03-10-2016, 10:49 AM
Recruitment and selection of students in the Eastern Cape must ensure accessibility of nursing education programmes to both rural and urban candidates and alleviation of a gross shortage of nurses in the Province, especially in the remote rural areas.
GENERAL NOTES
Prospective students must meet the statutory minimum requirements based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent school leaving certificate for admission to higher certificate or diploma programmes and candidates educational certificate.
Provisional admission will be based on levels/symbols obtained in Grade 12 June/September examinations or confirmation that study leave is being processed by the current employer. However the final decision for studying at Lilitha College of Nursing will be based on final Grade 12 results, confirmation that the applicant has been granted study leave by the employer and has not reached the pensionable age (55-60) applicable to all college programmes;
There are specific requirements for all specific programmes. The Admission Point System (APS) is used for allocating point values to your NSC subjects or equivalent:
Admission Point System
NSC Levels NSC % APS APS % Symbol
7 80-90% 6 80-90% A
6 70-79% 5 70-79% B
5 60-69% 4 60-69% C
4 50-59% 3 50-59% D
3 40-49% 2 40-49 E
2 30-39% 1 30-39% F
1 0-29% 0 0-29%
For example, to register for a Basic Diploma you need an APS of at least 18 with a NSC/equivalent pass of Biology/Life Science at Level 4 or D Symbol and English at Level 3 or E Symbol Aggregate:
NSC Subjects NSC % Level APS Allocated
Admission Score 21
English 54% 4 3
Afrikaans 38% 2 1
Biology/Life Sciences 62% 5 4
Physical Science 60% 5 4
Mathematics 32% 2 1
Life Orientation 77% 6 5
Geography 68% 5 4
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Applicant has met the requirements for admission to the Diploma as she is above 18 points
There are limits to the number of students that can be admitted to each programme as this is dependent on the accredited capacity by South African Nursing Council. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance or automatic registration to the specified programme. Candidates will be required to undergo testing and interviews as a means to further screen candidates.
Candidates in possession of health related post matric experience/certificate will be registered as per the identified quota for that group as specified below:
Scholars: 50%
Candidates with pre-NSC Grade 12 certificate: 20%
Candidates with health related post matric experience/certificate: 10%
Serving Officers: 20%
Please note that admission requirements are subject to change and the college:
will invest heavily in nurses for ECDoH facilities;
will not invest in candidates that have attempted other avenues for example dropped out of universities/technikons/colleges and;
will not invest in candidates that are in possession of other qualifications. Should this be discovered at any stage during the process, the candidate will be disqualified.
HOW TO APPLY
Advert is placed on the local newspapers (Daily Dispatch and Herald) in April/May period as well as on the website of the department: impumelelo.ecprov.gov.za to invite applications from suitable candidates for all programmes offered at the Lilitha College of Nursing.
Before submitting the application and paying the application fee, please take note of the minimum admission requirements for all programmes of your choice.
NB Application fees are non-refundable
In your application form, please attach your identity document, necessary school reports and deposit slip which indicates that you have deposited the application fee for that specific programme.Back To Top
Closing date will be indicated in the advert of that specific year.
FINANCIAL FACTS
Before registering as a student you need to determine whether or not you will have sufficient funds to finance your studies. Costs involved in Higher Education include Registration and Tuition fees, Books, Travel, Accommodation, Meals and general living expenses.
ECDoH offers financial assistance to full-time students in the form of a bursary on an annual basis. Bursaries will be automatically allocated to the predetermined percentage of selected candidates based on their registration with Lilitha College of Nursing (LCoN). Conditions and terms of the Bursary Contract apply. Students who have passed all their subject/modules and progress to the next level of study will retain the bursary allocation. ECDoH/College reserves the right to reverse the Bursary allocation if:
Learners have not complied to the minimum requirements as per the specified programme;
Learners have not complied to college rules and regulations.
GENERAL NOTES
Prospective students must meet the statutory minimum requirements based on the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent school leaving certificate for admission to higher certificate or diploma programmes and candidates educational certificate.
Provisional admission will be based on levels/symbols obtained in Grade 12 June/September examinations or confirmation that study leave is being processed by the current employer. However the final decision for studying at Lilitha College of Nursing will be based on final Grade 12 results, confirmation that the applicant has been granted study leave by the employer and has not reached the pensionable age (55-60) applicable to all college programmes;
There are specific requirements for all specific programmes. The Admission Point System (APS) is used for allocating point values to your NSC subjects or equivalent:
Admission Point System
NSC Levels NSC % APS APS % Symbol
7 80-90% 6 80-90% A
6 70-79% 5 70-79% B
5 60-69% 4 60-69% C
4 50-59% 3 50-59% D
3 40-49% 2 40-49 E
2 30-39% 1 30-39% F
1 0-29% 0 0-29%
For example, to register for a Basic Diploma you need an APS of at least 18 with a NSC/equivalent pass of Biology/Life Science at Level 4 or D Symbol and English at Level 3 or E Symbol Aggregate:
NSC Subjects NSC % Level APS Allocated
Admission Score 21
English 54% 4 3
Afrikaans 38% 2 1
Biology/Life Sciences 62% 5 4
Physical Science 60% 5 4
Mathematics 32% 2 1
Life Orientation 77% 6 5
Geography 68% 5 4
Back To Top
Applicant has met the requirements for admission to the Diploma as she is above 18 points
There are limits to the number of students that can be admitted to each programme as this is dependent on the accredited capacity by South African Nursing Council. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance or automatic registration to the specified programme. Candidates will be required to undergo testing and interviews as a means to further screen candidates.
Candidates in possession of health related post matric experience/certificate will be registered as per the identified quota for that group as specified below:
Scholars: 50%
Candidates with pre-NSC Grade 12 certificate: 20%
Candidates with health related post matric experience/certificate: 10%
Serving Officers: 20%
Please note that admission requirements are subject to change and the college:
will invest heavily in nurses for ECDoH facilities;
will not invest in candidates that have attempted other avenues for example dropped out of universities/technikons/colleges and;
will not invest in candidates that are in possession of other qualifications. Should this be discovered at any stage during the process, the candidate will be disqualified.
HOW TO APPLY
Advert is placed on the local newspapers (Daily Dispatch and Herald) in April/May period as well as on the website of the department: impumelelo.ecprov.gov.za to invite applications from suitable candidates for all programmes offered at the Lilitha College of Nursing.
Before submitting the application and paying the application fee, please take note of the minimum admission requirements for all programmes of your choice.
NB Application fees are non-refundable
In your application form, please attach your identity document, necessary school reports and deposit slip which indicates that you have deposited the application fee for that specific programme.Back To Top
Closing date will be indicated in the advert of that specific year.
FINANCIAL FACTS
Before registering as a student you need to determine whether or not you will have sufficient funds to finance your studies. Costs involved in Higher Education include Registration and Tuition fees, Books, Travel, Accommodation, Meals and general living expenses.
ECDoH offers financial assistance to full-time students in the form of a bursary on an annual basis. Bursaries will be automatically allocated to the predetermined percentage of selected candidates based on their registration with Lilitha College of Nursing (LCoN). Conditions and terms of the Bursary Contract apply. Students who have passed all their subject/modules and progress to the next level of study will retain the bursary allocation. ECDoH/College reserves the right to reverse the Bursary allocation if:
Learners have not complied to the minimum requirements as per the specified programme;
Learners have not complied to college rules and regulations.
