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PROSPECTUS
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General Info Page 3
NQF Structure Page 6
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Page 7
Faculty of Business Studies Page 10
Faculty of Engineering Page 13
Workshop Programmes Page 16
Career Path for Engineering Students Page 17
Contents
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General Info
classes which run from 17:30 until 20:30. it is one of our busiest campuses.
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5. PLESSISLAER CAMPUS:The Plessislaer campus is situated in Imbali, about 6km from the city centre, It offers Human Resource Management and Public Management for students who have completed grade 12 . NCV Engineering and Related Design and Education and Development are offered to students who have not passed grade 12. This campus also has fully equipped mechanical workshops.
6. CENTRAL OFFICE
MAP OF PIETERMARITZBURG
ACCOMMODATIONAccommodation facilities are available only at the Plessislaer campus, but they are available to students who are studying at the other campuses. Application for residence accommodation is made after the students have obtained proof of programme registration. Students studying at other campuses must make their own transport arrangements to get to these campuses.
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FINANCIAL AIDUmgungundlovu TVET College offers students the opportunity to apply for NSFAS TVET Bursaries. NSFAS bursaries are offered by the Department of Higher Education. This is a non-repayable bursary offered to full-time students registered for the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and the NATED programmes. In order to qualify for the funding, the students need to meet with all the requirements of NSFAS.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIESThere are several cultural and sporting clubs and societies on each campus. Students are encouraged to join as a member or to start up their own clubs and societies with the support of the student representative council (SRC).
LIBRARIESAll the campuses have library facilities. The students are ensured a comfortable stay at the library whether it’s for study purposes or merely to read the newspaper.
REGISTRATION PERIODSBusiness studies (semester course): January and JulyEngineering studies (trimester course): January, May and September.National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Year course: JanuaryThese are subject to change. Please consult any campus with regards to any pre-applications that may take place.
WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAMMESThis must be done in writing, within one week of the beginning of classes. Failing to do this, students will be liable for the full cost of tuition fees.
EXAMINATIONSOnly students who have registered for full-time and part-time programmes and who have complied with the requirements will be allowed to enter for examinations.
EXAMINATION ENROLMENTS It is the responsibility of the students to contact their specific campuses for the exact dates of examination enrolments as well as examination dates. Any queries related to exams must be directed to the examination officer of the campus.
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NQF StructureWhere do I find TVET College programmes on the National Qualifications Framework?
NSCGrade 12
NQF 10
NQF 9
NQF 8
NQF 7
NQF 6
NQF 5
NQF 4
NQF 3
NQF 2
NQF 1
Doctoral Degree
Masters Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Bachelors Degree
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N4 - N6
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NC (V) L3
NC (V) L2
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NSCGrade 10
GETCGrade 9
Grades1 to 8
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Course Description
Study Options Duration Of Course Admission RequirementsFull-time. 1 year per level. Grade 9.
ExaminationsExternal examinations are conducted in November of each year.
1. MarketingLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Marketing • Advertising & Promotions • Marketing Communication • Contact Centre Operations
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Marketing • Advertising & Promotions • Marketing Communication • Contact Centre Operations
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Marketing • Advertising & Promotions • Marketing Communication • Contact Centre Operations
2. Finance, Economics and AccountingLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Applied Accounting• Financial Management• Economic Environment• Office Data Processing
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Applied Accounting• Financial Management• Economic Environment• Office Data Processing
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Applied Accounting• Financial Management• Economic Environment• Office Data Processing
3. Office AdministrationLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Business Practice• Office Practice• Office Data Processing• Entrepreneurship
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Business Practice• Office Practice• Office Data Processing• Project Management
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Business Practice• Office Practice• Office Data Processing• Project Management
National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
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4. Electrical Infrastructure Construction Level 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths• Life Orientation• Electrical Principles and Practice• Workshop Practice• Electronic Control and
Digital Electronics• Electrical Systems and
Construction
