Diploma In Food Technology at Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Food Technology is a Diploma level Food Technology course. Diploma in Food Technology’ empowers the students with knowledge and skills required for quality control and research & development in food industries manufacturing processed foods.

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, Mathematics, and Physical Science.

Recommended subject(s):

Biology.

Assessment procedure:

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to submit a portfolio and to write an academic proficiency test.

The APS will contribute 80% to the final admission score and the academic proficiency test will contribute 20%.

• 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 4 for Mathematics, 4 for Physical Sciences, and 3 for Life Sciences.

Recommended subject(s):

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21.

Assessment procedure:

Applicants with a score of 24 or more will be automatically accepted.

Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be considered for admission and will be invited to write an academic proficiency
test.

The APS will contribute 80% to the final admission score and the academic proficiency test will contribute 20%.

Minimum duration:

Three years.