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ECP

Start your future career in Maritime Studies

Engineering & the Built Environment

FA C U LT Y

Bachelor of Nautical Science Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

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The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Marine Engineering students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme.

Does a career in nautical science interest you?

Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work on boats, ships, oil rigs, and any other marine vessels or structures. You will also have the option to pursue land-based opportunities.

Nautical Science at CPUT is an internationally recognised qualification.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF

You have a love for the ocean with a keen interest in shipping

YOU WILL STUDY AT

Granger Bay Campus 48 Beach Road, Mouille Point

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

Four years, full-time

WHAT YOU NEED Minimum Admission Requirements National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with: • English (4) *First or Second, or First Additional Language • Mathematics (4); or Technical Maths (5) • Physical Sciences (4); or Technical Science (5) National Certificate • Mathematics, N3 (60%); • Electrical Systems, N3 (60%) National Certificate Vocational (NCV4) • English (4) • Mathematics (5) • Physical Sciences (4) The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 26–29 for the ECP; or 23–25 for possible waitlist.

Additional Admission Requirements • South Africa Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) eyesight test and medical examination for those who are pursuing this qualification with the aim of working on board ocean going vessels.

• Applicants who are pursing this qualification for the purpose of land-based employment only, may consider the SAMSA requirements as an option.

• Applicants are to consult the SAMSA website www.samsa.org.za for a list of Approved Medical Practitioners.

DISCLAIMER Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.

YOUR SUBJECTS Year Zero • • • •

Introduction to Maritime Studies Maritime Communication and Computer Literacy Mathematics for Nautical Scientists Physical Science for Nautical Scientists

Year One • • • • • • •

Computer Science * Chartwork 1 Collision Regulations & IALA Buoyage * Electronic Navigation Systems Marine Meteorology 1 * Marine Mathematics 2 Communication Skills * Marine Meteorology 2 Marine Mathematics * Naval Architecture 1 Marine Science * Navigation 1B Navigation 1A * Seamanship & Safety

Year Two • • • • •

Electronic Navigation Systems 2A * Electronic Navigation Systems 2B Passage Planning * Shipping Management 2B Naval Architecture 2A * Marine Law & Shipping Practice 2B Navigation 2A * Naval Architecture 2B Sea Transport 2A * Navigation 2B

Year Three • • • • •

Research Methodology * Shipping Management 3B Shipping Management 3A * Research Project Shipping Project 3A * Ship Technology Naval Architecture Project * Shipping Project 3B Marine Law & Shipping Practice 3A * Marine Law & Shipping Practice 3B

* Indicates second semester subjects

YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies CPUT is in the process of developing further studies in Nautical Science, including Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s and Doctorate.

Future industries Offshore oil and gas Shore-based maritime industry Renewable energy Salvage operations Maritime education Maritime Law Maritime economics

Future career Navigation Officer Chief Navigation Officer Ship Captain Opportunities in shore-based employment

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HOW TO APPLY Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE

Do you qualify to apply online?

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Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website

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Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps

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Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track

Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old) View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online

MANUAL APPLICATIONS Do you qualify to apply manually?

Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

CLOSING DATES

30 SEPT

+27 (0)21 959 6767 info@cput.ac.za www.cput.ac.za @cput @wearecput www.facebook.com/cput.ac.za

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