| Qualification code: | 90142 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 144 |
| SAQA ID: | 115862 |
| APS/AS: | 60 |
Purpose statement:
The institution is a comprehensive, open learning and distance education institution which, respond to the diverse needs of society. The qualification reflects the need and demand within the civil engineering environment for everyday engineering technologists who are/will be able to perform and solve medium complexity broadly defined civil engineering problems. They would be able to function within a more complex environment after acquiring the knowledge, skills and attributes of the processes and procedure operation in civil engineering. This qualification will provide engineering technologists with the knowledge and applied competencies in a number of civil engineering fields. The specific purpose of educational qualification designed to meet this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practising Professional Engineering Technologist. This qualification provides:
Preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and competency to make a contribution to the economy and national development, The educational base required for registration as a Candidate Professional Technologist or, if the work experience is in place, directly as a Professional Technologist with ECSA (Refer to qualification rules), Possible admission to an appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours or a Bachelor of Engineering. National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 8 qualification, or equivalent. The qualification design reflects the new standard for engineering technologists as required by the Engineering Council of South Africa based on the new HEQF (ECSA document E-05-PT rev.1, 10th of May 2012: Qualification Standard for Advanced Diploma in Engineering: NQF Level 7). The Advanced Diploma in Engineering is part of the technology stream qualifications. The qualification design is coherent, and articulates well with other relevant qualifications, where possible. Engineering learners completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in all the Exit Level Outcomes contained in this standard.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate 360 credit Diploma or National Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering, with a minimum of 60% average,
or
an Advanced Certificate in Engineering Practice in Civil Engineering at NQF level 6,
from an accredited provider of higher education, with a minimum of 60% average,
or
a national or international equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 in the appropriate field, with a minimum of 60% average.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they are at least 27 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Study material for this qualification will only be available online.
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.