1. Diploma in Civil Engineering (W60003)
Minimum Admission Requirements (NSC)

• English: Level 4 (Home Language or First Additional Language)
• Mathematics: Level 4 (NOT Mathematical Literacy)
• Physical Science: Level 4
• APS Score: Minimum 24

 

• Senior Certificate (SC)
  • English: E-symbol (HG)
  • Mathematics: E-symbol (HG) or D-symbol (SG)
  • Physical Science: E-symbol (HG) or D-symbol (SG)

 

• National Certificate (N3/N4)
  • N3: C-symbols for 4 subjects including Mathematics & Engineering Science
  • N4: D-symbol in Mathematics & Engineering Science
  • Must also meet language requirements as per the Senior Certificate

 

• National Certificate (Vocational) – NCV Level 4
  • Construction Planning
  • Construction Supervision
  • Materials
  • Concrete Structures
  • Roads
  • 50% in:
  • English (LOTL)
  • Mathematics
  • Life Orientation
  • 60% in any three of the following vocational subjects:

 

• International Students
  • Evaluated using HESA/Institutional guidelines
  • May require SAQA evaluation
  • Mature Age Endorsement
  • As per WSU General Rules & Regulations – Section 1.6

 

2. Diploma in Civil Engineering – Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) (W60004)

• Minimum Admission Requirements (NSC)
  • English: Level 4
  • Mathematics: Level 4
    Physical Science: Level 4
  • APS Score: Minimum 22
  • Note: Applicants with one subject at Level 3 (English, Mathematics, or Physical Science) may be considered for ECP.

 

• Senior Certificate (SC)
  • Same as mainstream Diploma:
  • English: E-symbol (HG)
  • Mathematics: E-symbol (HG) or D-symbol (SG)
  • Physical Science: E-symbol (HG) or D-symbol (SG)

 

• National Certificate (N3/N4)
  • Same as mainstream Diploma.

 

• NCV Level 4
  • 50% in: English, Mathematics, Life Orientation
  • 60% in three vocational subjects listed above (Construction Planning, etc.)

 

• International Students
  • Evaluated using HESA guidelines
  • SAQA benchmarking where required

 

• Mature Age Endorsement
  • As per WSU General Rules & Regulations – Section 1.6

 

3. Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering (W60017)

• Minimum Academic Requirements
• NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits in a relevant Civil Engineering discipline
• Minimum 60% average at Level III courses
• Accepted Qualifications
  1. Diploma in Civil Engineering (360 credits, NQF 6)
  2. National Diploma in Civil Engineering (360 credits, NQF 6)
  3. National Diploma (240 credits + 120 WIL credits)
  4. Higher National Diploma (T4) in Civil Engineering

 

• Additional Requirements for Direct Entry (No Post-Diploma Experience)
  • Applicants may enter without the 1-year work experience if they have ≥60% average in the following Level 3 modules:
  • Structural Analysis III
  • Geotechnical Engineering III
  • Reinforced Concrete & Masonry Design III
  • Transportation Engineering III
  • Documentation III
  • Civil Engineering Practice (and Civil Engineering Project III for the new Diploma)

 

• Experience Requirement
  • Normally 1 year of post-Diploma experience is expected unless exempted as above.

 

• RPL
  • Recognition of Prior Learning may be applied as per WSU policy.