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Contents
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Contact details 2
General information 3
stUDY PRoGRAMMes PeR CAMPUs 6
Qualification structure
National Diploma, BTech, MTech and DTech 10
Baccalaureus Educationis, BEd (Honours), MEd and DEd 10
Minimum admission requirements 11
Abbreviations of designated NSC subjects 11
Abbreviations of NC(V)(FET) subjects 13
ReQUIReMents PeR FACULtY
Applied Sciences 16
Business 17
Education and Social Sciences 19
Engineering 20
Health and Wellness Sciences 22
Informatics and Design 23
Career Counselling 25
NB: For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-
2008 and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office.
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ContACt DetAILsBrochures for courses offered at the various campuses (see pages 6 –9) and applicationforms may be obtained by writing to the Registrar at the postal address below, or by col-lecting the brochures and forms from the applications offices at the different campuses
POSTAL ADDRESSThe RegistrarP O Box 1906 Bellville 7535
STREET ADDRESSES
Bellville CampusSymphony Way, BellvilleTel +27 (0) 21 959 6911
Cape Town CampusKeizersgracht, District VI, Cape TownTel +27 (0) 21 460 3911
Granger BayBeach Road, Mouille Point, Cape TownTel +27 (0) 21 440 5700
Mowbray CampusHighbury Road, MowbrayTel +27 (0) 21 680 1500
Thomas Pattullo Building19 Jan Smuts Str, Foreshore,Cape TownTel +27 +21 440 2200
Wellington CampusVan Riebeeck Street, WellingtonTel +27 (0) 21 864 5200
Western Cape College of NursingKlipfontein Road, HeideveldTel +27 (0) +21 684 1200
Web site: www.cput.ac.za
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GeneRAL InFoRMAtIon
ADMISSION
Application for admission
It is advisable that applications for admission to study at the Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology (CPUT) be submitted as early as possible to:The Registrar
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
P O Box 1906
Bellville
7535
Brochures for courses offered at the various campuses (e.g. Engineering courses) andapplication forms may be obtained by writing to the Registrar at the address above, or bycollecting the brochures and forms from the applications offices at the above campusaddresses.
Course information and an electronic application form (to be printed and completed bythe applicant) are available on our web site: www.cput.ac.za
Closing dates
The closing date for applications for admission is 30 September and 31 October for late
application for local prospective students. Applicants will be informed of acceptance/non-
acceptance after 31 October.
No late applications from international students will be accepted.
A late application fee shall be payable for applications received after 30 September.
The closing date for the submission of design portfolios is 31 July.
Submission of certificates
A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification must be submitted by the student uponenrolment at the beginning of the academic year. If this requirement is not met, theUniversity will be forced to cancel the provisional acceptance.
Evaluation of foreign qualifications
Applicants who do not have a South African qualification are required to send theirresults/qualifications to the South African Qualifications Authority in order to have themevaluated and equated to a South African qualification.
The address is:The Head of Evaluation of Qualifications
South African Qualifications Authority
Postnet Suite 248
Private Bag X06
Waterkloof 0145
Tel: +27 (0) +12 482 0858/64 Web site: www.saqa.org.za
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Applications for such evaluations should include:
All qualification documents, i.e. the highest school certificate issued by the official exam-ining body; complete and legible transcripts of academic records in respect of all degreesor other higher education qualifications, together with the final certificates; precedingqualifications leading to any postgraduate/other advanced qualification when the latter issubmitted.
Certificates in foreign languages should be submitted together with translations intoEnglish by a sworn translator.
The relevant evaluation fee can be obtained from the South African QualificationsAuthority in Pretoria.
In addition to the above, the candidate also has to apply to the SA Trade Representativeclosest to his/her home for a study permit if the candidate is not a South African citizen.
Residences
Residence accommodation is subject to availability, in terms of the rules, and will be allo-cated at the campus where the student will be studying. Residence accommodation isavailable to full-time students only. Students who are not awarded a place in a residenceshould arrange for alternative accommodation before arriving in Cape Town.
