THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

NEW INTAKE NON-SCHOOL LEAVER APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS

2020 SEMESTER 1

This form is for UNDERGRADUATE admissions (Level 1) only. Use a different form if applying for (1) re-admission, (2) postgraduate study, (3) or if you are a school leaver current Grade 12 or (4) if you are seeking advanced standing in a study program.

1. Follow ALL these instructions exactly. If you do not provide all requested information, your application will be rejected.

2. You can only submit ONE application for admission for entry to any semester/year. If you submit 2 or more applications, ALL will be disqualified, and you will have to wait another year to re-apply.

3. Always print in black/blue, BLOCK letters so that your writing can be quickly, easily, and accurately read by the evaluators.

4. Double check all contact information that you provide. Postal addresses provided must be a valid address. Provide valid mobile phone number that will reach you directly even if your phone is lost or stolen. TAKE NOTE THAT UNIVERSITY WILL ONLY COMMUNICATE RESULT OF APPLICATION FORM TO ALL APPLICANTS THROUGH EMAIL. IT IS COMPLUSORY FOR YOU TO HAVE A VALID EMAIL ACCOUNT.

5. The following must be attached to the application if you want to be considered for study:

* Recent passport size photo that is clear and completely filled by your uncovered head. Applications lacking photos or with poor ones will be rejected. Staple (NO glue) the photo into the designated rectangle of the form‟s starting page.

* Academic record transcripts/certificates that show grades/achievements (high school, college/university studies, vocational training, distance/open learning courses). Submit photocopies only. All these documents must be officially certified within the current year (2019) by a registered COMMISSIONER OF OATHS employed by government (including district court houses).Statutory Declaration Form are NOT accepted. The Commissioner must clearly state on each photocopy that they have inspected the photocopy of the documents and confirm that: (A) the original copy shows no evidence of fraudulent alterations, and (B) the photocopy is a true copy of that unaltered original. Your entire application will be rejected if BOTH those assessments are not clearly stated and officially stamped by the Commissioner or if you use a Commissioner not employed directly by government. * Two character references. Do NOT submit “Reference letters”! Find 2 referees who are willing to fill out the form attached to the end of this application. Referees must be established adults who are not close relatives but who know you and your capabilities well. Evaluations must be less than 2 years old. Referee‟s name and signature must be officially witnessed by a professional colleague from the same organisation and its seal/stamp inserted to officially certify the reference forms. Any document/s produce after the application been submitted will NOT be accepted.

*Comply with instructions given on this form because appeals will NOT be accepted if your application is rejected.

6. Required ordering of Documents: Remove this instruction sheet, then arrange your submission in this order: (1) application form, (2) Character reference Form #1, (3) character reference Form #2, (4) all certificates, (5) all transcripts, (7) miscellaneous

attachment/s.

WARNING: Any false, misleading, or altered information found on your application or attachments (we double-check with source schools) will PERMANENTLY BLACK-LIST you from ever studying at the PNG University of Technology.

7. Nonrefundable application processing fee of K50.00, deposited into BSP Lae Branch Account Number 1000 386 581. Take the

original (no photocopy allowed!) deposit slip that clearly confirms into what account and when the deposit was made and staple it onto the upper right hand rectangle space of the application form‟s starting page.

8. Application Submission: Bring in person or mail your completed application with all required attachments to:

The Admissions Officer (NSL APPLIC) PNG University of Technology Private Mail Bag LAE, 411 Morobe Province, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

NOfaxed and NO e-mailed applications will be accepted. Applications must reach PNGUOT no later than 31 July 2019.Applications arriving after that day will be rejected. To better ensure that your application is received on time, (A) deliver it

in person, (B) mail it using PNG Post at least 3 weeks in advance of the deadline, or (C) use a guaranteed mail delivery service (EMS, DHL, TNT, Federal Express).

9. Initial Vetting: All applications for first time study at PNGUOT must pass a first screening for application completeness, and whether your credentials/qualifications meet the minimum requirements for the study programs you applied for.

