TUT National Diploma in Environmental Sciences- Extended Curriculum

Unlocking a Green Future: National Diploma in Environmental Sciences

Are you passionate about protecting our planet and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come? If so, the National Diploma in Environmental Sciences offered by the Arcadia Campus is your gateway to a rewarding career in environmental stewardship. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of this program and what it entails.

Qualification Overview

• Qualification Code: NDEVF0
• NQF Level: 6

Important Notice for Future Applicants

If you’re considering enrolling in this program for the first time in 2017 or beyond, take note that the Baccalaureus Technologiae program will no longer be available from 2020. It is being replaced by qualifications aligned with the new Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework. To explore the new qualifications, please visit the university’s website.

Admission Requirements and Selection Criteria

For Applicants with Senior Certificates Before 2008:

• Admission Requirement: Senior Certificate or equivalent with a D symbol at Standard Grade or an E symbol at Higher Grade for English, Mathematics, and Physical Science.
• Recommended Subjects: Biology and Geography.
• Selection Criteria: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will undergo an academic proficiency test, with the Senior Certificate contributing 80% to the final admission score and the proficiency test 20%.

For Applicants with National Senior Certificates in or after 2008:

• Admission Requirement: National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English, 4 for Mathematics, and 4 for Physical Sciences.
• Recommended Subjects: Geography and Life Sciences.
• Selection Criteria: Applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21. Selection will be made by a departmental selection panel.

Assessment procedures:

• Applicants with a score of 24 and above will be considered for admission.
• Applicants with a score of 21 to 23 will be invited to take an academic proficiency test, with the APS contributing 80% to the final admission score and the proficiency test 20%.

Program Duration

• Minimum duration: Three and a half years.
• Presentation: Day classes.

Intake for the Qualification: January only.

Curriculum Overview

First Year

• FPCLS01 – Chemistry IB: Extended (0.165 credits)
• FPMLS01 – Mathematics IB: Extended (0.120 credits)
• FPPLS01 – Physics IB: Extended (0.165 credits)
• CSK101B – Computer Skills I (0.075 credits)
• ERS101T – Environmental Resources I
• ERS10XT – Environmental Resources: Ecosystem Ecology I (0.100 credits)
• FPENG05 – Foundation English (0.075 credits)
• COS101T – Communication Skills I (0.075 credits)
• EMG101T – Environmental Management I
• EMG10XT – Environmental Management: General I (0.100 credits)
• Total Credits for First Year: 0.875

Second Year

• EBY100T – Environmental Microbiology I (0.100 credits)
• ELE201T – Environmental Legislation (0.100 credits)
• EMG10YT – Environmental Management: Applied I (0.100 credits)
• ERS10YT – Environmental Resources: Population Ecology I (0.100 credits)
• GEO141T – Geology I (0.100 credits)
• AGL111T – Applied Geology I (0.100 credits)
• EMG201T – Environmental Management II (0.100 credits)
• ENC201T – Environmental Chemistry II (0.100 credits)
• ERS201T – Environmental Resources II (0.100 credits)
• Total Credits for Second Year: 0.900

Third Year

• EEC201T – Environmental Economy (0.100 credits)
• EMG301T – Environmental Management III (0.100 credits)
• EMS201T – Environmental Management Systems (0.100 credits)
• ENC301T – Environmental Chemistry III (0.100 credits)
• AGL211B – Applied Geology II (0.100 credits)
• EMB201T – Environmental Biotechnology II (0.100 credits)
• ERS301T – Environmental Resources III (0.100 credits)
• IPO301T – Industrial Processes III (0.100 credits)
• RMD101U – Research Methodology (0.100 credits)
• Total Credits for Third Year: 0.900

Fourth Year

On completing the above subjects, students can proceed to the fourth year.

• EXP1EMN – Work-Integrated Learning I (0.325 credits)

Total Credits for the Qualification: 3.000

Subject/Module Information

The syllabus content may evolve to accommodate industry changes, and detailed syllabi are available for each subject/module.

Are you ready to embark on a journey to become an environmental steward and make a positive impact on the world? Enroll in our National Diploma in Environmental Sciences program at the Arcadia Campus, and be part of the solution to today’s environmental challenges. Together, we can build a greener and more sustainable future for all.