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2019/2020
Prospectus
academic qualifications: HIGHER EDUCATION
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teaching & Learning Methodologies
                                                                  Due to the reality of load shedding in South Africa,                         available online daily. The students of campuses
Full Time academic Qualifications*                                students must ensure that their devices are fully                            experiencing electricity outages must connect with
We offer one and three year qualifications with
                                                                  charged on a daily basis. CTU classes will continue                          the VILT lecturer via Skype. Skype is freeware that
classes from Monday to Friday, after which the
                                                                  as normal during load shedding. VILT theory classes                          can be downloaded to their devices.
learner will obtain a national qualification and
                                                                  will be “podcast” and video recordings will be made
international certification/s (where applicable).

Part Time academic qualifications*                                Hybrid Learning
We offer one and three year qualifications                                                                                                     video content that introduces new concepts. They
                                                                  Background:
(qualifications vary from 1 year to 18 months part                                                                                             then use class time to engage in discussion about this
                                                                  Hybrid learning is a knowledge and skills learning
time) with classes in the evening, twice per week and                                                                                          information, do exercises with the support of their
                                                                  process (learner centered) that uses various teaching
two Saturdays per month, after which the learner                                                                                               teacher, and engage in group work and discussion.
                                                                  methods which integrates digital (internet and
will obtain a national qualification and international                                                                                         All CTU Study Guides will guide the student to ensure
                                                                  mobile), recorded and traditional face-to-face class
certification/s    (where     applicable).    Selected                                                                                         that all pre-reading on subjects and topics takes
                                                                  activities in a planned manner. The method ensures
programmes offer a self-paced options – Hybrid                                                                                                 place prior to the student attend a face to face class.
                                                                  that the student self-direct his or her learning
learning applies.                                                                                                                              During the classroom instruction time, students can
                                                                  process by choosing the learning methods and
                                                                                                                                               then engage in an authentic, collaborative learning
                                                                  materials available that best fit his or her individual
                                                                                                                                               experience with the lecturer as well as other students.
short courses                                                     characteristics and needs-oriented to reach
                                                                                                                                               The underlying premise is that students review
Short learning programmes are not credit bearing                  competence on the required outcomes.
                                                                                                                                               information outside of class and, instead of simply
courses. Classes are presented evenings and Saturdays.            The Generation Z students are bandwidth-connected
                                                                                                                                               receiving information from the instructor/lecturer,
International certifications are obtainable after passing         students who has been steeped in technology for
                                                                                                                                               come prepared to discuss concepts.
the international exams written at the international              their entire lives. At CTU the Hybrid approach to
testing centres located at the CTU campus.                        course delivery combines face-to-face classroom
                                                                                                                                               Group and Research:
                                                                  instruction (theory and practical) with online activities
                                                                                                                                               The hybrid instruction method allows the students
                                                                  (Safari books and ColCampus) as well as group and
Virtual Instructor-led Education                                  research activities.
                                                                                                                                               to interact with content and engage in learning
CTU will also be making use of “Virtual Instructor                                                                                             activities before, during, and after the face-to-face
Led Teaching” (VILT). Our senior lecturers, heads                                                                                              class. This interaction will take place in the group and
                                                                  Flipped Classroom:
of programmes, faculty heads or industry specialist                                                                                            research classes.
                                                                  From 2020 CTU will be making use of a flipped
will be doing theory training to all campuses                     classroom approach. The flipped classroom approach                           To enable students to be fully active in the Hybrid
simultaneously. Classrooms will be set up to ensure               will be used to blend the online learning and face-to-                       Learning approach each learner must have a device
interaction between students and the lecturer. These              face learning environments. The student therefore                            with data.         Please see “Bring your own device
lessons will then be recorded and made available to               will use independent study time to watch lecture                             information.”
students via ColCampus. Once the master theory
class is completed normal face-to-face theory and           *Please refer to the international certification prospectus for more information about available international certification opportunities.
practical classes will continue at campus level.            All information was correct at the time of print. However, courses might have changed by course delivery date. Please ensure that you receive the
                                                            latest course content from your nearest campus or the website. *Only selected registered campuses. Pending DHET registration.
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table of contents

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  CTU AT A GLANCE                  THE          Full Time ACADEMIC                 GENERAL
About Us             5
                               DIFFERENCE         QUALIFICATIONS                 INFORMATION
Jobs of the Future   5   Why CTU?           9   IT Faculty             16   Fast Facts          77
                                                IT Faculty Heads       17
The CTU Journey      6   Guidance          10                               International
National Footprint 7
                                                Design Faculty         28   Students            79
                         Learning               Design Faculty Heads   29
                         Resources         11                               Recognition of
                                                Business/
                                                                            Prior Learning      80
                         Microbotics       12   Management
                                                Faculty                34   Registration
                         CTU on Social     13   Business/ Management
                                                                            Process             81
                                                                            Student Loans       82
                                                                            Banking Details     82
                                                                            Certifications,
                                                                            Accreditations &
                                                                            Registrations       83
                                                                            Glossary of Terms    1

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ABOUT US                                                                                     jobs of the future

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CTU Career Campus, a division of CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Co. Reg No:
2005/038944/07), opened its doors in 1987 and has been developing skilled
                                                                                                Today’s learners have                    Current trends show that jobs that
                                                                                                                                         exist today could potentially not exist
professionals ever since.                                                                      to prepare themselves                     in five years’ time. There is increasing

With faculties in IT, Design, Business/Management, Engineering & Humanities, you                for jobs that may not                    emphasis on cloud, automation, artificial
                                                                                                                                         intelligence and machine learning, while
have the choice to study full time (1 to 3 year qualifications and diplomas) or part
                                                                                                        even exist yet                   networks and applications are tying
time (qualifications, short courses and skills development programmes). Our national
                                                                                                                                         everything together. While there is no
qualifications and international vendor-related certifications pave the road to success      The biggest change that we are seeing
                                                                                                                                         clear prediction of exactly which skills
for our graduates.                                                                           at the moment is the emergence of
                                                                                                                                         will be in demand in the future, it is a
                                                                                             role-based jobs. A role-based job is one
Career opportunities for qualified and certified candidates, from entry level right                                                      safe bet that IT & technology are going
                                                                                             that is connected to a specific function,
through to professional level, are increasing rapidly. We have a passion to develop                                                      to play a key role going forward.
                                                                                             instead of a generic one. The IT industry
professionals and work together with the industry in creating up-to-date and relevant
                                                                                             in particular is becoming increasingly      We are now well into the fourth industrial
academic qualifications, in order to equip graduates with the right skills to successfully
                                                                                             specialised and it is looking for very      revolution,   but   the   fifth   industrial
enter the South African job market.
                                                                                             specific skills in very specific areas.     revolution is on its way, and it will bring
                                                                                                                                         humanity back into technology.