• English • Maths • Life Orientation• Electrical Principles and Practice• Electrical Workmanship• Electronic Control and
Digital Electronics• Electrical Systems and
Construction
• English • Maths Life Orientation• Electrical Principles and Practice• Electrical Workmanship• Electronic Control and
Digital Electronics• Electrical Systems and
Construction
5. Civil Engineering and Building ConstructionLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths • Life Orientation• Plant and Equipment• Materials• Construction Planning
AND ONE OF: • Construction Carpentry and
Roof Work• Concrete Structures• Construction Masonry & Tiling • Construction Plumbing
• English • Maths • Life Orientation• Plant and Equipment• Materials• Construction Planning
AND ONE OF: • Construction Carpentry and
Roof Work• Concrete Structures• Construction Masonry & Tiling • Construction Plumbing
• English • Maths • Life Orientation• Construction Supervision• Materials• Construction Planning
AND ONE OF: • Construction Carpentry and
Roof Work• Concrete Structures• Construction Masonry & Tiling • Construction Plumbing
6. Engineering and Related DesignLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths • Life Orientation• Engineering Fundamentals• Engineering Technology• Engineering Systems
AND ONE OF:• Fitting and Turning • Automotive Repair &
Maintenance• Engineering Fabrication
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Engineering Practice and
Maintenance• Materials Technology• Engineering Graphics and
Design (CAD)
AND ONE OF:• Fitting and Turning• Automotive Repair &
Maintenance• Engineering Fabrication
(Boilermaking) • Engineering Fabrication
(Sheet Metal Worker)
• English • Maths• Life Orientation• Engineering Processes• Professional Engineering Practice • Applied Engineering Technology
AND ONE OF:• Fitting and Turning• Automotive Repair &
Maintenance• Engineering Fabrication
(Boilermaking)• Engineering Fabrication
(Sheet Metal Worker)
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8. HospitalityLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Hospitality Generics• Food Preparation• Client Services and
Human Relations• Hospitality Services
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Hospitality Generics• Food Preparation• Client Services and
Human Relations• Hospitality Services
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Hospitality Generics• Food Preparation• Client Services and
Human Relations• Hospitality Services
9. TourismLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Client Services and
Human Relations • Sustainable Tourism in SA• Tourism Operations • Science of Tourism
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Science of Tourism • Client Services and
Human Relations • Sustainable Tourism in SA and
Regional Travel• Tourism Operations
• English • Maths Literacy• Life Orientation• Science of Tourism • Client Services and
Human Relations • Sustainable Tourism in SA and
International Travel• Tourism Operations
10. Education & DevelopmentLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English• Mathematical Literacy• Life Orientation• Art and Science of Teaching• Human Social Development• Learning Psychology• Early Childhood Development
• English• Mathematical Literacy• Life Orientation• Art and Science of Teaching• Human Social Development• Learning Psychology• Early Childhood Development
• English• Mathematical Literacy• Life Orientation• Art and Science of Teaching• Human Social Development• Learning Psychology• Early Childhood Development
11.Transport and LogisticsLevel 2 Level 3 Level 4• English• Life Orientation• Mathematics Literacy• Transport Economics• Transport Operations• Freight Logistics• New Venture Creations
• English• Life Orientation• Mathematics Literacy• Transport Economics• Transport Operations• Freight Logistics• New Venture Creations
• English• Life Orientation• Mathematics Literacy• Transport Economics• Transport Operations• Freight Logistics• New Venture Creations
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National Certificate
The N4-N6 courses specialise in specific fields: Business Management; Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Management Assistant; Marketing Management; Public Relations; Educare.
Study Options Duration of Course Admission RequirementsFull-time or Part-time. 6 Months per level. Grade 12 with applicable subjects NCV Level 4ExaminationsExternal examinations are conducted in June & November of each year.
DiplomaA National Diploma can be obtained once the learner has completed N4, N5 and N6, and has completed 18 months relevant work experience.
Business ManagementN4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4• Management Communication N4• Intro Accounting N4• Computer Practice N4
• Computer Practice N4/N5• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5• Sales Management N5• Cost and Management
Accounting N5
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N6• Sales Management N6• Cost and Management
Accounting N6• Computer Practise N6
This course equips a learner with the required knowledge and understanding of general principles of Business Management.
Financial ManagementN4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4• Management Communication N4• Financial Accounting N4• Computerized Financial
Systems N4
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5• Financial Accounting N5• Computerized Financial
Systems N5• Cost and Management
Accounting N5
• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N6• Financial Accounting N6• Computerized Financial
Systems N6• Cost and Management
Accounting N6During this course learners are equipped with the required knowledge and understanding of the general principles of Financial Management.
