Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Tourism in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Tourism (Tourism )
  • Major Subject: Tourism
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Tourism

  • Orbit TVET College Orbit TVET College, Rustenburg  
    1. Level 2
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate
    -An NQF Level 1 Qualification
    -A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for NQF Level 2
    -An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

    Subjects:
    -English 1st Additional Language
    -Mathematics Literacy
    -Life Orientation
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Science of Tourism
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations

    2. Level 3
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Tourism NQF Level 2

    Subjects:
    -English 1st Additional Language
    -Mathematics Literacy
    -Life Orientation
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Science of Tourism
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations

    3. Level 4
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Tourism NQF Level 3

    Subjects:
    -English 1st Additional Language
    -Mathematics Literacy
    -Life Orientation
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Science of Tourism
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations
  • Westcol College Westcol College, Randfontein  
    Course duration:1 Semester per certificate

    Intakes :January and July

    Mode of study :Full-Time and Part-Time(2 subjects ONLY)

    Entry Requirements:
    1. A Tourism NC(V) L4 Certificate;
    2. Equivalent NQF Level 4
    occupational qualification;
    3. All N4 should have done
    placement test
    4. APS score of 24, using double
    the English and
    Tourism/Geography and then
    the four (4) next best subjects
    of NSC.

    Course Contents
    Level N4
    Compulsory subjects
    1. Travel Office Procedures N4
    2. Tourist Communication N4
    3. Travel Services N4
    4. Travel Destinations N4
    5. Computer Practice N4


    Level N5
    Compulsory subjects
    1. Travel Office Procedures N5
    2. Tourist Communication N5
    3. Travel Services N5
    4. Travel Destinations N5

    Level N6
    Compulsory subjects
    1. Travel Office Procedures N6
    2. Hotel Reception N6
    3. Travel Services N6
    4. Travel Destinations N6
  • Majuba TVET College Majuba TVET College, Newcastle  
    1. Level 2
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -A year-end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate
    -An NQF Level 1 Qualification

    Subjects:
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism In South Africa
    -Tourism Operations (elective)

    2. Level 3
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -NQF Level 2 in the specific programme

    Subjects:
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism In South Africa
    -Tourism Operations (elective)

    3. Level 4
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -NQF Level 3 in the specific programme

    Subjects:
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism In South Africa
    -Tourism Operations (elective)
  • Mnambithi TVET College Mnambithi TVET College, Ladysmith  
    Duration: 3 Years (1 year per level)

    Minimum entry requirement:
    • A year-end report for Grade 9 or higher or An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
    • An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or
    • A Recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basis requirements for access to NQF Level 2
    • Attach two(2) certified copies of parent's ID

    Subjects:
    1. Level 2
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
    2. Level 3
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
    3. Level 4
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
  • Elangeni TVET College Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
    Duration: 3 years (1 year per level)

    Minimum entry requirement:
    • A year end school report for Grade 9 (pass) or higher;
    • or an NQF Level 1 Qualification;
    • or an abridged programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2;
    • or A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements.

    Subjects:
    1. Level 2
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services & Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations
    2. Level 3
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services & Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa & Regional Travel
    -Tourism Operations
    3. Level 4
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services & Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa & Regional Travel
    -Tourism Operations
  • Umgungundlovu TVET College Umgungundlovu TVET College, Pietermaritzburg  
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 9

    Course Overview:
    1. Level 2
    • English
    • Maths Literacy
    • Life Orientation
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
    • Science of Tourism
    2. Level 3
    • English
    • Maths Literacy
    • Life Orientation
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA and Regional Travel
    • Tourism Operations
    3. Level 4
    • English
    • Maths Literacy
    • Life Orientation
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel
    • Tourism Operations
  • Ekurhuleni West TVET College Ekurhuleni West TVET College, Germiston  
    National Vocational Certificate in Tourism

    Course entry requirements
    -NQF Level 2: Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1 NQF Levels 3 and 4:
    -in learning out comes at NQF Level 3/4 of the same subfield/programme.
    -To obtain a National Certificate: A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational subjects

    Compulsory fundamental subjects
    -English First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Orientation

    Vocational subjects
    -Tourism Operations and Technology
    -Sustainable Tourism in SA and Regional Travel
    -Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa

    Course duration: 1 year
  • UMfolozi TVET College UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
    Level 2,3,4
    Minimum entry requirements:
    -A year-end school report for Grade 10, 11 or 12; or
    -An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
    -An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2.

