The minimum requirements for enrolment are an FETC with six 20-credit-bearing subjects with a rating of four, and a minimum rating of 1 (one) for Life Orientation (thus a total credit value of at least 25).
Aptitude test if the candidate passed four FETC credit-bearing designated subjects with a rating of four, plus two 20-credit-bearing designated subjects with a rating of three, and a minimum rating of 1 (one) for Life Orientation (thus a total credit value of at least 23).
English as a language subject (home or additional) with a minimum rating of three.

In addition to the above:

 Life Science (Rating 4).
Note: If more applications are received than can be accommodated by the learning programme, selection will be based on academic merit.
Note: The minimum value of 25 is calculated as follows: 6 x 4 for six 20-credit-bearing subjects at level four, plus 1 for Life Orientation at level three.
A candidate who fails one or more instructional offerings must reapply for admission.
Applicants in possession of the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be selected according to the selection requirements as approved by Senate.
No student will be allowed to graduate without completing the Academic Literacy programme.
It is compulsory for candidates who wish to enrol for the part-time programme to be employed by an oral health care facility as a dental assistant for minimum of 2 years.

Remarks

Upon commencing his/her studies, the student must register with the Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene of the Health Professions Council of South Africa in terms of the rules and regulations of the Medical, Dental and Supplementary Health Services Professions Act, 1974 (Act 56 of 1974) and the subsequent amendments pertaining to dental assisting, as approved. A minimum of 360 hours of Work-Integrated Learning at dental clinics, hospitals and/or private dental practices is required.
Assessment is continuous.
Practical competency and skills are assessed according to specific guidelines, which include Dental Assisting: Practical and Computer Literacy. It is compulsory for students to adhere to the stipulated ethical rules and dress code during practical and Work-Integrated Learning sessions.
After successful completion of this course, a Higher Certificate will be awarded during the official graduation ceremony of the CUT.

For more information contact: Department of Life Sciences

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