·Sponsors/learners may pay the qualification fees by any of the following methods:
Debit order – This payment method is preferred by CTI as it is convenient for both the learner/sponsor and CTI. Debit order forms can be obtained from any campus.
Bank loan – Details of the major financial institutions which provide learner loans are available from any campus.
Cheque – only post-dated cheques for the entire year will be accepted.
Direct payment – Upfront payment made directly into CTI’s bank account. The account details are available from the financial offices at all the campuses.
Credit card.
Electronic transfer – Electronic bank transfers can be used for upfront payments.
In order to qualify for an upfront payment discount, the learner/sponsor must indicate the “Upfront Payment” choice on the enrolment contract and pay the full qualification fee on or before the start date.
Very important: Where an upfront payment selection is made, and the fees are not received on or before the qualification start date, the payment method will revert to monthly and the discount will be forfeited automatically.
·Monthly Payments
Monthly payments shall be made on the 1st day of every month (where the start date is between the 15th and the 31st day of the preceding month) or the 15th day of every month (where the start date is between the 1st and the 14th of that month).
Either party will have the right to cancel this agreement within 4 weeks of the starting date by giving the other party written notice within this period. Within this period, the learner/sponsor will be liable for 1 month’s payment, irrespective of the date of cancellation. Cancellation after 4 weeks of the starting date will incur the full qualification fee. CTI will refund the pro rata unused qualification fees, where applicable.
Monthly payments need to be made by debit order or by supplying post-dated cheques.
1.1.2 Sponsorship
·Should the learner's enrolment be sponsored in whole or in part, then the guardian/sponsor undertakes and assumes all the financial obligations of the learner.
·CTI will charge interest on all overdue payments on a monthly basis at the prime interest rate, plus 2% per annum.
·Payments not received on the due date may result in the following:
The learner being unable to write any examinations, hand in projects, or loan books from the library, as from the date after the payment was due, until the outstanding payment is received.
The learner being suspended from the college from the 14th day after the monthly payment anniversary date (the date on which the payment was due) until the outstanding payment is received by CTI.
Possible legal action being taken, where appropriate.
1.3 Relationships with Staff Members
·A learner is not allowed to socialize with staff members as this constitutes a breach of contract on the part of the staff members concerned.
·A learner is not allowed to pursue a relationship with a staff member as this constitutes a breach of contract on the part of the staff member concerned.
·These regulations are in place to maintain the confidentiality of the material with which staff members work.
·In the event of the learner being a minor, or suffering from any legal incapacity and requiring the assistance of a natural or legal guardian, the legal/natural guardian shall assume all contractual responsibilities for his or her ward and, by signing the enrolment contract, the guardian represents and states that he or she has the capacity to conclude the enrolment contract for the learner.
·The learner/sponsor hereby indemnifies CTI, its employees, agents, and directors against all or any claims, loss, and/or damage which may be brought against, or suffered by CTI, its employees, agents, or directors arising out of, pursuant to, or resulting from personal injury suffered by the learner or property damaged, or loss suffered due to acts or omissions of CTI, its employees, agents, directors, learners, or third parties.
·Non-CTI software and non-CTI hardware, in any form whatsoever, are not permitted on the campus premises under any circumstances, unless permission has first been obtained in writing from the Principal. Only software provided by CTI is permitted on the campus premises.
·Copying of software for home use and/or onto CTI or other computers is prohibited and will be regarded as copyright and intellectual property rights infringement.
·Failure to adhere to the above regulations will result in the immediate suspension of the said learner pending a disciplinary board inquiry.
·The minimum requirement for the following qualification is a South African National Senior Certificate or CTI approved equivalent qualification.
Information Systems Software Development
Information Systems Engineering
Information Systems Internet Development
Internet Development Specialist
Comprehensive Programming
Information Technology Engineering
Please contact a Student Advisor at a campus or refer to the latest CTI Academic Catalogue for equivalence requirements per qualification.
·The following documentation will be required should you wish to study at CTI:
A signed copy of the enrolment contract.
