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Department: Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BHSc: MLS) 4 Year course The student will have the first five semesters of class attendance at the University followed by three semesters of clinical practice in a laboratory approved for training purposes by Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). In the last two semesters of Clinical practice, the student will select an area of specialization. Students must pass a National Board Examination in their area of specialization before they graduate.
1. Admission Requirements
Subjects Bachelor of Health Science: Medical Laboratory Sciences
NSC endorsement Eligibility for a Bachelor degree
Compulsory subjects or equivalent (Standard or Higher grade system)
NSC Minimum points
Higher grade
Standard grade
Rating codes
English Mathematics Physical Science Life Science/Biology
4 4 4 5
D D D D
C C C C
3=40-49% 4=50-59% 5=60-69% 6=70-79% 7=80-89% 8=90-90%
Life Orientation Max 3
Any other 2 subjects 10
No Math Literacy
Total 30
Additional Entry Requirements: Applicants may be required to have industrial knowledge (i.e. job shadowing) and may undergo placement testing
2. Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 Human Anatomy, Physiology & Disease 1.1
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences 1.1
Health Chemistry 1
Health Physics 1
Biostatistics 1 SEMESTER 2 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences 1.2
Human Anatomy, Physiology & Disease 1.2
Computer Skills 1
Cell Biology 1
Immunology 1
SEMESTER 3 Clinical Chemistry 2.1
Microbiology 2.1
Haematology 2.1
Immunohaematology 2
Histology 2 SEMESTER 4 Clinical Chemistry 2.2
Microbiology 2.2
Hematology 2.2
Cytology 2 SEMESTER 5 Clinical Chemistry 3
Microbiology 3
Haematology 3
Cytology 3
Integrative Medical Laboratory Sciences Theory 3.1 SEMESTER 6 Integrative Medical Laboratory Sciences 3.2 (Clinical Practice)
Research Methods 3 SEMESTER 7 &8 Research Project 4
Laboratory Management 4
Clinical Practice*
*For clinical practice, students must choose one of the specializations(electives) listed
below:
Clinical Chemistry 4
Microbiology 4
Haematology 4
Immunohaematology 4
Cytology 4
Histology 4
Immunology 4
Virology 4
Forensic Sciences 4
Pharmacology 4
Cytogenetics 4
Clinical Pathology 4
3. What are the functions of a Medical Laboratory Scientist?
Qualified medical laboratory scientists are specialized health professionals who play an integral role in the healthcare of society by providing vital information about a patient’s state of health. Their input is necessary in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of diseases. They diagnose chemical, blood, immunologic, tissue, cellular disorders and also the presence of microorganisms that cause diseases. They analyze human specimens such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, and synovial fluid, and more other specimens.
4. Career Opportunities
The analytical and diagnostic services provided by medical laboratory scientists require a strong scientific knowledge, as well as trained reasoning ability and empathy for humanity. Career opportunities exists in a variety of laboratory settings including national laboratories within hospital settings, private clinical laboratories, blood banking institutions, research, biotechnology, forensic, and reference laboratories.
5. Registration with Professional Board
On enrolment, it is mandatory that each student registers with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a student Medical Laboratory Scientist as per regulations set out in the Government Gazette (Circular E2/a9/2, 79, 09, 28). Successful completion of this qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist.
6. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to: Head: Department of Health Sciences Faculty: Applied and Computer Sciences Vaal University of Technology Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 Tel: (016) 950-7592 E-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za
Department: Biotechnology Diploma: Biotechnology 3 Year course Advanced Diploma: Biotechnology Postgraduate Diploma: Biotechnology Master of Applied Science in Biotechnology (by research) Phd: Biotechnology (by research)
1. Admission Requirements:
Subjects Dip: Biotechnology
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma
Compulsory subjects Notes
English Mathematics Physical Science Life Science
4 4 4 4
3=40-49% 4=50-59% 5=60-69%
6=70-79% 7=80-89% 8=90-99%
Life Orientation Max 3
Any other 3 subjects (min. rating of 3 per subject)
Total 26
2. Curriculum
Semester 1: Microbiology I, Chemistry I, Biodiversity and Ecology, Calculations &
Statistics I, English Development, Communication Skills 1 (Model 1)
Semester 2: Microbiology II, Biochemistry II, Analytical Chemistry: Biological II,
Disease & Immune Response III, Basic Computer Skills, English Development
(Module 1), Communication Skills 1 (Module 2).
