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Contact details
College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Mr Ike Hlongwane: Tel: 011 471 2862 E-mail: hlongik@unisa.ac.za
College of Law
Ms Lisa Janakk: Tel: 011 471 2838 E-mail: janakl@unisa.ac.za
Pre-Access Program
Ms M Snyman: Tel: 011 471 3937 E-mail: msnyman@unisa.ac.za
E-mail: rpl@unisa.ac.za
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The Gatherer
The RPL motif comprises two motifs the ARC OF KNOWLEDGE which enfolds THE GATHERER. A prudent person gathers provisions in times of plenty, stores them carefully and in lean times, uses them wisely. He/she rests easy in the knowledge that energy spent in husbandry, hunting and harvesting is a good investment against lean times. This motif was chosen to depict the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. During your life, you have cultivated knowledge, invested in training, gathered skills, competencies, values and related work ethics. In correctly documenting your prior learning, you will reap maximum benefits. The aim of this Application Brochure is to assist you to apply your carefully gathered store of skills and knowledge to your career development on the road to a better future.
Section B
is your RPL Application Form. It is the white tear-out section and consists of the application forms and paperwork that you need to complete and return to the RPL office. Always keep copies of all documents that you submit to UNISA.
Section C
contains general administrative information about UNISA. Keep this section for further reference.
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Section A
Understanding RPL
A1
1. What is RPL?
Introduction
Welcome to Recognition of Prior Learning! We hope that this will be the start of a long and successful learning path for you. As you have travelled through life you have gained many skills and competencies and undergone a wide range of experiences. RPL is a method of assessment which: evaluates and assesses your prior learning and skills against an approved national standard, and awards credits for unit standards, learning programmes, modules or subjects.
Learning that has taken place outside of formal education and training, regardless of where or when it was obtained, is valuable. RPL allows you to gain formal recognition for such learning and skills. You may have acquired skills or knowledge from training conducted while at work, experience you gained in the workplace, short courses or from community work in a relevant field. This learning will be measured against specified learning outcomes/syllabi and you may gain credit for this knowledge which may entitle you to: gain entrance to studies at UNISA, a subject credit or to fast track you to a higher qualification.
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3. Pre-Access programme
This programme gives mature learners who do not have a senior certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification the opportunity to study at Unisa. If you are interested in the RPL Pre-access programme you may contact the RPL office or Marici Snyman (msnyman@unisa.ac.za) or Eugene Nhkwashu (nkhwashu@unisa.ac.za) for an application form.
4. What to study?
If you are not sure about which course of study to select, or which subject choices to make, you can do the following: Consult the UNISA Calendars for a full explanation of the course, subjects, syllabus etc that you are interested in. OR Consult a career counsellor at the Bureau for Student Counselling and Career Development.
Please note: Not all regions have a resident counsellor, but regional staff can assist you with Unisa subject information or direct you to their closest counselling service. It is important to identify the career you wish to pursue. If your needs and interests are not met in your current career, do not embark on further study simply because you already have knowledge and experience and might acquire RPL credits. People who make wrong career choices are seldom happy and content in their work. They often abandon their studies because of a lack of interest and motivation. You can also gain further information from: - Unisa Contact Centre: 086 167 0411 - Website: www.unisa.ac.za - Email: study-info@unisa.ac.za
The RPL policy at UNISA recognises any relevant learning gained through experience when measured against the learning outcome of the qualification and you therefore study only those aspects that are new and challenging.
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You should apply for RPL if you feel that the prior learning which you have gained: in the workplace through on-the-job training in company and industry-based training through relevant training programmes in community work in a relevant field
meets the requirements of the course/subject which UNISA offers and could earn you a course/subject/module credit. PLEASE COMPLETE THE RPL APPLICATION FORM IN THIS BROCHURE
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Option 1
Should you not wish to continue with the next higher qualification, but wish to receive your current qualification certificate at the end of your studies, you must ensure that you have registered for and successfully completed at least 50% of the subjects at this institution in the traditional manner. The other 50% of subjects may be RPL credits.
