Work Integrated Learning
This webpage is your go-to source for vital information and details about the work based Learning (WBL).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
This webpage is your go-to source for vital information and details about the work based Learning (WBL) for all the university faculties. The information includes registration, Training learner guides, forms reporting documents and contact details.
All final semester students need to submit their CV’s to the Co-operative Education Department: the CV, academic record and certified copy of ID.
WIL registration documents:
WIL registration form
CV
ID Copy (certified)
Proof of payment OR NSFAS stamp OR bursary letter
Proof of residence
Snr certificate
Company letter:
– Must have the correct date (date of WIL registration – no outdated letters will be accepted)
– No 2022 letters will be accepted
– No letter written “Student permanently employed” will be accepted
Students should not be financially blocked when applying for WBL registration.
It is the student’s responsibility to follow up on his/her registration.
Students MUST register within ONE MONTH from starting with training!
VUT has an annual (Jan – Dec) academic calendar set in line with the census dates; end of March and end of September. Please see below analysis, which should be adhered to by both administrators, WIL Coordinators and Academic HoD’s:
Cycle 1
Students that register before the end of March will have their results released in June, justifying the minimum period required for WIL, six (06) months, these students can only graduate in September.
Cycle 2
Students that register before the end of September will have their results released in December to make the March graduation ceremony the next academic year.
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
Diploma:
The cost of registration for Workplace Based Learning (WBL) is R2 707.00 for the year 2024.
NB: Additional fees
The following University fees will be automatically added to the student’s account when registering for WBL. These fees remain the responsibility of the student:
- Registration levy = R560.00
- Student levy = R350.00
- Access card = R290.00
For any queries regarding the additional fees, please contact the VUT Finance Department.
Prerequisites:
- Students need to have completed all the credits required for the specific discipline of study
- WBL students can register all WBL subjects simultaneously
- Validation/accreditation of WBL employers will be done by the Faculties
- Placement will be administered by the Co-operative Education Department
WBL registration takes place at CW-25 (Student Admission & Registration). For more information regarding WBL registration, please contact Ms Faith Mnguni on +27(0)16-950-7711 or email wilregistration@vut.ac.za
All WBL registration forms should be completed electronically on screen and printed afterwards. Registration forms should NOT be completed by hand.
The following documents are COMPULSORY for WBL registration:
- WBL registration form
- Appointment/Confirmation letter from company
- Proof of payment
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of Senior certificate
- International students must also submit the checklist
- Tourism & NDT students must submit the letter from the lecturer
- ALL students must also submit their CV’s at Co-operative Education (N108)
Students MUST register within ONE MONTH from starting with training!
It is the student’s responsibility to follow up on his/her registration.
Banking Details
Students paying for themselves:
ABSA
Branch Code: 334237
Account number: 4068126832
Reference: WIL + student number
Analytical Chemistry – 12 Months
WIL Lecturer
Mr. Ben Moekwa
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9667
Email: benm@vut.ac.za
Documents
Chemistry WBL Guidelines
Logbook
Biomedical Technology – 06 Months
WIL Lecturers
Ms. Jessica Valentine
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9906
Email: jessicac@vut.ac.za
Mr. Bongani Pule
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9477
Email: bonganid@vut.ac.za
Documents
Biomedical Technology WBL Syllabus
Biomedical Technology WBL registration form
Biotechnology – 12 Months
WIL Lecturers
Mrs Sandra Jonker
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9329
Email: viljoens@vut.ac.za
Ms. Zinhle Marrengane
Tel: +27(0)16-950-7504
Email: zinhlem@vut.ac.za
Documents
Biotechnology WBL Syllabus
Biotechnology WBL registration form
Non-Destructive Testing – 12 Months
WIL Lecturer
Mr. Chris Ngobeni
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9114
Email: chrisn@vut.ac.za
Documents
NDT WBL Guidelines
WBL Learner Guide
WBL Cover Page
Supervisor/Mentor Evaluation
BHSC Medical Laboratory Science
WIL Lecturer
Mrs Dikeledi Radebe
Tel: +27(0)16-950-6710
Email: dkr@vut.ac.za
Documents
WBL registration form
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Diploma:
The cost of registration for Workplace Based Learning (WBL) is R2 707.00 for the year 2024.