Semester 3: Microbiology: Biological III, Introductory Genetics II, Microbial
Biochemistry III, Fermentation Technology II, Communication Skills (Module 1)
Semester 4: Food Microbiology III, Analytical Biochemistry III, Quality Assurance 1
(Biological), Bioprocessing III, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills 2 (Module
2)
Semester 5: Biotechnology Laboratory Practice I
Semester 6: Biotechnology Laboratory Practice II
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Diploma in Biotechnology (60%) or equivalent. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: BIOTECHNOLOGY
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology (60%) or equivalent. MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (By Research)
Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology (60%) or equivalent PHD: BIOTECHNOLOGY (By Research) Master of Applied Science in Biotechnology or equivalent.
3. What are the functions of a Microbiologist/Biotechnologist?
Quality control in enterprises such as the following: water purification plants, food
processing factories, dairies, pharmaceutical factories, sewerage plants, etc. Liaise with
chemical engineers and technicians in the fermentation and biotechnology industries.
4. Career opportunities
A career as a Microbiologist / Biotechnologist offers challenging and exciting opportunities including quality control in enterprises such as: water purification plants, food processing factories, dairies, pharmaceutical factories, sewerage plants, etc. There is a demand for trained Microbiologists / Biotechnologists in industrial, research and academic settings.
Entry level : Laboratory Assistant
Middle level : Laboratory Technician
Top level : Laboratory Manager
Research opportunities are available at academic, industrial and research institutions
5. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Head: Department of Biotechnology
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
Administrator: Nakedi
Tel: 016 950 9648
Email: [email protected]
website: www.vut.ac.za
Department: Chemistry
Diploma: Analytical Chemistry 3 Year Course
Advanced Diploma in Chemistry MAPPSc: Chemistry PhD: Chemistry
1. Admission Requirements
Subjects Diploma: Analytical Chemistry D11500
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma
Compulsory subjects Notes
English Mathematics Physical Science
4 4 4
3=40-49% 4=50-59% 5=60-69%
6=70-79% 7=80-89% 8=90-99%
Life Orientation Max 3
Any other 3 subjects 11
Total 26
2. Curriculum
Diploma: Analytical Chemistry (D11500)
First year:
Semester 1 (S1) Prerequisite Semester 2 (S2) Prerequisite
Chemistry 1 (AACHE1A)
Analytical Chemistry 1 (AAACH1A)
AACHE1A
Physics 1 Applied(APHYA1A)
Analytical Chemistry Practical 1 (AAANP1A)
AACHE1A
Mathematics 1 Applied (AMMAA1A)
Inorganic Chemistry 2 (AAICH2A)
AACHE1A
Applied Communication skills 1.1 (HKCOX1A)
Mathematics 2 Applied(AMMAA2A)
AMMAA1A
ICT skills 1 (ASCT1A Organic Chemistry 2(AAOCH2A)
AACHE1A
EDL (HKLLS1A)
Second year:
Semester 1 (S3) Prerequisite Semester 2 (S4) Prerequisite
Analytical Chemistry 2 (AAACH2A)
AAACH1A Analytical Chemistry 3 (AAACH3A)
AAACH2A
Analytical Chemistry Practical 2 (AAANP2A)
AAANP1A Analytical Chemistry Practical 3(AAANP3A)
AAACP2A
Physical Chemistry 2(AAPCH2A)
AACHA1C Physical Chemistry 3 (AAPCH3A)
AAPCH2A
Organic Chemistry 3 (AAOCH3A)
AAOCH2A Chemical Quality Assurance (AACQU3A)
AAACH2A
Inorganic Chemistry 3 (AAICH3A)
AAICH2A
Third year: Prerequisite Prerequisite
Semester 1 (S5) Semester 2 (S6)
Chemical Process Industries 2(AACPI2A)
S4 Chemical Project P2 (AACPR2A)
AACIP1A
Physics Theory (APHYT2A)
S4 OR
Entrepreneurship 1 (BBENA1A)
S4 Chemical Industry Practical I (AACIP1A)
S4
Applied Communication skills 1.2(HKCOY1A)
S4
Industrial Chemical Analysis (AAICA1A)
S4
OR
Chemical Industry Practical P1 (AACIP1A)
S4
2.1 Advanced Diploma in Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry IV, Inorganic Chemistry IV, Research Methodology IV, Physical Chemistry
IV, Organic Chemistry IV, Introduction to Chemistry Project. Admission Requirements: Diploma
or National Diploma Analytical Chemistry or equivalent and a 60% average in final year
chemistry subjects and mathematics 2/equivalent.