Medium of tuition1. The medium of tuition is English, except for the Education courses at the Wellington
Campus which are offered in Afrikaans. 2. Afrikaans and Xhosa speaking students may be offered support, which may be by way
of language-specific tutorial groups, the provision of notes and the setting of tests,assignments and examinations in the first language of the student.
Fees
• Course fees vary, are reviewed annually and are subject to change. A class feesbrochure is available on application from the faculty offices. Examination fees are includ-ed in the class fees.
• Fees are payable in advance and are not refundable.
• Application fee: R100,00.• Late application fee: R150.00.
• Fee payable on provisional acceptance: R1 250.00
• Fee payable within two weeks of confirmation of acceptance of first year students:R450.00. A total of R1 700.00 will be credited to the account of the student. Should thestudent fail to take up his/her place this amount will not be refunded.
• Fee payable on registration in January: R3 500,00. Balance of fees to be paid in twoinstalments by 28 February and 31 August, or in 10 monthly instalments, February toNovember.
• Discount: A discount of 5% will be granted if payment in full is received for annual feesbefore 14 February, and 2.5% for first semester fees paid in full before 14 February.Second semester fees received before 14 August qualify for a discount of 2.5%.
• International Students: At registration, all foreign students (including students fromAfrican countries other than South Africa), must pay R1 400 plus an upfront payment of50% of the anticipated fees for the year; the balance of the fees for the year must be
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paid by 31 May of the year of study.
In addition to their course fees, students should budget for accommodation costs (hos-tel accommodation is also payable in advance), books and pocket money.
Financial aid
Various bursaries, merit awards and loans are available. Further information may beobtained from the Financial Aid Offices on the Bellville and Cape Town Campuses.
International students
International students should consult the International Student Guide (or visit our website: www.cput.ac.za) for details regarding their application to study at the University, e.g.study permit, fees structure, etc.
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stUDY PRoGRAMMes PeR CAMPUs
CONSOLIDATION OF FACULTIES
Over the next three years (2013–2015):
1. The Faculty of Applied Sciences will be consolidated on the Bellville Campus.
2. The Faculty of Business will be consolidated on the Cape Town Campus.
3. The Faculty of Engineering will be consolidated on the Bellville Campus.
4. The Faculty of Informatics and Design will be consolidated on the Cape TownCampus.
5. The Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences will be consolidated on the BellvilleCampus while retaining a presence at the Western Cape College of Nursing inAthlone, Groote Schuur Hospital and Tygerberg Hospital, and in Worcester.
Prospective students will be notified before registration and, in some instances, pipelinestudents will complete their qualification on the campus of first registration.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED AT:
BELLVILLE CAMPUS
APPLIED SCIENCESAnalytical ChemistryFood TechnologyHorticultureMathematical Technology
BUSINESS
PART-TIME ONLYAccountancy (NHC)MarketingHuman Resources ManagementManagementPublic Management
ENGINEERINGBuilding, leading to Construction Management and Quantity SurveyingCartography (GISc)Clothing ManagementEngineering: ChemicalEngineering: CivilEngineering: ElectricalEngineering: IndustrialEngineering: MechanicalEngineering: MechatronicsOperations ManagementSurveying
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCESDental AssistingDental TechnologyEmergency Medical CareMedical Laboratory Science (B degree)Nursing (Athlone and Worcester)Radiography (Diagnostic, Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound) (Groote SchuurHospital Campus and Tygerberg Hospital Campus)
INFORMATICS AND DESIGNFilm and Video TechnologyGraphic DesignJournalismPhotography
CAPE TOWN CAMPUS
APPLIED SCIENCESAnalytical ChemistryBiotechnologyConsumer Science: Food and NutritionEnvironmental HealthEnvironmental ManagementHorticultureLandscape TechnologyNature ConservationOceanography
BUSINESSAccountancy leading to:AccountingCost and Management AccountingInternal Auditing
EntrepreneurshipEvents ManagementFinancial Information SystemsHuman Resource ManagementManagementMarketingOffice Management and TechnologyPrinting ManagementPublic ManagementReal EstateRetail Business ManagementTourism Management
ENGINEERINGEngineering: ChemicalEngineering: Electrical
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCESOptical DispensingSomatology
