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
PROGRAMMES FEE STRUCTURE
STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
REGISTRATION FEES (Excluding Short Courses and Examinations/Trade Test) (Non-refundable) (Fee is payable for every new registration) |
R 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
DESCRIPTION |
Duration |
2021 FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Credit test more than 50% |
AS PER PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
R 2 000 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
NOTE: less than 50% Repeat Trade Test |
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Trade Testing 1-2 days |
R 3 500 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
|
Trade Testing 3-4 days |
R 4 200 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
|
Skills evaluation |
R 1 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
CBMT
CBMT Bricklaying |
AS PER PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
R 19 525 |
R 3 905 |
CBMT Carpentry |
R 21 945 |
R 4 390 |
|
CBMT Painting |
R 21 340 |
R 4 270 |
|
CBMT Plastering and Tiling |
R 21 395 |
R 4 280 |
|
CBMT Plumbing |
R 21 395 |
R 4 280 |
|
CBMTWood, Machining & Joinery |
R 17 325 |
R 3 465 |
|
CMBT Electrical Phase 1 |
R 16 570 |
R 3 315 |
|
CMBT Electrical Phase 2 |
R 16 570 |
R 3 315 |
|
CMBT Electrical Phase 3 & 4 |
R 16 570 |
R 3 315 |
|
Skills Courses |
R 8 100 |
R 1 620 |
GOODWOOD CAMPUS ONLY HAS PROJECT OCCUPATIONAL OFFERINGS .
DESCRIPTION |
DURATION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Credit test more than 50% |
R 2 000 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
|
NOTE: less than 50% Repeat Trade Test |
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Trade Testing 1-2 days |
R 3 500 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
|
Skills evaluation |
R 1 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
CBMT
CBMT Boilermaking Phase 1 |
AS PER PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
CBMT Boilermaking Phase 2 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Boilermaking Phase 3 & 4 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Diesel Fitter |
R 16 960 |
R 3 390 |
|
CBMT Diesel Mechanic Phase 1 |
R 16 960 |
R 3 390 |
|
CBMT Diesel Mechanic Phase 2 |
R 16 960 |
R 3 390 |
|
CBMT Diesel Mechanic Phase 3 & 4 |
R 16 960 |
R 3 390 |
|
CBMT Automotive Electrician Phase 1 |
R 14 575 |
R 2 915 |
|
CBMT Automotive Electrician Phase 2 |
R 14 575 |
R 2 915 |
|
CBMT Automotive Electrician Phase 3 |
R 14 575 |
R 2 915 |
|
CBMT Motor Mechanics Level 1 |
R 14 575 |
R 2 915 |
|
CBMT Motor Mechanics Level 2 |
R 14 575 |
R 2 915 |
|
CBMT Automotive Body Repairs L 1 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Automotive Body Repairs L 2 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Automotive Body Repairs L 3 & L 4 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Spraypainting Level 1 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Spraypainting Level 2 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMT Spraypainting Level 3 |
R 15 155 |
R 3 030 |
|
CBMTWelding Phase 1 |
R 15 965 |
R 3 190 |
|
CBMTWelding Phase 2 |
R 17 600 |
R 3 520 |
|
CBMTWelding Phase 3 |
R 18 405 |
R 3 680 |
|
CBMTWelding Phase 4 |
R 18 405 |
R 3 680 |
SKILLS COURSES (minimum 8 students)
AutoCAD 2D and 3D |
36 hours |
R 4 235 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
DESCRIPTION |
Duration |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Credit test more than 50% |
R 2 000 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
|
NOTE: less than 50% Repeat Trade Test |
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Trade Testing 1-2 days |
R 3 500 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
|
Skills evaluation |
R 1 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
CBMT
