Other FET information

Promotion requirements in the FET phase

In order to be promoted at FET level a learner must attain a minimum of:

• 40% for English and two other subjects

• a minimum of 30% for three of the remaining subjects.

Types of Matric pass

Qualification Minimum Requirement

Higher Certificate Pass Pass the NSC

Diploma Pass Pass NSC with an achievement rating of 3 (40 - 49 %) or better in four subjects. (LO is excluded).

Please note that each institution may have its own additional requirements for entry into specific courses.

Bachelor’s Degree Pass Pass NSC with an achievement rating of 4 (50 - 59 %) or better in four subjects (LO is excluded).

Please note that each institution may have its own additional requirements for entry into specific courses.

Weighting of SBA marks vs Examination/Test marks in the FET phase

In the FET phase Cycle tests and Examinations constitute 75% of a learner's term mark

School Based Assessments (i.e. all other class-based work) constitute the remaining 25% of the term mark.