Example
An RPL candidate in BTech: Policing not wishing to continue with an MTech: Policing, but rather wishing to receive the BTech degree certificate at the end of his/her studies must register for and successfully complete 50% of BTech: Policing level subjects at this institution in the traditional manner. This must include Research Methodology, unless the candidate has a proven record of research and can submit a research report which he/she has written. The other 50% may be RPL credits. Option 2 Should you wish to continue with the next higher qualification, you will gain access to the relevant next qualification. This means that you will NOT be issued with the certificate relevant to the first qualification, but may continue with the qualification at the next level. Once you have successfully completed the higher qualification you will be issued with the relevant certificate of that higher qualification (of course once again bearing the residency clause stipulations in mind).
Please contact us at the telephone numbers as indicated on page 12 if you have any further enquiries in this regard.
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A2
Apply for student number or check current student number for validity
Act on feedback
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Act on feedback
Once you have received an RPL feedback letter and if you have been granted any assessment opportunities, please act on the feedback as soon as possible. If you decide to take up any assessment opportunity, please note that the RPL office only accepts your written confirmation of intention to take up the assessment opportunity. For more details, see the page entitled The RPL Assessment Candidates Responsibility (page 16)
Own records
In all your dealings with UNISA: Keep copies of all documents submitted, e.g RPL application form Keep records of names of people you communicate with, personally, via e-mail and telephonically: the date and time of discussions as well as promises made.
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We receive application
Complete screening
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Receive Application
The RPL office is able to receive your application by e-mail, fax or regular post. We will record the receipt of your application immediately, enter it on our database and forward it to the correct RPL Academic Specialist for processing.
Complete Screening
Once all the subjects requested have been screened, you will receive a final feedback letter from us. If you have only requested one credit this will be the only feedback letter. The RPL office will then wait for your response to any assessment opportunities that may have been granted to you. If all your credit requests have been declined, we will inform you of the fact and finalise your file. You may apply for RPL Credits again later in your qualification if you feel you qualify. You do not need to pay a handling fee again, merely the assessment fees.
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Undergo assessment
We will send you any necessary guidelines. If you are offered an opportunity to write a challenge exam, it is your responsibility to contact the academic staff for examination guidelines, tutorial letters or the names of prescribed or recommended books.
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Please fax this to (011) 471 3572 with a clear copy of your ID
Country
Postal Code
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Contact Telephone Number (Office hours) Examination Centre Home Language The following 4 fields are for statistical purposes only Nationality Occupation Population Group Economic Sector
Concurrent registration at two approved South African Universities is not allowed without permission from both Universities. If you have already registered, or intend to register concurrently at another approved South African University for the current year, supply the following information: Other Institution Degree/diploma Give particulars of last tertiary institution at which you were registered before this year: Other Institution Last Year of Registration Undergraduate Postgraduate
Give particulars of all previous registrations at a university or technikon, a nursing college or teachers college, starting with the most recent: Institution Degree/diploma Start Year Student number at other institution End Year I declare that all particulars furnished by me on this form are true and correct and I undertake to comply with all the rules and regulations and decisions of the University. Signed: Date:
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Student Number (*If you do not have a UNISA student number, please apply through the RPL office by submitting Form 1 on the previous page. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Surname Maiden Name or previous surname First names ID No SA Passport non SA Date of Birth Postal Address
Gender
Residential Address
Residential Address
Work Address
Contact Details
(If the number is not your own number, please give the name of a contact person at this number) Home Work Cell/Mobile
Fax
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Section 2
Please consult the UNISA calendar before completing this section. I wish to apply for RPL credits in the following UNISA qualification: Offered by the College of: (e.g Human Sciences) Qualification Name (e.g. B Comm Informatics) Qualification Code (e.g. 02011)
Subject/Module and Level (e.g. Marketing I) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Date Date
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Letter of Introduction
Please insert/include your letter of introduction
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This is your original you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
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This is your original you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
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This is your original you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
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This is your original you should copy it and submit one for each credit claim/subject
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The RPL assessment costs will be calculated on the number of credits assessed and not on the number of credits awarded. Payment must be made in full before I will receive an official Unisa: RPL Assessment Feedback letter.
