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On which dates are the Online screening and assessment test accessible?  \nAccess to Unisa Open Learning portal will ONLY be available between 02 – 11 December 2025 , any day and time of the week.  \n2. How do I log in?  \nYou will be permitted to access the online screening and assessment test on the Unisa Open Learning portal using the following link: [https://mooc.unisa.ac.za](https://mooc.unisa.ac.za. You will)[. You will](https://mooc.unisa.ac.za. You will) use your myLife log in details and password.  \n3. How much time do I have to complete the online screening and assessment test?  \nYou are only permitted to complete the screening assessment once. Please note that it is a 2-hour, fully online timed assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions. You must complete the assessment in one session. The system will close after the allowed submission time has lapsed.  \n4. What must I do on the day of writing my online screening and admission test?  \n4.1 Logon to [https://mooc.unisa.ac.za](https://mooc.unisa.ac.za) (please see the instructions provided for your assessment) .  \n4.2 Towards the top of the page click on My Courses and select your course.  \n4.2To begin, read the detailed instructions on the page, then click on Practice Assessment. The page will open then click on Attempt Quiz.  \n4.3. Read through the questions presented on the page and select your answer from the provided options.  \n4.3 You should complete all the questions, without leaving the site. A timer on the Online Assessment tool will assist you to keep track of your progress. Click Next to load the  \nnext page or question.  \n4.4At the end of the Assessment, click on \"Finish Attempt”. Review the summary report then click on “Submit All and Finish Attempt”. The Assessment test will stop when your timer runs out or if the test session is finished, even if you have not reached the last question. If you do experience a technical interruption. DO NOT just close the page. If you logged out properly, you could login again, navigate back to your assessment test and resume where you last stopped, if time allows.  \n4.5Once you have completed the Practice Assessment then you will be able to access the Assessment that counts.  \nBefore – you complete the practice assessment  \nAfter - The lock symbol will disappear after you have completed the practice assessment.  \n5. If I need clarity on something related to taking the online screening and assessment test – where can I send such an enquiry?  \nYou can submit your enquiry through the Chatroom that is available on the Online screening and assessment website. Alternatively, you may send your enquiries to [bsw@mylife.unisa.ac.za](bsw@mylife.unisa.ac.za) (Bachelor of Social Work-BSW) and [hcsaw@mylife.unisa.ac.za](hcsaw@mylife.unisa.ac.za)[ ](hcsaw@mylife.unisa.ac.za)(Higher Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work – SAW)  \n6. When will I get the outcome of the assessment?  \nSuccessful applicants will be send offers by the Application and Registration office to accept once all processes are complete.  \n7. I want to submit my application and registration documents (such as testimonial and police clearance certificate)  \nPlease send documents [to](to artes@unisa.ac.za)[ ](to artes@unisa.ac.za)[artes@unisa.ac.za](to artes@unisa.ac.za).  \nFor additional information regarding BSW and HCSAW qualifications, please follow the link below.  \n[https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Colleges/Human-Sciences/Schools](https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Colleges/Human-Sciences/Schools),-departments,-centres,-institutes-&-units/School-of-Social-Sciences/Department-ofSocial-Work/Frequently-Asked-Questions","cbCaitHc8ODGvzNG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitHc8ODGvzNG","pdf",523350,"English","# Online screening and assessment test access\n## Access dates and eligibility\n## Login and account details\n## Time limit and completion rules\n# Assessment day steps\n## Start via My Courses\n## Practice assessment and quiz attempt flow\n## Submission, timer, and interruptions\n# Enquiries and outcomes\n## How to submit questions\n## When outcome is communicated\n## Where to send application documents","[{\"question\":\"When is the online screening and assessment test accessible?\",\"answer\":\"Access to the Unisa Open Learning portal is available only between 02 and 11 December 2025, any day and any time during that window.\"},{\"question\":\"How should I log in to complete the online screening and assessment test?\",\"answer\":\"Access the test through https://mooc.unisa.ac.za using your myLife login details and password.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if I do not finish within the allowed time or experience a technical interruption?\",\"answer\":\"The system closes when the allowed submission time lapses, and the assessment stops when the timer runs out or the session ends. 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