    Subjects:
    1. Level 2
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
    2. Level 3
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
    3. Level 4
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
  • Tshwane South TVET College Tshwane South TVET College, Pretoria  
    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 9 or higher
    -NQF Level 1
    -RPL to meet access requirements
    -Approved bridging course to access Level 2

    Course Overview:
    1. Level 2
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations
    2. Level 3
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Service and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations
    3. Level 4
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations
  • Buffalo City Public TVET College Buffalo City Public TVET College, East London  
    Duration: 1 year per level

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -A year end school report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12, or
    -An NQF Level 1 qualification, or
    -An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 , or
    -A Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

    Subjects:
    -Mathematical Literacy
    -Life Orientation
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations Services
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations and Technology
  • Coastal KZN TVET College Coastal KZN TVET College, Durban   
    Level 2, 3 and 4

    Entry requirements: Grade 9 or Higher


    Mode of study: full time


    Course duration: 1 year for each level



    Course content

    (i) Communication (Language)

    (ii) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

    (iii) Life Orientation

    (iv) Science of Tourism

    (v) Client Services and Human Relations

    (vi) Sustainable Tourism in South Africa

    (vii) Tourism Operations




  • False Bay TVET College False Bay TVET College, Cape Town  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 12 Certificate

    Course Content:
    1. N4
    -Tourist Destinations N4
    -Travel Services N4
    -Tourism Communication N4
    -Travel Office Procedures N4
    2. N5
    -Tourist Destinations N5
    -Travel Services N5
    -Tourism Communication N5
    -Travel Office Procedures N5
    3. N6
    -Tourist Destinations N6
    -Travel Services N6
    -Travel Office Procedures N6
    -Hotel Receptionist
  • Academy of Training and Development Academy of Training and Development, East London  
    N4-N6

    Course content
    (a) N4
    -Tourist Destinations
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Computer Practice N4 (additional Subject)
    -Travel Services
    -Tourism Communication

    (b) N5
    -Tourist Destinations
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Travel Services
    -Tourism Communication

    (c) N6
    -Tourist Destinations
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Travel Services
    -Tourism Communication

    Course duration: 6 months each level
  • Western College TVET Western College TVET, Randfontein  
    Subjects:
    1. Level 2
    -Science of Tourism
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Client Service and Human Relations
    -Tourism Operations
    2. Level 3
    -Science of Tourism
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Client Service and Human Relations
    -Tourism Operations
    3. Level 4
    -Science of Tourism
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Client Service and Human Relations
    -Tourism Operations
  • Nkangala TVET College Nkangala TVET College, Witbank  
    Course description:
    Course name:
    -National Certificate (Tourism)

    Entry requirements:
    -A year end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate; or
    -An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
    -An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2; or
    -A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

    Duration:1 year
  • Boland College Boland College, Stellenbosch  
    L2-L4

    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 9 Certificate or equivalent qualification

    Course duration: 3 Years – one full-year per level

    Course content
    -Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy
    -Life Orientation
    -Language(which must be a language of teaching at Boland College)
    -Science of Tourism
    -Client Services and Human Relations
    -Sustainable Tourism
    -Tourism Operations
  • Sedibeng TVET College Sedibeng TVET College, Johannesburg  
    Tuition fees: R 5,188.50 per semester

    Course Outline:
    1. N4
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Tourism Communication
    -Tourism Destination
    -Travel Services
    2. N5
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Tourism Communication
    -Tourism Destination
    -Travel Services
    3. N6
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Tourism Communication
    -Tourism Destination
    -Travel Services
  • Mopani South TVET College Mopani South TVET College, Namakgale  
    National Certificate Vocational: Tourism

    Course entry requirements
    -Applicants must have passed Grade 9 or higher, or have an NQF Level 1/ABET Level 4 qualification, or an approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.
  • Northlink College Northlink College, Cape Town  
    Course content

    (i) Science of Tourism

    (ii) Client Service and Human Relations

    (iii) Sustainable Tourism in South Africa

    (iv) Tourism Operations

    (v) English First Additional Language

    (vi) Mathematical Literacy

    (vii) Life Orientation


    Entry requirements: A Grade 9 certificate or equivalent
  • Port Elizabeth Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET) College Port Elizabeth Technical and Vocational Education and Training(TVET) College, Port Elizabeth   
    Course content

    (i) Sustainable tourism in South Africa and international travel

    (ii) Tourism operations

    (iii) Science of tourism

    (iv) Client services and human relations



    Entry requirements: Grade 11


    Course duration: 3 years



    Mode of study: full time

  • Capricorn College For TVET Capricorn College For TVET, Polokwane  
    Course Name: National Certificate in Tourism

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

    -Accommodation Management
    -Restaurant and Food Services
    -Transportation Management
    -Further Study at Universities of Technology
    -Game Ranging and Safari Work
    -Conference and Events Planning
    -Tourism Development
    -Travel Counselling
  • Mthashana TVET College Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal  
    Duration: 3 years

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 9 With Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Any Other Equivalent Qualification.