My rights and responsibilities as an RPL candidate The RPL screening, assessment and accreditation processes The timespan of the RPL process The implications of the Residency Clause (please refer to Section A: page 9) If I should appeal against the findings of the assessment panel, I may only do this if I submit additional, relevant evidence. All appeals must be done in writing and may only be submitted via registered post to: The RPL Process Manager, Unisa: Florida Campus, Private Bag X6, Florida, 1710
This signed declaration must be attached to your RPL application. Please keep a copy for your own records
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Please ensure that you enclose all of the following A signed Declaration of Understanding A completed RPL Application Form (available from the website and RPL office). Certified copies of your highest school-leaving certificate Certified copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas and copies of syllabi of relevant courses. Extended curriculum vitae (CV). This information should describe your knowledge, skills and competencies. Detailed current job description on a company letterhead, signed off by a line manager with his/her contact details. A credit motivation for each subject in which you clearly address the learning outcomes by referring to your relevant work-related prior learning. Learning outcomes are available from the relevant academic departments or in UNISA Calendar Part 2. Letter of introduction explaining your back ground and your future goals A certified copy of your ID or passport. (You must be 23 years and older) Proof of payment of the handling fee. (You need a student number before you can make the deposit)
Your use
Please note that if any of the above documents are not attached/enclosed as requested, we will not be able to process your application. Submit your application to the RPL office directly at the Florida campus only. We recommend that you keep a copy of this application and of all your supporting documentation. If you need an electronic format of the forms, please send an e-mail request to the RPL Academic Specialist for your college. See list of contact details. The RPL Application Form is also available on the UNISA website: www.unisa.ac.za
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Section B
How to complete your RPL Application
General
Your application form is the white tear-out section in the centre of this brochure. The application form is also available on the Unisa website
Refer to A2: The RPL Application: Candidates Responsibilty Specific requirements for RPL applications If you wish to apply for any of the following qualifications, you must first contact the relevant RPL Academic Specialist for the College within which your qualification falls, since these applications have specific requirements: This applies to: National Diploma: Correctional Services Management (College of Law) B Tech: Forensic Investigation (College of Law) National Diploma: Engineering (College of Science, Engineering and Technology)
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Instructions
Write a paragraph (200-300 words) on each subject for which an RPL credit is requested. In your motivation for the credit claim you should address the learning outcomes of the specific subject. The subject description according to the syllabus in the Unisa Calendar (Part 2) should be consulted as a guideline. In this paragraph you should explain briefly how you acquired the learning outcomes of the subject through experience and/or learning. If applicable, also state how your current job-related responsibilities address the learning outcomes. Your motivation should clearly prove your claimed skills and competencies in the specific subject. Also indicate years of exposure in the specific subject. The motivation will be evaluated by the academic staff as part of the screening process for recommendation of further RPL assessment. Note that this motivation is not required in the case of a credit transfer or credit exemption. Refer to the General Unisa Calendar.
Letter of Introduction
Using not more than one page, introduce yourself to the academics who will evaluate and assess your experience by conveying information about your motivation for applying, your competence and communication skills. This background information will help put your knowledge and experience in perspective. Summarise your prior learning in a few sentences and explain which skills, knowledge and attitudes you have developed. Begin in a straightforward manner, i.e. state your goals clearly and relate them to your reasons for seeking credit for your prior learning. Tell enough about your life so that the academic/assessor gets a sense of who you are and where you are going. Keep personal details short and to the point.
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Proof of deposit of the handling fee. Refer to the current Estimated Current Costs Payable for the necessary banking details. NB: Please always confirm the latest prices with the RPL office or from the website. You may include any additional information that may affect your application, e.g. factors which may affect your assessment, confidentiality of evidence, learning disabilities, language barriers)
Contact details
Please post your RPL application form to: UNISA RPL Office: D-Block Private Bag X6 FLORIDA 1710 Fax: 011 471 3572 Email to the RPL Academic Specialist for your college. For enquiries about the RPL process and for any assistance, please contact the RPL Academic Specialist for your College. Contact details which are on page 12.
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Example: Note:
If your student number only has 7 digits, you must insert a LEADING zero.
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Section C
General Administrative Information
In this section you will find useful information and contact details to assist you as an RPL candidate and registered student at Unisa..