2.2 MAPPSc: Chemistry
Research Project by dissertation. Admission Requirements: B Tech Chemistry/BSc. Hons
Chemistry/Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent with an average of 60%.
2.3 PhD: Chemistry
Research project by thesis. Admission Requirements: M Tech/MSc (Chemistry) or equivalent.
3. What are the functions of an Analytical Chemistry Technician?
Analysis of samples by the wet methods or using analytical instruments, writing reports on
analysis, developing methods for analysis, writing requisitions for purchasing instrumentation,
managing of a laboratory.
4. Career Opportunities
A career in chemistry offers challenging and exciting opportunities in both the private and public
sectors. There is a continuous demand for trained analytical technicians. Position on entry level:
Laboratory assistant. Middle level: Laboratory technician. Top level: Laboratory manager.
Research opportunities are also available at the University. Researchers and development
scientists opportunities exists in the Science councils. Opportunities also exist in the academic
environment to become lectures and professors.
5. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Head of Department: Chemistry
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
Tel: (016) 950-9603 or (016) 950 9648; Fax: (016) 950-9794
E-mail: [email protected] ; [email protected]
Website: www.vut.ac.za
Department: Non-Destructive Testing & Physics Diploma: Non-Destructive Testing 3 Year Course The course includes class attendance and a work integrated learning component. 1. Admission Requirements:
Subjects Dip: Non-Destructive Testing
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma
Compulsory subjects Notes
English Mathematics Physical Science
4 4 4
3=40-49% 4=50-59%
5=60-69% 6=70-79% 7=80-89%
8=90-99% Life Orientation Max 3
Any other 3 subjects 12
Total 27 Note: Scholars who do not qualify for the Diploma Programmes may Apply for the pre diploma programmes. Tel: (016) 950-9589. For more details on the pre Diploma programmes see VUT website www.vut.ac.za
2. Subjects
Diploma: Non-Destructive Testing (DI1520)
SUBJECT
CODE
SUBJECT PREREQUISI
TE
SEMESTER
1
AACHE1A Chemistry 1 Grade 12
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1
APHYS1A Physics 1
HKLLS1A English Language and
Literacy Support
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills
1.1
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1
APNDT1A Intro To NDT (Theory)
APNDP1A Intro To NDT (Practical)
SEMESTER
2
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 AMMAT1A
APHYT2A Physics 2 (Theory) APHYS1A,
AMMAT1A APHYP2A Physics 2 (Practical)
EMEDR1A Engineering Drawing
APLPT2A Penetrant Testing (Theory) APNDT1A,
APNDP1A,
AACHE1A,
APHYS1A
APLPP2A Penetrant Testing (Practical)
APRTT2A Radiographic Testing (Theory)
APRTP2A Radiographic Testing
(Practical)
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills
1.2
SEMESTER
3
APMPT4A Magnetic Particle Testing
(Theory)
APLPT2A,
APLPP2A
APHYT2A,
APHYP2A
AMMAT2A
APMPP4A Magnetic Particle Testing
(Practical)
APUTT3A Ultrasonic Testing (Theory)
APUTP3A Ultrasonic Testing (Practical)
APIFM1A Introduction to Fracture
Mechanics
EYMFN1A Metallurgy for NDT 1
SEMESTER
4
APAUT4A Advanced Ultrasonic Testing
(Theory)
APUTT3A,
APUTP3A
APMPT4A,
APMPP4A APAUP4A Advanced Ultrasonic Testing
(Practical)
APEDT4A Eddy Current Testing
(Theory)
APEDP4A Eddy Current Testing
(Practical)
EBQUA3A Quality Assurance AMMAT2A
BBENA1A Entrepreneurship 1
EYMFN2A Metallurgy for NDT 2 EYMFN1A
SEMESTER
5
APART5A Advanced Radiographic
Testing (Theory)
APRTT2A,
APRTP2A
APEDT4A,
APEDP4A
APARP5A Advanced Radiographic
Testing (Practical)
APAET5A Advanced Eddy Current
Testing (Theory)
APAEP5A Advanced Eddy Current
Testing (Practical)
APSIP5A Signal Processing AMMAT2A
APPNA5A Project (Numerical Analysis)
SEMESTER
6
APWIL3A Work Integrated Learning
(NDT)
Completed
Semester 5
3. Diploma: Non-Destructive Testing
Three years full-time.
