Northlink College courses: Complete list of full-time and part-time courses
Northlink College offers quality education, making it an excellent choice for most individuals looking to expand their knowledge in various fields. It is a multi-campus South African public further education and training (FET) institution. Below is an exploration of all Northlink College courses offered on a full or part-time basis.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Northlink College courses
- Where is the College of Cape Town situated?
- Which are the Northlink College teaching courses on offer?
- Which province is Northlink College located in?
- When did Northlink College start?
- Which courses are available at Northlink College for 2025?
- What are the Northlink College courses for grade 11?
Key takeaways
- Northlink College is a nationally registered TVET College.
- Northlink TVET College was established in 2002, following the merger of four colleges in the northern suburbs of the Greater Cape Town Metropole. In 2005, Northlink bought Belhar College.
- All Northlink College courses are market-oriented, and quality education is offered to all students.
Northlink College courses
Northlink College was created after Wingfield Technical College, Tygerberg College, Protea College, and Bellville Technical College merged.
Northlink College strives to maintain a culture of integrity, loyalty, and mutual trust by fostering innovation, creativity, and responsiveness. The school provides a wide range of programmes. Some of their major research areas include:
- Art and Culture
- Services
- Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences
- Physical Planning and Construction
- Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
- Law, Military and Security
- Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Which courses are offered at Northlink College?
Check out the full list of Northlink College courses and requirements as of 2025.
NCV NQF Level 2-4
Various programmes under this level include:
- Engineering & Related Design Level 2 – 4 Bellville
- Finance, Economics and Accounting (FEA)
- Hospitality
- Office Administration
- Primary Health
- Safety in Society
- Tourism
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N4 – N6 Business Studies
The courses offered under this category are listed below.
- Business Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Legal Secretary
- Management Assistant
- Marketing Management
- Medical Secretary N4-N6: National Diploma
- Public Management
- National Diploma Tourism N4 – N6
- National Diploma: Hospitality and Catering Services N4 – N6
- National Diploma: Clothing Production N4 – N6
N4 – N6 Engineering Studies
Below is a list of engineering courses on offer.
- Building & Civil Construction
- Electrical (Light Current)
- Electrical (Heavy Current)
- Mechanical: Fitter & Turner N4 – N6
Occupational programmes
The occupational programmes offered are listed below.
- National Diploma: Sport Management NQF Level 5
- Occupational Certificate: Fitness Instructor Level 4
- National Higher Diploma: Performing Arts QCF Level 5
- Cosmetology (ITEC)
- Occupational Certificate: Hairdresser
Short skills
The short courses offered at Northlink College are listed below.
- AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Cut & Shape Hair
- Hair Relaxing
- Hair Colouring
- Long Hair Styling
- Hair Styling Techniques
- Hairdressing Trade Testing Pre-paration
- Body Massage
- Make-up
- Acrylic Nails
- Gel Nails
- Music Enrichment Programme
- A+
- Cooking
- English Enrichment
- Floristry
- Graphic design & Web Design
- TEFL
- Xhosa Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
- Programme Logic Controller (PLC) Course
- Certificate of Competence: CNC/ CNC Assessment. CNC Cadcam Edge Cam/ CNC Solid works/ Fluid Power/ Welding Basic/ Intermediate or Advanced/ Welding Mig/ Welding Tig
Trade tests
Below is a list of all the trade tests, including those be offered soon.
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Plastering and Tiling (Coming soon)
- Wood Machining & Joinery (Coming soon)
- Electrical Phase 1 – 4
- Boiler Making
- Phase 1 – 4
- Diesel Fitter
- Diesel Mechanic
- Phase 1-4 (Coming soon)
- Automotive Electrician NQF Level 1 - 4
- Motor Mechanic
- Level 1 – 2
- Automotive Body Repair
- Level 1 - 4 (Coming soon)
- Spray painting Level 2 - 4 (Coming soon)
- Welding Phase 1 - 4 (Coming soon)
- Electronic Equipment Mechanician Phase 1-4
- Fitting and Machining Phase 1-4
- Fitting Phase 1-4
- Machining Phase 1-4
- Tool Jig and Die Maker Phase 1-4
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
Competency Based Modular Training (CBMT)
The courses offered in this category are listed below.
