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We are advocating the introduction of fire training in technical and vocational education training colleges. 

 

We are also supporting the programme of introducing dual-stream vocational and occupational training in technical and vocational education training colleges. 

 

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE  –  DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

 

 

Marketing Diploma in Fire Technology (Distance Learning)

 

The Department of Physics offers a fascinating three year 360 credit Diploma in Fire Technology (Distant Learning) for firefighters in the various emergency services. This programme will prepare firefighters for entry-level positions as Fire Officers in the Fire and Rescue Service. The program is offered as blended online mode and the need for internet facilities will be necessary. The minimum duration of the program is three years.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

 

A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification and 3 years’ relevant work experience, HAZMAT Awareness, Fire Fighter I, HAZMAT Operational, and Fire Fighter II.

 

APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER 2008:

 

A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification and 3 years’ relevant work experience, HAZMAT Awareness, Fire Fighter I, HAZMAT Operational, and Fire Fighter II.

 

APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):

 

A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, (APS of 4) for English (home language or first additional language), 40% for Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy, 40% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 50% for any other two compulsory vocational subjects and 3 years’ relevant work experience, HAZMAT Awareness, Fire Fighter I, HAZMAT Operational, and Fire Fighter II.

 

APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

AS PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):

 

A National Senior Certificate or a National N Certificate with languages as published in Report 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for English, 50% for Mathematics N3, 50% for Engineering Sciences N3 and any other two additional subjects and 3 years’ relevant work experience, HAZMAT Awareness, Fire Fighter I, HAZMAT Operational, and Fire Fighter II.

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

• Fire Chemistry I, II and III
• Fire Physics I, II and III
• Hydraulics I and II
• Mathematics and Statistics I
• Fire Technology I, II and III
• Emergency Management I, II and III
• Building Construction I, II and III
• Communication for Academic Purposes I
• Computer Literacy I
• Life Skills I
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

 

Any person wishing to apply for this programme have to follow these steps:

 

Step 1: Pre-application screening.

 

Ø  The applicant have to email the pre-application form and supporting documentation to: disedu@tut.ac.za.

 

Ø  The applicant will receive further instructions or communication from the Distance Education Unit of Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).

 

Ø  If the applicant’s pre-application screening is successful then he or she will receive communication and instructions on how to apply online.

 

Please take note:

 

Limited space is available in the programme.  Email the Pre-application form and supporting documents as soon as possible, starting from 17 May 2021 until 21 May 2021.

 

Step 2: Only for applicants who have received instructions on how the apply online:

 

Ø  The applicant will have to pay, R240.00 non-refundable application fee.

 

Visit the following Website from 24 May 2021:

 

https://www.tut.ac.za/faculties/humanities/departments/distance-ed/about