VerifiedAt public TVET colleges, the main bridging course is the Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP). It is a one-year programme for applicants who do not yet meet the entry requirements for the NC(V) or an N-course.
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What the PLP covers
- Foundational English
- Foundational mathematics
- Science
- Life skills
- Technology
The aim is to strengthen your language and numeracy so that you can cope with a vocational programme, not to give you a qualification on its own.
Who it is for
- Applicants with Grade 9, 10 or 11 who did not meet the NC(V) Level 2 entry requirements or placement test.
- Adults returning to study after a long break.
- Students who want a stronger foundation in maths or English before a technical programme.
Colleges that have offered the PLP
- Boland TVET College
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- False Bay TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
Not every campus runs the programme every year, so ask your nearest campus.
What comes after
| After the PLP | Entry point |
|---|---|
| NC(V) | Level 2 |
| Occupational programmes | Depends on the programme’s requirements |
NSFAS policy recognises the PLP as a step towards an NC(V) Level 2 programme. Confirm funding for the PLP year with the college’s financial aid office.
Bridging for university
The PLP does not prepare you for a university degree. For that, look at university extended programmes or higher certificates, or improve your matric results; see where to rewrite matric exams.