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Admission Requirements
The minimum National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements of 2005 for entry into a diploma programme must be met. The following table(s) should be utilised by a prospective applicant to rate their Senior Certificate (SC), National Certificate (HG, SG and LG) and National Certificate (Vocational) NCV results and check whether they qualify or not before proceeding with the application and payment of fees.
Admission Criteria & Requirements
The minimum National Senior Certificate (NSC) requirements of 2005 for entry into a diploma programme must be met. Medium of instruction is English.
NSC Additional Requirements
- Minimum 50% in English.
- Level 3 (40 – 49%) in two recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
- Level 4 (50 – 59%) in two other NSC 20-credit subjects (excluding Life Orientation).
- Minimum APS Total: 22 points calculated from the 6 passed subjects.
- Priority will be given to applicants with an Agricultural and Natural Sciences background.
NC(V) Level 4 Entry Route
- National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4 in any agriculture-relevant certificate issued by Umalusi.
- Fundamental Subjects: Rating of 3 (Competent, 50–69%) in 3 fundamental subjects, including English.
- Vocational Subjects: Upper range rating of 3 (Competent, 60–69%) or higher in each of the 3 vocational subjects.
Excluded NSC Subjects
The following NSC subjects will not be considered for score calculations:
- History
- Religion Studies
- Culture and Arts subjects
- Engineering, Graphics and Design (EGD)
- Languages other than English
Subject Rating Scales
Table 1: National Senior Certificate (NSC)
| NSC Level | Percentage Range |
|---|---|
| Level 7 | 80 – 100% |
| Level 6 | 70 – 79% |
| Level 5 | 60 – 69% |
| Level 4 | 50 – 59% |
| Level 3 | 40 – 49% |
| Level 2 | 30 – 39% |
| Level 1 | 0 – 29% |
Table 2: Senior Certificate (Prior to 2005)
| Symbol | Percentage | HG | SG | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80 – 100% | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| B | 70 – 79% | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| C | 60 – 69% | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| D | 50 – 59% | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| E | 40 – 49% | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| F | 34 – 39% | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| FF / G | 33% & lower | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Required Application Documents
All prospective student applications must be submitted with certified copies of the following:
Application Process
Fees Payable
Schedule of tuition, registration, practical training, meals, and accommodation fees.
| Description | Standard Fees | Additional / Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee Non-refundable; payable on/before application submission | R 500.00 | — |
| Late Application Fee Applied to applications submitted after deadline | R 498.00 | — |
| Registration Fee Payable on the day of registration | R 4 649.00 | — |
| Glen Student Trust Fund (GSTF) Student practical training & extracurricular levy | R 3 000.00 | Once off / annually |
| Tuition / Modules Subject & module fees breakdown | R 242.53 / module | R 3 152.86 for Year 1 modules |
| Re-examination Fee Per supplementary / re-exam module | R 298.93 / module | — |
| Accommodation (Hostel) Boarding residence facilities | R 8 636.00 / semester | R 17 272.00 per annum |
| Meals Campus dining & meal plan | R 6 402.00 / semester | R 12 804.00 annual cost |
| Students Protective Clothing Mandatory personal safety gear for practical training | R 564.00 | — |
Application & Registration
A non-refundable application fee of R 500.00 is payable on or before submitting the form. The registration fee of R 4 649.00 is payable on the day of registration.
Glen Student Trust Fund (GSTF)
In addition to tuition, all students must pay the annual R 3 000.00 GSTF levy covering practical farm training, tools, and extramural/curricular activities.
Boarding & Meals
Hostel accommodation is R 17 272.00/year (R 8 636.00/semester) and full meal plans are R 12 804.00/year (R 6 402.00/semester).
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