                Our Vision:                                    Our Mission:
To create an exceptional                       To make a significant
educational experience                         contribution in the
                                               development of human
                                               capital in Southern Africa.
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                              the ctu student journey
                                                                                  register for a                                                                                                           continue learning at
                                                                                specialisation year                                                      * congratulations! you are well
                                                                                 (2nd / 3rd year)                                                           prepared for a future job *
                                   school leaver

                                                                                                        during your academic journey at CTU, you will:
                                                                                                                                                           • gain workplace
                               upload your profile on
                                                                                * well done! you are                                                         experience
                                      OUR ccp                                                                                                              • do practical /
                                                                                well on your way to
                                                                                                                                                             lab sessions                                  secure a future job
                                                                                secure a future job *
                                                                                                                                                           • have access to                               and start your career!
                                                        learn more on page 81

                               apply to study at ctu                                                                                                         additional digital
                                                                                                                                                             recources
                                    via OUR ccp                                      write your                                                            • enjoy a great                                   submit your cv on
                                                                                   international                                                             student life
                                                                                                                                                             experience                                   various other platforms
                                                                                certification exam/s
                                  once accepted,
                                    complete an
                                                                                                                                                                                                             submit your cv to
                                enrolment form and                                  complete a
                                                                                                                                                                                                             the ctu recruits
                                  register via ccp                              1 year qualification
                                                                                                                                                                                                              department for
                                                                                                                                                                                                            assistance with job
                                  * welcome to *                                                                                                                                                                placement
                                                                                 complete the online                                                       CTU Language Policy: English is the official
                                                                                diagnostic assessment                                                    language of communication and tuition at all
                                                                                                                                                                the HEQC accredited campuses.

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                                                                         Tel: 011 666 7431                                                         Tel: 012 361 6688
                                                                         Suite 21, Second Floor,                                                   Glen Manor Office Park,
                                                                         Daisy Street Office Park,                   Nelspruit                     Block 6, Frikkie de Beer
                                                                         135 Daisy Street                                                          Street, Menlyn
                                           Auckland Park                                                             Tel: 013 757 0245
                                                                                                                     Riverside Junction Shopping
                                           Tel: 011 482 7422                                                         Centre, Cnr. of R40 and
                                           Curatio Building,                                                         Botanical Gardens Rd
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                     39 Buskus Street, Baillie Park                                                                                 Tel: 016 423 7341
                                                                                                                                    140 Genl. Hertzog
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    what makes
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why ctu?

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                                          We include international professional specific standards in all our practical and career-specific programmes.

                                                                                                                                            Small
                                                          Practical award winning     CompTIA Partner of the Year 2019                    classes
                                                            courses                   CompTIA: Highest Revenue Growth
                                                                                      2018/2019

student life
@ ctu                                            lecturer-led accredited                                                                   hybrid
Various campus activities & social
responsibility projects are held during
the year by the campus SSC
                                                    education courses                                                                    learning
FULL TIME                                                  evening &                                                                  Higher
& PART TIME                                  student loans saturday
                                                         Available at leading banks
                                                           and other organisations                                              Certificates
STUDIES                                                    Classes
                                                occupation
ctu recruits
Prepare graduates for the working                  focused qualified                                                                   diplomas
world by hosting CV workshops
nationally.                                                lecturers
                                                 Our academic qualifications are in
                                               demand, relevant, updated regularly
                                                           and occupation focused

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                                  guidance
                                  One2one                                                       Career mapper assessment
                                  Book an informal meeting with one of our
                                                                                                What is Career Mapper?
                                  consultants. During this session you can
                                  find out more about the content of the
                                  academic qualifications and take a tour of
                                                                               career choices   Career Mapper is a comprehensive career guidance solution. Career Mapper comprises
                                                                                                of two elements:
                                                                                                • Prevue for Careers: The Prevue for careers system is an international recognised online
                                  the campus.

                                  BOOK your ONE2one session now!
                                                                                 are tough!       career guidance tool which evaluates one’s ability, personality and interests, matching
                                                                                                  the results to an extensive database of both local and international job profiles.
                                                                                                • Visit www.ctutraining.ac.za for more information.
                                  One of our experienced consultants is
                                  ready to assist you with:                                     How will Career Mapper help you?
                                  • Book an assessment that will further                        Choosing the right career is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to
                                    guide you in selecting and academic                         make. By completing the online assessment, you will be matched to a vast database of
                                    qualification that is perfect for you;                      possible careers that are best suited to you at a cost of R1 250.00.
                                  • Find out what makes CTU
                                                                                                Who developed Prevue for Careers?
                                    qualifications unique;
                                                                                                Developed by leading authorities in occupational testing, Professor David Bartram and
                                  • Setup a meeting with our qualified
                                                                                                Dr. Pat Lindley, the Prevue for careers assessment is simple & quick to administer (taking
                                    facilitators or lecturers;
                                                                                                just one hour to complete online) with results being generated within seconds after
                                  • Take a tour of our campus;
                                                                                                completion.
                                  • Find out more about the device
                                    requirements and data required;                             Complete the assessment at a CTU campus or in the comfort of your own home
                                  • Enquire about student loans and
                                    funding options.                                            • Complete the online assessment.
                                                                                                • Pay online or via EFT
                                                                                                • Submit your proof of payment
                                                                                                • Obtain your results at your nearest campus by scheduling an appointment with one
                                                                                                  of our student advisors.

                                                                                                Visit ctutraining.ac.za or contact enrolmentofficer@ctutraining.co.za to take the
                                                                                                assessment.

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career mapper - sample report

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                                  LEARNING RESOURCES
                                  Library                                      Microsoft Imagine Academy:                    office 365:
                                  All the CHE campuses also have a library     Microsoft Imagine Academy helps bridge        CTU students will receive an “Office 365
                                  for students available on campus. The        the skills gap by providing the curriculum,   Education for Students” account.
                                  library provides the following services to   the training ground and the validation        • 50GB mailbox
                                  students:                                    of skills that college and career- bound      • 1TB OneDrive space