A copy of the learner’s Identity Document.
A copy of the sponsor’s Identity Document.
Proof of payment and/or completed debit order form.
A successfully completed aptitude assessment may be required, depending on the qualification.
A registration fee will be payable required on or before the qualification start date. The amount may vary per qualification.
A copy of a South African National Senior Certificate or CTI approved equivalent.
If foreign learners do not fully comply with the National Senior Certificate equivalence requirements due to their level of English studies, they may opt to complete the International English Learning Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exams in order to determine their English proficiency. CTI’s minimum English proficiency requirements are an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 550.
·The learner and sponsor acknowledge that they are fully familiar with the competency-based Mastery Learning Method (MLM) of instruction applied by CTI. This means that a learner will be required to have gained competency in a particular unit of work before he or she will be allowed to proceed to the next unit of work.
·The learner and sponsor further acknowledge that they fully understand the implications of the self-paced nature of the qualification. The learner is given a fixed number of days to complete each course. Exceeding the time allocated for any course at any point will mean that subsequent courses will have to be completed ahead of schedule if the learner is to complete his or her qualification on time, and without overrunning the contractual completion date.
·In the event of any MLM qualification changes, the learner and sponsor must submit such a request in writing.
·Academic probation is a trial period of two months in which a learner is given time to try to redeem not scoring a pass mark on the aptitude assessment.
·Such a learner will be monitored closely by the instructor for acceptable grades.
·Should the learner’s performance not be satisfactory or not improve, CTI has the right to cancel this agreement within 8 weeks of the starting date by giving the other party written notice within this period. Within this period, the learner/sponsor will be liable for 2 month’s payment, irrespective of the date of cancellation. Cancellation after 8 weeks of the starting date will incur the full qualification fee. CTI will refund the pro rata unused qualification fees, where applicable.
·If the learner's performance improves sufficiently during the probationary period, the probation will be lifted.
·The learner and sponsor acknowledge that they know and understand the curriculum of the qualification for which the learner has enrolled as it is defined in the CTI Prospectus. The applicable Prospectus will be the latest available Prospectus at the time of signing the enrolment contract.
·The learner acknowledges that he or she is fully aware of the degree of sophistication of the computer equipment available for his or her use, and the complement and competence of CTI’s staff. No warranties or representations made by CTI in this regard shall be enforceable against CTI under any circumstances.
·Although CTI makes every effort to keep up to date with the latest market trends and spends considerable funds on research development, it shall not be liable or responsible for any deficiencies or limitation in the value, to the learner, of the application and use of the qualification in commerce or any other environment.
·CTI may, at its sole discretion, alter or amend a qualification, its duration, or course content on written notice to the learner, taking the best interest of the learner and the practical application of the qualification into consideration.
·The qualification shall commence on the set qualification start date and end on the set qualification end date as per the learner schedule.
·Should the learner not complete the qualification by the qualification end date, the learner will be required to provide a letter of motivation as to why he or she should continue with the qualification. Approval is subject to the agreement by the guardian/sponsor and subject to the Principal’s discretion. If approved by the Principal, an “extended study period” contract will be entered into for an extended study period not exceeding one month at any one time. The monthly fee payable in advance to CTI for the extended study period will reflect the then current monthly rate for the stipulated qualification.
·For full-time learners, CTI is open from 08:00 to 16:30 on Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 16:00 on Friday.
·The qualifications offered by CTI are intensive. Learners are therefore required to study on campus for a minimum of seven productive hours every day.
·Studying from home during college hours is not encouraged and must be authorized by the Principal, in writing.
·Part-time learners are required to attend college from 17:30 to 20:30 on two evenings a week.
·Further, they should study at least an additional 11 hours a week at home.
Regular or excessive absence from studies will be mentioned on the learner’s academic transcript, which is sent to the sponsor at the end of each month. It is therefore essential that CTI is notified of any situation, in advance wherever possible, which would warrant the absence of the learner. Excessive absenteeism may result in disciplinary action in terms of the contract.