Faculty of Business Studies
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Human ResourcesN4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4• Personal Management N4
• Personnel Management N5• Labour Relations N5• Personal Training N5• Computer Practice N5
• Personnel Management N6• Personal Training N6• Labour Relations N6• Computer Practice N6
During this course learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about major functions of Human Resources Department, Personnel matters & Industrial Relations.
Management Assistant N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Office Practice N4• Communications N4• Intro Information Processing N4
or Information Processing N4• Computer Practice N4
• Information Processing N4/N5• Office Practice N5• Communication N5• Computer Practice N5
• Information Processing N5/N6• Office Practice N6• Communications N6• Computer Practice N6
Learners are trained to become efficient and professional Secretaries or Management Assistants.
Marketing Management N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4• Management Communication N4• Marketing Management N4• Computer Practice N4
• Marketing Management N5• Sales Management N5• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5• Computer Practice N5
• Marketing Management N6• Marketing Communications N6• Sales Management N6• Marketing Research N6
Throughout this course the learners are provided with the marketing principles and knowledge to effectively market a product or service.
Public ManagementN4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4• Management Communication N4• Computer Practice N4• Public Administration N4
• Computer Practice N4/N5• Public Administration N5• Municipal Administration N5• Public Finance N5
• Public Administration N6• Municipal Administration N6• Public Law N5• Public Finance N6
During this course the learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about functions and responsibilities of Government.
Public RelationsN4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Intro Information Processing N4
or Information Processing N4• Communication N4• Office Practice N4• Computer Practice N4
• Information Processing N4/N5• Communication N5• Office Practice N5• Public Relations N5
• Information Processing N5/N6• Communication N6• Office Practice N6• Public Relations N6
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EducareN4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months)• Educare Didactics N4• Day Care Personnel
Development N4• Education N4• Child Health N4
• Educare Didactics N5• Day Care Communication N5• Educational Psychology N5• Entrepreneurship N4
• Educare Didactics N6• Day Care Communication N6• Educational Psychology N6• Day Care N6
Learners can work in playgroups or creches once they have completed this qualification.* Learners who have passed N6 educare are NOT eligible to teach grade R/0.
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Course Description
The N1-N6 courses specialise in specific fields:Electrical Engineering (H/C); Electrical Engineering (L/C); Building/Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering.
Study Options Duration of Course Admission RequirementsFull-time or Part-time. 3 months per level. N1-Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science.
ExaminationsExternal examinations are conducted in April, August & November of each year.
DiplomasA National Diploma can be obtained once the learner has completed N4, N5 and N6 and has completed 24 months relevant work experience.
Civil Engineering
Civil (Bricklaying & Plastering)N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Building Science N1• Building Drawing N1• Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N1
• Mathematics N2• Building Science N2 • Building Drawing N2• Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N2
• Mathematics N3• Building Science N3• Building Drawing N3• Building and Civil Technology N3
Civil (Plumbing)N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Building Science N1 • Building Drawing N1• Plumbing Theory N1
• Mathematics N2• Building Science N2 • Building Drawing N2• Plumbing Theory N2
• Mathematics N3• Building Science N3 • Building Drawing N3• Building & Civil Technology N3
Civil (Carpentry)N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Building Science N1 • Building Drawing N1• Woodworkers Theory N1
• Mathematics N2• Building Science N2 • Building Drawing N2• Carpentry & Roofing Theory N2
• Mathematics N3• Building Science N3 • Building Drawing N3• Building & Civil Technology N3
Faculty of Engineering
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Civil N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)• Mathematics/Building Admin N4• Quantity Surveying N4• Building & Structural
Construction N4• Building & Structural
Surveying N4
• Mathematics/Building Admin N5• Quantity Surveying N5• Building & Structural
Construction N5• Building & Structural
Surveying N5
• Mathematics/Building Admin N6• Quantity Surveying N6• Building & Structural
Construction N6• Building & Structural
Surveying N6The N4 to N6 Civil Engineering Courses concentrate on a design and project management related subjects.