                                  • Information service (research and
                                                                               students need to be successful. Today,        • Office Web Apps
                                                                                                                                                                              bring your own
                                    provision of information)
                                                                               Microsoft IT Academies around the world
                                                                               are preparing students, creating successful
                                                                                                                             • Skype Collaboration between students
                                                                                                                                                                                  device:
                                  • Electronic databases (password                                                           This account’s e-mail address will give you
                                                                               schools and strengthening communities.
                                    protected)                                                                               access to:
                                                                               The program also enables educators by
                                  • Access to SAFARI Online Library
                                                                               providing the professional development
                                                                                                                             • Microsoft Imagine Web Store for              CTU students will require
                                  • On line Readings (collection of articles                                                   software
                                    on subject related topics)
                                                                               resources that they need to be successful
                                                                                                                             • Prescribed textbooks on Safari
                                                                                                                                                                              access to the digital
                                                                               in the classroom.
                                  • Free Internet access                                                                     • Autodesk student versions
                                  • Additional services such as:                                                             • CTU Student Portal
                                                                                                                                                                             library and prescribed
                                  • Printing                                   colcampus:                                    • Adobe ID                                    books and digital learning
                                  • Photocopying                               An online platform that is exclusive to CTU   • ColCampus
                                                                               students where they can access learning                                                     platforms. It is therefore
                                  The Safari Solution:                         resources.
                                                                                                                             software notice:                                  a requirement that
                                  An online library of books, video and                                                      • CTU Training Solutions does NOT sell
                                  tutorial resources and pre-published         ctu community portal:                           or supply software.                           all CTU students bring
                                  manuscripts available to all students.       Register and sign in on ctutraining.ac.za.    • CTU students studying, Web
                                  • Access to titles from more than 100        Once you have done this you have access         Development, Graphic Design &                  their own device. The
                                    publishers.                                to the career portal where you can:             Visual Communication are required to
                                  • Dynamic day-by-day updates of              • apply, at CTU                                 purchase Creative Cloud packages.
                                                                                                                                                                             minimum requirements
                                                                               • enrol for Academic Qualifications
                                    new books, videos, pre-published
                                                                               • create and manage your profile
                                                                                                                             For more information, read the Rules &          are a Tablet with data
                                    manuscripts and content from these                                                       Regulations document or Communications
                                    same leading publishers included in        • access additional free resources            module on ColCampus.                          (uncapped recommended).
                                    price.
                                  • Mobile access: Android & iOS.

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      connect              Accelerate your career through campus
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                                              3A
                                  Full Time ACADEMIC
                                      QUALIFICATIONS:
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                                     higher education
Certifications, Accreditations & Registrations

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dhet
CTU Training Solutions is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training
as a Private College in terms of Section 31(6)(a) of the Continuing Education and Training
Act, 2006 (Act No 16 of 2006) and Regulation 12(4)(b) of the Regulations of Registration
of Private Further Education and Training Colleges, 2007. Registration: 2018/FE07/004

CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd (selected registered campuses) is provisionally
registered as a private higher education institution in terms of section 54(3) of the Higher
Education Act, 1997 (Act No 101 of 1997), and Regulation 14(4)(b) of the Regulations
for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions, 2016. (No 2014/HE07/004).
(Registered campuses: Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Polokwane, Potchefstroom (pending
DHET registration) Pretoria, Stellenbosch.)

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                                                          it faculty

                                                              Muteveri kandira
                                                                faculty head

                                                                 Qualifications:
                                                          Bachelor of Science (Honours)
                                                           Degree in Computer Science
                                                     Member of Australian Computer Society.
                                                      Volunteer member of IIBA-SA Charter.

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Diploma: IT Network Design & Administration

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    P
     resented at Bloemfontein; Boksburg;                                                        Apply and Register online via the CTU Community                                                   Request a FREE quote and latest programme breakdown
    Polokwane; Potchefstroom; Pretoria; Stellenbosch                                             
                                                                                                 Portal (CCP): ctutraining.ac.za/my-account/                                                       from our campus student advisor or course consultant.

The diploma will provide a qualifying
                                                                                                                            year 1                                                               year 2                                                       year 3
student with the relevant skills and                                                             COS511: Computer Systems 1A                                          COS621: Computer Systems 2A                                         COS731: 	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Computer Systems 3A
knowledge required in order to not only                                                          NET511: 	Networks 1A                                                NET621: 	
                                                                                                                                                                               Networks 2A                                                NET731: 	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Networks 3A
implement networking solutions, but                                                              DAT511: Databases 1A                                                 DAT621: Databases 2A                                                DAT731: Databases 3A
                                                                                                 PPM511: 	Principles of Project Management 1A                        PPM621: 	Principles of Project Management 2A                       ICT631: ICT Trends 3A
to analyse configurations, recommend
                                                                                                 CWE511: 	Communication in the Working                               WIL620: Work Integrated Learning                                   COS732: Computer Systems 3B
solutions as well as identify shortcomings
                                                                                                           Environment 1A                                             COS622: Computer Systems 2B                                         NET732: 	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Networks 3B
in his/her own configurations. This will                                       Modules           COS512: Computer Systems 1B                                          NET622: 	
                                                                                                                                                                               Networks 2B                                                DAT732: Databases 3B
allow students to work in enterprise level                                                       NET512: 	Networks 1B                                                DAT622: Databases 2B                                                WIL730: 	
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Work Integrated
networks, or consult companies as to the                                                         DAT512: Databases 1B                                                 PPM622: 	Principles of Project Management 2B                                Learning
requirements for their networks.                                                                 PPM512: 	Principles of Project Management 1B
                                                                                                 CWE512: 	Communication in the Working
Included in the fees:                                                                                      Environment 1B
• Access to books on Safari and/or
  Skillpipe                                                               national               National qualification only obtainable upon completion of the 3rd year.
• International exams listed (does not                                                           Diploma in Information Technology in Network Design and Administration (SAQA ID: 91927, NQF 6, 370 Credits)
                                                                      qualification
  include rewrites)                                                                              MD-100 Windows 10                                                    70-740 Installation, Storage and Compute with                       Outcome - MCSE: Cloud Platform
• Office 365                                                                                     MTA 98-366* Networking Fundamentals                                  Windows Server 2016                                                 & Infrastructure
                                                                                                 200-125* CCNA Foundation Level                                       70-741 Networking with Windows Server 2016                          70-413 Designing & implementing a
Requirement: A device (tablet) and                                                               *Optional (for student’s own account)                                70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016                            Server Infrastructure
a minimum of 5GB data (uncapped                                                                                                                                       70-762 Developing SQL Databases                                     70-414 Implementing an Advanced
recommended) are required to access                                  international                                                                                    *Optional (for student’s own account)                               Server Infrastructure
training material.                                                    certification                                                                                   300 - 101 CCNP Route*                                               70-764 Administering a SQL
                                                                                                                                                                      300 - 115 CCNP Switch*                                              Database Infrastructure
Optional: Should you prefer to use or                                                                                                                                 300 - 135 CCNP Troubleshooting*                                     70-339 Managing Microsoft
purchase your own PC for studies at home                                                                                                                                                                                                  SharePoint Server 2016
or laptop for studies at the campus, refer
                                                                                                 * International certification subject to change
to the website for more information or
contact the nearest campus for device
specifications.
                                                                         entrance                National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent with diploma exemption. Mathematics is a recommendation. Communication Skills at NQF
                                                                                                 Level 4. Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4. Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3. RPL option available.
                                                                     requirements
                                                                                                                      please request updated version of your academic qualification from your campus
CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd (selected registered campuses) is also provisionally registered as a private higher education institution in terms of section 54(3) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No 101 of 1997), and Regulation 14(4)(b) of the Regulations for the Registration of
Private Higher Education Institutions, 2016. (No 2014/HE07/004). (Registered campuses: Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Polokwane, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Stellenbosch) Terms & Conditions: The content of this prospectus is subject to change without notification due to market trends
in the industry, legislation and/or programme version updates. Refer to website for the latest version of the prospectus. The CTU Career Campus, a division of CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd, reserves the right to change the programme content without prior notice. Additional
international exams may be written but are not included in the programme fee. Minimum student (capacity) group sizes will fall into the Virtual Instructor-Led programme commencing in the months of February & July of each year.

