In 2002, four technical colleges in the North West merged to form Orbit FET College. The first letters of each of the former training institutions created the word “ORBIT” (O for Odi, R from Rustenburg, B from Brits and T from Temba, while the letter “I” was added from the word “Institution”.

On a symbolic level, the name “Orbit” symbolises the fact that the merger has put the institution into an orbit towards South Africa’s new further educationa and training landscape.

Orbit College serves communities that are immersed in various types of economic activities, in particular mining and agriculture.

Other critical skills include Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET), Early Childhood Development, Information Technology and related skills in computer hardware and software, entrepreneurial skills development, business and commerce-related skills training and music skills programmes.

In 2007 Orbit College’s enrolment figures reached almost 12 000 pupils – with 5 684 full-time learners.

For more information, to contact the college or to download application forms, visit Orbit FET College