Careers that can be followed if the student has a civil engineering qualification:Bricklaying, Plastering, Carpentry, Plumbing, Building Designing, Quantity Surveying, and Civil Technician, Land Surveying, Town Planning, etc.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical (Light Current)N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Engineering Science N1 • Electrical Trade Theory N1• Industrial Electronics N1
• Mathematics N2• Logic Systems N2/Engineering
Science N2 • Electrical Trade Theory N2• Industrial Electronics N2
• Mathematics N3• Logic Systems N3/Engineering
Science N3 • Electrical Trade Theory/
Electrotechnology N3• Industrial Electronics N3
The course covers the generic electrical and electronic principles applicable to a wide variety of applications. Specialisation is required for specific fields due to the vastness of electronic application.
Electrical (Light Current)N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)• Mathematics N4• Digital Electronics N4• Industrial Electronics N4• Electrotechnics N4
• Mathematics N5• Digital Electronics N5• Industrial Electronics N5• Electrotechnics N5
• Mathematics N6• Digital Electronics N6• Industrial Electronics N6• Electrotechnics N6
Career Opportunities with an Electrical Qualification: Radio/TV repairs, Communication Systems, Computer Systems and Communication Systems, Computer Systems and Control Systems. A strong background in generic electronic principles and specific subject selections are essentials for any of the above fields.
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Electrical (Heavy Current) N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Engineering Science N1• Electrical Trade Theory N1 • Industrial Electronics N1
• Mathematics N2• Engineering Science N2• Electrical Trade Theory N2• Industrial Electronics N2
• Mathematics N3• Engineering Science N3• Electrotechnology N3 • Industrial Electronics N3
The Electrical and Electronics theory covered in these courses is designed to meet the needs of careers in both the domestic and industrial electrical fields. Course content covers safety, wiring switchgear, electric motors, transformers, power transmission, power generation, single phase/ three phase /AC/DC power and electronics applicable to heavy current applications.
Electrical (Heavy Current) N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)• Mathematics N4• Engineering Science N4 • Industrial Electronics N4• Electrotechnics N4
• Mathematics N5• Power Machines N5• Industrial Electronics N5• Electrotechnics N5
• Mathematics N6• Power Machines N6 • Industrial Electronics N6• Electrotechnics N6
Career Opportunities: Domestic Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Electrical Technicians
Mechanical EngineeringMechanical (Motor/Diesel)N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Engineering Science N1• Motor/Diesel Trade Theory N1• Engineering Drawing N1
• Mathematics N2• Engineering Science N2• Motor/Diesel Trade Theory N2• Engineering Drawing N2
• Mathematics N3• Engineering Science N3• Mechanotechnology N3• Engineering Drawing N3
Mechanical (Fitting)N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months)• Mathematics N1• Engineering Science N1• Fitting and Machining Theory N1• Engineering Drawing N1
• Mathematics N2• Engineering Science N2• Fitting and Machining Theory N2• Engineering Drawing N2
• Mathematics N3• Engineering Science N3• Mechanotechnology N3• Engineering Drawing N3
Mechanical N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months)• Mathematics N4 • Engineering Science N4• Mechanical Drafting N4• Mechanotechnics N4
• Mathematics N5• Strength of Materials
& Structure N5• Power Machines N5• Mechanotechnics N5
• Mathematics N6• Strength Of Materials
& Structure N6 • Power Machines N6• Mechanotechnics N6
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Career Examples:Motor/Diesel Mechanics, Fitter, Machinists
Career Opportunities:The mechanical career opportunities are vast. It is therefore important to select the correct N1 to N3 subject and trade theory for your desired career. At the N4 to N6 levels the course is not trade specific and covers general subjects necessary for careers in Mechanical Engineering. The subjects cover a variety of topics related to Mechanical design such as: Gear System, Belt Drivers, lifting Devices, Industrial Machines, Hydraulics, Fluid Flow, Engineering Materials and Structure.
Umgungundlovu TVET College offers a wide variety of engineering workshop courses which give the student practical experience of the work environment.
Study Options Duration of Course Admission RequirementsFull time. 1 trimester (10 weeks) Learners start at Phase 1 and may then proceed to Phase 2 and 3.
The campuses are specialized and offer the following workshops:Edendale Plessislaer NorthdaleBricklayingCarpentryPlumbingElectricalMotor
ElectricalFitting and TurningWeldingCarpentryMotor
Electrical
Workshop Programmes
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Career Path for Engineering Students
1. Trade Assessment:The requirements for trade test assessments have changed significantly. Please enquire at midlands campus or the marketing department for the document outlining trade assessments.