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                                                     design faculty

                                                          steyn pretorius
                                                           faculty head

                                                           Qualifications:

                                                        MA Information Design

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higher certificate: graphic design

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    P
     resented at Pretoria; Potchefstroom;                                          Apply and Register online via the CTU Community                                     Request a FREE quote and latest programme breakdown
    Stellenbosch.                                                                   
                                                                                    Portal (CCP): ctutraining.ac.za/my-account/                                         from our campus student advisor or course consultant.

The Higher Certificate in Graphic Design is designed to develop knowledge and skills
required to enter a career in graphic design. The qualification further assists in the                                                                                                        year 1
development of academic skills empowering graduates to further their education in
                                                                                                                                                       DPO511:      Design Programs 1A
higher education. The qualification is focused on the development of knowledge and
                                                                                                                                                       DRF511:      Drawing Fundamentals
skills in design, drawing and software application that will provide a balanced set of skills
                                                                                                                                                       ENG511:       English Communication
required for entry level positions in the graphic design industry. The qualification further                                                           GDF511:       Graphic Design Fundamentals
assists in the development of students’ academic skills through engagement with theory                                                 Modules         AHF512:        Art History Foundation
that underpins the development of practical projects.                                                                                                  DPO512:        Design Programs 1B
                                                                                                                                                       DRA512:        Drawing Application
                                                                                                                                                       GDA512:         Graphic Design Application
Included in the fees:
Access to books on Safari                                                                                                           national           Higher Certificate in Graphic Design (SAQA ID: 110785, NQF 5, 120
                                                                                                                                                       Credits)
Requirement: A device (tablet) and a minimum of 5GB data (uncapped recommended)                                                 qualification
are required to access training material.
                                                                                                                                                       A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to Higher Certificate studies;
Compulsory Adobe CC student yearly subscription for an estimated R2500. Request more                                               entrance            Age Exemption (23 years or older); English at grade 12/NQF level 4 or
information from your campus.                                                                                                  requirements            equivalent; RPL option available

Optional: Should you prefer to use or purchase your own PC for studies at home or
laptop for studies at the campus, refer to the website for more information or contact the
                                                                                                                                                             please request updated version of your academic
nearest campus for device specifications.                                                                                                                            qualification from your campus
career fields: Students can be employed in the following career fields:
Graphic Design; Art; Advertising Agencies

CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd (selected registered campuses) is also provisionally registered as a private higher education institution in terms of section 54(3) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No 101 of 1997), and Regulation 14(4)
(b) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher Education Institutions, 2016. (No 2014/HE07/004). (Registered campuses: Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Polokwane, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Stellenbosch)

Terms & Conditions: The content of this prospectus is subject to change without notification due to market trends in the industry, legislation and/or programme version updates. Refer to website for the latest version of the prospectus.
The CTU Career Campus, a division of CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd, reserves the right to change the programme content without prior notice. Additional international exams may be written but are not included in the programme fee.
Minimum student (capacity) group sizes will fall into the Virtual Instructor-Led programme commencing in the months of February & July of each year.

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                                                     certification path
                                                                                                                     Diploma exemption, with English, coupled with an ahievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in our recognised NSC 20-credit
                                                                                                                     subjects & Art Portfolio

                                                     National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Diploma Exemption   Higher Certificate: Graphic Design

                                                                                                                     Foundation Year (should you not meet the entry requirements for Diploma: Visual Communication)

                                                                                                                     Diploma: Visual Communication
                                                                                                                     3 Years

                                              20
diploma in visual communication

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   P
    resented at Bloemfontein; Boksburg; Polokwane;              Apply and Register online via the CTU Community                                 Request a FREE quote and latest programme breakdown
   Potchefstroom; Pretoria; Stellenbosch                         
                                                                 Portal (CCP): ctutraining.ac.za/my-account/                                     from our campus student advisor or course consultant.

Visual communication (also referred to as graphic design)
implies the development of design solutions to persuade,                                                 year 1                                      year 2                                       year 3
entertain, inform, and educate an observing audience
                                                                                         DPR511: Design Practice 1A                  DPR621: Design Practice 2A                   DPR731: Design Practice 3A
regarding products, services and ideas. The field of visual
                                                                                         DRW511: Principles of Drawing 1A            DPO621: 	Design Programmes 2A               AHI631: 	
                                                                                                                                                                                           Art History 3A
communication encompasses the development of corporate                                   ENG511: English Communication               AHI621: Art History 2                        DPO631: Design Programmes 3A
identity, packaging design, editorial design, promotional                                DPO511: Design Programmes 1A               DPR622: 	
                                                                                                                                              Design Practice 2B                  DPR732: Design Practice 3B
campaigns, interactive media and web design.                                             DPO512: Design Programmes 1B                DPO622: Design Programmes 2B                DPO632: Design Programmes 3B
                                                                          Modules
                                                                                         AHI512: Art History 1                       PMA6222:Principles of Marketing 2            PPR732: Professional Practice
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students to:
                                                                                         PMA512: 	Principles of Marketing 1         PPH622: 	
                                                                                                                                              Principles of
• Develop innovative and appropriate design solutions
                                                                                         DPR512: Design Practice 1B                           Photography
• Effectively communicate design idea
                                                                                         DRW512: Principles of Drawing 1B
• Advance students’ technical skill in the execution of
  design solutions                                                                                                                                                                Diploma in Visual Communication
                                                                       national          National qualification only obtainable upon completion of the 3rd year.                  (SAQA ID: 94158, NQF 6, 360
• Provide students with a theoretical knowledge that
  underpins practical execution                                    qualification                                                                                                  Credits)

