ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS
National Senior Certificate (NSC)

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for higher certificate entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 330.
• NSC Achievement rating of at least 50% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
• NSC Achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science.
   

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
• An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 50% for Physical Sciences or Technical Science.

Alternatively:

• A Higher Certificate in Mechatronics Engineering qualification with an average of 60% or above, and a minimum of 60% for Mathematics1001 (MAT1001).

APPLICABLE RULES
Special Selection Criteria

• For students specifically pursuing a career as a seafarer (a career on board a ship as opposed to a land based career).

Age requirement

• Be no older than 21 years of age at the time of registration. However, mature students and students already at sea may apply, provided that they have evidence of a cadet berth sponsorship, in writing, via their employer/sponsor. Generally accepted by Shipping Companies is 18 – 25 years of Age. Applicants exceeding this limit will have significantly reduced chances of employment.

SAMSA Requirements

• Pass a South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) eyesight test (colour & vision) and medical examination for seafarers, advised to do test prior to registration.
• In addition, a Tuberculosis screening (chest x-ray) has to be completed.
• Candidates should not have a criminal record. If not ascertained, this will be picked up when applying for various visas, some of which directly prohibit employment.