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Centre UNISA Johannesburg Old JSE Building (Annexe) 1 Kerk Street Newtown (011) 630-4525
Services Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing
10:00 - 13:00
Start Self-Study University Programme Reading Excellence Computer Program Quantitative Literacy
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing Start Self-Study University Programme Reading Excellence Computer Program Quantitative Literacy
Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday and Thursday
12:00 - 16:00
07:45 - 16:00
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
UNISA Florida Campus Room 218 F Block (011) 471-2088 Room 219
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing Start Self-Study
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
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University Programme Quantitative Literacy Monday to Friday 07:45 - 16:00 Dorah Chidi (Tutor: Quantitative Literacy chididm@unisa.ac.za
UNISA Polokwane Seminar Room N23A Landdros Mare Street (015) 290-3443
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing Start Self-Study University Programme Reading Excellence Computer Program
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
UNISA Pretoria (Muckleneuk) Seminar Room 3 Samuel Pauw Building (012) 429-8900
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing Start Self-Study University Programme
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing Start Self-Study University Programme
Monday to Friday
07:45 - 16:00
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09:00 -12:00
08:00 - 16:00 12:00 - 13:30 (After hours by appointment) 08:00 - 16:00 12:00 - 13:30 (After hours by appointment) 08:00 - 16:00
Quantitative Literacy
Monday to Friday
UNISA Parow (Cape Town) A Block 15 Jean Simonis Street (021) 936-4161
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing Start Self-Study University Programme
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Saturday Tuesday and Thursday Monday, Wednesday and Friday Saturday
09:00 - 15:00
09:00 - 15:00
By appointment
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing
12:00 - 16:00
09:00 -12:30
Individual consultations for reading and writing Workshops for reading and writing
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Individual consultations
Tuesday to Friday
14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
UNISA Kimberley Liberty Life Building Chapel Street (opposite Nedbank) (053) 832-6391
Individual consultations
By appointment
By appointment
Maryna Roodt (Tutor: Reading and Writing Postgraduate students only) mrynroodt@absamail.co.za
Workshops
By appointment
You can also contact them for a copy of the brochure UNISA: You Career Choice. For more details, visit their website on www.unisa.ac.za/counselling (Bureau for Counselling, Career and Academic Development).
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Campuses
Pretoria Postal address: The Registrar, PO Box 392, UNISA 0003 Physical address: Registration Hall, 3rd Level, Cas van Vuuren Building, Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, PRETORIA 0002 Tel: 0860 670 411 Fax: (012) 429-4150 E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za Florida Postal address: Private Bag X6, FLORIDA 1710 Physical address: Cnr. Christiaan de Wet Road and Pioneer Avenue, FLORIDA 1709 Tel: 0861 670 411 Fax: (012) 429-4150 E-mail: study-info@unisa.ac.za
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KwaZulu-Natal Durban Postal address: PO Box 47431, GREYVILLE 4023 Physical address: 230 Stanger Street, DURBAN 4001 Tel: (031) 335-1700 Fax: (031) 337-4142 E-mail: Durban@unisa.ac.za Pietermaritzburg Postal address: Private Bag X9007. PIETERMARITZBURG 3200 Physical address: 1 Longmarket Street, PIETERMARITZBURG 3201 Tel: (033) 355-1711 Fax: (033) 394-5779 E-mail: cwatson@unisa.ac.za Newcastle Postal address: Private Bag X 6670 NEWCASTLE 2940 Physical address: Corner Sutherland and Harding Streets, NEWCASTLE 2940 Tel: (034) 312-4054/4045/4048 Fax: (034) 312-4015 E-mail: tstoop@unisa.ac.za