INFORMATICS AND DESIGNArchitectural TechnologyFashionGraphic DesignInformation TechnologyInterior DesignMultimedia TechnologyJewellery Design and ManufacturePublic Relations ManagementSurface DesignThree-dimensional Design, leading to Industrial DesignTown and Regional Planning
GRANGER BAY CAMPUS
BUSINESSHospitality Management: Accommodation, Food and Beverage or ProfessionalCookery
ENGINEERINGEngineering: Mechanical: Marine EngineeringMaritime Studies
MOWBRAY CAMPUS
BUSINESS
Sports Management
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCESBEd Further Education & Training (FET) Economic and Management SciencesBEd: General Education & Training (GET): Foundation Phase (Grade R–3)BEd: General Education & Training (GET): Intermediate & Senior Phases (Grade 4–9)BEd General or Specialisation: Natural Science or Technology
WELLINGTON CAMPUS
APPLIED SCIENCESAgricultural ManagementAgriculture (Animal Production, Crop Production or Viticulture and Oenology)
BUSINESSAccountancyCost and Management AccountingInternal AuditingOffice Management and TechnologySports Management
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Tourism Management
EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCESBEd Further Education & Training (FET) Economic and Management SciencesBEd: General Education & Training (GET): Foundation Phase (Grade R–3)BEd: General Education & Training (GET): Intermediate & Senior Phases (Grade 4–9)
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QUALIFICAtIon stRUCtURes
National Diploma, BTech, MTech and DTech
Three years full-time study leads to the award of a National Diploma. National Diplomastudies constitute complete study programmes, meet specific business needs and serveas recognised exit levels.
The National Diploma leads to the Baccalaureus in Technology (BTech) or to a NationalHigher Diploma (NHD). Admission to these one-year programmes (full time) may be sub-ject to additional minimum admission requirements, which may include a minimum passmark in the third year of the National Diploma programme. Most BTech and NHD pro-grammes are also offered part time over two years.
Advanced qualifications (Masters degree and Doctorate in Technology) may be obtainedthrough full-time or part-time study.
For details about and the admission requirements for the advanced courses, consult thedean of the faculty concerned.
Doctor Technologiae (DTech) Magister Technologiae (MTech)
Baccalaureus Technologiae (BTech)National Diploma (ND) Third year
National Higher Certificate (NHC) Second year National Certificate (NC) First year
Bachelor degrees
Four years full-time study leads to the award of a Bachelor degree (e.g. in EmergencyMedical Care, Medical Laboratory Science, etc).
Baccalaureus Educationis, BEd (Honours), MEd and DEd
Four years full-time study leads to the award of the Bachelor degree in Education (BEd).
The BEd degree leads to the BEd Honours. Admission to this one-year programme (fulltime) may be subject to additional minimum admission requirements. Most BEd Honoursprogrammes are also offered part time over two years.
Advanced qualifications (Master’s degree and Doctorate) may be obtained through full-time or part-time study.
For details and the admission requirements for the advanced courses, consult the deanof the faculty.
Doctor Educationis (DEd)Magister Educationis (MEd)
Baccalaureus Educationis (Hons) (BEdHons)Baccalaureus Educationis (BEd)
NB: For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-
2008 and National Technical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office.
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MInIMUM ADMIssIon ReQUIReMents: 2013As from January 2013 the following minimum admission requirements shall apply inrespect of:
1. ALL NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA COURSESA National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi (or equivalent) with an achieve-ment rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement: 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects, an achievement rating of 2 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, anachievement rating of 3 in the required official language at Home Language level and anachievement rating of 2 in the other required language on at least First AdditionalLanguage level; one of these languages shall be English or Afrikaans.
Specific minimum requirements for a course (subjects required/recommended,achievement rating, portfolio to be submitted, interview in Cape Town, evaluationtests, or experience required) apply to each course. Please check under the rele-vant faculty.
Applicants may be required to write additional proficiency tests as part of the admissionrequirements for certificate, diploma and degree programmes.