·The examination rules are communicated prior to the start of every examination session. The learner must sign a register to confirm that he or she has understood and will abide by the examination rules.
·All examinations will be written in the campus Examination Centre.
·There may be two exam sessions on a day – 08:30 and 09:30, of which the Examination Administrator shall allocate a session for a learner.
·Learners are required to inform the Examination Administrator telephonically if they will be arriving late for the scheduled examination.
·A learner must complete all the courses of a qualification in the order that is stipulated on the Academic Transcript. Learners may not attempt a component of a course before the previous components of that course have been completed successfully.
·Learners will be provided with textbooks, study guides, software, and hardware that are relevant to the practical examination as stated in the Practical Examination Specifications.
·The learner must have written and passed the theory examination for the particular course before attempting the practical examination.
·Practical examinations will be conducted in the Examination Centre in an invigilated environment.
·Learners must complete and sign their qualification application form before attempting their final examination. This application must be signed by the registrar, librarian, and instructor to ensure that the learner has no outstanding fees, has returned all library material, and that all required courses have been completed.
·To pass the final examination, a learner needs to obtain at least 60%. Where there is more than one component to the final examination, the average of the components will be used to calculate the marks.
·The examination is made up of 2 or more components; each component of the examination also has a sub-minimum of 60%. This means that if learner obtains less than 60% for any component of the examination, then that part of the examination has been failed, and must be rewritten. When a component is rewritten, the average of the various attempts will be used in calculating the final mark. Note that when the learner passes the examination after rewriting it, if the average works out to less than 60% the learner will be awarded 60% for this component.
·Once the learner has successfully completed the final examination, the Academic Coordinator and Principal of the campus must sign the application form stating that the learner has completed all the prerequisites for gaining the qualification.
·Should a learner arrive more than 10 minutes late, he or she will have to write the examination later that day (if the remaining examination sessions are long enough), or the next day. This provision will be allowed only if the reason for lateness is an acceptable one (in the opinion of the Examination Administrator), and if there is space in the next session.
·A learner may not regularly arrive late for an examination for the purposes of postponing the examination. Should a learner appear to be abusing the system of allowing a late arrival to write, further late arrivals by this learner will be regarded as a failure to report for the examination.
·A learner who arrives more than one hour late will be considered not to have reported for the examination.
·A learner will only be allowed one attempt at an exam component for each course.
·If the learner fails the examination, he or she will be allowed to write a supplementary examination. This applies to both theory and practical examinations.
·If the supplementary examination is passed, an average will be calculated for the two examination marks, and this average will be used to calculate the course mark. The average mark will appear on the Academic Transcript. If the supplementary examination is passed, but the average of the two examination marks is below 60%, the final examination mark will be given an average of 60%.
·If a learner does not pass the supplementary examination, the course has been failed.
·The campus will contact the sponsor immediately so that arrangements can be made for the learner to continue his or her studies.
·Each component of a course must be passed in order to complete a qualification.
·Each course must be completed in order to continue with the next course.
·All courses must be completed in the sequence stated on the Academic Transcript.
·Upon failing an examination, the sponsor must sign the failure notice and return it to the Examination Administrator before the learner may attempt the supplementary examination.
·Upon failing a supplementary examination, the learner must re-register for that component. This is done by completing the supplementary examination failure notice which is to be signed by the sponsor and returned to the Examination Administrator along with a R500 examination administration fee. A copy of the receipt will be kept in the learner’s examination file.
·Learners who have failed either the examination or the supplementary examination will be blocked from writing further examinations until they have returned the signed failure notice and, in the case of the supplementary examination, have produced a receipt for the examination administration fee.
·Only the component that has been failed needs to be re-done.
A learner who has failed a course may, for personal or academic reasons, elect not to repeat the course. In such a case, the following will apply:
·A learner who does not complete all the courses that are required for a qualification will not be eligible for that qualification.
