Arwyp Training Institute (Pty) Ltd

Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (SANC R.169)

• National Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with an endorsement for entry into Higher Education; a symbols statement is not accepted.
• Matriculated before 2008: English M-score of at least 2 (HG 50% or SG 60%) and a total M-score of at least 8.
• Matriculated from 2008: English at level 5 (60%) and a total APS of at least 17.
• Learning assumed in place: English (at least a D symbol), Mathematical Literacy level 4, Life Sciences level 4, Computer Literacy level 3, Communication level 4.
• Written English test of at least 50%, psychometric general mental ability score of at least 5, selection interview score of at least 75%, and employer permission to study full time where applicable.

Diploma in Nursing (SANC R.171)

• National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for entry into Higher Education.
• Matriculated before 2008: English M-score of at least 2, a minimum M-score of 1 in each of the remaining five subjects, and a total M-score of at least 12.
• Matriculated from 2008: English at level 5 (60%), level 4 (50%) in two other fundamental subjects, level 5 (60%) in the three compulsory vocational subjects, and a total APS of at least 28.
• Learning assumed in place: Communication Skills level 4, Mathematical Literacy level 4, Life Sciences level 4, Computer Literacy level 3.
• Written English test of at least 60%, psychometric general mental ability score of at least 5.5, selection interview score of at least 75%, and employer permission to study full time where applicable.
• A Higher Certificate in Nursing (NQF 5) is submitted if held.

Recognition of prior learning

Candidates below the M-score or APS requirements who have healthcare experience or a completed health-related qualification may apply for RPL; credit-bearing nursing education at NQF level 5 and above is assessed for progression or exemption.

Application and selection

Submit the application form, CV, two SAPS-certified copies of the Senior Certificate (and of the South African ID), the Higher Certificate in Nursing if applicable, and proof of payment of the application fee to the institute at its Kempton Park address. Incomplete applications are not processed. Selection has four phases: paper selection, psychometric assessment, a one-hour English proficiency assessment with a selection interview on the same day, and a final selection decision communicated within 15 working days. Applications for the 2027 intake had to reach the institute by 31 August 2026; late applications are not considered.

Non-refundable fees (2027 intake)

• Application fee: R750.00
• On-site psychometric general mental ability assessment: R320.00
• On-site English proficiency test and selection interview: R320.00

Course fees (2027)

• Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing: R92 635.00 excluding books, uniforms and insurances (R12 700.00); registration fee R50 000.00 forms part of the course fee.
• Diploma in Nursing, each of three years: R92 635.00; books, uniforms and insurances R14 200.00 (year 1), R4 644.00 (year 2) and R6 200.00 (year 3).
• Payment in full at or before commencement, or the registration fee plus equal monthly instalments over six months.
• Extension fee: R5 900.00 per month. Supplementary examination: R520.00 per paper. Remark of an answer book: R950.00 per paper.

International students

International students requesting a full transcript pay R2 200.00 plus courier or postage.

Kempton Park (single site): 2nd Floor Customer Support Centre, 4 Blockhouse Street, corner of Blockhouse Street and Central Avenue, Kempton Park 1620. Classroom teaching takes place here; clinical learning takes place in accredited clinical facilities, including Arwyp Medical Centre nursing units. Student identification and access cards control entry to the institute and the nursing units.