For easy reference, the scale of achievement for which will apply as from 2013, is sup-plied below:
National Curriculum Statement (General)
Rating code Rating Marks %
7 Outstanding achievement 80-1006 Meritorious achievement 70-795 Substantial achievement 60-694 Adequate achievement 50-593 Moderate achievement 40-492 Elementary achievement 30-391 Not achieved 0-29
1.1 ABBREVIATIONSNATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
GROUP A: FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT
LANGUAGES (20 credits each)Two official languages at Home and First Additional Language level:*A=Afrikaans Home Language OR Afrikaans First Additional LanguageE=English Home Language OR English First Additional LanguageAE=Afrikaans or English, Home or First additional languageFAL=First additional language ANDHL=Home Language (Any two of: Afrikaans, English, IsiNdebele, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu,Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, SiSwati, Tshivenda or Xitsonga)
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MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (20 credits each)M=Mathematics *ML=Mathematical Literacy *
HUMAN AND SOCIAL STUDIES (10 credits)Life Orientation
GROUP B: RECOGNISED NSC ELECTIVES
AGRICULTURE (20 credits each)AMP=Agricultural Management PracticesAS=Agricultural Sciences *AT=Agricultural Technology
CULTURE AND ARTS (20 credits each)DANCE=Dance StudiesDES=DesignDRAMA=Dramatic Arts *MUS=Music *VA=Visual Arts *
BUSINESS, COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES (20 credits each)ACC=Accounting *BUS=Business Studies *ECON=Economics *
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (20 credits each)CIVT=Civil TechnologyELECT=Electrical TechnologyMECHT=Mechanical TechnologyEGD=Engineering Graphics and Design *
HUMAN AND SOCIAL STUDIES (20 credits each)GEO=Geography *HIS=History *RELS=Religion Studies *
PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, COMPUTER AND LIFE SCIENCES (20 credits each)CAT= Computer Applications TechnologyIT=Information Technology *LS=Life Sciences *PS=Physical Sciences *
SERVICES (20 credits each)CS=Consumer Studies *HS=Hospitality StudiesTOUR=Tourism
* Designated subject
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2. ALL NATIONAL HIGHER CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA:BUSINESS AND ENGINEERING COURSES
As from January 2013 the following additional minimum admission requirements shallapply in respect of Business and Engineering courses:
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) (Further Education and Training)
A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and FurtherEducation and Training and compliance with the language requirements of the CapePeninsula University of Technology.
For Language Requirements, please see specific minimum requirements forBusiness and Engineering courses (subjects required/recommended, achieve-ment rating, portfolio to be submitted, interview in Cape Town, evaluation tests,or experience required) that apply to each course. Please check under the rele-vant faculty.
Applicants may be required to write additional proficiency tests as part of the admissionrequirements for certificate, diploma and degree programmes.
2.1 ABBREVIATIONSNATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) (FET): NC(V)(FET)
GROUP A: FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT
Rating code Rating Marks %
7 Outstanding achievement 80-1006 Meritorious achievement 70-795 Substantial achievement 60-694 Adequate achievement 50-593 Moderate achievement 40-492 Elementary achievement 30-391 Not achieved 0-29
Official Languages at First Additional Language Level 4E(FAL)=English (First Additional Language)–Language of teaching and learning at CPUTA(FAL)=Afrikaans (First Additional Language)X(FAL)=Xhosa (First Additional Language)
