School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

more frequently to identify problem areas, revise at regular intervals and revisit problem areas
as they are identified. This is very beneficial to Extended Programme students. After two years
of receiving foundational support the students have had sufficient support to enable them to
cope with the regular Semester 3 and Semester 4 courses without further foundational support.
Students on the Extended Programme enroll for the courses as described in section Curriculum
Structure (see below).
11.6.2.6 Programme Information
11.6.2.6.1 Minimum Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirements are the same as for the National Diploma: Engineering:
Electrical (for details see same section under National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical.
11.6.2.6.2 Selection criteria for new students
The initial selection of new students is based on an applicant’s NSC or Matric results. Students
who do not gain direct acceptance, but who meets the minimum admission requirements are
provisionally accepted. Students who do not gain direct acceptance are required to complete a
set of three Standardised Assessment Tests (SATAPs), which comprise of Mathematics, Physical
Science and English Proficiency. Each SATAP test takes 2 hours to complete.
Results from SATAP tests and Matric/NSC symbols are then graded using a conversion scale.
Grade 12/NSC results constitute 50% of the graded mark (other 50% forthcoming from SATAP’s).
On completion of the SATS tests the applicants are rated according to their (graded) marks.
Applicants who do not gain direct entry into the (mainstream) National Diploma programme
are considered for enrollment into the Extended programme (on sites where the Extended
programme is offered). Selection is based on the weighted marks obtained by applicants and
is subject to quota limitations.
11.6.2.6.3 Programme Rules
As for School rules (see section 8).
11.6.2.6.4 Admission Rules & Applications for Recognition of Credits
For details see same section under National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical.
11.6.2.6.5 Progression Rules
11.6.2.6.5.1 Re-Admission of Existing Students
Refer to the WSU’s General Rules & Regulations for re-admission of existing students. In addition
to the above the Department applies the following criteria for re-admission. A student will not
be re-admitted to the Extended Programme is he/she:
• fails more than one of the courses in Year 1 (Level IA) or
• fails more than two of the courses in Year 2 (Level IB), or
• fails to complete all the courses of Level IA and IB within three years.
11.6.2.6.6 Promotion Rule from Extended Programme at end of Year 1
Students who successfully complete all S1 courses after Year 1, and who obtain an aggregate
of at least 70% for each of the courses listed below, will be eligible for consideration by the
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