Vuselela TVET College

18/06/2026

🇿🇦🎭 Just 1 Day to Go

The wait is almost over. Tomorrow, South Africa's finest student talent will take the stage at the CoSACSA Arts & Culture Festival 2026. We wish all participants the very best as they proudly represent their colleges and provinces.

16/06/2026

50 years later, we still remember the courage, sacrifice, and strength of the youth of 1976. 🇿🇦

Vuselela TVET College honors the young heroes who stood up for equality, dignity, and the right to quality education on June 16, 1976. Their bravery paved the way for future generations and continues to inspire the youth of today.

As we celebrate Youth Day, we encourage every student to dream beyond limitations, pursue education with purpose, and become leaders who will shape a better tomorrow.

The spirit of 1976 lives on through the passion, resilience, and determination of the Youth of South Africa. ✊🏾

Happy Youth Day from Vuselela TVET College.

11/06/2026

🏆🇿🇦 World Cup Vibes from Potchefstroom Campus 🇿🇦🏆

Happy Holidays to all NC(V) and Business Studies students!

Vuselela TVET College officially closed on 10 June 2026 for the mid-year break for all NC(V) and Business Studies students.

As South Africans celebrate Bafana Bafana’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup, we join the nation in sharing the excitement and pride of this remarkable achievement.

We would like to wish all our students a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday filled with quality time with family and friends. Take this opportunity to recharge and return ready to tackle the remainder of the academic year with renewed focus and determination.

Just as Bafana Bafana demonstrated resilience, commitment, and teamwork to reach the world stage, we encourage you to bring that same winning spirit to your studies. Your goals and future success are worth striving for.

⚽ Safe travels.
⚽ Enjoy the break.
⚽ Return ready to achieve greatness.

We look forward to welcoming you back after the holidays!

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

Men’s Mental Health Matters

A message from Student Support Services – Vuselela TVET College

Dear Students,

Student Support Services at Vuselela TVET College would like to remind all students, especially young men, that mental health matters. Many students silently face stress, anxiety, depression, emotional pressure, academic challenges, and personal struggles every day.

As young men, society often teaches us to hide our emotions and carry burdens alone. However, there is strength in speaking up, asking for help, and supporting one another.

Your well-being is important. Taking care of your mental health is not weakness — it is part of growth, healing, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Student Support Services is here to provide support, guidance, counselling, and a safe space for students who may need someone to talk to. You are never alone.

Let us continue to build a supportive and caring campus community where every student feels heard, valued, and supported.

Speak up. Reach out. You matter.

10/06/2026

ARPL Capacity Building Workshop Held at Vuselela TVET College

Mr. Owen Thomas Francis hosted an ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) Capacity Building Workshop at Vuselela TVET College in Jouberton cumpus on 08 June 2026. The workshop was attended by representatives from various institutions and stakeholders involved in artisan development, training, and skills recognition.

The workshop provided valuable insight into the ARPL programme and its role in recognising the skills and experience of individuals who have acquired trade-related knowledge through workplace experience rather than formal training. Participants were taken through the history of artisan recognition and the transition from the Section 28 system to the current ARPL model.

A key focus of the workshop was why ARPL is regarded as the best model for artisan recognition. Unlike previous systems, ARPL involves Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the screening and assessment process, ensuring that candidates are evaluated fairly and according to industry standards. SMEs are responsible for verifying service letters, assessing candidates' competencies, and marking assessment scripts. The model also uses multiple assessment papers per trade and conducts thorough evaluations to ensure that only suitable candidates are selected for trade testing. These measures contribute to greater credibility, transparency, and quality assurance within the artisan recognition process.

The workshop also highlighted the ARPL application process and admission requirements. Individuals wishing to apply for ARPL must do so through a QCTO-accredited Trade Test Centre and meet the minimum requirements, which include being at least 19 years old and having a minimum of three years of relevant workplace experience in a particular trade. Applicants do not require formal qualifications but must be able to read, write, and perform trade-related calculations where necessary. The programme is open to individuals working in both formal and informal sectors, provided they are not currently contracted apprentices.

The session reinforced the importance of ARPL as a pathway for experienced artisans to gain formal recognition of their skills and improve their opportunities for career growth and professional development.

10/06/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠

Please note the time change for the upcoming Minister's Media Briefing. The session will now commence at 09:00 on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

​The event will be broadcast live on various social media platforms.

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09/06/2026

Vuselela TVET College proudly participated as an exhibitor at the Career Exhibition for Out-of-School Youth held at Madibeng Community Hall in Brits on Monday, 8 June 2026.

The exhibition provided an important platform for out-of-school youth to explore education, training, and career opportunities while engaging directly with institutions and organisations committed to skills development and youth empowerment.

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, commenced the programme with a walkabout of the exhibition area, interacting with representatives from TVET colleges, SETAs, and other stakeholders. During the walkabout, he visited the Vuselela TVET College exhibition stall, where the College showcased practical skills and training opportunities in Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical, and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.

The exhibition highlighted the hands-on nature of TVET education and the diverse career pathways available to students pursuing artisan and vocational qualifications, particularly within the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

In his keynote address, the Minister emphasised the significance of Occupational Programmes and their role in equipping young people with practical, industry-relevant skills that respond to current labour market demands.

extends its sincere appreciation to the organisers for creating a valuable platform that empowers young people through access to information, education, training, and career development opportunities.

08/06/2026

The Minister of Higher Education and Training: Honourable Buti Manamela, delivered a keynote address today, to out of school youth in Madibeng, Brits, focusing on youth empowerment and education opportunities.

08/06/2026

Vuselela TVET College participated in the Career Exhibition held at Madibeng Municipal Community Hall, Brits, on 08 June 2026.

Tokelo Matras, an Electrical Apprentice from Matlosana Campus, demonstrated and explained the operation of a single-phase forward and reverse motor starter, showcasing practical skills and technical knowledge to exhibition attendees.