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (20 credits each)M=Mathematics ML=Mathematical Literacy
HUMAN AND SOCIAL STUDIES (10 credits)LO=Life Orientation
* Designated subject
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GROUP B: VOCATIONAL COMPONENT (NCV LEVEL 4 SUBJECTS)
National Certificate Vocational (FET) subjects
Rating code Rating Marks %
5 Outstanding 80-1004 Highly competent 70-793 Competent 50-692 Not yet competent 40-491 Not achieved 0-39
AGRICULTURE AND NATURE CONSERVATIONABV=Agri-businessAPV=Animal ProductionAPPV=Advanced Plant ProductionFPMV=Farm Planning and Mechanisation
BUSINESS, COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENTAAV=Applied AccountingAPV=Advertising and PromotionsBPV=Business PracticeCBV=Consumer BehaviourCCOV=Contact Centre OperationsEEV=Economic EnvironmentFPV=Financial PlanningMPV=Management PracticeMARV=MarketingMCV=Marketing CommunicationNVCV=New Venture CreationOPV=Office PracticeODPV=Office Data ProcessingOMV=Operations ManagementPMV=Project Management
PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL, COMPUTER AND LIFE SCIENCESCPV=Computer ProgrammingDCNV=Data Communication and NetworkingPSV=Physical ScienceSADV=Systems Analysis and Design
SERVICESCSHRV=Client Services and Human RelationsFPV=Food PreparationHGV=Hospitality GenericsHSV=Hospitality ServicesSTV=Science of TourismSTITV=Sustainable Tourism in SA and International TravelTOV=Tourism Operations
MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYAEPV=Applied Engineering PracticesARMV=Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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CRWV=Carpentry and Roof WorkCIMV=Computer-integrated ManufacturingCSV=Concrete StructuresCPLV=Construction PlanningCSV=Construction SupervisionECDEV=Electrical Control and Digital ElectronicsEPPV=Electrical Principles and PracticeESCV=Electrical Systems and ConstructionEWV=Electrical WorkmanshipETV-ElectrotechnologyEFBV=Engineering Fabrication - BoilermakingEFSV=Engineering Fabrication - Sheet Metal WorkerEPV=Engineering ProcessesFTV=Fitting and TurningMASV=MasonryMATV=MaterialsMSV=Mechatronic SystemsPLUV=PlumbingPEPV=Professional Engineering PracticesRCPV=Refrigeration and Air-conditioning ProcessesRAOV=RoadsSPSV=Stored Programme SystemsTECV=TechnologyWELV=Welding
LAW, MILITARY SCIENCE AND SECURITYAPV=Applied PolicingCJPV=Criminal Justice ProcessCRIV=CriminologyGOVV=GovernanceLPEV=Law Procedures and Evidence
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENTASTV=Art and Science of TeachingECDV=Early Childhood DevelopmentHSDV=Human and Social DevelopmentLPV=Learning Psychology
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FACULtY oF APPLIeD sCIenCes
MInIMUM ReQUIReMents
In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11:
NATIONAL DIPLOMAS (three years)
Required/recommended NSC subjects and ratings
Agricultural Management Required: AE4; M3 or ML5.
Also required: One of the following: Ls4, Ps4, AS4
AND One of the following: Geo3, Ls3, Ps3, AMP3,
ECON3, AS3, AT3
Agriculture (Animal Production, Crop Production or Viticulture and oenology)
Required: AE3, M3 or ML5
Also required: One of the following: Ls4, Ps4, AND
One of the following: Geo3, Ls3, Ps3, AS3, ECON3
Analytical Chemistry Required: E3, M4, PS4
Recommended: One of the following: Ls3, ECON3,
IT3, AS3, GEO3, ACC3
Biotechnology Required: E4, M4, PS4, LS4
Consumer science: Food and nutrition Required: E4, M3 or ML4, LS4 or PS4
Recommended: One the following: CS4, HS4
environmental Health Required: E4, M3 or ML4, LS3, PS3
Recommended: AS4, GEO4
environmental Management Required: E4, M3 or ML4, PS3
Recommended: LS3, AS4, GEO4
Food technology Required: E4, M4, PS4
Recommended: BUS4, LS4, IT4, MECHT4, EGD4,
AS4, CS4
Horticulture Required: E3, M3 or ML5.
Also required: One of the following: PS3, LS3 AND
Two of the following: Ls3, Ps3, ACC3, AS3, BUS3,
ECON3, EGD3, GEO3, IT3, VA3
Landscape technology Required: E3, M3 or ML5.