10. Entrance Exams: Only successful applicants will receive a written notification to pay the required fee for the mandatory PNGUOT Entrance Exams. It is your responsibility to take exams in the specific subjects required by the study programs you applied for. Exams are usually given in November at these locations:

I. PNG University of Technology - Lae iv. UPNG - Port Moresby II. Mercy Secondary School - Wewak v. Kokopo Business College - Kokopo III. Hagen Park Secondary School - Mt Hagen

11. Determining Application Status: PNGUOT web site (www.unitech.ac.pg) will be the most efficient source of accurate information. Only if you cannot access internet should you direct queries to the Admission Office in person, on these telephone numbers: (675) 473-4281, 473-4289, 473-4283, 473-4445; by mail using the above address; by facsimile: (675) 475 7667 or by e-mailing this

address: admissions@pnguot.ac.pg

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2020PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT STUDY PROGRAM (enter relevant 4-letter abbreviation + title on application form)

DURATION MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE GRADES. NOTE: Applicants are selected through a competitive process. Just because you have the minimum grades does not guarantee you will be offered a space;only applicants with the highest grades are accepted). *=denotes what subjects you must take your entrance exams in, to be eligible for consideration.

Agriculture B.Sc. (Ag.): Bachelor of Science in

Agriculture

4 years "C" grade in Maths A, “ B:grade in Maths B, Biology* & English &

minimum of “C” grades in Chemistry/Physics

Applied

Physics B.Sc. (Appl. Phys.): Bachelor of Science

in Applied Physics with Electronics &

Instrumentation

4 years "B" grade in Maths (A)* & Physics* "C" grade in English* &

Chemistry

Applied

Sciences B.Sc. (Appl. Chem.): Bachelor of Science

in Applied Chemistry

B.Sc. (Food. Tech.): Bachelor of Science

in Food Technology

[1st year coursework is common to both]

4 years

4 years

"B" grade in Chemistry*, Biology or Physics*, Maths (A)* and

English*

"B" grade in Chemistry*, Biology* or Physics, Maths(A)* and

English*

Architectur

e &

Building

B.Arch.: Bachelor of Architecture

B.Bldg.: Bachelor of Building

[Year 1 Semester 1 is common to both]

5 Years

5 years

"B" grade in English*, Physics* and Maths (A or B)*

"B" grade in English*, Physics* and Maths (A or B)*

Business

Studies BBAC: Bachelor of Commerce in

Accountancy

BBAE: Bachelor of Commerce in Applied

Economics

BBIT: Bachelor of Commerce in Information

Technology

BBMA: Bachelor of Commerce in

Management

4 Years

4 years

4 years

4 years

"B" grade in English*, Maths (A or B)* & Economics and a higher

grades in ICT, Business Studies and Accounting*

"B" grade in English*, Maths (A or B)* & Economics* and a higher

grades in ICT, Business Studies and Accounting

"B" grade in English*, Maths (A or B)* & Economics and a higher

grade in ICT, Business Studies* and Accounting

"B" grade in English, Maths (A or B) & Economics and a higher

grades in ICT, Business Studies and Accounting

Civil

Engineering B.Eng.(Civil): Bachelor of Engineering in

Civil Engineering

4 Years "A" grades in Maths (A) & Physics. “B” or better grades in English

and Chemistry

Communica

tion &

Developme

nt Studies

B.A. (Comm. Dev.): Bachelor of

Technology in Communication for Development

4 Years "B" or better grade in English*, “C” or better grades in Maths (B),

History, Geography, Economic, Business Studies & Legal Studies or

"C" grade in Maths (A)*

Electrical &

Communica

tions

Engineering

BEEP: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical

& Communications (Power)

BEEC: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical

& Communications (Communication)

1st – 2nd year is common to both programs]

4 Years

4 Years

"A" grades in Maths (A)*, Physics* "B" or better in English* &

Chemistry*

"A" grades in Maths (A)*, Physics* "B" or better in English* &

Chemistry*

Forestry B.Sc. (For.): Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Dip. (For.): Diploma in Forestry (Bulolo

campus only)

[Rejects from 1 of the above automatically evaluated for

possible entry into the second program].