·The learner may, however, continue with other courses in the qualification in his or her remaining contract time. In such cases, the learner will receive an Academic Transcript detailing these completed courses.
·Where the failed course is not a prerequisite for later courses, there will be no restriction on which courses the learner may continue to do. A formal request for such cases will have to be made with the Academic Coordinator and a decision shall be made on merit.
·Where the failed course is a prerequisite for later courses, the following will apply:
oThe learner may continue with the courses for which the failed course is a prerequisite. However, if the learner fails any component within this course the learner may not continue with this course. For example, if the learner fails Program Design, he or she may continue onto a programming language. However, if the learner fails any component within the language, he or she may not continue with that language.
oOnly one prerequisite may be carried.
·A learner who fails one programming language may move onto another programming language.
·An academic transcript is sent to the guardian/sponsor at the end of each month. The first report per year is sent at the end of January. A second copy may be given to the student personally. It is important that the guardian/sponsor signs the copy and returns the report to the allocated instructor by the fourteenth day of the following month.
·The overall mark on the report is calculated using a weighted average for all the courses that have been completed so far.
·Qualifications are awarded after the successful completion of the required courses and are dependent on the learner meeting the requirements.
·CTI states that the validation of a CTI qualification is not automatic, but is awarded on an individual basis. CTI, therefore, reserves the right to withhold a qualification when, in its own opinion, the learner has not met the international standards set by CTI.
·NOTE: CTI will only print qualification certificates once. Under no circumstances will CTI reprint any certificates.
·To qualify for a qualification, the learner must meet the following conditions:
The final average for all courses must be 60% or greater.
The final average for all courses must be 80% or greater.
The learner must have completed the qualification within the allotted time.
The learner may only have failed one examination (at most).
The learner may never have been suspended from studies for any reason whatsoever.
All fees owing to CTI must have been paid.
·To qualify for a qualification with Honours, the learner must meet at least the following criteria:
The final average for all courses must be 90% or greater.
The learner may not have failed any examinations.
The learner may never have been suspended from studies for any reason whatsoever.
The learner must have completed an approved Honours project in his or her field. This means the learner will have to complete the standard syllabus at least two weeks prior to the qualification end date.
All fees owing to CTI must have been paid.
·Awarding of a qualification:
The awarding of a qualification, a qualification with Distinction, or a qualification with Honours is at the sole discretion of CTI.
The final decision to award a qualification, a qualification with Distinction, or a qualification with Honours will be made by the academic committee at Head Office.
Should a learner not complete the qualification for which he or she is registered, or fail to meet the qualification criteria, the learner will receive a certificate stating the courses that were passed and marks that were achieved.
In the event of a full-time learner being booked off for up to five consecutive academic days, the following will apply:
·A medical certificate must be produced on the day of return to the campus.
·The learner must apply in writing to catch up the lost time during part-time classes.
·The Principal must approve this request in writing.
·Specific dates must be given on which the learner intends to attend the part-time classes.
In the event of a full-time learner being booked off for six or more consecutive academic days, a learner will be given credit for the absent days on the following conditions:
·A medical certificate must be produced on the day of return to the college.
·The learner must apply in writing for credit.
·The Principal must approve this request in writing.
·The credits provided will be a number of academic days equal to the number of academic days lost during the period of illness.
In the event of sickness only a medical practitioner’s certificate will be accepted. This medical practitioner’s certificate should indicate the name of learner, the reason for absence, and, where possible, the learner number. Forgery of any kind will be considered a “Very Serious” offence. Medical practitioner certificates not handed in on the first day of return to college will result in no credits or alternate study arrangements being awarded. Only certificates from a practitioner registered with the South African Medical and Dental Council will be accepted.
·A learner may be granted compassionate leave. Such cases will be treated on merit.
·For any other absence, which is not covered by the cases above, the learner will have to catch up in his or her own time.
·For part-time learners, all absence from campus will be treated on merit.
·Guardians/sponsors are expected to avoid making vacation arrangements that conflict with college terms. No credit will be given for students taking their vacation during the college term.