- Bricklaying
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Plastering and Tiling (Coming soon)
- Wood Machining & Joinery (Coming soon)
- Electrical Phase 1 – 4
- Boiler Making
- Phase 1 – 4
- Diesel Fitter
- Diesel Mechanic
- Phase 1-4 (Coming soon)
- Automotive Electrician NQ FLevel 2 - Level 4
- Motor Mechanic
- Level 1 – 5
- Automotive Body Repair
- Level 1 - 4 (Coming soon)
- Spray painting Level 1 - 3 (Coming soon)
- Welding Phase 1 - 4 (Coming soon)
- Electronic Equipment Mechanician Phase 1-4
- Fitting and Machining Phase 1-4
- Fitting Phase 1-4
- Machining Phase 1-4
- Tool Jig and Die Maker Phase 1-4
- Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
Requirements
To apply to Northlink College, you generally need a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification for N4 programmes. Note that specific courses may have additional requirements.
Centres of specialisation
Below is a look at various college centres and what they specialise in.
Belhar Campus
- Electrical
- Plumber
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Bricklayer
Bellville Campus
- Boilermaker
- Welder
- Diesel Mechanic
- Automotive Mechanic
Wingfield Campus
- Fitter and Turner
- Millwright
- Mechanical Fitter
The institution offers short-term or part-time courses on some of its campuses. Short-term business studies can be acquired at the Protea and Tygerberg campuses. In addition, short-term engineering courses are offered at the Bellville and Goodwood campuses.
Below is a table of the non-formal (short) courses and their fees.
| Subject | Cost | Duration in weeks |
| Interior Decorating | R1400 | 6 |
| ICB National Certificate: Bookkeeping | R2500 | 16 |
| Graphic design | R3850 | 10 |
| Web design | R3850 | 12 |
| ICDL | R3300 | 18 |
| Pastel | R3000 | 5 |
| Xhosa | R850 | 5 |
| German | R850 | 5 |
| Project management | R2800 | 16 |
| Guesthouse management | R1300 | 7 |
| Floristry | R1300 | 10 |
| A plus | R4000 | 8 |
| Photography | R2450 | 5 |
| IELTS | R9767 | 9 |
| TEFL | R5500 | 4 |
| English Enrichment | R4500 | 6 |
| Cooking courses | R2600 | 5 |
| Events management | R3800 | 18 |
Northlink College fees
Familiarising yourself with the Northlink College courses and fees is important before applying. The fees a student pays at Northlink College highly depends on the course one is taking and its level.
Even so, the underlying factor for all students is that they must clear all the fees before being granted the go-ahead to sit for any national examination.
Contacts
Below are the contact details for the college.
- Central office physical address: 80 Voortrekker Road, BELLVILLE, 7530
- Central office postal address: Private Bag X1, PANORAMA, 7506
- Central office phone numbers: 08600 65465/ + 27 21 970 9000
- Email address: info@northlink.co.za
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Where is the College of Cape Town situated?
The College of Cape Town has multiple campuses located across the central Cape Peninsula area.
Which are the Northlink College teaching courses on offer?
Northlink College does not provide any teaching courses. Instead, their primary areas of study are computer and science, engineering, technology, and business-related courses.
Which province is Northlink College located in?
Northlink College is a South African government higher education institution located in Bellville, Western Cape. The institution is fully accredited by The Council on Higher Education.
When did Northlink College start?
The institution was founded in 2002 after the government merged four colleges, i.e., Wingfield Technical College, Tygerberg College, Bellville Technical College, and Belhar College.
Which courses are available at Northlink College for 2025?
Check out the full list of courses on offer above. It is wise to confirm the Northlink College courses and fees in 2025 from the college before starting the application process.
What are the Northlink College courses for grade 11?
The courses suitable for grade 11 learners are NCV and occupational courses.
There are multiple Northlink College courses in various fields. The fees vary but are affordable, enabling every student to get a platform to pursue what they desire.
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