Career Opportunities & Professional PathwaysThe purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills required for a student’s progression towards becoming a competent practising Engineering Technologist. It is designed to empower graduates to apply their acquired knowledge, practical experience, and appropriate skills to solve broadly-defined problems in the South African work environment, whilst operating strictly within relevant standards and codes. Career pathways include:
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Bachelor : Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
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Duration of Programme |
SAQA Credits |
NQF Level |
| Bloemfontein Campus |
3 years (full-time) |
420 |
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Programme-Specific RequirementsMinimum QualificationA National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification. Required Subjects & Pass Levels
Understanding Your Matric Pass LevelTo help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Bachelor’s Pass. Bachelor’s Pass (Required)Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course. Diploma PassPass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course at a university of technology. Certificate PassPass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate. Selection Process & Additional Requirements
Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification (requiring 60% Standard Grade or 50% Higher Grade in Mathematics). Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student CalendarWe know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies. View the Student Calendar → |
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Accreditation & Professional Registration
This programme is officially accredited and designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring your qualification is recognised by the leading statutory body for engineering in South Africa:
- ECSA Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- Professional Registration: The programme complies with all ECSA standards and is specifically designed to meet the Graduate Attribute outcomes required for professional registration as a Candidate Engineering Technologist upon graduation.