2. Wireman’s Licence • Learners who have completed an electrical apprenticeship, qualified as an electrician and have seven (7) years post trade test practical experience can apply for a wireman’s licence through the Department of Labour, only after they have passed Installation Rules (Paper 1 & 2).• The examination for Installation Rules is conducted during April, August and November of each year.• Learners have to acquire the SANS PUBLICATION 10142 PART 1 (Latest Edition) to prepare for the examinations.• The examination comprises 2 three hour papers.• No course mark is needed for this examination. • The pass mark for papers 1 and 2 is 50%.• Both examination papers may be written during the same examination sitting.• Candidates need not pass both examinations during the same sitting, but the second paper must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be rewritten.• If a candidate obtains 75% of the full marks in any paper, then he/she will be permanently exempted from rewriting that paper.• 50% must be obtained to pass the instructional offering Installation Rules.• An appropriate statement of result will be issued for accreditation purposes.
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3. Procedure for registering as an Electrical Contractor• Qualify as an electrician.• Pass Installation Rules.• Apply to the Department of Labour for a wireman’s licence.• Then apply to the Electrical Contracting Association for a contractor’s licence.
Contact DetailsDepartment of Labour Electrical Contracting AssociationPrivate Bag x117 P O Box 47453PRETORIA GREYVILLE0001 4023Telephone: 012+ 309 4000 Telephone: 031 + 312 6313 E-mail: [email protected]
4. Engineering Certificate of CompetencyThe following certificates of competency are issued by the Department of Labour:• Certificate of competency as Electrical Engineer (Factories)• Certificate of competency as Mechanical Engineer (Factories)
4.1 Admission RequirementsCandidate wanting to be admitted to the qualifying examination have to be accepted by the Commission of the Examiners appointed by the Chief Inspector.
To be accepted candidates must have passed the following subjects:SUBJECTS ELECTRICAL MECHANICALEngineering Drawing N3/N4 N3/N4Engineering Science N4 N4Industrial Electronics N4, N5, N6 N4Mathematics N4 N4Fluid Mechanics N5, N6Strength of Materials N5 N5, N6Control Systems N6 N6Mechanotechnics N4, N5, N6 N4, N5, N6Power Machines N5, N6 N5, N6Electrotechnics N4, N5, N6 N4, N5Supervisory Management N4, N5, N6 N4, N5, N6
A minimum of 50% in each of the above subjects must be obtained. The commission of examiners can also evaluate other qualifications.
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Conversion CourseTo enable a mechanical/electrical engineer to qualify for the alternate government certificate of competency examination the following has to be completed.SUBJECTS ELECTRICAL MECHANICALElectrotechnics N6Industrial Electronics N5, N6Strength of Materials N6Fluid Mechanics N5, N6
4.2 EXAMINATIONS: Written examinations for the 2 subjects:• Plant Engineering - Factories or Mines• Occupational Health and Safety Act
Examinations are conducted by the Department of Education in June and November. Candidates must obtain at least 50% of the full marks in each of the 2 subject mentioned above. Candidates need not pass both subjects at the same examination sitting, but success in the second subject must be obtained within 2 years of passing the first, otherwise both subjects must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% or more off the full marks in any subject, he/she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that subject.
4.3 Commission of Examiners Details
Postal Address: The Secretary, Commission of Examiners, Department of Labour, Private Bag x117, PRETORIA, 0001Telephone: 012 309 4000
CENTRAL OFFICE44 Burger Street | P.O. Box X9060, Pietermaritzburg, 3200Tel: 033 341 2100 | Fax: 033 345 9827 | Tel: 086 010 5790
EDENDALE CAMPUSGarden Road, Georgetown, EdendaleTel: 033 341 2158 | Fax: 033 341 2166
MIDLANDS CAMPUSCnr. Pine Street & Mayors Walk
Tel: 033 341 2180 | Fax: 033 394 5628
PLESSISLAER CAMPUSFJ Sithole Road, Imbali
Tel: 033 341 2258 | Fax: 033 398 4062
MSUNDUZI CAMPUS114 Pietermaritz Street
Tel: 033 341 2208 | Fax: 033 394 0237
NORTHDALE CAMPUSCnr. Balhambra & Newholmes Way, Northdale
Tel: 033 341 2266 | Fax: 033 397 1054