Diploma In Correctional And Rehabilitation Studies at Tshwane University of Technology

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

How to apply for admission

To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.

A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.

An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or

www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3

• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.

NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.

Reference number

When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.

Admission status

• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.

Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.

Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:

• Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an achievement level of at least 4 in English (home language or first additional language) and/or
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics and/or Civil Technology (Civil Service/ Construction/Woodworking) and/or Electrical Technology (Digital Systems/ Electronics/Power Systems) and/or Mechanical Technology (Automotive/Fitting
and Machining/Welding and Metal Work) and/or Engineering Graphics and Design and/or Physical Sciences.

The following subject specific-prerequisite in the FET/Senior Certificate is compulsory for applicants who intend to enrol for this qualification.

Specialisation modules are offered in different groups and applicants must meet the requirements accordingly:
Specialisation modules offered in the programme Specific prerequisite(s) on NQF Level 4 FET: Civil Technology I Civil Technology (Civil Service/Construction/ Woodworking) with a minimum score of 4
FET: Electrical Technology I Electrical Technology (Digital Systems/ Electronics/ Power Systems) or Physical Sciences with a minimum score of 4 FET: Engineering Graphics and Design I Engineering Graphics and Design with a minimum score of 4 FET: Mathematics I Mathematics or Technical Mathematics with a minimum score of 4 FET: Mechanical Technology I
Mechanical Technology (Automotive/Fitting and Machining/Welding and Metal Work) or Physical Sciences with a minimum score of 4

Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).

• Applicants with National Certificate (Vocational):

Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree or diploma endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi) with
at least 50% (APS of 4) for English, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 60% (APS of 5) for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% (APS of 4) for the fourth subject.

Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, Applicants must have an Admission Points Score (APS) of at least 27 (excluding Life Orientation).

Assessment procedures: No further assessment will be done. Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).

Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places of those who did not register on time.

Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, can check their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Presentation: Day classes.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Closing date for application: 15 June.
Possible careers: Correctional services official, skills development officer,
manager, a security official.