CBMT Electronic Equipment Mechanician Phase 1 |
AS PER PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
CBMT Electronic Equipment Mechanician Phase 2 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Electronic Equipment Mechanician Phase 3 & 4 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Fitting and Machining Phase 1 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Fitting and Machining Phase 2 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Fitting and Machining Phase 3 & 4 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Fitting Phase 1 |
R 18 000 |
R 3 600 |
|
CBMT Fitting Phase 2 |
R 18 000 |
R 3 600 |
|
CBMT Fitting Phase 3 & 4 |
R 18 000 |
R 3 600 |
|
CBMT Machining Phase 1 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Machining Phase 2 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMT Machining Phase 3 & 4 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMTTool Jig & Die Maker Phase 1 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMTTool Jig & Die Maker Phase 2 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
|
CBMTTool Jig & Die Maker Phase 3 & 4 |
R 19 200 |
R 3 840 |
DESCRIPTION |
DURATION |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
SKILLS COURSES
CNC Basic |
12 Weeks |
R 19 600 |
R 3 920 |
CNC Intermediate |
12 Weeks |
R 19 600 |
R 3 920 |
CNC Advanced |
12 Weeks |
R 19 600 |
R 3 920 |
CNC Programing & Operator Setter (Part-time) |
60hrs |
R 11 500 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Certificate of Comp. CNC Assessment |
3hrs |
R 2 400 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Certificate of Comp. CNC Cadcam Edge Cam |
60hrs |
R 11 500 |
R 2 300 |
Certificate of Comp. CNC Solid works |
60hrs |
R 11 500 |
R 2 300 |
Statement of Results. Fluid Power |
3 weeks |
R 6 700 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Statement of Results. Welding Basic |
3 weeks |
R 8 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Statement of Results. Welding Intermediate |
3 weeks |
R 9 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Statement of Results. Welding Advanced |
3 weeks |
R 9 700 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Statement of Results. Welding Mig |
1 week |
R 4 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Statement of Results. Welding Tig |
1 week |
R 4 300 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
DESCRIPTION |
Duration |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
LEARNERSHIPS
Beauty Specialist Diploma (ITEC) (Examination Fee not included) |
1 year |
R 41 000 |
R 8 200 |
ITEC Exam Fees |
R 7 500 |
R 4 500 |
Hair and Beauty Skills |
1 year |
R 25 000 |
R 5 000 |
Hairdressing QCTO (Self-Funded) |
1 year |
R 30 000 |
R 6 000 |
Hairdressing Level 2 (Services SETA) |
1 year |
R 30 000 |
R 6 000 |
Hairdressing Level 3 (Services SETA) |
1 year |
R 25 000 |
R 5 000 |
Hairdressing Level 4 (Services SETA) |
1 year |
R 20 000 |
R 4 000 |
PROTEA CAMPUS ONLY HAS PROJECT OCCUPATIONAL OFFERINGS FOR 2023.
DESCRIPTION |
Duration |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAMMES (Full-Time)
PC Technician & Network Plus |
1 year |
R 34 925 |
R 6 985 |
Performing Arts (1st Year) (Edexcel) |
1 year |
R 47 825 |
R 9 565 |
Performing Arts (2nd Year) (Edexcel) – Including N5 Marketing |
1 year |
R 47 825 |
R 9 565 |
Sport Fitness Diploma Level 5 (1st Year) |
1 year |
R 28 500 |
R 5 700 |
DESCRIPTION |
Duration |
FEES |
DEPOSIT |
Sport Fitness Diploma Level 5 (2nd Year) |
1 year |
R 28 500 |
R 5 700 |
Sport Management (Level 5) |
1 year |
R 28 500 |
R 5 700 |
Sport Administration (Level 4) |
1 year |
R 28 500 |
R 5 700 |
Sport Coaching (Level 4) |
1 year |
R 28 500 |
R 5 700 |
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching |
1 Year |
R 29 700 |
R 5 940 |
*Examination fees will be applicable to this category of program and varies. Details available at Campus.