                                                                                         ACA Illustrator                                                                          ACA After Effects
                                                                   international                                                     ACA InDesign
Included in the fees:                                                                    ACA Photoshop                                                                            ACA Premier Pro
• Access to books on Safari                                         certification        * International certification subject to change
• International exams listed (does not include rewrites)
                                                                                         National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent with diploma exemption, with a minimum of 30% in the language
Requirement: A device (tablet) and a minimum of 5GB data               entrance          of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement
(uncapped recommended) are required to access training
                                                                   requirements          rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects. Art portfolio
material.
                                                                                         and Interview
Compulsory Adobe CC student yearly subscription for an
estimated R2500. Request more information from your
                                                                                            please request updated version of your academic qualification from your campus
campus.                                                              CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd (selected registered campuses) is also provisionally registered as a private higher education institution in terms of
                                                                     section 54(3) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No 101 of 1997), and Regulation 14(4)(b) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher
Optional: Should you prefer to use or purchase your own PC           Education Institutions, 2016. (No 2014/HE07/004). (Registered campuses: Bloemfontein, Boksburg, Polokwane, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Stellenbosch)
for studies at home or laptop for studies at the campus, refer       Terms & Conditions: The content of this prospectus is subject to change without notification due to market trends in the industry, legislation and/or
to the website for more information or contact the nearest           programme version updates. Refer to website for the latest version of the prospectus. The CTU Career Campus, a division of CTU Training Solutions (PTY)
campus for device specifications.                                    Ltd, reserves the right to change the programme content without prior notice. Additional international exams may be written but are not included in
                                                                     the programme fee. Minimum student (capacity) group sizes will fall into the Virtual Instructor-Led programme commencing in the months of February
                                                                     & July of each year.

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                                                     business/management
                                                            faculty

                                                            maria windell
                                                            faculty head

                                                            Qualifications:

                                                             BCom(Hons)
                                                                MDP

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    higher certificate: management

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       P
        resented at Bloemfontein; Boksburg;                         Apply and Register online via the CTU Community                    Request a FREE quote and latest programme breakdown
       Polokwane; Potchefstroom; Pretoria; Stellenbosch              
                                                                     Portal (CCP): ctutraining.ac.za/my-account/                        from our campus student advisor or course consultant.

    The aim of this programme is to provide candidates with a broad range of management skills in
    conjunction with a detailed knowledge of current management practices. Its focus is on presenting
                                                                                                                                                                      year 1
    students with a range of knowledge and practical skills that will form the foundation for a career in                             GMP511:      General Management Principles
    management or towards further studies. This programme acts as an entry level qualification, providing                             BMP511:      Business Management Principles and Practices
    students with a basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools, and practical skills for                            CPR511:       Effective Communication and Public Relations
    higher education studies in their chosen field of study.                                                                          HRM511:       Human Resource Management and Teamwork
                                                                                                                      Modules         MAM512:        Marketing Management
    Completion of this programme will offer candidates with a National Senior Certificate or the National                             FIN512:        Financial Management
    Certificate Vocational without admission to a degree, with the opportunity to enter a degree programme                            BIR512:        Business Information Resource Management
    after completion of the Higher Certificate in Management. The emphasis of the programme is to                                     ISP500:         Integrated Simulation Project
    provide incumbents with opportunities to develop functional skills in management with a particular
    attention to equipping them with:                                                                              national           Higher Certificate in Management (SAQA ID: 110786, NQF 5,
    • Sound theoretical management background and application skills                                                                  120 Credits)
                                                                                                               qualification
    • Opportunities to develop an integrated conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of
      specific management issues                                                                                                      A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to Higher Certificate
    • The ability to apply core and detailed aspects of management principles in practice
                                                                                                                  entrance            studies; Age Exemption (23 years or older); English at grade 12/

    The Higher Certificate in Management at HEQFS Level 5, provides students with required competencies
                                                                                                              requirements            NQF level 4 or equivalent; RPL option available

    to be employed in various entry-level managerial roles in various economic sectors as well as to follow
                                                                                                                                            please request updated version of your
    different career opportunities as an entry programme to higher level programmes.
                                                                                                                                           academic qualification from your campus

    Requirement: A device (tablet) and a minimum          Included in the fees:                               CTU Training Solutions (PTY) Ltd (selected registered campuses) is also provisionally registered as a
                                                                                                              private higher education institution in terms of section 54(3) of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act
    of 5GB data (uncapped recommended) are                Access to books on Safari                           No 101 of 1997), and Regulation 14(4)(b) of the Regulations for the Registration of Private Higher
    required to access training material.                                                                     Education Institutions, 2016. (No 2014/HE07/004). (Registered campuses: Bloemfontein, Boksburg,
                                                          career fields: Students can be employed in          Polokwane, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Stellenbosch)
    Optional: Should you prefer to use or purchase        the following career fields:                        Terms & Conditions: The content of this prospectus is subject to change without notification due to
    your own PC for studies at home or laptop for         Business Management; Public Relations;              market trends in the industry, legislation and/or programme version updates. Refer to website for
    studies at the campus, refer to the website           Business Administration; Marketing                  the latest version of the prospectus. The CTU Career Campus, a division of CTU Training Solutions
                                                                                                              (PTY) Ltd, reserves the right to change the programme content without prior notice. Additional
    for more information or contact the nearest           Management; Financial Administration; Human         international exams may be written but are not included in the programme fee. Minimum student
    campus for device specifications.                     Resources; Business Information Resource            (capacity) group sizes will fall into the Virtual Instructor-Led programme commencing in the months
                                                                                                              of February & July of each year.

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                                                                                       south african citizens only

first time application & registration                                           prospective part-time students please note
full time studies/ full qualifications part time                                  	
                                                                                   Delegates will receive the relevant credits and can apply for a full qualification if :
                                                                                   1. You work in the relevant industry;
step 1
                                                                                   2. and/or compile a Workplace Experience Portfolio of Evidence
• Create your profile on the CTU community portal (CCP)
• Apply to study at CTU via the CCP                                               	
                                                                                   Academic qualifications delivered part-time will require a device with data to access study material
                                                                                   and electronic PoE.
step 2
Register
• Once you have been accepted, complete an enrolment form and register
  via the CCP or on campus.
• Feb-intake 2020: R6000 registration fee.
  Administration Fee - R1700 due in January 2020.
• Mid-year intake 2019: R6000 registration fee.
  Administration Fee - R1700 due in June 2019.

step 3
Please attach (or bring to the campus) a certified copy of your:
• ID • parent/guardian’s ID • Grade 11 results or National Senior Certificate

academic qualifications commence july 2019 & february 2020
 	
  If your bank requires proof of registration, please ask your consultant/
  student advisor for a CTU registration letter (proof of registration) and a
  quote/Pro-forma invoice to submit with your student loan application. For
  further assistance contact enrolmentofficer@ctutraining.co.za

                    ctu is a cash-free environment
 Payment options:    Credit card student loans eft          online    zapper
                       debit orders for term payments
                                                                                                                    Cancellation policy available on request. Pricing available: ctutraining.ac.za