Purpose of the Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing
The art of material inspection complemented by the knowledge of the ‘inspection system’
The Diploma integrates the basic sciences – mathematics, chemistry and physics - with the applied sciences of metallurgy, fracture mechanics and the notion of quality assurance so that this knowledge can be used to make an informed decision on the state of a component and its continued use (for its intended purpose).
The different methods used in the inspection require in-depth theoretical understanding for them to be optimally applied, taking into consideration the various conditions under which the component operates.
Analysis of the results obtained from these methods requires knowledge and continuous operational experience. In the process of analysis, challenges are encountered in interpretation, and hence the capability to engage in research and development.
The Diploma is designed to be also applicable in inspection according to the different codes and standards of Non-Destructive Testing. It is a progressive qualification and empowers the Diploma graduate to seek innovation in the application of the NDT methods that is grounded in sound scientific knowledge creation. For example, understanding material characteristics of different metal components in machine design and the identification of locations of concentrated stress, hence likelihood of the initiation of fracture. They are thus well suited to be part of a team in the design stage of machinery.
The Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing empowers the student with a broad spectrum of knowledge, that is, theoretical concepts and information, which will be encountered during inspection in varied industries. This knowledge is acquired through blended learning, practical laboratory experience and industrial work-based experiential training / work integrated learning (WIL).
The knowledge (expertise) is expected to increase exponentially with experience, taking note that the world is already transforming into a ‘knowledge economy’. This diploma is therefore already addressing key requirements of an ‘inspection system’ for the present applications and moving into the future.
The above is supported by a sample of past graduates in their employment trends in various industrial sectors.
Aspiring students should take heed of the following:
Requirement for NDT Level Certification according to ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing -- Qualification and certification of NDT personnel document.
Requirement for NDT Level Certification according to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A - Personnel
Qualification and Certification in NDT
o The Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing qualification does not replace the NDT industry requirement for NDT Level Certification, that is, Level 1, 2 or 3 for each of the NDT methods as applicable in the industry. Students are thus required to obtain the NDT level Certification to operate within the industry. The VUT is incorporating the NDT Level Certification training on campus for the basic methods for students who complete S5.
o Service providers are in the interim providing the NDT Level Certification during university vacation periods – through Memoranda of Understanding [MOU] - to both past [completed S4 – National Diploma] and the present [completed S5] students.
These International Standards incorporate:
o The initiation, promotion, maintenance and administration of the certification scheme according to ISO/IEC 17024;
o Publishing specifications for training courses that include the syllabi, which embodies the content of recognized documents, for example, ISO/TR 25107 and ANSI/ASNT CP-105 – Topical Outlines for Qualification of Non-destructive Testing Personnel.
o The general examinations are to address the basic principles of the applicable method. o The specific examinations are to address the equipment, operating procedures, and NDT techniques
that the candidate may encounter during specific assignments to the degree required. This will include specifications or codes and acceptance criteria.
o The candidate must demonstrate familiarity with and ability to operate the necessary NDT equipment,
record, and analyse the resultant information to the degree required. o The description of the specimen, the NDT procedure, including checkpoints, and the results of the
examination must be documented.
o Sectors for examination Product sectors
Industrial sectors Test specimens are varied with the below industrial sectors taken into consideration. This results in combinations of two or more product sectors.
