The Department of Higher Education and Umalusi have blocked 128 private colleges in South Africa from releasing the results of the N2-N3 Engineering Studies exams written last year. The decision stems from the colleges registering unaccredited students to take the exams, a violation of Umalusi's accreditation requirements. Although some colleges might hold accreditation from the QCTO for other programs, this does not automatically extend to N1-N3 Engineering Studies. The DHET is working to release the results fairly for students who are not to blame for the situation and will engage with private colleges to ensure compliance with registration requirements in the future.
The Department of Higher Education and Umalusi have blocked 128 private colleges in South Africa from releasing the results of the N2-N3 Engineering Studies exams written last year.It said that it is working to release the results out of fairness for the students who are not to blame.
It said that these students should not have been allowed to write the specific examinations, as the colleges they are under do not have accreditation from Umalusi for N1-N3 Engineering Studies. While some may have accreditation from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations , “this does not automatically imply accreditation.”
“At the meeting held on 9 January 2025 to approve the release of results, the Executive Committee of the Umalusi Council resolved to block the release of the results pending the outcome of an investigation by the DHET. A preliminary investigation has since been conducted, and a report with findings was submitted to Umalusi,” says DHET in a
“The DHET will also engage further with private colleges to ensure compliance with the requirements for registration as examination centres going forward.”
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