Northlink TVET College Historical Background

Northlink TVET College Historical Background – See Details Below:

History and Highlights of Northlink College:

Northlink college was established in 2002, following the merger of four colleges in the northern suburbs of the greater Cape Town Metropole, namely Wingfield Technical College (three campuses: Wingfield, Goodwood and Table Bay), Tygerberg College (Tygerberg and Parow), Protea College and Bellville Technical College. In 2005 Northlink bought Belhar College, a private institution.

The name is a combination of “north” (reflecting the geographical positioning of the institution in Cape Town) and “link” (which describes the initial linking of the former colleges). More importantly, it illustrates the critical connection between school education and the world of work.

Why the Name?

The government decided that all Colleges throughout the Cape region were to amalgamate in specific regions.
The brief was to come up with a name, logo and look for the Northern Metropole, being: Bellville, Protea, Tygerberg and Wingfield. North – Being directional seemed the obvious choice.
For geographical positioning and in your life as the only way is UP! Link – Will be with the initial linking of the four Colleges and thereafter it will only stand as the critical link between secondary education and the business world.

Why the Icon?

The courses offered by the College are both technical and academic. The icon design had to incorporate these, therefore combining both a technical design and brain teaser.
The links reinforce the name yet again, so the icon can stand alone and still be synonymous with NorthLink.
The single triangular link in an arrow pointing northwards, with the entire icon depicting a compass to emphasise moving forward, upwards, improving or having direction in life.

Why the colours?

Our clients are both parents and students. The colours chosen are bright and bold but can be used for a corporate feel aswell, by simply adding in a white clean background.