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Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology

Qualification code: 90141
NQF level: 6
Total credits: 360
SAQA ID: 112567
APS/AS: 18
Rules:
Please note that all practicals will be conducted at Unisa Science campus, in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. Further note that this is compulsory to all students and for all the engineering modules that require practical work in the laboratories. Compilation of curriculum: A student may register for a maximum of 60 NQF credits per semester (consequently 120 NQF credits for an academic year); Students should take cognizance of prerequisite modules when selecting modules for registration.
Purpose statement:
The Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology is primarily vocational, or industry-oriented, characterised by the knowledge emphasis, general principles and application or technology transfer. The qualification provides learners with a sound knowledge base in a particular field or discipline. Also, the qualification enables learnersto apply their knowledge and skills to a specific career or professional contexts while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. The design of the qualification places emphasis on laying a foundation of the fundamentals of Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology. It is designed coherently, taking care of pre-requisite knowledge in first-year modules and then expanding the in-depth pulp and paper knowledge in years 2 and 3. The learners of this qualification will have todevelop the ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve well - defined problems. Also, develop components, systems, services and processes. They will provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills. They will work independently and responsibly, applying judgment to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks. Furthermore, this qualification provides aspiring technicians with the knowledge to operate and improve pulp and paper engineering processes in an efficient, safe and profitable way. Thus, the engineering learners completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in all the Exit Level Outcomes contained in this standard.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

  • Applicants (new applicants & Unisa students who applied for admission to a new qualification) may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online. Unisa reserves the right to not process and / or to cancel your registration if it is found that you were incorrectly admitted to a qualification. 
  • Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.


How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.

  • Co-requisite: Module A is a co-requisite for Module B. You want to register for Module B, but have not yet passed Module A. You must then register for both Modules A and B simultaneously. You may NOT cancel your registration for Module A unless Module B is also cancelled.

  • Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.

You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules.
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

Click here for more information on managing your studies.

Curriculum for this qualification

While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.

Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)

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