Dip (Wood Technology) Extended Curriculum

Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Wood Technology) Extended Curriculum

Programme Overview:

This programme consists of three years of applied theoretical and one year experiential training. It provides alternative university access to students who have the potential to succeed, but do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the mainstream programme. The purpose of the programme is to integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses in order to prepare the student for successful completion of the diploma in Wood Technology.

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 4 years (including 1 year in-service training)

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

310

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

310

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

325

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 35%, or Mathematical Literacy – 55%, and • Physical Sciences or Technical Science – 30%. RECOMMENDED NSC/IEB SUBJECTS: Engineering Graphics and Design

Career opportunities:

The same as for three-year Diploma in a chosen field.

Before You Apply

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