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The programme consists of academic and experiential training, offered on campus and at an approved wood processing facility.
The programme covers the whole spectrum of subjects related to the working industrial environment. The subjects are packed with new and relevant information as the industry grows. Class time is also interrupted with visits to primary and secondary wood processing plants to expose students to working environments and new technology.
Admission requirements
(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements - the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTENDED QUALIFICATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the George Campus of the university.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over four years of full-time study.
For more info: NMMU
COURSE: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN WOOD TECHNOLOGY (G...
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4 Years Part TimeIntroduction
The programme consists of academic and experiential training, offered on campus and at an approved wood processing facility.
The programme covers the whole spectrum of subjects related to the working industrial environment. The subjects are packed with new and relevant information as the industry grows. Class time is also interrupted with visits to primary and secondary wood processing plants to expose students to working environments and new technology.
Admission requirements
(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements - the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXTENDED QUALIFICATION
- Minimum statutory NSC requirements for diploma entry and for the language of learning and teaching must preferably be met, but in exceptional cases candidates who only meet the minimum NSC requirements for certificate entry will be considered.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- Candidates with an APS of 22 who do not meet the requirements for direct admission to the National Diploma: Wood Technology will be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
- Candidates must perform satisfactorily on the NMMU Access Assessment Battery.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
- Admission Points Score of 32.
- Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
- English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
- NSC achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or 5 (60-69%) for Mathematical Literacy. If an applicant has Mathematical Literacy instead of Mathematics, he/she could be placed in an associated extended qualification.
- NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Physical Sciences.
- Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 31 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
- Recommended NSC subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008
- Senior Certificate with pass mark in Mathematics and Physical Science. Technical Drawing is recommended as matric subject.
- Learners must score at least 24 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
- Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
SITE OF DELIVERY
This qualification will be offered at the George Campus of the university.
DURATION
The qualification shall extend over four years of full-time study.
For more info: NMMU