NB: Additional fees
The following University fees will be automatically added to the student’s account when registering for WBL. These fees remain the responsibility of the student:
- Registration levy = R560.00
- Student levy = R350.00
- Access card = R290.00
For any queries regarding the additional fees, please contact the VUT Finance Department.
Prerequisites:
- Students need to have completed all the credits required for the specific discipline of study
- WBL students can register all WBL subjects simultaneously
- Validation/accreditation of WBL employers will be done by the Faculties
- Placement will be administered by the Co-operative Education Department
WBL registration takes place at CW-25 (Student Admission & Registration). For more information regarding WBL registration, please contact Ms Faith Mnguni on +27(0)16-950-7711 or email wilregistration@vut.ac.za
All WBL registration forms should be completed electronically on screen and printed afterwards. Registration forms should NOT be completed by hand.
The following documents are COMPULSORY for WBL registration:
- WBL registration form
- Appointment/Confirmation letter from company
- Proof of payment
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of Senior certificate
- International students must also submit the checklist
- Tourism & NDT students must submit the letter from the lecturer
- ALL students must also submit their CV’s at Co-operative Education (N108)
Students MUST register within ONE MONTH from starting with training!
It is the student’s responsibility to follow up on his/her registration.
Banking Details
Students paying for themselves:
ABSA
Branch Code: 334237
Account number: 4068126832
Reference: WIL + student number
Vaal University of Technology
Co-operative Education Department (N108)
Attention: Mrs Carlen Dos Santos
Private Bag X021
Vanderbijlpark 1900
Email: carlen@vut.ac.za
Electronic Engineering – Minimum 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Documents pertaining to eligibility letter, registration documents and submission of reports, etc. can be mailed to this WBL discipline Coordinator
Mr EMP Mokautu – pontsho@vut.ac.za
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9381
Documents
Computer Systems – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Mr. Carlos Nshimba
Tel: 27(0)16-950-7519
Email: nshimba@vut.ac.za
Documents
Learning Guide 2024 EIEXC1A WBL 1 CS
Learning Guide 2024 EIEXC2A WBL2 CS
Learning Guide 2024 EIPRC4A WBL3 CS
Computer Systems WBL Syllabus 3
Computer Systems WBL registration form
Company change form
Civil Engineering – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Mr. Kabelo Gaborone
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9259
Email: kabelog@vut.ac.za
Documents
Employer and Student guide for WIL (ECEXL1A)
Semester Report Marking Form (ECEXL1A)
Project Report Marking Form (ECEX1A)
Civil Engineering WBL registration form
Company change form
Chemical Engineering – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Prof. John Tshilenge
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9887
Email: johnka@vut.ac.za
Documents
Logbook
Learner Guide
Evaluation Form
Cover Page
Chemical Engineering WBL registration form
Company change form
Industrial Engineering – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Mr. Gift Nhlabathi
Tel: +27(0)16-950-6803
Email: giftn@vut.ac.za
Documents
EBWIL1A Evaluation of Exposure
EBWIL1A Employer Responsibility
Process Control – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Mr. Thabo Maloka
Tel: 27(0)16-950-9433
Email: malokat@vut.ac.za
Documents
EIEXL1A WBL 1 CS Learning Guide 2022
EIEXL2A WBL2 CS Learning Guide 2022
EIPRJ4A WBL 3 CS Learning Guide 2022
Mechanical Engineering – 06 Months
WBL Lecturers
Mr. Abiobola Aniki
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9158
Email: abimbolaa@vut.ac.za
Mr. Vusi Koza
Tel: +27(0)16-950-7769
Email: vusumuzik@vut.ac.za
Documents
Employer & Student Guide – Revised (Mechanical)
Mechanical-Engineering-Course-code-DI0840
Metallurgical Engineering – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Ms. Anne-Mari van der Schyff
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9401
Email: rethav@vut.ac.za
Documents
Operations Management – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Mr. John Sivambu
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9429
Email: johns@vut.ac.za
Documents
EBMAP1A Evaluation of Exposure
EBMAP1A GA and Marking Rubric – OM Practice
EBMAP1A Study Guide_2022 (AutoRecovered).
