Ekurhuleni West TVET College Tuition and Fees for 2027/2028

Understanding the costs associated with higher education is a critical step for any prospective student. For those considering Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC), knowing the tuition and fee structure for the 2027/2028 academic year is essential for financial planning. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the fees for various programs, helping students and their families make informed decisions about their educational investment.

Overview of EWC Tuition and Fees

Ekurhuleni West TVET College offers a range of certificate and diploma programs across several faculties. The fees can vary significantly depending on the program of study, whether the enrollment is privately funded or government-funded, and the specific level of study. It’s important for students to be aware of these differences to accurately estimate their educational expenses.

The college provides fee structures for different enrollment types. Privately funded students typically pay the full program cost, while government-funded enrollments often benefit from a subsidy, usually around 20% of the total fee, with the remainder covered by the DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training) bursary, provided the student qualifies and applies. A deposit is also usually required, especially for students who do not qualify for or refuse to apply for a DHET bursary.

Fees for Certificate and Diploma Programs (2027/2028)

The following table outlines the tuition fees for various certificate and diploma programs for the 2027/2028 academic year. These figures are for students enrolling for the full program, typically comprising seven subjects.

Programme	Privately Funded Enrolments (100%)	Funded Enrolments (20%)	Deposit
Civil Engineering & Building Construction	R 84,608.00	R16,923.00	R2,400.00
Electrical Infrastructure Construction	R 83,527.00	R16,706.00	R2,400.00
Engineering & Related Design	R108,126.00	R21,627.00	R2,400.00
Information Technology & Computer Science – Software	R 83,378.00	R16,676.00	R2,400.00
Information Technology & Computer Science – Programming	R 83,378.00	R16,677.00	R2,400.00
Mechatronics	R109,521.00	R21,907.00	R2,400.00
Finance, Economics & Accounting	R 60,881.00	R12,178.00	R2,000.00
Management	R 63,778.00	R12,758.00	R2,000.00
Marketing	R 54,603.00	R10,923.00	R2,000.00
Office Administration	R 54,423.00	R10,887.00	R2,000.00
Transport and Logistics	R 57,361.00	R11,474.00	R2,000.00
Tourism	R 79,252.00	R15,853.00	R2,400.00
Hospitality	R102,918.00	R20,587.00	R2,400.00
Education and Development	R 58,947.00	R11,791.00	R2,000.00

Important Notes:

• Class fees for privately funded enrollments are subject to the terms of a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the sponsoring company.
• The fees listed are for students enrolling for the first time in a full program (7 subjects). If a student does not pass all subjects, individual subject prices will apply.
• For National Certificate (Vocational) or NC(V) students, the class fees include tuition, textbooks, learning materials, protective clothing (for Level 2), registration, and student cards.
• A deposit is required for NC(V) students who do not qualify for or refuse to apply for the DHET bursary.

Fees for Individual Subjects

For students not enrolling in a full program or needing to retake subjects, the college also provides fees for individual subjects. These fees vary by subject and level.

Subject Name	Subject Fee
Applied Accounting L2-L4	R2,344.00
Advertising & Promotion L2-L4	R1,926.00
Applied Engineering Tech L4	R4,602.00
Automotive Repair & Maintenance L2 -L4	R4,602.00
Art & Science of Teaching L2-L4	R2,143.00
Basic Principles of Computer Programming & Literacy L2	R3,836.00
Business Practice L2-L4	R1,917.00
Computer Hardware & Software L3	R3,836.00
Computer Integrated Manufacturing L4	R4,672.00
Consumer Behaviour L2-L4	R1,926.00
Construction Planning L2-L4	R3,426.00
Construction Supervision L4	R3,426.00
Principles of Computer Programming L3	R3,836.00
Computer Programming L4	R3,836.00
Carpentry & Roof Work L2-L4	R3,426.00
Client Services & Human Relations L2-L4	R3,076.00
Data Comm & Networking L4	R3,836.00
Electronics Control & Digital Electronics L2-L4	R3,846.00
Electronics & Digital Concepts for Robotics L2-L4	R2,475.00
Early Childhood Development L2-L4	R2,143.00
Economic Environment L2-L4	R2,344.00
Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker) L2-L4	R4,602.00
Engineering Fundamentals L2	R4,602.00
Engineering Graphics & Design L3	R4,602.00
Electronics L2	R3,836.00
Electrotechnology L2-L4	R4,672.00
English L2-L4	R1,073.00
Entrepreneurship L2	R1,949.00
Electrical Principles & Practice L2-L4	R3,846.00
Engineering Practice & Maintenance L3	R4,602.00
Engineering Processes L4	R4,602.00
Electrical Systems & Construction L2-L4	R1,949.00
Engineering Systems L2	R4,602.00
Engineering Technology L2	R4,602.00
Electrical Workmanship L3-L4	R3,846.00
Fitting & Turning L2-L4	R4,602.00
Financial Management L2-L4	R2,322.00
Food Preparation L2-L4	R4,764.00
Freight Logistics L2-L4	R2,102.00
Hospitality Generics L2-L4	R4,764.00
Human & Social Development L2-L4	R2,143.00
Hospitality Services L2-L4	R4,764.00
Introduction of Robotics L3	R2,475.00
Intro to Computers L2	R4,672.00
Intro Information System L2	R3,836.00
Intro to Systems Development L2	R3,836.00
Intro to Technical Programming L3	R3,836.00
Life Skills & Computer Literacy L2-L4	R1,073.00
Learning Psychology L2-L4	R2,143.00
Management Practice L2-L4	R2,634.00
Marketing L2-L4	R1,926.00
Masonry L2-L4	R3,426.00
Mathematics L2-L4	R1,073.00
Materials L2-L4	R3,426.00
Marketing Communications L2-L4	R1,926.00
Mechatronic Systems L2-L4	R4,672.00
Mathematical Literacy L2-L4	R1,073.00
Manual Manufacturing L2	R4,672.00
Machine Manufacturing L3	R4,672.00
Material Technology L3	R4,602.00
New Venture Creation L2-L4	R1,917.00
Office Data Processing L2-L4	R1,917.00
Operations Management L2-L4	R2,634.00
Office Practice L2-L4	R1,917.00
Personal Assistance L4	R1,917.00
Plant & Equipment L2-L3	R3,426.00
Professional Engineering Practice L4	R4,602.00
Physical Science L2-L4	R1,949.00
Project Management L3-L4	R1,949.00
Robotics & Industrial Automation L4	R3,836.00
Robotics Fundamentals L2	R2,475.00
Science of Tourism L2-L4	R3,186.00
Stored Program Systems L3-L4	R4,672.00
Sustainable Tourism in South Africa L2-L4	R3,186.00
Sustainable Tourism in SA & International Travel L4	R3,186.00
Sustainable Tourism in SA & Regional Travel L3	R3,186.00
Systems Analysis & Design L3-L4	R3,836.00
Technical Programming L4	R2,475.00
Tourism Operations and Technology L2-L4	R3,186.00
Transport Economics L2-L4	R2,102.00
Transport Operations L2-L4	R2,102.00
Welding L2-L4	R4,602.00
Wholesale & Retail L2-L4	R1,926.00
Workshop Practice L2	R3,846.00