    Modules:
    • Science of Tourism
    • Client Services and Human Relations
    • Sustainable Tourism in SA
    • Tourism Operations
  • NCM Computer and Business Academy NCM Computer and Business Academy, East London  
    Course content
    -Tourism Communication
    -Tourist Destinations
    -Travel Services
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Tourist Destinations
    -Tourism Communication
    -Travel Office Procedures
    -Travel Services

    Mode of study: Part time and full time
  • The College of Cape Town  The College of Cape Town , Cape Town   
    L2-L4

    Course entry requirements
    (i) Grade 9 or higher
    (ii) Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
    (iii) Level 4 – Level 3 qualification
    -Applicants must have passed in English

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time
  • Northern Cape Urban TVET College Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley  
    Tuition fees: R 12,769

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 12, 11, 10 or 9

    Course Outline:
    •Science of Tourism
    •Client Service & HR Services
    •Sustainable Tourism in SA
    •Tourism Operations
  • Ikhala TVET College Ikhala TVET College, Eastern Cape  
    Admission Requirements:

    -A year end school report for Grade 9 or higher, or
    -An NQF Level 1 qualification (ABET Level 4) or
    -A recognition of RPL assessment to meet the basic requirement for access to NQF Level 2
  • Springfield FET College Springfield FET College, Rustenburg  
    National Certificate Vocational: Tourism

    Course content
    -Sustainable Tourism in South Africa
    -Tourism Operations and Technology
    -Client Services and Human Relation Services
    -Science of Tourism
  • West Coast College West Coast College, Malmesbury  
    Tourism - Level 2,3 & 4.

    DURATION
    Maximum 3 years - 1 year per level full-time.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
    -Grade 9.
    -16 years or older.
  • South West Gauteng College South West Gauteng College, Johannesburg  
    Course Content:
    1.Science of Tourism
    2.Client Services and Human Relations
    3.Sustainable Tourism in SA
    4.OPTIONAL
    -Tourism Operations
  • Letaba TVET College Letaba TVET College, Tzaneen  
    National Vocational Certificate in Tourism

    Course entry requirements
    -Year end school report for Grade 9 or approved equivalent qualification.
  • Waterberg TVET College Waterberg TVET College, Mokopane  
    Course Duration: 6 months

    Minimum Requirement: Grade 12

    Levels: 2, 3 and 4
  • King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Mthatha  
    National Vocational Certificate in Tourism
  • Vhembe TVET College Vhembe TVET College, Sibasa  
    National Certificate Vocational: Tourism
  • Taletso TVET College Taletso TVET College, Mmabatho  
    National Certificate Vocational: Tourism
  • Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies, Johannesburg  
    N4-N6
    Duration: 18 months
  • MTECH Mega College MTECH Mega College, Polokwane  
    Course duration: 1 year
  • Gauteng Central College Gauteng Central College, Pretoria  
    Duration: 18 months
  • Pretoria Vocational College Pretoria Vocational College, Mbombela   
  • Edu College Edu College, Port Elizabeth  
  • Zurel Bros SA (Pty) Ltd Zurel Bros SA (Pty) Ltd, Polokwane  
  • White River Technical College  White River Technical College , White River  
  •  Victory Training College, Johannesburg  
  •  Tshwane College of Commerce and Computer Studies, Pretoria  
  •  Tshwane City College, Pretoria  
  • True Harvest Trading (Pty) Ltd True Harvest Trading (Pty) Ltd, Pretoria  
  • Tlharihani Training Centre Tlharihani Training Centre, Giyani,  
  • Taal-Net Varsity Taal-Net Varsity, Kempton Park  
  •  Shepperd Academy, Pretoria  
  •  Sharpville Technical College, Vereeniging  
  •  Sediba Thuto College of Further Education and Training, Pretoria  




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