2.12.2 Additional Study
·A learner may wish to study additional courses after the completion of the enrolled qualification. In this case, a learner should submit a written request a month prior to the qualification end date. The principal must approve this request.
·An “Extended Study Period” contract will have to be entered into between the guardian/sponsor, learner, and Principal.
·The monthly qualification fee will be required in advance for the extended study period. The fee will be the monthly rate for the stipulated course or qualification at the time of the contract being entered into.
·A learner who has completed one of CTI's qualifications may complete the extra courses necessary to be awarded another of CTI's qualifications. In such cases, the learner retains the credits for courses already completed on condition that such courses form part of current courses and that the courses have not changed significantly or become outdated.
·A learner may request to have his or her qualification put on hold. Such a request must be done in writing, and should state the reason (e.g. attempting and preparing for external examinations) for putting the qualification on hold. This request will be regarded as approved only once the learner has received written approval from the Principal.
·Each on-hold period may not be longer than two months.
·The total period for which a qualification has been put on hold may not exceed the following:
Two months (for full-time learners).
Four months (for part-time learners).
·The monthly invoicing will continue as normal during this period, with the appropriate study time added at the end of the initial qualification completion date.
·No credits will be given for the loss of any skills due to the qualification being put on hold.
·A learner may only change from one enrolled qualification to another once the following criteria have been met:
The learner must apply, in writing, to the Principal at least one month prior to the monthly anniversary date.
The guardian/sponsor must give approval for the conversion of the qualification.
The conversion of the qualification will only come into effect on the monthly anniversary date.
The result of the aptitude assessment allows for the conversion.
The Principal approves the application.
A “Conversion of Course” contract is entered into and signed by the guardian/sponsor, the learner, and the Principal.
·For the conversion of a longer duration qualification to a shorter duration qualification, the following additional criteria apply:
The learner will be allowed to study any additional course at no charge should the additional time of the original qualification not be utilized. The qualification start date will remain unchanged but, if additional time is required after the original qualification end date, the learner will be invoiced accordingly at the monthly rate for the new qualification at the time that the qualification is changed.
No refund will be made for any time not used by the learner that may still be remaining from the longer qualification.
·Any other requests for conversions must be made in writing to the Principal.
·No conversion will be considered approved until the Principal has signed the “Conversion of Course” contract.
·Any course that forms part of the original qualification as well as the new course will be reflected on the qualification or certificate of the new qualification.
·An additional certificate will be issued stating the relevant courses that have been successfully completed as part of the original qualification, but do not form part of the new qualification.
·A change of shift refers to a change from part-time to full-time or from full-time to part-time.
·A change from full-time to part-time is not allowed during the initial contract period. Such a change of shift is, therefore, only allowed if the learner has reached his or her qualification end date.
·The learner must apply, in writing, to the Principal at least one month prior to the monthly anniversary date.
·The change will only come into effect on the monthly anniversary date.
·The invoicing will only change from the monthly anniversary date and, if any credits are due, they will be taken into account after the qualification end date.
·The guardian/sponsor must give approval for the change of shift.
·The application will be considered approved only once the Principal has signed the “Change of Shift” contract.
·No change of shift is possible in retrospect and cannot be backdated to an earlier date.
·Should a learner wish to transfer from one campus to another, such a request should be made in writing to both the Principal of the campus at which the learner is currently studying and the Principal of the campus to which the learner wishes to transfer.
·The Principals of both campuses must approve the transfer.
·A learner may be required to sign a new set of rules and regulations.
·Such inter-campus transfers will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.
·Only one such transfer will be allowed during the learner's study period.
The Code of Conduct is aimed at being an integral part of all forms of interaction. By providing the parameters within which the campus, learners, and sponsors must operate, an attempt is made to clarify the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders. This, in turn, will facilitate a transparent approach when the campus has to deal with disciplinary issues, as well as define the avenues to be followed when grievances need to be addressed.
·No learner may leave the campus grounds during campus hours without signing out/using the access system correctly.
