College programme

Farming Management & Mechanisation

Public college entry information for Farming Management & Mechanisation at Boland College. TVET programmes can use school grade, equivalent NQF/NC(V)/NATED routes, subject marks, campus availability and selection notes rather than a single university-style APS.

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Entry requirements

TVET college admission is usually checked through entry grade or equivalent NQF/NC(V)/NATED route, programme type, subject marks where published, and college selection notes.

Entry grade / NQF route

Grade 12 or equivalent

Equivalent NC(V), NATED or NQF routes may apply when listed by the college.

Programme type

NATED

N4-N6 sequence

Route progression

N4-N6 sequence

N4, N5 and N6 are progression levels, not ordinary school grades.

APS / score

45%

This is the published aggregate average captured for the programme.

Selection check

Manual review may apply

Campus capacity, intake availability, portfolios, workplace/RPL rules or selection tests can still affect admission.

NQF

Level 6

Use this alongside the entry route; it is not the same as a school grade.

Programme notes

  • Qualification type: NATED / Report 191.
  • Levels offered: N4, N5, N6.
  • Duration: 3 years (18 months theory and 18 months practical work experience).
  • Entry requirements: Grade 12 pass with a minimum aggregate of 45% OR NCV Level 4 with a minimum aggregate of 45%.
  • Aggregate average requirement: 45%.
  • Published school subject marks captured for matching: Mathematics 40%; Mathematical Literacy 50%.
  • Career paths: Farmer; Farm Supervisor; Farm Manager.
  • Campus availability is linked from the Boland College programme page and should be confirmed before final admission decisions.
  • Manual review required for equivalent NC(V), ABET, NQF, PLP, numeracy/literacy assessment, register, age, colourblind or work-experience routes where listed.
  • Source: official Boland College programme page.

Subject requirements

One of these requirements

Mathematics 40% Mathematical Literacy 50%

Mathematics 40% or Mathematical Literacy 50%

College matching rule

NSC aggregate average excluding Life Orientation

Entry route, subject rules and college notes

Qualification rule

Boland College publishes a minimum aggregate for this programme together with specific Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy thresholds. Equivalent NC(V) routes still require manual review.