General Information

Index

• Registration, enrolment procedure 
• Foreign Certificates 
• Bursaries
• Class Fees 
• Refunds 
• Cancellation of programmes 
• Examinations 
• Examination Enrolments 
• Business Studies (Examination enrolments only) 
• Engineering Studies: (Examination enrolments only) 
• Certificate of Competency 
• Administration Fee 
• Closing date for remarking and rechecking 
• Lecturing hours 
• Part-Time Programmes 
• Satellite programmes / Skills Development programmes

Ekurhuleni West College (EWC) is a Public Further Education and Training College that introduced the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) NQF Level 2 in 2007, and will introduce the NCV NQF Level 3 in 2008.

The following programmes will be proportionally offered at EWC: Finance, Economics and Accounting; Office Administration; Marketing; Management; Tourism, Hospitality; Engineering and Related Design; Electrical Infrastructure Construction; Civil Engineering and Building Construction; and Information Technology and Computer Science.

The following programmes are being phased out during 2008: Business Studies National Senior Certificate (NSC)/ N3; N2 Engineering Studies.

The Corporate Centre of EWC is situated at Germiston Campus, cnr. Driehoek and Sol Roads, Germiston. EWC comprises of 6 campuses: Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston, Kathorus, Kempton and Tembisa.

These campuses see it as a challenge to also address lifelong learning and developmental needs of individuals, organizations and economic sectors. EWC is gearing itself to become more responsive, effective, efficient as well as accountable to its clients and stakeholders and more prepared to meet training demands.

Registration, enrolment procedure for 2008

Campuses can be contacted for registration dates, fees and commencement of classes.

Please note: A registration fee as well as a deposit is payable upon registration. No cash will be taken at the campus. A tailor made deposit slip must be obtained at the campus. It is important that the registration number as provided by the campus should appear on the deposit slip as reference number. Learners will only be registered upon proof of payment. Proof of payment should be handed in at the campus. All payments must be deposited into the bank account of the College at ABSA BANK. The outstanding balance must be paid in full before the commencement of the National examinations.

All students must submit or have the following available on registration:

• An original / a certified copy of the latest school report / Senior Certificate or highest certificate or results.
• An original / a certified copy of the identity document / affidavit and photograph in case of no / lost identity document / birth certificate.
• Deposit / necessary fees.
• Accompanied by money for textbooks, kits, stationery and learning material (where applicable).
• Preferably accompanied by a parent / guardian if under 18.

Foreign Certificates

Learners must have these certificates evaluated by SAQA: Postnet Suite 248 Private Bag X06, Waterkloof, 0145. Tel: (012) 431-5000, or visit the website www.saqa.org.za.

Learners must have a valid study permit, until the end of the relevant study period.

Bursaries

Merit bursaries are awarded to learners who have excelled in their field of study in the previous year / semester / trimester at EWC. 

Indigent bursaries are awarded to enrolled learners of EWC who are in financial need.

• A nominated staff member and the Learner Affairs Officer evaluate all the applications of learners requesting financial support to further their studies.
• All names of qualifying learners are put to Campus Management for final approval, via the Learner Affairs Officer.
• Requirements for application for indigent bursary applications are available from the Learner Affairs Officers per Campus.

DoE FET Colleges Bursary Scheme 

DoE bursaries will be available for learners who enrolled for NCV Levels 2 and 3 in 2008. The following learners are eligible to apply: 

• Only South African citizens. 
• Students wishing to enrol for NCV programmes. 
• Students who need financial assistance. 
• Students who excel academically. 
• NCV Level 2 students who were awarded bursaries in 2007 and will be promoted to Level 3 in 2008. 
• Students who were awarded bursaries for NCV Level 2 in 2007 but will not be promoted to Level 3 in 2008, will not be eligible for bursaries in 2008. 

To be considered for a bursary award, the following documents must accompany the bursary application form that the College will provide: 

• The student's certified ID copy 
• Parents'/guardian's certified ID copies 
• The latest original or certified copies of the parents'/guardian's pay slips 
• Sworn affidavits from parents/guardians in the event that they are unemployed 
• Proof of death in the event that parents/guardians are deceased.

There are procedures in place for the administration and awarding of these bursaries. A Financial Aid Committee had been appointed to review and make recommendations on applications received.

Class Fees 2008

National Certificate Vocational (NCV)

Inclusive of registration fee of R100.00 and learner card of R30.00. Balance payable in 7 installments up to August only.