·During the course of the year, learners may be expected to attend a selected number of functions and/or sports fixtures at the campus during campus hours. The hours of attendance at these events form part of the qualification duration. Advance warning will be given where attendance is required.
·The following areas are out of bounds at all times:
Server room.
The examination centre, unless a learner is writing an examination.
·The campus recognizes the extreme seriousness of the abuse of drugs and alcohol and, in view of the implications of this, is committed to dealing with this problem.
·The word ‘drug’ refers to any chemical substance that has the potential to be abused. This includes cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, appetite suppressants, cough mixtures, glue and correction fluid thinners, etc. (i.e. not only illegal substances). The word ‘alcohol’ refers to any liquid substance that contains alcohol. Drug abuse is the excessive or inappropriate use of a chemical substance which results in the impairment of an individual’s physical, mental, or emotional state of well being.
·Procedures for dealing with problems of drug and alcohol abuse include:
Campus intervention
§When there is reason to believe that a learner is abusing drugs or alcohol, or is suffering at the hands of others who are doing so, the matter can be referred to the Principal. Steps will be taken to investigate and verify the seriousness of the problem.
§The identity of any user of drugs who approaches the campus directly will not appear on campus records except in the case of a learner who does not cooperate and does not register with a rehabilitation programme agreed upon by the campus, learner, and sponsor.
Drug testing/Drug search
§If there is evidence of suspected drug abuse, the Principal may request a drug test. No test will be conducted without the consent of the sponsor, and such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Sponsors will be liable for the cost of the testing.
§The Principal may, when he or she suspects the use or presence of drugs on the campus premises, call in sniffer dogs and/or the police.
Disciplinary action will be taken in the following circumstances:
§Where a learner makes drugs available to other learners.
§Where a user has a negative effect on any other learner, e.g. influencing them to use drugs.
§If a learner comes to the campus under the influence of drugs or alcohol (this includes any organized outing or event).
§If a learner fails to meet the conditions for rehabilitation as agreed upon by the learner, sponsor, and campus.
§Where a learner is in possession of, distributing, and/or selling illegal drugs or alcohol at campus, that learner will be liable for immediate suspension and disenrolment. In such cases the campus will contact the sponsor and refer the matter to the police for further investigation.
·CTI shall have the right to convene a disciplinary inquiry/hearing at its discretion to investigate any matter which relates to alleged misconduct by a learner.
·In the event of a disciplinary hearing being convened, the procedure of the hearing shall be informal with due regard to the principles of natural justice. The learner shall have the opportunity to present any evidence relevant to the charge of misconduct.
·A learner who is to appear before the hearing will be given two academic days’ written notice of the hearing.
·The disciplinary hearing shall have the power:
To call witnesses and produce evidence as it deems fit for the purpose of the investigation.
Following the hearing, to make such recommendations as it finds necessary to the Principal which could include the suspension or disenrolment of the learner or the imposition of such conditions as are appropriate to the disciplinary procedures.
·The Chairman of the hearing will decide whether, on a balance of probabilities, the learner has been proven guilty of the allegation.
·Should a learner be disenrolled, all monies paid to CTI shall be forfeited by the learner/sponsor. In addition, the full fee shall immediately become due and payable notwithstanding any prior arrangement to the contrary.
·All allegations of “Serious” and “Very Serious” misconduct (as shown in this section) must be investigated and, where necessary, a disciplinary hearing must be convened.
·The learner shall not be entitled to legal representation, but may be assisted by his or her guardian/sponsor or a fellow learner, if applicable.
·The following will be classified as minor misconduct:
Foul language.
Disruptive behaviour.
Disruptive and excessive use of cellular phones during the learning and instructing process.
Failure to sign in or incorrect use of the access system.
Progress report sheets with sponsor signature not returned.
Projects/assignments not handed in on due date.
Truancy (two days or less).
·In each case, the learner will first receive a verbal warning from an instructor or lecturer.