4 Years

3 Years

"B" grade in English*, Biology*, Chemistry OR Physics, Maths(A)*

"C" grade in English*, Biology*, Chemistry OR Physics, Maths(A)*

Maths&

Computer

Science

B.Sc. (Comp. Sc.): Bachelor of Science in

Computer Science

4 Years "B" grade or better in English*, Maths (A)* & Physics*

Mechanical

Engineering B.Eng.(Mech.): Bachelor of Engineering in

Mechanical Engineering

4 Years "A" grade in English, Maths (A), Physics and Chemistry or All “A”

and one “B”

Mining

Engineering

B.Eng.(Min.): Bachelor of Engineering in

Mining Engineering

B.Eng.(Min. Proc.): Bachelor of

Engineering in Mineral Processing

4 Years

4 Years

"B" grade or better in English*, Physics Maths (A)* & Chemistry*

“B" grade or better in English*, Physics* Maths (A)* & Chemistry*

Surveying

& Lands

Studies

BGIS: Bachelor of Geographic Information

Science

BSVY: Bachelor of Surveying

BPST: Bachelor of Property Studies in Land

Administration & Property Management

4 Years

4 years

4 years

"B" grade in English*, Maths (A)*, Physics* & Geography, ICT,

Chemistry /Biology

"B" grade in English*, Maths(A)*, Physics* & Geography, ICT,

Chemistry/Biology

"B" grade in English*, Maths B* & Economics or Business Studies,

Accounting, History & Geography

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T H E P A P U A N E W G U I N E A U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y

NEW INTAKE NON-SCHOOL LEAVER APPLICATION FORM for admission into

2020 SEMESTER 1 Read and follow the instruction sheet that accompanies this form fully to ensure that you make no mistakes and do not accidentally overlook any required information or attachments.

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname ______________________________ First Name________________________

Sex: _______ Date of Birth: (day) _______/ (month)_______/ (Year)_________

Home province (primary): ______________________ (secondary)___________________

Home district (primary): _______________________ (secondary)____________________

Country of Citizenship: ___________________________________________________

CONTACT INFORMATION (result of the application will only be communicated to you via Email)

Postal Address: Person who will first receive this mail: _____________________ Organisation: ______________________

P.O. Box:_______ City: ___________________________ Province:____________________ Country:________________

Land-line phone: (_______)________________________ Mobile phone: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Fax:____________________________ To the attention of (if relevant):_________________________________________

It is compulsory that you state clearly a valid email that guarantee the University to reach you E-mail (make NO errors!): ____________________________________@_______________________________________

NEXT OF KIN: Surname:_______________________ First Name:________________ Relationship: _________________

Postal Address: In care of (if relevant): ________________________ Organisation: ______________________________

P.O. Box:_______ City: ___________________________ Province:____________________ Country:________________

Land-line phone: (_______)________________________ Mobile phone: ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Fax:____________________________ To the attention of (if relevant):_________________________________________

Their e-mail address (make NO errors!): __________________________________@______________________________ 2.

PROPOSED STUDY PROGRAM:

============OFFICE USE ONLY========== List up to two choices in order of preference.

Write out course name, followed by the course abbreviation (Eg: Agriculture, B.Sc. (Ag.)/1).

Decision Reject code(s)

Evaluator Initials

Date

1st Test Rej

2nd Test Rej

Staple (do NOT glue!) a

recent passport size ID

photo of your face within

this square. Black & white

photo will be rejected.

Write your signature below

this line before you staple

the photo:

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Staple original (absolutely no

photocopy!) of your bank deposit

receipt in this corner of application

page, within this space

This receipt must clearly show that

K50.00was deposited into:

PNG University of Technology

BSP Lae Branch Account Number

1000 386 581

OFFICIALReceipt date: Inspection date:

USE Date sent to department:

ONLY Date received from department:

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3.

