Vhembe TVET College is one of the progressive TVET colleges with coherent systems and initiatives that effectively support teaching and learning. … Through partnerships forged with strategic institutions like SETA’s and many others like them, it has made Vhembe TVET College be an institution of choice.
Vhembe TVET College was established in 1963 under the name Bantu State School. In 1967 the school was then named Bantu Trade School due to its diversity.
In 1985 the school was renamed Finyazwanda College until 1992 when it was renamed Technical College of Venda (Techniven) until 2003. In 2003 we became known as Vhembe FET College until 2014.
Today the college has six campuses; Makwarela Campus, Tshisimani Campus, Mashamba Campus, Mavhoi Campus, Thengwe Campus, Shingwedzi Campus, and Makhado Satellite Campus and is known as Vhembe TVET College.
Vhembe TVET College is located in the Vhembe District Municipality, which is in the far north of the Limpopo Province. The District is comprised of four municipalities, namely, Thulamela, Makhado, Lim 345 (Collins Chabane Municipality), and Musina, with the seat located in Thohoyandou. It covers 21, 000km2 or 18% of the province. The college has six campuses, namely, Makwarela, Mashamba, Mavhoi, Tshisimani, Thengwe, and recently launched Shingwedzi.
The Central Office of Vhembe TVET College has situated in Sibasa about 3km from Makwarela Campus, about 49km from Mavhoi, 77km from Mashamba, and 31km from Tshisimani Campus, 29 km from Thengwe Campus which is situated at Mutale area and is specializing in leadership and short skills courses and also offers NCV and Report 191 Business studies programs. The college and the DHET launched the established Shingwedzi Campus at Malamulele area to open in 2017 which is 42km from Central Office and a satellite at Musina.
The economic activity in the area is characterized by small enterprises, e.g. agricultural activities, tourism and mining, car servicing, and welding; distributed among the rural settlement. Unemployment and poverty and inequality are huge problems. The unemployment rate is incredibly high, much more than the provincial average. There is a shortage of infrastructure and big industries for the placement of students and lecturers.
OUR VISION
To be the icon in Technical and Vocational Education and Training of quality assured and responsive skills-based programmes for lifelong learning.
OUR MISSION
Vhembe TVET College fosters and maintains excellence in teaching, learning, management, and governance.
OUR VALUES
- Excellence – We value working together to develop and continuously improve processes that support the creative pursuit of new ideas.
- Commitment– We value all students and their diverse backgrounds, their learning, and success in a global society. We are also committed to each other.
- Trust – We value honesty, integrity, and fairness.
- Respect – We value a safe and cooperative work environment where individuals care for each other and grow through open communication.
- Accountability – We value the resources entrusted to us and will use them responsibly.
- Collaboration – We value partnerships with business, government, educational systems, and our communities.
