DIPLOMA STUDY

• Diploma study is vocation-based, and develops career-oriented skills and practical knowledge.
• Initial study at a University of Technology or some Comprehensive Universities can lead to a diploma.
• Diploma programmes train high level person power - people who are ready to start work on completion of their study.
• The institutions work hard to maintain close partnerships with commerce and industry, ensuring that they are sensitive to the needs of the communities they serve.
• The institutions are striving to establish research programmes, so that they will be able to provide technological leadership.
• Students are instructed through a combination of theoretical study and practical experience, in many cases in an appropriate work situation.
• Students learn how to apply their knowledge in real-life situations.
• Some programmes allow students to graduate at a number of different stages. For instance, students successfully completing the fi rst year of National Diploma programmes may be able to apply to be awarded a National Certifi cate; those passing the second year can apply to be awarded a National Higher Certifi cate. The National Diploma is awarded on successful completion of the third year, and those who wish to pursue their studies further can usually register for a Bachelor of Technology, which requires a further one year full-time or two years part-time.