INTRODUCTION

This National N-Diploma Programme is delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training, and quality assured by Umalusi. The Programme consists of theoretical studies at the College and 24 months relevant practical training (Internship training) in the work place. 

The National N-Diploma: Electrical Engineering includes the N3 – N6 Certificates that enable students the opportunity to improve their knowledge and qualifications in the respective Electrical Engineering field of study in order to be suitable for employment in industry: Light Current / Heavy Current / Instrument Mechanician / Millwright.

HEAVY CURRENT ELECTRICIAN / LIGHT CURRENT ELECTRICIAN / INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN / MILLWRIGHT (N3-N6)

Heavy Current Electrician

  • Mathematics 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Electrotechnology

Light Current Electrician

  • Mathematics 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Electrotechnology

Instrument Mechanician

  • Mathematics 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Instrument Trade
    Theory

Millwright

  • Mathematics 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Electrotechnology 
  • Engineering Drawing or 
  • Industrial Electronics

 

Admission Requirements For N3

  • A Pre-Vocational learning programme certificate with 50% pass in English and Life Orientation, and a 65% pass in Mathematics and Foundational Science.
  • Must have passed at least three N2 subjects.
  • Grade 12 with relevant trade subjects – Maths & Physical Sciences at 50%.

 

Heavy Current Electrician

  • Mathematics 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Electrotechnics

Light Current Electrician

  • Digital Electronics 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Mathematics

Instrument Mechanician

  • Digital Electronics 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Industrial Instruments 
  • Mathematics

Millwright

  • Electrotechnics
    (Compulsory) 
  • Mechanotechnics
    (Compulsory)
  • Choose any 2
  • Engineering Science
  • Fault-Finding and
  • Protective Devices
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Mathematics

 

Admission Requirements

  • Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 60%); and Technical Drawing (at least 75%) or 
  • NCV Level 4 certificate in Engineering and Related Design 
  • N3 in the relevant field 
  • Subject to Admission Point Score

Heavy Current Electrician

  • Electrotechnics
    (Compulsory) 
  • Choose any 3 Subjects: 
  • Mathematics 
  • Power Machines 
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Fault-Finding & Protective Devices

Light Current Electrician

  • Digital Electronics 
  • Electrotechnics 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Mathematics

Instrument Mechanician

  • Digital Electronics 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Mathematics 
  • Industrial Instruments

Millwright

  • Electrotechnics
    (Compulsory) 
  • Mechanotechnics
    (Compulsory)
  • Choose any 2
  • Power Machines
  • Fault-Finding and
    Protective Devices
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Mathematics

 

Admission Requirements

  • N4 Level in the specific programme

Heavy Current Electrician

  • Electrotechnics (Compulsory) 
  • Choose any 3 Subjects: 
  • Control Systems 
  • Fault-Finding & Protective Devices 
  • Mathematics 
  • Power Machines 
  • Industrial Electronics

Light Current Electrician

  • Control Systems 
  • Digital Electronics 
  • Electrotechnics 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Mathematics

Instrument Mechanician

  • Digital Electronics 
  • Mathematics 
  • Industrial Instruments 
  • Industrial Electronics

Millwright

  • Mechanotechnics
    (Compulsory) 
  • Electrotechnics
    (Compulsory) 
  • Choose any 2 
  • Power Machines 
  • Fault-Finding and
    Protective Devices 
  • Control Systems 
  • Industrial Electronics 
  • Mathematics 

 

Admission Requirements

  • N5 Level in the specific programme