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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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CAPe PenInsULA UnIVeRsItY oF teCHnoLoGY

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


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


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:


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


Management Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the


Marketing Required: E4, M2 or ML4, BUS4, as well as one of the


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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FACULtY oF BUsIness

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


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.



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FACULtY oF enGIneeRInG

MInIMUM ReQUIReMents: nsC sUBJeCts


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.



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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FACULtY oF enGIneeRInG

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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CERTIFICATES

Dental Assisting (one year) Required: HL4, FAL3, E3, ML3, LS4

emergency Care (two years) Required: HL5, E4, M3 or ML4, LS5

Recommended: PS3


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




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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)



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


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


Recommended: DES3.

three-Dimensional Design Required: HL4, FAL3, AE, M2 or ML4. Prescribed


Recommended: DES3.

town and Regional Planning Required: HL4, FAL4 AE 4, M4 or ML5

Recommended: GEO4, BUS/ECON4. TOUR4



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