Our story
About Technicol SA College.
A family-driven institution built on the belief that quality education should be accessible to every South African.

Access creates possibility
Every learner deserves a clear path forward.
Our distance and class-based options are designed for people balancing study, work, family and a determination to improve their future.
The story behind this college.
After realising that a large number of students were denied the opportunity to further their studies because of the lack of space at public TVET Colleges, senior lecturer in Mathematics at Tshwane South TVET College, the late Mr Eugene van der Walt, decided to establish Gauteng Distance College in 1998.
After an overwhelming response throughout the country, he renamed the institution to Technicol SA College, emphasising that education and opportunity should be available to everyone across South Africa.
This paved the way for students who were turned away and for working adults who needed to improve their qualifications without sacrificing their income. Since its establishment, this family-driven company has become the biggest privately owned TVET college in South Africa.
Executive summary
Technicol SA College is a private Further Education and Training (FET) college that aims to offer exceptional quality education and to maintain standards not inferior to comparable public TVET institutions.
All staff are expected to observe ethical and fair business practices, to widen access to education, meet labour market needs, and to protect the integrity of the TVET system and the interests of the public.
Value net analysis
Established in 1998 with approximately 7 students as a distance learning college for learners who wanted to repeat Grade 12 and N1 to N6 subjects. We provide an essential service to learners who do not have the time, money, resources or ability to study full-time.
Mission & Vision.
Our Vision
To be the most efficient and effective private TVET College in South Africa with the highest standards possible.
Our Mission
- ✓Maintain the highest standards of education ethics
- ✓Be the premier college through cost-effective management
- ✓Reverse the social educational imbalance of the past
- ✓Treat learners and employees with respect and dignity
- ✓Form partnerships between educators, learners and management
- ✓Be a cut above the rest through self-respect and respect for others
Our values.
Strategic objectives.
Programmes
Develop and offer market-related, responsive and accredited programmes.
Administration
Render administration services supporting learning and management systems.
Facilities
Provide accessible and accredited facilities for learning.
Learner Support
Develop a holistic learner support system for best performance.
Quality Assurance
Assure total quality of all products and services.
Human Resource
Ensure provision and development of competent human resources.
Marketing
Develop effective marketing strategies.
Governance
Develop policies and procedures for sound corporate governance.
Finance
Develop an efficient finance system compliant with PFMA and GAAP.
Partnerships
Forge healthy, sustainable partnerships with business and industry.
Accreditation.
Every course is accredited by the relevant national bodies. Our accreditation is of utmost importance and we strive to deliver courses to the highest quality.
DHET Registered
Department of Higher Education and Training registered institution.
QCTO Accredited
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations accredited programmes.
National Qualifications
Diplomas issued by DHET, recognised across South Africa.
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Enrol today and take the first step towards a better future.
