eta College APS: How to Calculate eta College Admission Point Score 2023/2024

This an article that contains a guide to calculating your ETA COLLEGE APS (Admission Point Score) for the 2024 academic year. We have adopted the selection criteria of various courses for the coming admission year. 

Amongst the many requirement needed for admission into the Eta College, the admission point score is the most necessary. For those of us who might be asking what the admission point score mean. It is simply an accumulation of grade points needed for admission into the University. The ETA COLLEGE APS for various courses is determined by using a constant calculation formula which will be stated in this article. 

Every year, the management of the Eta College publishes a standard Admission Point Score for all courses which can be used as a constant in determining the selection of prospective students into undergraduate programmes. Bear in mind that the ETA COLLEGE APS is only used as a selection criteria for undergraduate admission and not for postgraduate studies. 

Kindly check below for the steps on how to calculate the Eta College Admission Point Score for the 2024 academic year. 

HOW TO CALCULATE THE ETA COLLEGE ADMISSION POINT SCORE 

The formula used in calculating the ETA COLLEGE admission point score is summation of all your six (6) best high school subjects (excluding Life Orientation), the total percentage you get is your admission point. Kindly check below for an illustration and example of the APS. 

Admission to Bachelor degree, NQF Level 7 

The minimum requirement for admission to Bachelor Degree programmes is either:   

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with bachelor degree admission with minimum of 40% in English, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement 50-59%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (refer annexure 7 for list). 
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV). A student must achieve at least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, and achieve at least 70% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC (V) Level 4 subjects. 
• A Senior Certificate (SC) (with relevant endorsement). 
• A Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 4) in a cognate field e.g. fitness, coaching or sport administration. 
• A Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field.  For example, a Higher Certificate in Fitness or in Coaching Science enables access to the Diploma in Sport and Exercise.  The Higher Certificate in Sports Recreation and Fitness Management enables access to the Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management 

 Selection to NQF Level 7 Degree – The list below lists the subjects that inform selection to the degree programme

Admission to Diploma, NQF Level 6
The minimum requirement for admission to Diploma programmes is either:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma admission with minimum of 40% in English, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate  achievement 40-49% or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV). A student must (a) achieve at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, (b) achieve at least 60% in the three compulsory vocational subjects.
• A Senior Certificate (SC) (with relevant endorsement) or equivalent.
• A Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 4) in a cognate field e.g. fitness, coaching or sport administration.
• A Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field. For example, a Higher Certificate in Fitness or in Coaching Science enables access to the Diploma in Sport and Exercise. The Higher Certificate in Sports Recreation and Fitness Management enables access to the Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management,

Admission to Advanced Certificates, NQF Level 6
Admission to Advanced Certificates is based on the successful completion of a level 5 Higher  Certificate or National Certificate in a cognate field. See below for specific programmes.

Advanced Certificate (Fitness) > The requirement for admission to the NQF level 6 programme for the Advanced Certificate in Fitness is successful achievement of the Higher Certificate in Fitness or a cognate Higher Certificate or National Certificate at NQF level 5.
Advanced Certificate (Coaching Science) > The requirement for admission to NQF level 6 programme for the Advanced Certificate in Coaching Science is successful achievement of the Higher Certificate in Coaching Science or a cognate Higher Certificate or National Certificate at NQF level 5.
Advanced Certificate (Sports, Recreation and Fitness Management) > The requirement for admission to NQF level 6 programme for the Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Fitness Management is successful achievement of the Higher Certificate in Sports Recreation and Fitness Management or a cognate Higher Certificate or National Certificate at NQF level 5.

For candidates who wish to enter an Advanced Certificate but may not have the specific admission criteria, please refer to the Policy for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to determine possible credit accumulation and transfer.

Admission to NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate
The following relates to CHE accredited qualifications, registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework (HEQSF). The minimum requirement for admission to Higher Certificate programmes is either:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate admission and compliance with the language requirements for eta. The NSC pass required is an elementary achievement (rating code 2/F) with an overall score of 30-39% and a minimum pass of 40% in English.
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and compliance with the language requirements for eta.
• An alternative matriculation exam e.g. Independent Examination Board (IEB) which is the body representing private schools and compliance with the language requirements for eta.
• A Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 4) in a cognate field e.g. fitness, coaching or sport administration.
• Under certain conditions, level 4 Occupational Certificates in a cognate field may be considered for admission plus relevant work experience (see RPL policy).

Admission to National Certificate or Diplomas, NQF Level 5
The following relates to CATHSSETA accredited qualifications, registered on the Occupational Qualifications Sub Framework (OQSF). The minimum requirement for admission is the following:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate admission and compliance with the language requirements for eta. The NSC pass required is an elementary achievement (rating code 2/F) with an overall score of 30-39% and a minimum pass of 40% in English.
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and compliance with the language requirements for eta.
• An alternative matriculation exam e.g. Independent Examination Board (IEB) which is the body representing private schools and compliance with the language requirements for eta.
• A Further Education and Training Certificate (NQF 4) in a cognate field e.g. fitness, coaching or sport administration.
• Under certain conditions, level 4 Occupational Certificates in a cognate field may be considered for admission plus relevant work experience (see RPL policy)

Since you have gotten the formula for calculating the Eta College Admission Point Score, I will recommend you use an APS Calculator to get the best result. 

Further Readings: Eta College List of Courses

Disclaimer: In order to be considered for selection for a programme, an applicant is required to comply with the programme’s minimum admission criteria in respect of the total APS as well as subject specific requirements (as determined per programme).

You can also check out eta College admission requirements to get the specific requirement of the course of interest and how to apply.

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