Also required: One of the following: PS3, LS3 AND
Two of the following: Ls3, Ps3, ACC3, BUS3,
ECON3, AS3, GEO3, EGD3, IT3, VA3
Mathematical technology Required: E3, M4
Also required: One of the following: Ps4, BUs4,
eCon4, ACC4 AND
Two of the following: LS3, GEO3, EGD3, AS3, IT3
nature Conservation Required: E4, M3 or ML5, LS4
Required: Two of the following: AS3, GEO3, IT3, HS3,
PS3
oceanography Required: E4, M4, PS4, LS4
Also required: Any of the following: AS3, GEO3, IT3
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FACULtY oF BUsIness
MInIMUM ReQUIReMents: nsC sUBJeCts
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) or better in four nsC 20-credit sub-
jects from the subject list (see page 12 and 13 of this brochure) and the following:
Required/recommended NSC subjects and ratings
nAtIonAL HIGHeR CeRtIFICAte (two years)
Accountancy Required: E4, M3 or ML5, ACC5
nAtIonAL DIPLoMA (three years)
Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting or Internal
Auditing Required: E4, M3 or ML5, ACC5
entrepreneurship Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the
following: ECON4, ACC4
events Management Required: E5, M2 or ML4, as well as one of the follow-
ing: ACC4, ECON4, TOUR4
Financial Information systems Required: E4, M4, ACC5
Hospitality Management: Accommodation or Food and Beverage or
Professional Cookery Required: HL4, FAL4, E4, M2 or ML4, as well as at
least one of the following: ACC3, BUS4, CS4, HS4,
LS3, Tour4. Work experience recommended.
Selection of students through an informative discus-
sion/interviewing process or written submission.
Human Resource Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the
following: ECON4, ACC4
Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the
following: ECON4, ACC4
Marketing Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the
following: ECON4, ACC4
office Management and technology Required: HL4, FAL4, E4, M2 or ML4, as well as one of
the following: ACC4, BUS4, CAT4, ECON4. Part-time
students to submit a two page Curriculum Vitae.
Printing Management Required: E4, M4, PS4
Public Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, ECON4
Real estate Required: E4, M2 or ML4, ACC4
Retail Business Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, as well as one of the follow-
ing: BUS4, ECON4, ACC4
sports Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4.
Recommended: BUS4 and/or ECON4, LS2 and/or PS2
Participation as a player, coach or administrator at
international/national/provincial level will be a recom-
mendation.
tourism Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4. Also required: One of the
following: ECON4, TOUR4, HS4
Students may be required to submit a motivational letter/essay explaining why they want to study a specific course.
Where learners do not offer subjects in the Business, Commerce and Management category, subjects in other cate-
gories may be considered at the discretion of the dean of the faculty, on condition that the required achievement rat-
ings have been met for all of the above programmes.
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MInIMUM ReQUIReMents: nCV (Fet)
As from January 2013 the following additional minimum admission requirements shallapply in respect of Business courses:
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) (FET)
Minimum admission requirements
A National Certificate (Vocational) NQF level 4 issued by the Council for General andFurther Education and Training with:• English (First Additional Language) 50%• Life Orientation 50%• Mathematics 50% OR Mathematical Literacy 60%• At least four relevant vocational subjects on NQF level 4 with a minimum of 60%.
QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADE ORGANISATIONS• A relevant qualification registered with SAQA on NQF level 4 with a minimum of 120
credits and issued by an accredited UMALUSI training provider;• All English related subjects or unit standards on NQF level 4 with minimum of 50% or
the learner has been declared competent on these subjects/unit standards;• All Maths related subjects/unit standards on NQF level 4 with a minimum of 60% or the
learner has been declared competent on these subjects/unit standards;• All relevant subjects/unit standards on NQF level 4 with a minimum of 60% or the learn-
er has been declared competent on these subjects/unit standards.
Students may be required to submit a motivational letter/essay explaining why they wantto study a specific course.
Where learners do not offer subjects in the Business, Commerce and Management cate-gory, subjects in other categories may be considered at the discretion of the dean of thefaculty, on condition that the required achievement ratings have been met for all of theabove programmes.
For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and NationalTechnical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office.
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FACULtY oF eDUCAtIon & soCIAL sCIenCes
MInIMUM ReQUIReMents
Achievement ratings for all Bed degrees are as follows:
1. An achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) or better in four nsC 20-credit sub-
jects from the designated subject list (See subjects with asterisk (*) on pages 12 and 13of this brochure.)