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                                  International students

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   C TU AT A GL AN C E | 1
                                                                                                                                                                     permits, permits to study are valid only
                                  Eligibility                               Process                                      	
                                                                                                                          Evidence of the applicant’s ability
                                                                                                                                                                     for the original course for which they were
                                                                                                                           to wholly support themselves
                                   	
                                    Studying in South Africa places few       	
                                                                               Apply to study at CTU by completing                                                   obtained. Any change of institution or
                                                                                                                           financially.
                                    restrictions upon those obtaining          the application form on the CTU                                                       course will require a new permit.
                                    a South Africa student visa and            website.                                    A valid return ticket.
                                    The Department of Home Affairs
                                    generally welcomes foreign students
                                                                              	
                                                                               Submit all the required documents as      	
                                                                                                                          Medical insurance and a statement          Need assistance?
                                                                               listed below.                               from the applicant’s doctor.              Visit www.relocation-online.com
                                    who choose to obtain further studies                                                                                             http://mb.usaf.ac.za/
                                    by migrating to South Africa.             	
                                                                               A student can register only once          	
                                                                                                                          A valid passport with a minimum of
                                                                                                                                                                     http://mbit-application.hesa.org.za/
                                                                               the application is approved and an          thirty days upon completion of study.
                                   	
                                    However, one key point to observe                                                                                                assessment/online-assessment/
                                                                               acceptance letter is provided by the
                                    is that much like the South African                                                  	
                                                                                                                          For applicants over 18 years of age,
                                                                               Registrar.                                                                            HESA
                                    work permit visa applications,                                                         police clearance is required for all
                                                                               CTU is required by law to inform the       previous countries in which they have     Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
                                    student visas require that a foreign
                                                                               immigration office/embassy/home             resided for a year or more.               is made up of four projects namely:
                                    national immigrating to South Africa
                                                                               affairs should the student no longer                                                  Matriculation Board, Equivalence Setting,
                                    in order to study must not prevent a                                                 	
                                                                                                                          For minors, a letter of consent from
                                                                               study at the registered campus.                                                       National Information Service for Higher
                                    South African citizen or permanent                                                     the parents will also be necessary.
                                                                                                                                                                     Education (Nishe) and National Benchmark
                                    resident from studying by displacing
                                                                                                                       In addition, a range of documentation         Tests (NBT). The Matriculation Board
                                    them.                                   In South Africa, visa applications
                                                                                                                       including the applicant’s birth certificate   advises on minimum university admission.
                                   	
                                    Candidates must also be able to         for students must include:                 and photographs will be required.
                                    demonstrate that they have sufficient                                                                                            PO Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001
                                                                              	
                                                                               A letter from the educational insti-
                                    funds to support themselves                                                        South Africa study visas are granted for      Tel: +27 12 481 2848/+27 12 481 2847
                                                                               tution which will act as Confirmation
                                    throughout their period of study in                                                a one-year period and can be extended         E-mail: exemption2@hesa-enrol.ac.za
                                                                               of Accep-tance and which details
                                    South Africa, including tuition fees                                               as necessary in order to complete the
                                                                               accommodation arrangements for
                                    and medical insurance.                                                             relevant   course.   Much    like   working
                                                                               the candidate.

                                    please contact enrolmentofficer@ctutraining.co.za for assistance with application and registration

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      rpl -
                                                                                entry requirements of the qualification. If access is granted,
              What is RPL?                                                      the qualification on the lower level is not awarded.
              Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of identifying
              your knowledge and skills against a qualification or part
              thereof. The process involves the identification, mediation,      Advanced standing or credits

recognition
              assessment and acknowledgement of knowledge and skills            As an individual, you might have gained knowledge in
              obtained through informal, non-formal and/or formal               specific areas. When compared to outcomes against a
              learning.                                                         CTU qualification, your knowledge might cover some
                                                                                subjects. You may apply for recognition of these subjects
              Recognition of Prior Learning provides an opportunity for         and this called “advanced standing” or “credits”.

   of prior   you to identify your learning, have it assessed and formally
              acknowledged. At CTU, RPL can only be done against
              qualifications offered by CTU.
                                                                                Once the assessment is done, recognition might be given
                                                                                for specific subjects, but not for the entire qualification.
                                                                                You will be required to complete the outstanding

  learning
                                                                                subjects, before the qualification is awarded.
              Gaining access
              If you have considerable work experience but you don’t            Apply for an RPL by completing your profile on our CCP and
              meet the entry requirements of your chosen course, you may        by submitting all required documentation. Refer to page 77
              want to apply for entry into a qualification. This is referred    for the registration process.
              to as “access”. The RPL application is evaluated against the

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                                  student loans
                                  CTU has partnered with some of the major commercial banks to assist our students with
                                  student loans at better rates that we could offer.
                                  Our banking partners are professionally equipped to assess creditworthiness in accordance
                                  with the National Credit Act.

                                  Students must provide the following documentation:
                                    	
                                     Proof of registration.                            	
                                                                                        Proof of current residential address, e.g.
                                                                                        electricity or cellphone statement, etc.
                                    	
                                     A quote from a CTU Career Campus
                                      for study fees.                                  	
                                                                                        Please note - a study loan is taken
                                                                                        out in the name of the sponsor and
                                      Green bar-coded identity document.
                                                                                        therefore the sponsor will be required
                                      Results of the previous academic year.            to provide the information listed in

                                                                                                                                     Banking Details
                                                                                        the sponsor section.

                                  Sponsors must provide the following documentation:
                                                                                                                                     Bank:             ABSA
                                      Proof of earnings or latest payslip.              Banking details.
                                                                                                                                     Account Name:     CTU Training Solutions
                                    	
                                     Green bar-coded identity document                 	
                                                                                        If the sponsor is married in Commu-          Branch Code:      632 005
                                      (ID).                                             nity of Property their spouse’s details      Account Number:   914 540 0025
                                                                                        are required. If not, an Anti Nuptial        Type:             Savings
                                    	Proof of current residential address,
                                      e.g. electricity or cellphone statement,          Contract or a copy of Divorce Decree
                                      etc.                                              is required.
                                                                                                                                     REFERENCE
                                                                                                                                     Full time:	Campus, surname, ID number
                                                                                                                                                       (paying registration/deposit)
                                                                                                                                     	Campus, surname, student number or account reference
                                                                                                                                                       (paying instalments)

                                                                                                                                     Part time:        Campus, surname, ID number or account reference
                                      For student loan assistance email enrolmentofficer@ctutraining.co.za

