Diploma In Crop Production at Tshwane University of Technology

The aim of the course is to train students in the latest agricultural techniques, within the context of small stock, viticulture, and crop production. Students may choose between a crop production or an animal production specialization. Type: Undergraduate diploma. Duration: 3 years full-time.

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:

For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with an E symbol at Higher Grade or a D symbol at Standard Grade for English and Mathematics.

Recommended subject(s):

Agricultural subjects.

Preference will be given to applicants with Biology and/or Physical Science.

Selection criteria:

Prospective students are assessed by means of the following formula for academic merit, based on scholastic performance:

SYMBOL HG VALUE SG VALUE
A 8 7
B 7 6
C 6 5
D 4 3
E 2 1
Applicants are given two additional points for the following subjects (SG or HG):

Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Principles, Computer Studies, Field Husbandry, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics, Practical Agriculture, and/or Statistics.

Applicants with a score of 23 and more according to the formula for academic merit determination will be considered for admission.

Applicants with a score of 20 to 22 according to the formula for academic merit determination will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest scores will be selected.

Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November.

• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 4 for Mathematical Literacy.

Recommended subject(s):

Agricultural subjects.

Preference will be given to applicants with Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematical Literacy or Technical Mathematics).

Life Orientation is excluded from the APS calculation.

Assessment procedures:

Applicants with a score of 23 and more will be considered for admission.

Applicants with a score of 20 (19 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics) to 22 will be kept on a waiting list from which the applicants with the highest APS will be selected.

Waiting lists will be cleared at the end of September and November.

For Applicants with National Certificate(Vocational):

Admission requirement(s):

A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 40% for Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), and 50% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 19 (with Mathematics) or 20 (with Mathematical Literacy).

Life Orientation is excluded from the APS calculation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence, and status:

Minimum duration:

Three years.