EDUCATION: Attach only CERTIFIED transcripts/certificates to confirm everything you list below. Put your most recent schooling on the top line, followed by progressively older times when you attended school.

Name of secondary school, college

distance education/DODL, etc. Date studies began Date left Award/certificate/degree

received (if any)

4.

EMPLOYMENT RECORD ( __ ) tick here if you have never had paid/volunteer employment). Start by listing your most recent employment on the first line, followed by progressively older employment.

Employer (Name, address, phone number)

Period employed (from/to)

Your Position and principal work responsibilities

5. PREVIOUS ACCEPTANCE AT PNGUOT: School year that you were accepted for: 20 __ As a __SL or __NSL ___ applicant?

Reason for not registering (tick one): ___Illness ___Could not pay school fees ___Wanted to study another course __Other If you are re-applying to undertake a new program at this university then provide your UNITECH student ID #: ____________

6.

DISCIPLINARY RECORD: False/misleading responses to the following will permanently ban you from study at UNITECH.

(i) Have you ever been officially disciplined in school/college/uni?

If so, explain the reason and the penalty:

(ii) Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence?

If so, explain the nature of the offence and the penalty:

6. PRE-ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

Location where you prefer to take PNGUOT entrance exams (consult list on instruction page): ________________________

7. CONFIRMATION CHECKLIST: Tick each item below as confirmation that you have attached them to this application.

□ID Photo attached: Passport size, face only in sharp focus, no hats

□Original deposit receipt showing current non-refundable processing fee into the correct PNGUOT account

□Certifiedphotocopies of all relevant school certificates, transcripts, open learning/DODL, other academic achievements.

□ 2 different character references [filled out using the attached form. Do NOT include or attach any free style reference letters]

□[if relevant] Police clearance [less than 2 years old) if you answered „yes‟ above to being convicted of a criminal offence.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR FRAUD/DISHONESTY:Applicants who provide false, fraudulent or misleading information

of any kind on this application or its attachments are banned for life from ever being able to study at the PNG University of Technology. Fraud includes ANY alteration of school records or grades, falsified or misleading employment information, false referee contact addresses/phone numbers, signature witnesses, etc.

8. DECLARATION

I certify that I have read and understood all questions on this form and provided truthful responses and information in every particular. If accepted for study, I hereby agree to abide by all University Rules and Regulations Signature:____________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

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T H E P A P U A N E W G U I N E A U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E C H N O L O G Y

Character Reference Report For Applicants

TO APPLICANT: Make 1 photocopy of this form so you can give a copy to each of the 2 people who you select as referees. Referees must be established, respected adults who know you well but are not your parents, brothers, sisters, or cousins. TO REFEREE: You can interview the applicant in a general way but do NOT ask them to provide their answers to these questions.

PLEASE TURN OVER AND COMPLETE BACK SIDE OF EVALUATION

PNGUOT Applicant’s Surname: _________________________________ First name: __________________________

YOUR NAME (Referee):_________________________________ Position/job type:____________________________

Main employer/organisation that you serve: ____________________________________________________________

If your employer/organisation uses official correspondence letterhead, please staple a sheet of that blank letterhead to this form.

Next level supervisor above you:_______________________________ Phone contact: ________________________

YOUR personal contact postal address: ______________________________________________________________

City/town:___________________________________ Province: ___________________________________________

YOUR contact phone (land line): ________________________ Contact mobile number: _______________________

E-mail contact: ____________________________@ ________________________ Fax number: ________________

1. Please describe your relationship to this applicant:

2. Explain in one sentence how you first met them:

3. How many years______ and months_____ have you known the applicant? Starting what year? _______

4. Briefly describe the places/kinds of situations through which you typically interact with them:

5A. State what you have witnessed to be the most positive trait/characteristic of this applicant’s personality:

5B. Describe one or two specific observations/experiences that led you to reach this conclusion:

6A. State what single personal trait of this applicant most needs further improvement:

6B. Describe one or two specific observations/experiences that led you to reach this conclusion:

7A. Please describe how the applicant tends to react when they find themselves in a conflict situation

where people are strongly disagreeing about something?

