The purpose of this qualification is for the graduate to be able to perform (manual and computerised) financial and operational audit functions as part of an audit team or independently. It also serves as a foundation for further studies in accounting, and in particular in the internal auditing fields such as the Internal Audit Technician qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

• 3 (40-49%) for English as a Home Language or First Additional Language.
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics or Accounting, or 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics Literacy

OR

Senior Certificate: Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as follows:

• English 40-49% (E) for HG / 50-59% (D) for SG
• Accounting or Mathematics with 30-39% (F) for HG / 40-49% (E) for SG

OR

A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training with 40% and above pass in three (3) fundamental subjects / 50% or more for Mathematics Literacy, 40% and above pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects.

In addition to the above, the minimum Admission Point Score (APS) for admission is 21 for seven subjects.

Teaching and learning activities are structured in a way that focuses the students learning experiences and creates opportunities for development via feedback. Students must be prepared to work independently using their own initiative in order to develop the ability to reason methodically and think creatively.

Assessments will be in the form of formative and summative assessments

Students should take note of the institutional rules G7-G11 on re-admission of students to undergraduate programmes.

RPL may be used to demonstrate competence for admission to this programme. This qualification may be achieved in part through recognition of prior learning processes. Credits achieved by RPL must not exceed 50% of the total credits and must not include credits at the exit level.

A student can articulate vertically into a degree at NQF level 7 and horizontally to another Diploma in auditing or accountancy at NQF level 6.

Students should take specific note of the WSU’s General Rules & Regulations (specifically rules G7-G11) on re-admission and exclusion of students to undergraduate programmes.

• Internal Auditor. • IT Auditor. • Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer. • Internal Control Officer.