Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
The Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies (HC: RET) is designed to produce innovative, visionary graduates capable of functioning within the modern technological environment and contributing to South Africa's socio-economic development. The main purpose of this qualification is to position learners academically to obtain employment, or add value to current employment, as installation and maintenance providers in the renewable energy sector. Alternatively, it strengthens an insufficient academic profile for entry into an advanced Diploma.
Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Department: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Career pathways listed by the programme page include Renewable Energy Installation & Maintenance; Technical Support & Commissioning; Health, Safety & Compliance; Academic Progression.
Minimum APS: 27. Minimum Prior Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate pass (or higher), achieving a minimum score of 27 on the CUT scoring scale, plus a minimum pass mark of 50% (Rating 4) in both Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Required Prior Instructional Offerings & Prerequisites: Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for this programme. Candidates with a CUT scoring scale score of 23 to 26 may be considered subject to a selection process, which could include writing an admission selection test. Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate. Selection Process & Additional Requirements: All instructional offerings in this programme are compulsory, and the qualification will be issued upon the successful completion of 120 SAQA credits. There is only one intake per year, in January. Please note that no student will be allowed to graduate without successfully completing both the Academic Literacy and Communication Studies module and Personal Information Management. Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.
There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.
Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
Engineering
Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa
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