PROGRAMME	LEVEL2	LEVEL 3	DEPOSIT
Civil Engineering & Building Construction	R4630.00	R4730.00	R1700.00
Electrical Infrastructure Construction	R4630.00	R4730.00	R1700.00
Engineering & Related Design	R5830.00	R5930.00	R1700.00
Fabrication & Extraction	R6330.00	R6430.00	R1700.00
Manufacturing & Assembly	R4630.00	R4730.00	R1700.00
Information Technology & Computer Science	R3730.00	R3830.00	R1700.00
Finance, Economics & Accounting	R2330.00	R2430.00	R1700.00
Management	R3030.00	R3130.00	R1700.00
Marketing	R2530.00	R2630.00	R1700.00
Office Administration	R2530.00	R2630.00	R1700.00
Tourism	R3230.00	R3330.00	R1700.00
Hospitality	R5230.00	R5330.00	R1700.00

COURSE/PROGRAMME	BOKSBURG/ GERMISTON/ KEMPTON	DEPOSIT	KATHORUS/ TEMBISA	DEPOSIT
ENGINEERING STUDIES: (full time)
Inclusive of registration fee of R100.00 and learner card of R30.00. Balance payable in 2 installments.
N3 (4 subjects) *including UMALUSI fee	R1306.00	R718.00	R886.00	R508.00
N4 - N6 (4 subjects)	R1490.00	R810.00	R930.00	R530.00
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Programming	R1854.00	R1027.00
A+	R1780.00	R1265.00	R1780.00	R1265.00
N+	R1626.00	R1188.00	R1626.00	R1188.00
ICDL	R3700.00	R2850.00	(Re-assessments R120 each.)
COURSE/PROGRAMME	ALBERTON/ BOKSBURG/ GERMISTON/ KEMPTON	DEPOSIT	KATHORUS/ TEMBISA	DEPOSIT
BUSINESS STUDIES: (full time)
Inclusive of registration fee of R100.00 and learner card of R30.00.
INTRO N4 - N6 (Balance payable in 3 installments.)	Theory subject: R433.00 Practical subject: R721.00		Theory subject: R360.00 Practical subject: R515.00
Intro N4 - N6 (1 practical & 3 theoretical subjects)	R2150.00	R1100.00	R1725.00	R865.00
Intro N4 - N6 (2 practical & 2 theoretical subjects)	R2438.00	R1103.00	R1880.00	R940.00
Intro N4 - N6 (4 theoretical subjects)	R1862.00	R962.00	R1570.00	R785.00
COURSE/PROGRAMME	GERMISTON/ KEMPTON	DEPOSIT	KATHORUS/ TEMBISA	DEPOSIT
UTILITY STUDIES
Inclusive of registration fee of R100.00 and learner card of R30.00. Balance payable in 6 installments up to July only (excluding Cosmetology).
HAIRDRESSING
NQF Level 2, 3 & 4 *Excluding Kit	R5608.00*	R2344.00	R5220.00	R2140.00
COSMETOLOGY (Full amount per module payable upon registration)
Facial Skin care	R1282.00
Facial Machines	R1612.00
Manicure and Pedicure	R1220.00
Make-up	R1282.00
Manual Massage	R1220.00
Waxing	R1220.00
HOSPITALITY & CATERING SERVICES	Skills Programme - offered at Germiston Campus only, 8 installments up to September only.
Level 4 - Skills Certificate in Hospitality & Catering	R5313.00	R2266.00
Level 4 - Skills Certificate in Professional Cookery and Food & Beverage Services	R9996.00	R4000.00
TOURISM
National Certificate Tourism N5-N6			R1570.00	R785.00
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)	GERMISTON
Diploma NQF Level 5	R5500.00	R2500.00
Higher Certificate	Please contact Germiston Campus at 011 872 0830 ext 112 for specific details.
WORKSHOPS - SKILLS PROGRAMMES: Contact the individual Campuses for specific information.

Refunds

Refunds will only be considered in the following circumstances:

• (The registration fee is not refundable)
  • Death of the learner - (pro-rata repayment).
  • Illness (confirm by a medical certificate) (pro rata repayment).
  • Transfer to another educational institution (confirmed by institution) ( pro rata repayment).
  • After adjustment of marks by the GDE: Examinations Directorate (full repayment).

• Registration fees will also be refunded in the following cases:
  • Subject / programme no longer offered (full repayment).
  • Subject clashes due to changes in the class timetable (full repayment).

Cancellation of  programmes:

Must be done in writing, within one week of commencement of classes. Failing to do this, learners will be liable for the full cost of tuition fees.

Examinations:

Only learners who have registered for full-time and part-time programmes and who have complied with the admission requirements will be allowed to enter for examinations.

Examination Enrolments:

Contact the individual campuses for the exact dates of enrolment.

NSC / N3 Supplementary examinations: Middle January

Business Studies (Examination enrolments / rewrites only)

NIC - N6 First Semester: March

NIC - N6 Second Semester: August

Grade 12 (end of the year examinations): February

Engineering Studies: (Examination enrolments / rewrites only)
NCOR - N6 and Installation Rules

First Trimester: February

Second Trimester: June

Third Trimester: September

Certificate of Competency

First Semester: March

Second Semester: September

Closing date for remarking and rechecking:

Two weeks after issuing / publishing of results.

College Hours:

Office Hours:

Lecturing Hours (Full Time):

Part-Time Programmes:

Programmes are offered on a part-time basis at specific campuses.

Satellite programmes / Skills Development programmes

Satellite programmes / skills development programmes are offered at specific campuses.

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