INTRODUCTION

This National Certificate Programme is delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The Programme consists of 18 months theoretical studies at the College and 18 months relevant practical training (Internship training) in the work place.

The National Certificate: Business Management includes the N4 – N6 Certificates that enable students to use the business skills and knowledge learned to pursue a career in Entrepreneurship, run their own businesses, or work in a retail, wholesale or generic management environment.

WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT (N1-N3)

N1

Mathematics
Building Science
Building Drawing
Plumbing Theory

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics

DURATION

3 months

N2

Mathematics
Building Science
Building Drawing
Plumbing Theory

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)

DURATION

3 months

N3

Mathematics
Building Science
Building Drawing
Building And Civil Technology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)

DURATION

3 months

N1

Mathematics
Building Science
Building Drawing
Bricklaying and Plastering Theory

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics

DURATION

3 months

N2

Mathematics
Building Science
Building Drawing
Bricklaying and Plastering Theory

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)

DURATION

3 months

N3

Mathematics
Building Science
Building Drawing
Building and Civil Technology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)

DURATION

3 months

N4

Quantity Surveying
Building Administration
Building and Structural Surveying
Building and Structural Construction

ADMISSION REQUIRED

Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 60%); and Technical Drawing (at least 75%) or 

NCV Level 4 Certificate in Civil and Building Construction or

N3 in the relevant field

DURATION

3 month

N5

Quantity Surveying
Building Administration
Building and Structural Surveying
Building and Structural Construction

ADMISSION REQUIRED

N4 Level in the specific programme

DURATION

3 months

 

N6

Quantity Surveying
Building Administration
Building and Structural Surveying
Building and Structural Construction

ADMISSION REQUIRED

N5 Level in the specific programme

DURATION

3 months

POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:

  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Architectural
  • Technologist
  • Building Constructor
  • Drainage Inspector
  • Bricklayer
  • Plasterer
  • Carpenter
  • Plumber