Diploma in Operations Management – Subject List – Starts 2022
Power Engineering – 06 Months
WBL Lecturer
Mr. Kwabena Kyere
Tel: +27(0)16-950-7680
Email: isaack@vut.ac.za
Documents
EPEXL1A – Experiential Learning (Power) Study Guide
EPEXL2A – Experiential Learning 2 (Power) Study Guide
Power Engineering WBL registration form
Faculty of Human Sciences
Diploma:
The cost of registration for Workplace Based Learning (WBL) is R2 707.00 for the year 2024.
NB: Additional fees
The following University fees will be automatically added to the student’s account when registering for WBL. These fees remain the responsibility of the student:
- Registration levy = R560.00
- Student levy = R350.00
- Access card = R290.00
For any queries regarding the additional fees, please contact the VUT Finance Department.
Prerequisites:
- Students need to have completed all the credits required for the specific discipline of study
- WBL students can register all WBL subjects simultaneously
- Validation/accreditation of WBL employers will be done by the Faculties
- Placement will be administered by the Co-operative Education Department
WBL registration takes place at CW-25 (Student Admission & Registration). For more information regarding WBL registration, please contact Ms Faith Mnguni on +27(0)16-950-7711 or email wilregistration@vut.ac.za
All WBL registration forms should be completed electronically on screen and printed afterwards. Registration forms should NOT be completed by hand.
The following documents are COMPULSORY for WBL registration:
- WBL registration form
- Appointment/Confirmation letter from company
- Proof of payment
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of Senior certificate
- International students must also submit the checklist
- Tourism & NDT students must submit the letter from the lecturer
- ALL students must also submit their CV’s at Co-operative Education (N108)
Students MUST register within ONE MONTH from starting with training!
It is the student’s responsibility to follow up on his/her registration.
Banking Details
Students paying for themselves:
ABSA
Branch Code: 334237
Account number: 4068126832
Reference: WIL + student number
Public Relations Management – 06 Months
WIL Lecturer
Mr. Knowledge Manana
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9423
Email: knowledgem1@vut.ac.za
Documents
PR WBL Guidelines
Tourism Management – 06 Months
WIL Lecturer
Mr Tshenolo Montsiemang
Tel: +27(0)16-950-6777
Email: tshenolom@vut.ac.za
Documents
WIL Evaluation Book 2019
Student’s Report 2019
Hospitality Management – 06 Months
WIL Lecturer
Ms. Elizabeth Zwane
Tel: +27(0)16-950-9460
Email: thapeli@vut.ac.za
Documents
Ecotourism – 06 Months
WIL Lecturer
Ms Khanyisile Ngidi
Tel: +27(078-848-8695
Email: khanyisilen@vut.ac.za
Documents
WBL Guideline
Fashion
Faculty of Management Sciences
Diploma:
The cost of registration for Workplace Based Learning (WBL) is R2 707.00 for the year 2024.
NB: Additional fees
The following University fees will be automatically added to the student’s account when registering for WBL. These fees remain the responsibility of the student:
- Registration levy = R560.00
- Student levy = R350.00
- Access card = R290.00
For any queries regarding the additional fees, please contact the VUT Finance Department.
Prerequisites:
- Students need to have completed all the credits required for the specific discipline of study
- WBL students can register all WBL subjects simultaneously
- Validation/accreditation of WBL employers will be done by the Faculties
- Placement will be administered by the Co-operative Education Department
WBL registration takes place at CW-25 (Student Admission & Registration). For more information regarding WBL registration, please contact Ms Faith Mnguni on +27(0)16-950-7711 or email wilregistration@vut.ac.za
All WBL registration forms should be completed electronically on screen and printed afterwards. Registration forms should NOT be completed by hand.
The following documents are COMPULSORY for WBL registration:
- WBL registration form
- Appointment/Confirmation letter from company
- Proof of payment
- Certified copy of ID
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of Senior certificate
- International students must also submit the checklist
- Tourism & NDT students must submit the letter from the lecturer
- ALL students must also submit their CV’s at Co-operative Education (N108)
Students MUST register within ONE MONTH from starting with training!
It is the student’s responsibility to follow up on his/her registration.
Banking Details
Students paying for themselves:
ABSA
Branch Code: 334237
Account number: 4068126832
Reference: WIL + student number
Sport Management – 06 Months
WIL Lecturer
Mr PN Mabasa
Tel: +27(0)16-950-7885
Email: nhlawutelom@vut.ac.za
Ms PNN Hlela
Email: palesah@vut.ac.za
Documents