2. Language rating: A rating of 4 for the Home Language and a rating of 3 for at leastone First additional language; one of the languages must be Afrikaans or English.
Required subjects and ratings in addition to the above-mentioned achievement ratings for BEd
degrees:
BeD: Further education and training (Fet) (four years)
Economic and Management Sciences One of the following designated subjects:
ACC3, BUS3, CS3, ECON3, IT3, M3, ML3
BeD: Fet (General) or Fet (specialisation)(four years)
Natural Science or Technology One of the following designated subjects:
ACC3, BUS3, CS3, ECON3, IT3, LS3, M3, ML3, PS3
BeD: General education and training (Get) (four years)
Foundation Phase (Grade R - 3) See Achievement ratings for all BEd degrees above
BeD: General education and training (Get) (four years)
Intermediate & senior Phases (Grade 4-9) See Achievement ratings for all BEd degrees above
Upgrading education qualifications
The CPUT also offers certificate and diploma courses for teachers and lecturers who wishto upgrade their qualifications, e.g. the National Professional Diploma in Education,Advanced Certificates in Education and the Higher Diploma in Higher Education andTraining. The Post-graduate Certificate in Education is offered to graduates who wish tobecome primary or high school teachers. For more information, consult the faculty office.
For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and NationalTechnical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office.
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MInIMUM ReQUIReMents: nsC sUBJeCts
In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11:
MATHEMATICS RATINGS
Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for Engineering-related courses unless otherwiseindicated. Applicants for an engineering-related programme, with a rating of 3 forMathematics, may be considered for the extended programme.
LANGUAGE RATINGS
English First Additional Language with a rating of 5 is an admission requirements for allprogrammes in the Faculty of Engineering.
nB: Minimum admission requirements do not guarantee admission to a study pro-gramme. Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements are eligible for selectionbased on departmental programme specific academic criteria and space constraints.
NATIONAL DIPLOMAS (three years)
Required/recommended NSC subjects and ratings
Building leading to Required: E4, M4, LO4. Recommended: Any of the fol-
lowing: ACC3, BUS3, ECON3, CIVT3, EGD3, CAT3,
IT3, PS3
Construction Management or
Quantity surveying
Cartography (GIsc) Required: E4, M4, PS4
Clothing Management Required: E4, ML4 or M2
Also required: One of the following: ACC3, BUS3,
ECON3
engineering: Chemical Required: E4, M4, PS4
engineering: Civil Required: E4, M4, PS4
engineering: Computer systems AnD
engineering: electrical Required: E4, M4, and one of: PS4 or ELECT4
Recommended: One of the following: CAT4, IT4
engineering: Industrial Required: E4, M4, PS4
Recommended: MECHT3
engineering: Mechanical Required: E4, M4, PS4
Recommended: MECHT3
engineering: Mechanical: Marine engineering
Required: E4, M4, PS4
engineering: Mechatronics Required: E4, M4, PS4
Recommended: One of the following: ELECT3, IT4,
MECHT3
Maritime studies E4, M4, PS4
operations Management Required: E4, M4
surveying Required: E4, M4, PS4
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MInIMUM ReQUIReMents: nCV (Fet) sUBJeCts
MATHEMATICS (NCV4) RATING OF 5 REQUIRED FOR ENGINEERING COURSES
Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for Engineering-related courses unless otherwiseindicated. Mathematics (NCV4) with a rating of 5 (60-69%) is an admission require-ment for all engineering related courses, except Clothing Management.
ENGLISH (FAL) RATING OF 5 REQUIRED FOR ENGINEERING COURSES
English First Additional Language with a rating of 5 (60-69%) is an admission requirementfor all programmes in the Faculty of Engineering.