SKILLS COURSES/ENRICHMENT COURSES
A Plus (2x 3hrs p w x 12 weeks = 72 hrs) |
72 hours |
R 7 175 |
R 1 435 |
Cooking Course (1x 2hrs p w x 6 weeks =12 hrs) |
12 hours |
R 5 900 |
R 1 180 |
English Enrichment (1x 2hrs p w x 6 weeks =12hrs) |
12 hours |
R 8 085 |
R 1 615 |
Floristry (1x2hr p w x10 weeks = 20 hrs) |
20 hours |
R 3 395 |
R 680 |
Graphic Design (2x 3hrs p w x 12 weeks=72 hrs) |
72 hours |
R 7 205 |
R 1 440 |
TEFL (3 full Saturdays x 8 hrs=24 hrs) |
24 hours |
R 9 915 |
R 1 980 |
Web Design (2x 3hrs p w x 12 weeks =72 hrs) |
72 hours |
R 7 205 |
R 1 440 |
Xhosa – Advanced (1x2hrs p w x 5 weeks=10 hrs) |
10 hours |
R 2 030 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Xhosa – Basic (1x2hrs p w x 5 weeks=10 hrs) |
10 hours |
R 2240 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
Xhosa – Intermediate (1x2hrs p w x 5 weeks=10 hrs) |
10 hours |
R 2 240 |
FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED |
LANGUAGE SCHOOL (see separate fee list). Please contact Tygerberg Campus.
PART-TIME AND DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
- All Campuses offer part-time courses. Please contact the relevant Campus.
- Distance Learning courses are also offered. Please contact the relevant Campus.
The following information is extracted from the College Fee Policy
ADMINISTRATION FEES (Foreign students – including SADC)
Foreign and SADC students will be levied a non-refundable administration fee of R750 for each academic block.
MINIMUM PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION
To comply with the College registration requirements and be enrolled in a programme, the student will be required to pay a determined minimum amount as indicated in the fee structure.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
If a payment plan option is requested, such a request must be accompanied by a completed Financial Agreement for the applicable academic year.
Should the debit order option be selected, the balance of funds need to be paid over 3 to 10 months pending the duration of the course. These payments will require debit orders arrangement.
For full details refer to the Tuition Fees Policy. SADC and Refugees will have the same benefit arrangements as South African students. A discount of 5% on all Occupational Programmes will be applied if fees at registration is paid in full by self funded students.
At registration, all NSFAS Students will be required to sign an Acknowledgment of Registration Conditions document
Unfortunately, financial aid/ bursaries are not available to international students.
PAYMENT OF FEES BY COMPANIES
All requests, by commercial entities to enrol students at their cost, for any programme/ period of study written or otherwise, is to be accompanied by the full payment of fees upon registration. All refunds will only be paid back to the Company.
FOREIGN STUDENTS
Foreign students are classified as non-South African citizens other than refugees. All foreign students and refugees shall pay the full fees before receiving an acceptance letter which is required to enrol at Northlink College. All refunds will only be paid back to the country of origin. Levies, where applicable, are included in the course fees
and are not refundable upon cancellation.
CANCELLATION / TERMINATION OF A COURSE
A student who terminates his/her course or subject must inform the Programme Manager. Absconding from class does not constitute a formal cancellation. Therefore, a student will remain liable for the full payment of fees. When terminating a course after registration, the student will be held liable for all outstanding fees and stipends. If the student is funded by a Employer, the College must be notified in writing that the Employer is undertaking to pay registration and course fees for the year of study within a specified time period.
A student is liable for the full payment of residence fees for the duration of their stay. No refund will be granted to students who vacate the residence at any time.
Students may be prohibited from writing examinations and results may be withheld if the course fees are not paid in full. Students will not be allowed to register for the following trimester, semester or year if their fees are not paid in full. The student or parent(s) or guardian(s) is personally liable for the outstanding fees. Defaulting on payment arrangements will result in legal action to recover all fees. For further guidance see College Policies on fees.
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