- and in-service testing (includes manufacturing)
Multi sectors Comprises all above mentioned industrial sectors
o List of NDT Documents
ISO 9712:2012 Non-destructive testing -- Qualification and certification of NDT personnel document.
Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A 2006 - Personnel Qualification and Certification in NDT
ASNT standard ANSI/ASNT-CP-189 ANSI/ASNT CP-105 – Topical Outlines for Qualification of Non-destructive Testing Personnel ISO/TR 25107:2006 Non-destructive testing - Guidelines for NDT training syllabuses. ISO/TR 25108:2006 Non-destructive testing – Guidelines for NDT personnel training organizations. ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Conformity assessment. General requirements for bodies operating
certification of persons. ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration
laboratories.
Students enrolling in the Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing will therefore have to pass these NDT Level Certification examinations for them to be considered for industrial experience / WIL.
NB: All registered students will be subjected to Level Certification, which is the prerequisite to operate in the NDT industry and required by applicable codes & standards.
This requirement is comparable to the board examination required for Biomedical Technology graduates to work in the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS).
According to the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS), the VUT as an education and training institution is not required to have its laboratories subjected to accreditation [ISO/IEC 17024 & ISO/IEC 17025] – Generic Brochure - ACCREDITATION OF CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT BODIES ENABLES CONFIDENCE AND TRUST The objectives of SANAS are to:
accredit or monitor for Good Laboratory Practice compliance purposes, organisations falling within its scope of activity;
promote accreditation as a means of facilitating international trade and enhancing the Republic's economic performance and transformation;
promote the competence and equivalence of accredited bodies; and
promote the competence and equivalence of Good Laboratory Practice compliant policies.
4. Career Opportunities
NDT Technicians: Perform inspections, monitoring, evaluations using non-destructive methods and quality assessment techniques. This is achieved through both fabrication and maintenance inspections conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements (codes and specifications). The technician can be part of an NDT department or unit within a company or as an independent service provider.
NDT Engineers: Being part of a team involved in project development including design, fabrication and specifying inspection techniques and methods to be used to ensure product safety, reliability and longevity.
NDT Research and Development Professionals: Working on improving the reliability of inspection methods and techniques. Further developing new techniques to inspect the improved materials and products utilised in the industry.
5. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Head: Department of Physics & Non Destructive Testing
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
Tel: (016) 950-9398; Fax: (016) 950-9793
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.vut.ac.za
Department: Information and Communication Technology
Diploma: Information Technology (3 year course - Full time)
B Tech.: Information Technology (1-2 year course - Part time)
M.Tech: Information Technology (2-3 years - Part time)
D.Tech: Information Systems (2-4 years - Part time).
1. Admission requirements
1.1
Subjects Dip: Information Technology
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma IT
Compulsory subjects Notes
English Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
4 4 6
3=40-49% 4=50-59% 5=60-69%
6=70-79% 7=80-89% 8=90-99%
Additional Points for passing: CAT Information Technology
1 2
Life Orientation 1(Max)
Total 27 (Mathematics) 29 (Mathematics Literacy)
2. Specialisation fields:
Access to an own computer is compulsory.
Computer specifications are available from the HOD/Secretary.
