VerifiedYes, mainly as trade training. Northlink TVET College in Cape Town offers electrical apprenticeships, the Occupational Certificate: Electrician and solar PV programmes. It no longer lists an NC(V) electrical programme in Northlink’s January 2026 programme brochure.
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Electrical programmes at Northlink
| Programme | Campus | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Certificate: Electrician | Belhar | NQF 4, three years; Grade 9, age 16 or older, eligible to register as an apprentice with an employer, medical exam |
| Electrical apprenticeship (Centre of Specialisation) | Belhar | Workplace and college time: 50/50 in year 1, 70/30 in year 2, 80/20 in year 3; trade test at the end |
| CBMT Electrical (phases 1 to 3) | Northlink trade test centre | Grade 9 entry |
| Solar PV Service Technician | Belhar | NQF 5, three years; needs NQF 4 with maths and science |
| Electronic Equipment Mechanician | Wingfield | Twelve months, self-funded |
Northlink’s older pages for electrical N4 to N6 are still online, but those programmes are not in its 2026 brochure. N-courses are being phased out nationally.
Where to study
Belhar Campus on Proton Street is Northlink’s centre for construction, electrical and plumbing training. Wingfield Campus in Goodwood hosts mechanical and electronic courses.
Funding
The DHET 2026 list shows the Electrician occupational certificate without NSFAS allowances, so ask Northlink what funding covers. Apprentices are usually linked to an employer.
Apply online: Northlink applications. Compare other colleges for electrical training.
Frequently asked questions
Does Northlink offer NC(V) Electrical Infrastructure Construction?
It is not in Northlink’s 2026 programme brochure. Northlink’s electrical training is through occupational and apprenticeship programmes.
Which Northlink campus offers electrician training?
Belhar Campus.