7B. Describe at least one observation/experience that brought you to this conclusion:

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QUESTIONS 18-30: Rank each and each statement/option after a question in the order of how strongly you

believe it fits the stated aspect of the applicant’s personality. THUS: write ‘1’ beside the response you think

most stronglyfits their personality, ‘2’ for the 2nd

strongest fit, ‘3’ for the 3rd

strongest fit, etc., until you have

ranked ALL options given following that question. Leaving any options unranked disqualifies that question.

18. Applicant’s overall personality: ____a listener ____a questioner ____an idea provider ____an instruction giver

19. Overall interactions: ___outspoken ____keeps opinions to themselves ____shares personal opinions if asked 20. Overall ability to trust with responsibility: ______keeping an accurate inventory of equipment checked out to others ____ selling items at the market and bringing back the earnings ____delivering an important package to someone 21. General approach to work #1: ____keeps rechecking that they’re doing the task correctly _____evaluates their work after finishing the task only _____ completes a task, proceeds quickly to the next one 22. General approach to a work #2: ____waits for help before carrying out the task ____tries first to figure out how to perform the task by themselves _____seeks help before starting a task 23. Response to conflict (witnessing a bag snatching): ____would try to actively stop the crime ___would run and bring the police ____would volunteer to be a witness ___ would mind their own business 24. Preferred activity: ____reading ____talking ____writing ____ analysing /thinking ____taking a short rest break 25. Greatest personal reward: ___to be paid ___to be quietly admired ___to be thanked ___to do what was needed 26. Preferred use of free time: _____walk, read, practice something, or otherwise be active BY THEMSELVES. _____rest or think quietly BY THEMSELVES ____ hang out and do things HAVING OTHERS WITH THEM. 27. Are they MORE likely to: ___take on a challenge ___stick with what they can do ___never turn down a challenge 28. Offers help to: ____a stranger to their environment ____friend/relative ____teacher/boss/pastor they know 29. Applicant’s life goal: ___workplace supervisor ___family provider ___important leader ___loyal worker

30. Overall life-time aspiration: ____comfortable life ____serving the nation ___good job/successful career _____

creating a family/having friends ____serving friends/relatives/community

REFEREE name: ________________________________ WITNESS name: _______________________________ REFEREE signature:______________________________ Relation of witness to referee:______________________ DATE: ___________ (Insert Official Stamp/Seal Here) Witness mobile phone: __________________________

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No right & no wrong answers here! But we want to know what describes the applicant best, NOT based on what they tell you and

NOT based on how you THINK they should do things, but rather, what you have personally observed/experienced about them.

Questions 8-17: Tick only ONE response per question. If you tick both, your response will not be counted.

If you don’t know the applicant well enough to answer a particular question, don’t tick either option.

8. If giving the applicant a task, would YOU be MORE likely to: ___let them do it themselves OR ___help them? 9. Do you see the applicant as being MORE focused on: ____understanding OR ____actioning /doing? 10. Do you see the applicant MORE comfortable ____testing out new ways ____relying on what they know will work? 11. Do you believe the applicant is MORE likely to ____request information OR ____wait for information to be given? 12. Do you think the applicant is HAPPIEST to: ___take on a physical/sportschallenge ___mentally solve a problem? 13. Can you see the applicant being MORE motivated to ______accept/stick with a guaranteed opportunity OR _____take a chance and seek a more rewarding opportunity that is harder to get? 14. In performing a task, is the applicant MORE likely to ____direct/supervise, OR ____join in/help ...other people?

15. If the applicant faces a serious family or personal problem do you see them as being MORE likely to

_____try to resolve the problem on their own OR _____seek guidance from a trusted friend/relative? 16. Do you think the applicant would be HAPPIER in life ____working for themselves OR ____working for others? 17. Does it seem that the applicant is MORE inclined to ____accept their destiny OR ____challenge their destiny