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.
Possible Career Paths:
• Electrician • Instrumentation • Millwright • Electronics • Low Current • Heavy Current
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
