On this page, we guide all new applicants on how to apply online for the 2027 academic year at Flavius Mareka TVET College. The College was formed in 2000 after the merger of Sasolburg Technical College, Kroonstad Technical College, and Mphohadi College of Education. It was named in honour of Mr Flavius Mareka, a respected leader in education and community upliftment in the Free State.
Flavius Mareka TVET College operates across three campuses—Sasolburg, Kroonstad, and Mphohadi—and also offers training in rural communities across the Free State. If you plan to study in 2027, follow the steps below to complete your application correctly. Before you begin, it is useful to check the TVET College calendar for 2027 to plan your registration and term dates properly.
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How to Apply Online at Flavius Mareka TVET College for 2027
In order to successfully apply at Flavius Mareka TVET College for the year 2027, follow these easy steps:
Step 1: Career Guidance Screening for 2027 Application
The first step in applying at Flavius Mareka TVET College for 2027 is to complete the Career Guidance Exploration. This is compulsory for all new applicants.
- Go to the college’s official website and click the “First Time Here?” button to create your profile.
- Complete the Pre-Entry Information folder. This includes a set of screening assessments designed to guide your course selection.
- After each assessment, click “Finish” to save your progress.
Important Notes:
- If you choose a different course than the system’s recommendation, you will be asked to sign an acknowledgement.
- Do not let someone else complete the screening for you. This may lead to incorrect placement and poor performance.
Step 2: Log Back in and Finalise Pre-Entry Folder
After completing the Career Guidance step:
- Use your saved username and password to log in again as a Returning User.
- Finish everything in the Pre-Entry folder if you did not do it all in one sitting.
Step 3: Complete the 2027 Online Application and Upload Documents
Once you are done with the career guidance screening, you must move to the Online Application section and upload your documents. Whether you are interested in engineering, studying teaching courses at TVET Colleges (Educare), or hospitality courses at TVET Colleges, ensure all fields are accurate.
The following certified documents must be uploaded in PDF format:
- South African ID document
- Latest school results or Grade 12 certificate
- Proof of residence
- Proof of income (if applying for NSFAS)
- Parent or guardian’s ID (for NSFAS applications)
Courses Offered at Flavius Mareka TVET College for 2027
Business Studies – Report 191 (N4–N6)
These are full qualifications designed for students who want to enter professional business fields. Courses include Farming Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Educare.
Engineering Studies – Report 191 (N1–N6)
These qualifications build technical knowledge and workshop-based skills. Courses include Chemical Process Control, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Engineering & Business Studies – NCV (Level 2–4)
These three-year programmes blend academic support with hands-on training. Options include Civil Engineering, Electrical Infrastructure, Office Administration, and Generic Management.
Occupational Programmes and Trade Test Centre
Short courses are available for Chemical Plant Operators, Welders, and Electricians. The college is also an accredited Trade Test Centre for the Plumber trade through the Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) programme.
Funding and NSFAS
Flavius Mareka TVET College supports NSFAS bursary applications. It is important to understand why TVET College students get less NSFAS money than university students when planning your living expenses for 2027.
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Campus Overview
- Sasolburg Campus: 016 976 0829
- Kroonstad Campus: C/O Bukes and Beukes Street
- Mphohadi Campus: Maokeng, Kroonstad
- Central Office: C/O Fichardt & Bell Street, Sasolburg
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