·Should this behaviour continue, it may lead to the minor misconduct being regarded as serious misconduct, and the Principal may take action according to the following steps:
Require some service to the campus and fellow learners.
Suspension with the aim to rehabilitate.
Suspension with the intention to disenrol.
·The minimum penalty that may be given for minor misconduct is a verbal warning.
·The maximum penalty that may be given for minor misconduct is a seven day suspension.
·The penalties for serious misconduct generally follow these steps:
Verbal warning.
Require some service to the campus and fellow learners.
Suspension with the aim to rehabilitate.
Suspension with the intention to disenrol.
·The following will be classified as serious misconduct:
Continuous handing in of projects or assignments which do not meet the basic requirements as stated in the study guide or project specification.
Insolence towards others.
Playing computer games on campus.
·The following will be classified as serious misconduct, and may result directly in some service to the campus and fellow learners:
Cheating by copying the work of others and handing it in as one’s own.
Continuously telling lies.
Defacing property (e.g. graffiti).
Discrimination against others.
Physical intimidation of others.
·The following will be classified as serious misconduct, and may result directly in suspension with the aim to rehabilitate:
Verbal or physical abuse.
Attendance on campus being less than 120 hours per month.
Disrupting or frustrating the instructing or learning process.
Found to be in the possession of or distributing pornographic material.
Insulting the dignity of, or defaming, a staff member or fellow learner.
Maliciously damaging the property of others.
Seriously threatening, disrupting, or frustrating the instructing or learning process.
·A senior instructor, Academic Coordinator, or Principal will adjudicate in each instance.
·Should this behaviour continue it may lead to the serious misconduct being regarded as very serious misconduct, and the Principal may take action as listed above.
·The minimum penalty that may be given for serious misconduct is a two-day suspension.
·The maximum penalty that may be given for serious misconduct is disenrolment.
·The penalties for very serious misconduct generally follow these steps:
Suspension with the aim to rehabilitate.
Suspension with the intention to disenrol.
·The following will be classified as very serious misconduct, and will result in a suspension with the aim to rehabilitate:
Disobedience of any lawful order or reasonable directive by CTI staff, related to studying at CTI.
Alcohol and/or drug related misconduct (in possession of, under the influence of, or making available to others).
Engaging in activities which threaten to disrupt the proper functioning of the college, or which could prejudice the standards set by CTI or in any manner prejudice the rights of CTI personnel or fellow learners.
Sexually harassing people by either using lewd suggestions or actions.
·The following will be classified as very serious misconduct, and may result directly in suspension with the intention to disenrol.
Assault resulting in grievous bodily harm.
Absence – excessively absent without a valid reason and, if absent due to medical reasons, not providing the medical certificate from a medical practitioner.
Being in the possession of knives, firearms, or any other dangerous weapons, or bringing such weapons onto the campus premises.
Bringing unauthorized (non-CTI) software or hardware onto the campus premises.
Download and copy unauthorized (non-CTI) software onto the campus computers.
Using CTI infrastructure to download or copy unauthorized (non-CTI) software from the Internet.
Bringing software that contains viruses onto the campus premises.
Cheating in any examination on the basis that the learner would have gained an unfair advantage over other learners and prejudiced meritorious performance.
Committing any breach of the provisions of the enrolment agreement as well as the terms contained in this document.
Continued dishonesty such as handing in the work of other learners as one’s own.
Conviction of any criminal offence which has the element of dishonesty or which is reasonably likely to harm the credibility of the learner and the good name and reputation of CTI.
Dishonesty such as theft or fraud.
Failure to pay the fees by the due date as stated in the Enrolment contract – Section F.
Failure to comply with the punishment of suspension as a correctional measure.
Guilty of any unbecoming conduct which will justify expulsion or suspension from a training facility of the nature of CTI, including any conduct which prejudices the goodwill, reputation, or good name of CTI in any manner whatsoever.
·The minimum penalty that may be given for very serious misconduct is a seven day suspension.
·The maximum penalty that may be given for very serious misconduct is disenrolment.