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                  The principles and processes whereby programmes leading                               • Respect your privacy and confidentiality at every stage of your
                  to qualifications registered on the National Qualifications                              contact with us.
                  Framework (NQF) are evaluated by the Higher Education Quality                         • Provide an effective complaints procedure in all services.
                  Council (HEQC), a permanent committee of the Council on Higher                        • Provide learner support that is sustainable and cost-effective.
 Accreditation    Education (CHE), for quality in terms of national criteria and are                    • Use technology to enhance administrative and educational
                                                                                                           experiences.
                  approved for delivery by institutions registered by the Department
                                                                                                        • Provide accurate, timely and up-to-date information to
                  of Higher Education and Training (DHET) that are confirmed to        Commitment of       learners.
                  have the capacity to offer the programme.                                  support    • Aim to provide services to learners with disabilities.
                  The process used to identify, gather and interpret information                        • Instil a culture of delivery of quality learner support services to be
                                                                                                          established through adequate and appropriately qualified staff.
                  against the required competencies in a qualification or part-
   Assessment                                                                                           • E
                                                                                                           nsure that learning design actively engages learners in the
                  qualification in order to make a judgement about a learner’s
                                                                                                          construction of knowledge relevant to their contexts and career
                  achievement.
                                                                                                          and educational goals.
                                                                                                        • Student support policy available on request
                  An independent statutory body responsible for advising the
                  Minister of Higher Education and Training on all Higher Education
   The council                                                                                          CTU understands that certain learners deal with various physical
                  policy issues, and for quality assurance in Higher Education. The
     on higher                                                                                          or emotional problems and we therefore advise learners to
                  CHE is the council for quality assurance in Higher Education,          Counselling
                                                                                                        professional counselling to guide and support them. Please
education (CHE)   mandated by the NQF Act (Act 67 of 2008) to achieve the                   support     obtain the counselling support detail from your academic
                  objectives of the NQF and to develop and manage the HEQSF
                                                                                                        principal/ColCampus/notice boards.

                  CTU will:
                  • Provide information in a variety of locations about our services           Credit
                                                                                                        An arrangement whereby the diverse features of both credit
                     and how to access them.                                            Accumulation
                                                                                                        accumulation and credit transfer are combined to facilitate
                  • Monitor our provision to ensure that services are responsive to
                                                                                        and transfer    lifelong learning and access to the workplace
                     learner need and delivered in a timely manner.
Commitment of     • Evaluate our services using subjective and objective measures              (CAT)
                     as appropriate.
      support
                  • Ensure reception staff will deal with you courteously and make
                     every effort to direct you to the appropriate service.
                  • Ensure that trained professional staff will deal with your
                     enquiries in an unbiased and confidential manner. Compliment
                     or complaint: customerservice@ctutraining.co.za.

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                                                    The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) was
                                                                                                                             International
                                                    established in 2009 when the former Department of Education was                           Refer to the International Certification Prospectus
                                                    divided into two sections: Basic Education and Higher Education
                                                                                                                                    Exams
                                                    and Training. The mandate of the new Department included
                                            DHET                                                                                              Practical training while still studying towards an academic
                                                    aspects of skills development which had previously resided in               Internship    qualification.
                                                    the Department of Labour. The new Department was specifically
                                                    established to focus on post-school education and training                                The Learning Areas describe the span of development,
                                                    holistically and has extended its scope of operations extensively.                        knowledge, skills and dispositions that are associated with
                                                                                                                                              learning from Birth to Year 12. They describe the established and
                                                    Lecturer-led/face-to-face learning involves an individual leading a     Learning areas
                                   face-to-face/                                                                                              emerging bodies of knowledge as well as ways of knowing and
                                                    class of learners, delivering the content directly to them in real
                                    Lecturer-led                                                                                              doing and have been enriched by making the key elements of
                                                    time. These sessions take place at a specific time and in a classroom
                                                                                                                                              learning explicit.- this is the official definition
                                        learning    setting, and can last anywhere from an hour to several days
                                                                                                                                              Qualifications are awarded to a learner, in his/her specific course
                                                    A range of formal, non-formal and informal ongoing assessment
                                                                                                                                              based on the following conditions:
                                       Formative    procedures used to focus teaching and learning activities to
                                                                                                                                  National    • Learner must be found competent on all formative &
                                     Assessment     improve student attainment, or which are required for the purpose                            summative assessments and projects.
                                                    of a year mark                                                            Qualification
                                                                                                                             Requirements     Workplace Portfolios of Evidence should be completed with
                                                    Higher Education South Africa. A membership organisation                                  required evidence in conjunction with the course specific
                                                    representing South Africa’s universities. HESA is made up of                              qualification requirements.
                                            HESA    four projects namely: Matriculation Board, Equivalence Setting,
                                                    National Information Service for Higher Education (Nishe) and                             The National Qualifications Framework. The objectives of the

                                                    National Benchmark Tests (NBT).                                                           NQF are designed to contribute to the full personal development
                                                                                                                                       NQF    of each student and the social and economic development of
                                             HET    Higher Education & Training                                                               the nation at large. (http://www.nqf.org.za/)

                                                                                                                                              Portfolio of Evidence. A PoE is the combined and total proof
                                           Higher                                                                                             of applied competence a candidate presents to demonstrate
                                                                                                                                       PoE
                                       Education                                                                                              competence.
                                                    The Sub-Framework, of the NQF, for Higher Education that is
                                   Qualifications   developed and managed by the CHE
                                  Sub-Framework
                                          (HEQSF)
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                  The inclusion, by the DHET, of a non-state-funded body that offers                       A module is a self-contained course that usually lasts for one term.
Private Higher    any education or training programme that leads to a qualification                        It covers just one subject and is assessed independently of other
                                                                                               Subject/
    Education     or part qualification registered on the NQF, and that meets the                          modules. In order to gain a qualification one must collect passes
                  minimum criteria set by the DHET for providers allowed to operate             Module:    in some predetermined number of modules. Your final grade is
   Institution
                  in South Africa. Registration is a pre-requisite for accreditation by                    calculated from the grades obtained in the separate modules.
         (PHEI)   the relevant Quality Council
                                                                                                           Assessment conducted at the end of sections of learning, at
                  A registered national qualification consisting of a planned                Summative     the end of a whole learning programme, or at any point in the
                  combination of learning outcomes which has a defined purpose              assessment     learning programme, to evaluate learning related to a particular
                  or purposes, intended to provide qualifying learners with applied                        qualification, part-qualification, or professional designation
 Qualification    competence and a basis for further learning and which has been
                  assessed in terms of exit level outcomes, registered on the NQF                          A characteristic of vocational and professionally oriented
                                                                                                           qualifications that may be incorporated into programmes at all
                  and certified and awarded by a recognised body                                  Work
                                                                                                           levels of all three Sub-Frameworks. WIL may take various forms
                  All the CHE campuses also have a resource centre for learners
                                                                                             Integrated    including simulated learning, work-directed theoretical learning,
                  available on campus. The resource centre provides the following         Learning (WIL)   problem-based learning, project-based learning and workplace-
                  services to learners:                                                                    based learning
                  • Information service (research and provision of information)
                  • Electronic databases (password protected)
       Library    • Access to SAFARI Online Library
                  • On line Readings (collection of articles on subject related topics)
                  • Free Internet access
                  • Additional services such as:
                     - Printing
                     - Photocopying