In addition, the following ratings are required for admission to:NCV Level 4 subjects and ratings
Building leading to E(FAL)5, M5, LO5
Construction Management or
Quantity surveying
Cartography (GIsc) E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
Clothing Management Required: E(FAL)5, ML5 or M2
Recommended: BPV3, or FMV4 and AAV3
engineering: Chemical E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
engineering: Civil E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
engineering: Computer systems AnD
engineering: electrical E(FAL)5, M5, LO5
Three of the following:
EPPV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
ECDEV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
EWV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
engineering: Industrial E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
engineering: Mechanical E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
engineering: Mechanical: Marine engineering
E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
engineering: Mechatronics Required: E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at
least 60%)
Recommended: ETV3, MSV3
Maritime studies E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
operations Management E(FAL)5, M5
surveying E(FAL)5, M5, PSV3 (candidates must obtain at least 60%)
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FACULtY oF HeALtH & WeLLness sCIenCes
MInIMUM ReQUIReMents
In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11:
Required/recommended NSC subjects and ratings
CERTIFICATES
Dental Assisting (one year) Required: HL4, FAL3, E3, ML3, LS4
emergency Care (two years) Required: HL5, E4, M3 or ML4, LS5
Recommended: PS3
NATIONAL DIPLOMAS (three years)
Dental technology Required: HL4, FAL3, E4, M4 or ML5, LS5
Recommended: PS4
nursing (Basic qualification) Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M3 or ML4, LS4
optical Dispensing Required: HL4, FAL2, AE, M3 or ML4, LS3, PS3
Radiography (Diagnostic, therapy, nuclear
Medicine, Ultrasound) Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M4, LS4 and/or PS4
somatology Required: HL4, FAL3, E3, M3 or ML4, LS4
Recommended: PS3
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
Nursing Science HL4, FAL3, AE, M3 or ML4, LS4
BACHELOR DEGREES (four years)
emergency Medical Care Required: HL4, FAL3, E4, M4, LS4, PS4
Medical Laboratory science Required: HL4, FAL3, E4, M4, PS4, LS4
For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and NationalTechnical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office.
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MInIMUM ReQUIReMents
In addition to the Minimum admission requirements on page 11:
Design courses: Requirements
All design and architecture course applicants must complete a questionnaire/additionalapplication form, submit a portfolio of prescribed work and an essay, attend a selectionprocedure, and/or attend a drawing test on campus. Applicants may be required toattend an interview on campus, an English language proficiency test, a motivational andinterest test, or an on-campus practical test of a career-specific nature. Details and datesof tests and interviews will be supplied on application to the faculty office. Further detailscan be found in the portfolio requirements document.
First Year Extended Curriculum Programme (for the Design and Architecture dis-ciplines)
These programmes provide under-prepared students with the opportunity to do the firstyear over a period of two years (preference will be given to applicants from disadvantagedbackgrounds)
Required/recommended NSC subjects and ratings
NATIONAL DIPLOMAS (three years)
Architectural technology Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, ML6. Selection tests.
Prescribed Portfolio of work must be submitted.
Recommended: M4. NB: Applicants will write a test to
assess their competence at this level.
Fashion Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed
Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test.
Recommended: DES3.
Film and Video technology Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M3 or ML5
Recommended:Any Arts and Culture subject: rating 4,
Life Orientation 4, BUS4. Submission of a written
statement of intent.
Graphic Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed port-
folio of work must be submitted.
Recommended: DES3.
Information technology Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, and M3 or ML5
Interior Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed port-
folio of work must be submitted.
Recommended: DES3.
Jewellery Design and Manufacture Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed
Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test.
Recommended: DES3.
Journalism Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4.
Selection test and interview.
Multimedia technology Required: HL4, FAL3, E, and M3 or ML4
Photography Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Selection test
and interview
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Public Relations Management An achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) or better
in four NSC 20-credit subjects from the designated
subject list, including the following: E5, M2 or ML4.
A prescribed portfolio of work must be submitted.
surface Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed
Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test.
Recommended: DES3.
three-Dimensional Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed
Portfolio of work and/or a practical admission test.
Recommended: DES3.
town and Regional Planning Required: HL4, FAL4 AE 4, M4 or ML5
Recommended: GEO4, BUS/ECON4. TOUR4
For the minimum admission requirements for the Senior Certificate pre-2008 and NationalTechnical Certificate, please contact the Faculty Office.
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