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Higher Certificate in Audio Technology at Academy of Sound Engineering (Pty) Ltd

Academy of Sound Engineering (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Audio Technology is a one-year, 120-credit full-time entry-level qualification (NQF 5) in audio. It articulates into the 3-year Diploma in Audio Technology and is offered at the Johannesburg campus.

Duration: 1 year full-time (120 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Audio theory and practice, music appreciation, electronics and audio hardware, and industry practices and standards, with live event technical skills and work-integrated learning projects.

Career pathways

Entry-level studio assistant, junior live sound technician, audio support technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate granting access to Higher Certificate study; or an equivalent qualification verified by SAQA; or prior learning (RPL); or age 23 with at least two years' related work experience or prior learning. Proficiency in English is required.

ZAR 84,950 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for one year of full-time study. Excludes the non-refundable annual registration fee (R10 000), the R500 application fee, textbooks, rewrites and other charges; early-settlement discounts apply. Source

Closing dates for registration and enrolment are determined by management; admission closes when class quotas are filled. A once-off non-refundable application processing fee of R500 is payable.

Apply through the official page: https://ase.co.za/apply-now/

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