                  The principles and processes through which the prior knowledge
Recognition of
                  and skills of a person are made visible, mediated and assessed for
Prior Learning    the purposes of alternative access and admission, recognition and
          (RPL)   certification, or further learning and development

          SAQA    South African Qualifications Authority

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                                  student rules and support
                                                                                  administered and marked by the               • Monitor our provision to ensure that        • Ensure that learning design actively
                                  Student code of conduct                         lecturer, but signed off by a registered       services are responsive to student need       engages students in the construction
                                  The Code of Conduct is aimed at providing       assessor with the constituent Seta.            and delivered in a timely manner.             of knowledge relevant to their contexts
                                  the parameter within which CTU Training       • Students are responsible for the                                                             and career and
                                                                                                                               • Evaluate our services using subjective
                                  Solutions’ students must operate. This will     compilation of the PoE with the                                                              educational goals.
                                                                                                                                 and objective measures as appropriate.
                                  facilitate a transparent approach when          lecturer’s guidance and support.
                                                                                                                               • Ensure reception staff will deal with you
                                  CTU Training Solutions has to deal with       • Violating any criminal law where the
                                                                                                                                 courteously and make every effort to
                                                                                                                                                                             Counselling support
                                  disciplinary issues.                            foreseeable effect is to interfere with
                                                                                                                                 direct you to the appropriate service.      CTU understands that certain students
                                                                                  CTU Training Solutions’ organisational
                                  • No student may enter or leave CTU’s                                                        • Ensure that trained professional staff      deal with various physical or emotional
                                                                                  objectives, mission or responsibilities is
                                    premises without signing in and out                                                          will deal with your enquiries in an         problems   and    we   therefore   advise
                                                                                  prohibited.
                                    and using the access system correctly.                                                       unbiased and confidential manner.           students to professional counselling to
                                                                                • Students are required to carry
                                  • During the course of the year, students                                                      Compliment or complaint:                    guide and support them. Please obtain
                                                                                  identification at all times.
                                    will be expected to attend a selected                                                        customerservice@ctutraining.co.za.          the counselling support detail from your
                                    number of field trips as part of their      • Should you encounter an emergency
                                                                                                                               • Respect your privacy and confidentiality    academic     principal/ColCampus/notice
                                    academic curriculum.                          situation whilst at CTU Training
                                                                                                                                 at every stage of your contact with us.     boards.
                                                                                  Solutions, report this to the campus
                                  • During the course of the year, students
                                                                                  manager or a lecturer. If no one             • Provide an effective complaints
                                    will be expected to attend a selected
                                                                                  is available to assist you, call the           procedure in all services.
                                    number of student life events and one
                                                                                  appropriate emergency service
                                    inter-campus sports fixture.                                                               • Provide student support that is
                                                                                  immediately.
                                  • Advance warning will be given where                                                          sustainable and cost-effective.
                                    attendance is required and the above        Students    will   get   CTU    Rules   and    • Use technology to enhance
                                    mentioned events are compulsory.            Regulations & Student Code of Conduct            administrative and educational
                                  • Students MUST attend at least 80% of        documents at their campus of choice or           experiences. See page 10.
                                    all classes, practical sessions, etc.       on ColCampus.
                                                                                                                               • Provide accurate, timely and up-to-
                                  • Sick notes must be submitted to the
                                                                                                                                 date information to students.
                                    academic principal if absent due to
                                    illness
                                                                                Commitment of support                          • Aim to provide services to students
                                                                                CTU will:                                        with disabilities.
                                  • Students must hand all assignments/                                                                                                       student support policies and
                                    activities in on the due date.              • Provide information in a variety of          • Instil a culture of delivery of quality
                                                                                                                                 student support services to be
                                                                                                                                                                              learner code of conduct are
                                  • Assignments/activities are part of            locations about our services and how
                                    formative assessments and may be              to access them.                                established through adequate and             available on colcampus
                                                                                                                                 appropriately qualified staff.

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                                                                                             and their application. The purpose of the diploma is to develop graduates who can
Our study material                                                                           demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in a particular field.
All study material is included in the fee.* CTU spends a considerable amount of time
                                                                                             CTU diplomas are accredited by the HEQC and registered at the Department of
reviewing and moderating study materials. Refer to page 12 for more information.
                                                                                             Higher Education:
                                                                                             • Diploma in Information Technology in Network Design and Administration (HEQSF
teaching and learning methodology                                                              Aligned 360 credits: Contact Mode)
                                                                                             • Diploma in Viual Communication (HEQSF Aligned 360 credits: Contact Mode)
The lecturer-led programmes are developed and updated regularly according to new
technological developments and market trends. Small classes ensure that a great deal of
attention is given to each individual with emphasis on practical training.                   International Certifications
                                                                                             Refer to the International Certifications Prospectus for more information.
NQF registered qualifications
A registered national qualification consisting of a planned combination of learning          Workplace experience programme
outcomes which has a defined purpose or purposes, intended to provide qualifying
                                                                                             The Workplace Learning Programme is part of the student support policy and enables
learners with applied competence and a basis for further learning and which has been
                                                                                             students to become familiar with the corporate environment through various field trips
assessed in terms of exit level outcomes, registered on the NQF and certified and awarded
                                                                                             and internship programmes hosted by participating corporate clients.
by a recognised body. Higher education learning programmes are accredited based on
the qualification types in the HEQSF.
                                                                                             student life
Higher Certificates                                                                          CTU developed a “Student Life @ CTU” programme managed by CTU staff and the campus
                                                                                             SRC (student representative council) with some activities executed on a national level,
This qualification is primarily vocational, or industry oriented. It provides you with the
                                                                                             e.g.: social responsibility programmes and projects with and for non-profit organisations
basic introductory knowledge, critical thinking skills and practical techniques in the
chosen field of study.
• Higher Certificate: Graphic Design
• Higher Certificate: Management

Diplomas
This qualification primarily has a vocational orientation, which includes professional,
vocational, or industry specific knowledge that provides a sound understanding of
general theoretical principles as well as a combination of general and specific procedures

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