
AREA 1: ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Maths and Physical Sciences are compulsory for all Engineering degrees and for most National Diplomas. Complementary subjects such as Maths Literacy, Geography, Information Technology, Computer Application Technology (CAT), Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering are recommended for this area.

AREA 3: COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Maths or Maths Literacy is compulsory with complementary subjects such as Physical Science, Information Technology and Computer Application Technology (CAT) are important for this area. For computer animation, Visual Arts and Design are highly recommended.

AREA 5: AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Maths or Maths Literacy, Physical Sciences and/or Life Sciences and/or Geography are compulsory for certain degrees in this area. Complementary subjects such as Agricultural Technology and Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Management Practices, Engineering Graphic and Design, Economics and Business Studies are recommended for this area.

AREA 6: HUMAN, SOCIAL AND EDUCATION
Afrikaans and English, Maths or Maths Literacy are compulsory. Complementing subjects such as Languages, Life Sciences, Tourism, Computer Application Technology (CAT), History, Business Studies, Biblical Studies and Geography are recommended for this area.

AREA 7: SERVICES
Afrikaans and English, Maths or Maths Literacy are compulsory. Complementing subjects such as Language, Tourism, Computer Application Technology (CAT), Hospitality, Consumer Sciences, History, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting and Geography are recommended for this area.