Cape Coastal Parow Postal address: Private Bag X16, PAROW 7499 Physical address: 15 Jean Simonis Street, PAROW 7500 Tel: (021) 936-4114 Fax: (021) 936-4119 E-mail: capetown@unisa.ac.za Mthatha (Umtata) Postal address: PO Box 52758, MTHATHA 5099 Physical address: Steves Motor Building, 26 Victoria Road, MTHATHA 5100 Tel: (047) 531-5002/3/6/7 Fax: (047) 531-5120 E-mail: umtata@unisa.ac.za East London Postal address : Private Bag X9057, EAST LONDON 5200 Physical address: 10 St Lukes Road, Southernwood, EAST LONDON 5201
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Tel: (043) 743-9246 Fax: (043) 743-9246 E-mail: eastlond@unisa.ac.za Port Elizabeth Postal address: PO Box 27730, Newton Park, PORT ELIZABETH 6045 Physical address: 76 5th Avenue, Newton Park, POST ELIZABETH 6057 Tel: (041) 363-6800 Fax: (041) 363-6644 E-mail: porteliz@unisa.ac.za George Postal address: PO Box 2311, GEORGE 6530 Physical address: Market Mall, 1st floor, 84 Market Street, GEORGE 6530 Tel: (044) 884-1300/1 Fax: (044) 884-1303 E-mail: george@unisa.ac.za Wellington Postal address: PO Box 16, WELLINGTON 7654 Physical address: Huguenot College, Church Street, WELLINGTON 7654 Tel.: (021) 873-0226 Fax: (021) 873-0228 E-mail: Uwelli7@unisa.ac.za
North Eastern Polokwane Postal address: PO Box 2805, POLOKWANE 0700 Physical address: 29A Landdros Mare Street, POLOKWANE 0699 Tel: (015) 290-3400 Fax: (015) 290-3422 E-mail: pietersbu@unisa.ac.za Nelspruit Postal address: Private Bag X11306, NELSPRUIT 1200 Physical address: Standard Bank Building, 31 Brown Street, NELSPRUIT 1201 Tel: (013) 755-2476 Fax: (013) 755-2489 E-mail: nelspruit@unisa.ac.za Middelburg Postal address: Private Bag X251837, MIDDELBURG 1050
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Physical address: Town Square Building, Cnr Bhimy Damane and Church Streets, MIDDELBURG 1055 Tel: (013) 282-4115 Fax: (013) 282-6221 E-mail: middelburg@unisa.ac.za Makhado (Louis Trichardt) Postal address: PO Box 4367, MAKHADO 0920 Physical address: Office No. 2, 93 Krogh Street, MAKHADO 0920 Tel: (015) 516-3334 Fax: (015) 516-3335 E-mail: Louistri@unisa.ac.za Giyani Postal address: PO Box 4868, GIYANI 0826 Physical address: Giyani Plaza, Sanlam Building, Office No. 12, Nkhesani Street, GIYANI 0826 Tel: 01581-22005 Fax: 01581-22405 E-mail: Giyani@unisa.ac.za
Midlands Tlhabane (Rustenburg) Postal address: PO Box 236, TLHABANE 0299 Physical address: Forum Building, 1st floor, Cnr Oliver Tambo & Steen Streets, TLHABANE 0299 Tel: (014) 565-7080/2144 Fax: (014) 565-2145 E-mail: rustenburg@unisa.ac.za Bloemfontein Postal address: PO Box 306, BLOEMFONTEIN 9300 Physical address: 161 Zastron Street, BLOEMFONTEIN 9301 Tel: (051) 430-4353 Fax: (051) 430-3822 E-mail: bloemfon@unisa.ac.za Mafikeng Postal address: Private Bag X2027, MAFIKENG 2745 Physical address: Amos House, 2nd Floor, Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive & Martin Streets, MAFIKENG 2745 Tel: (018) 381-6617/6588 Fax: (018) 381-7926 E-mail: mafiken@unisa.ac.za
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Kimberley
Postal address: Private Bag X6094, KIMBERLEY 8300 Physical address: 90 Du Toitspan Road, KIMBERLEY 8301 Tel: (053) 832-6391 Fax: (053) 833-4104 E-mail: kimberle@unisa.ac.za
Kuruman
Postal address: PO Box 584, KURUMAN 8460 Physical address: Cnr Skool & Voortrekker Streets, KURUMAN 8461 Tel: (053) 712-2461 Fax: (053) 712-2859 E-mail: crossma@worldonline.co.za
Upington
Physical address: NG Moeder Gemeente Kerk, 61 Schrder Street, UPINGTON 8801 Tel: (054) 332-4986 Fax: none E-mail: unisaupington@worldonline.co.za
Kroonstad
Postal address: Private Bag X08, KROONSTAD 9500 Physical address: NFS Building, 36 Brand Street, KROONSTAD 9501 Tel: (056) 213-2053 Fax: (056) 213-1867 E-mail: kroonsta@unisa.ac.za
Potchefstroom
Postal address: PO Box 46, POTCHEFSTROOM 2520 Physical address: 20 Auret Street, POTCHEFSTROOM 2531 Tel: (018) 294-3341/3362 Fax: (018) 297-2107 E-mail: potchfs@unisa.ac.za
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D. Registration at UNISA
Consult the General Calendar or contact your nearest UNISA office for the dates of the next registration cycle. If your application for an RPL credit has been declined, you must register for the subject in the traditional manner at your nearest Regional Office or on the Internet.
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