TUT National Diploma in Human Resources Management- Extended Curriculum

The National Diploma in Human Resources Management (Extended Curriculum Programme with Foundation Provision) with qualification code NDHRF0 at NQF Level 6 is offered at Pretoria, eMalahleni, and Polokwane campuses. Here are some key details about the program:

Admission Requirements and Selection Criteria:

Admission requirements for this program depend on your academic background:

For Applicants Who Obtained a Senior Certificate Before 2008:

• Admission requirement: A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• Selection criteria: Selection is based on a TUT potential assessment.

For Applicants Who Obtained a National Senior Certificate in or After 2008:

• Admission requirement: A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
• Selection criteria: Applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 21. Applicants with a final APS of 21 to 23 will be admitted to the program.

For Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational):

• Admission requirement: A National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects, and 50% for the fourth subject. The certificate must be in fields such as management, marketing, hospitality, tourism, office administration, information technology, computer science, finance, economics, or accounting.
• Selection criteria: Applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.

Program Details:

• Minimum Duration: The program has a duration of four years.
• Presentation: The program is presented through day classes.
• Intake: Admission for this qualification is available in January only.

Curriculum Overview:

The program consists of foundation, first-year, second-year, third-year, and fourth-year courses. Here’s a summary of the subjects/modules offered in each year:

Foundation Year:

• Foundation Basic Business Skills
• Foundation Basic Financial Calculations
• Foundation English
• Foundation Industrial Relations I
• Foundation Personnel Management I

First Year:

• Business Management I
• English (A level)
• Personnel Management I
• Plus one of the following subjects: Accounting for Personnel Practitioners or Quantitative Techniques I
• End-User Computing IA (First Semester)
• End-User Computing IB (Second Semester)

Second Year:

• Business Management II
• Industrial Relations I
• Labour Law
• Management of Training I
• Personnel Management II

Third Year:

• Business Management III
• Industrial Relations II
• Management of Training II
• Personnel Management III

Fourth Year:

• Business Management III
• Industrial Relations II
• Management of Training II
• Personnel Management III

The total credits required to complete the qualification are 3,000.

Please note that the syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. For detailed information about each subject/module, you can refer to the relevant department or study guide.

This program provides comprehensive education in the field of Human Resources Management, covering various aspects of management, labor law, industrial relations, and personnel management, among others. It prepares students for careers in HR and related fields.