1. On application, each module/programme from a registered and accredited higher education institution is assessed, as per SAQA requirements for Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) in terms of module content and outcomes. This includes critical cross-field outcomes, topics, alignment, assessment, NQF levels, exit level outcomes and level descriptors to ascertain whether credit can/cannot be applied for completed modules. The Student Recruitment, Admission and Selection Committee shall review the application for CAT and make the final decision on granting credit. All decisions are noted by the Assessment, Verification and Certification Committee. All CAT appeals by a student are reviewed by Academic EXCO. The following rules apply: 
   1. The student must prepare the full information with supporting evidence on programmes/modules they would like considered for CAT and submit this together with the MANCOSA Application Form for Credit Exemption prior to registration. Applications submitted after the registration date will not be considered.
      
      
   2. International students and students who have verifiable qualifications from other countries must have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and submit the SAQA report and evidence with their completed CAT Form.
      
      
   3. The SRSAC thereafter reviews the application for CAT and makes the final decision regarding granting of credits.
      1. Credit of up to a maximum of 50% may be granted for the relevant modules/programmes that have already contributed toward the award of another qualification, provided that the other rules in this section have been met.
         
         
      2. Credit of up to a maximum of 50% of an incomplete qualification from another higher education institution may be recognised by MANCOSA in meeting part of the requirements for a qualification.
          
   4. Any credit awarded for modules/programmes undertaken elsewhere will be clearly identified on the student’s transcripts.
      
      
   5. No credits will be granted in the first year of new programme roll out, the student may only proceed to the next year of study when the first cohort has progressed.
      
      
   6. Credit may be granted for students who have participated in modules/programmes with another accredited higher education institution, provided it meets MANCOSA’s criteria in this regard.
      
      
   7. Credit and exemption applications may have a time limit imposed depending on the type and nature of the module, e.g. no credits will be granted for obsolete/outdated modules (i.e. those modules more than 5 years old).
      
      
   8. No credits will be granted for final year exit level modules.
      
      
   9. No credits or exemptions will be granted after registration.