Subjects/Instructional Offerings:
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS (206010)
1st Year:
Code Name
AIISX1C Information Systems I Mod 1
AIISY1C Information Systems I Mod 2
ASBDX1C Development Software I Mod 1
ASBDY1C Development Software I Mod 2
ASPLX1C Programming Logic 1 Mod 1
ASPLY1C Programming Logic 1 Mod 2
ERSYX1C System Software I Mod 1
ERCIY1D System Software I Mod 2
BBISX1A Inf. Technology Skills I (Entrepreneurship)
HKACX1A Applied Communication Skills 1
HKACY1C Applied Communication Skills 2
BAACY1A Accounting Skills I Mod 2
HLISY1A Inf. Technology Skills I (Law)
HKEDL1A EDL
2nd Year:
Code Name AIISX2C Information Systems II Mod 1
AIISY2C Information Systems II Mod 2
ASBDX2C Development Software II Mod 1
ASBDY2C Development Software II Mod 2
AIBXT2C Business Analysis II Mod 1 (Theory)
AIBXP2C Business Analysis II Mod 1 (SQL)
AIBYT2C Business Analysis II Mod 2 (Theory)
AIBYP2C Business Analysis II Mod 2 (PL/SQL)
ERCIX2D Systems Software II Mod 1
ERCIY2B Systems Software II Mod 2
AIWMX2C Web Management II Mod 1
AIWMY2A Web Management II Mod 2
HKACX2A Applied Communication Skills 3
HKACY2A Applied Communication Skills 4
3rd Year:
Code Name AIBAX3C Business Analysis III Mod 1
AIBAY3A Business Analysis III Mod 2
▪With AIBAY3A a candidate can REPEAT / REWRITE a max of 2 diploma modules
Choice of MAJOR subject:
Student choose one of the following subject groups as a MAJOR
ASBDX3C Development Software III Mod 1
ASBDY3A Development Software III Mod 2
OR
AIISX3C Information Systems III Mod 1
AIISY3A Information Systems III Mod 2
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 306002 / 306017
Admission requirements:
Dip : Information Technology - 206010, 206008 Entrance requirements 60% Average on all Third year Diploma subjects.
(Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit)
Duration of course:
2 years part time study.
Subjects / Instructional offerings:
Information and Technology Management IV AIITM4A*
Advanced Information and Technology Management IV AIATM4A*
Project Management IV AIPRM4A*
Strategic Information Systems IV AISIS4A*
Research Methodology IV AIRES4A*
Project IV (2 modules) AIPRJ4B*
Software Engineering and Design IV AISED4A
Development Software IV ASDEV4A
Artificial Intelligence IV ASART4A
Expert Systems IV ASEXP4A
Computer Security IV ASSEC4A
Networks IV ERNWK4A
Operating Systems IV EROPS4A
Database Administration AIDBA4A
Remarks: Ten modules must be completed. Two approved level four offerings may be taken from another discipline.
* Indicates compulsory subjects
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 606002
Admission requirements:
BTech Information Technology - 306002 / 306017 and Research Methodology as a prerequisite with a 60% Average for all B-
Tech subjects
(Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit)
Duration of course:
Minimum 2 years, maximum 3 years part time study.
Research project and dissertation
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 606003
Admission requirements:
MTech Information Technology - 606002
(Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit)
What does the IT specialist do?
The person will find himself/herself in any of a wide variety of computerised environments. Responsibilities may include the
maintenance of systems in use, systems analysis and design and/or programming of new systems, network administration,
database administration and user support. The computer specialist communicates with management and the different users of
the systems, which make the position an important link in the global set-up of the organisation. Management of IT functions is a
possible position in the career development of the keen IT specialist.
Career opportunities
Computerisation of most facets of modern society creates a multitude of possibilities. In-service training includes the
development of prototypes or systems and/or the supervised support of existing systems. The typical entry level is that of
programmer with a quick advance to the level of senior programmer. Further promotions are to the level of Systems Analyst,
Network Administrator or Database Administrator.
Career status
IT specialists can acquire membership of the Computer Society of South Africa.
Major expenses
Registration fee, Hostel (accommodation) fees, Tuition fees, Books, Pocket money, Travelling expenses. Access to a personal
computer with relevant software is compulsory and will have a major impact on the success of the studies.
Bursaries and loans
Several bursaries and loans are available. Bursaries are awarded for academic, sporting and cultural achievements, as well as
according to individual needs. The closing date for bursaries and loans is 30 September every year.
Registration and accommodation
Prospective students are advised to apply early in the year preceding registration for admission to the course and/or hostel
accommodation. Arrangements can be made to visit the campus in this regard. The closing date is 31 October every year.
Enquiries
Student Administration
The Head: Student Administration
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
1900 VANDERBIJLPARK
Tel: (016) 950 9347
Fax: (016) 950 9907
Information Technology specific
Head of Department: Information and Communication Technology
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
1900 VANDERBIJLPARK
Tel: (016) 950 9605
Fax: (016) 950 9793
Important
Study programmes may be altered without notification.
The Department of Co-operative Education assists in in-service training administration and placements.
Contact details: Tel: 016-950-9496, Fax: 016-950-9759,
E-mail: [email protected]
The Institution makes every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities.