Higher Certificate In Dental Assisting at Tshwane University of Technology

The purpose of this qualification is to supply the dental profession with competent dental assistants who can be employed in dental practices or dental clinics to assist dental practitioners.

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 a D symbol at standard grade for English.

Recommended subject(s):

Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Physiology.

Selection criteria:

Assessment is based on a TUT potential assessment and a personal interview.

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR AFTER
2008:

Admission requirement(s):

A National Senior Certificate with higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or first additional language).

Selection criteria:

To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 23.

Assessment procedures:

Applicants with an APS of at least 23 will be invited for a potential assessment and an interview with the departmental selection panel.

Applicants with a minimum of two years relevant working experience in the dental field or with a dental assisting qualification from another institution will also be considered, even if the APS is below 23, but not lower than 20.

Minimum duration:

One year.