In addition to the relevant General Rules pertaining to Registration (e.g. Rules G3, G4, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9 & G10); persons must, as a minimum, have obtained the following Senior Certificate, or equivalent, subject results:
MATHEMATICS – HG E or SG C
PHYSICAL SCIENCE – HG E or SG C
ENGLISH – Pass
In addition, a learner must obtain a minimum score of 35 points when using the following scoring system for Senior Certificate subject results in order to be accepted into the programme.
SCORING SYSTEM : Using the table below, determine the scores associated with each Senior Certificate subject result obtained, multiply the Mathematics and Physical Science scores by two (2) and add all the scores together to obtain a total.
| Symbol | A | B | C | D | E | F |
| Higher Grade | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Standard Grade | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Thereafter selection is made at the full discretion of the Head of Department based on the Senior Certificate or equivalent results and the number of students which the department can accommodate. An interview may also be required.
For students who matriculate with the NSC Rating:
In addition to the relevant General Rules pertaining to Registration (eg. Rules G3-10); learners must, as a minimum, have obtained the following NSC. or equivalent, subject results:
| Mathematics | 4 (adequate achievement) |
| Physical Science | 4 (adequate achievement) |
| English (Primary) | 4 (adequate achievement) |
| English (First Additional) | 4 (adequate achievement) |
In addition, a learner must obtain a minimum of a total score of 28 when using the following scoring system for NSC subject results in order to be conditionally accepted into the programme.
Scoring system: using the table below, determine the scores associated with each NSC subject result obtained, multiply the mathematics and science scores by two and add all the scores together to obtain a total.
| NSC Rating Code | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Score | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
No points are allocated for the subject “Life Orientation”.
Thereafter selection is made at the full discretion of the Head of Department based on the number of factors including class size, equity etc.
For students who matriculate with the NCV Level 4 Rating:
A student must have a 60% pass in all of the following subjects:
Fundamental Subjects
English
Maths
Life Orientation
Physical Science or equivalent
and two vocational subjects from the list below
Construction Planning
Construction Supervision
Materials
Carpentry and Roof Work
Concrete Structures
Masonry
Roads
OR
National Technical Certificate (N4) with passes at 50% in four (4) relevant subjects including Mathematics and Engineering Science or an equivalent SAQA NQF Level 4 qualification, as well as compliance with the English Language requirements as stated in General Rules.