Engineering Study Courses (N1-N6)

The fees for Engineering Studies are structured differently, with costs varying based on whether the study is full-time or part-time, and the specific N-level.

Full-time:

• N1 – N2: R559.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• N3: R559.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• N4 – N6: R651.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.

Part-time:

• N1 – N2: R1,344.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• N3: R1,142.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• N4 – N6: R1,346.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.

For students who do not qualify for a DHET bursary, payment arrangements for full-time engineering classes involve full payment for one or two subjects. For three or more subjects, a deposit equal to the payment for two subjects is required, with the balance payable in two installments. Part-time students must pay in full upon enrollment.

Business Study Courses (Intro N4-N6)

Business studies also have distinct fee structures for full-time and part-time enrollment.

Full-time:

• Intro N4-N6 (Theory): R827.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• Intro N4-N6 (Practical): R8,270.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.

Part-time:

• Intro N4-N6 (Theory): R1,200.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• Intro N4-N6 (Practical): R2,470.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.

Payment arrangements for full-time business studies follow similar patterns to engineering: full payment for one or two subjects, a deposit for three or more, and the balance in three installments. Part-time students pay in full at enrollment.

Hospitality & Catering Services (N4-N6)

The fees for Hospitality and Catering Services programs are as follows:

Full-time:

• N4 – N6 (Fundamental Subjects): R827.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• N4 – N6 (Theory & Practicals): R2,212.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.

Part-time:

• Hospitality N4 – N6 (Theory): R1,200.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.
• Hospitality N4 – N6 (Practical): R3,208.00 per subject + R100.00 for a student card.

Payment arrangements for full-time students who do not qualify for a DHET bursary mirror those in other departments, with full payment for fewer subjects and installment options for more. Part-time students pay the full amount upon registration.

Utility Studies

Utility studies, such as Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, have specific course fees and payment terms.

Hairdressing:

• National Certificate Level 2 – Year 1: R24,078.00, with a deposit of R3,777.00.
• National Certificate Level 3 / QCTO / Year 2: R24,078.00, with a deposit of R3,777.00.
• Services SETA Year 3 (National Cert in Hairdressing, Level 4): R1,424.00 (full amount).
• Payment terms include a deposit and monthly installments of R1,259.00 from February to October. All fees must be settled by October 31st.

Beauty Therapy:

• ITEC Diploma in Beauty Therapy (12 Months): R37,329.00, with a deposit of R6,000.00.
• Payment terms include the deposit and monthly installments of R1,259.00 from January to October, with full payment due by October 31st.

Other Programs

ICDL

• Modules: R6,795.00, with a deposit of R4,557.00. A R245.00 registration fee and a R100.00 student card fee are also required.

IT Programmes

• eLearner: Class Fee R1,721.00, Total R2,888.00, Registration Fee R245.00, Student Card R100.00.
• A+: Class Fee R2,599.00, Total R5,682.00, Registration Fee R245.00, Student Card R100.00.
• N+: Class Fee R2,179.00, Total R5,271.00, Registration Fee R245.00, Student Card R100.00.
• Full-time students pay a deposit, while part-time students pay the full amount upon registration.

Occupational Course – Hairdressing (New Ministerial Programme)

• Hairdressing 1st Year: R12,015.00, with a per-subject fee of R1,335.00.

Examination Fees and Other Charges

• Examination Fees: For exams only, the fee is R210.00 per subject. This applies to students previously enrolled with EWC.
• Registration Fee: A registration fee of R245.00 is charged for Report 191 students enrolling for exams only.
• Student Card Fees: Where applicable, student card fees are R100.00 per card.
• Re-assessment Fees: Re-assessment for each module costs R244.00.

Conclusion

Navigating the fee structure for Ekurhuleni West TVET College for the 2027/2028 academic year requires careful attention to program details and enrollment types. Whether you are pursuing a certificate, diploma, or a specialized course, understanding these costs is the first step toward a successful academic journey. Prospective students are encouraged to consult the college’s official website or admissions office for the most current and detailed information.