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20. SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DIPLOMA STUDY
NSC Dip with Eng HL 3/FAL 4 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 4 and four 20 credit subjects (not more than one lang) 3
Senior Cert with Engl and Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG and four best subjects
NC(V) 4 with 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and 60% in vocational subjects
26
26
NSC Dip with Engl HL 4/FAL 3 and three subjects from the designated list 3
Senior Cert
PRIVATE COLLEGES
CERTIFICATE STUDY
NSC Cert
Senior Cert
64697 FET Certificate in Community Health Work
Diploma in Library and Information Studies
Dip Sport & Exercise Technology
H Cert Healthcare Services Management
Higher Certificate in Healthcare Management
DU-D-LS3
ZU-R-SET
RB-D-PHS
MC-D-HHM
30 Sep
31 Oct
1
1
1
1
3 yrs
3 yrs
1 yr
1 yr
First preference will be given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university. Applicants are required to write a selection test and attend an interview. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does NOT guarantee selection.
First preference will be
given to applicants who never studied previously at any other university.
RPL. Consult institution
NSC
Senior Cert
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V) 4 with a 50% pass in English
An equivalent accredited NQF Level 4 (120 credits) qualification. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Provided that the applicant is above the age of 23 with five subjects with pass marks between A-C). Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as outlined above but have demonstrable equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through work or other life experiences, may apply for alternative access by proving competency through a formal RPL process in order to be admitted onto the programme
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for Advanced Certificate OR Bachelor's Degree. For further information or RPL requirements consult institution.
DU – DUT: D-ML SULTAN/STEVE BIKO • ZU – UNIZULU: R-RICHARDS BAY • RB - REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • MC - MANCOSA: DURBAN
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