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 of relevant practical training (Internship training) in the work place.
The National N-Diploma: Mechanical Engineering includes the N3 – N6 Certificates that enable students the opportunity to improve their knowledge and qualifications in the respective mechanical engineering fields of study in order to be suitable for employment in industry: Boilermaking, Fitting and Turning, Welding, Motor Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics and Rigging.
Possible Career Paths:
• Fitter
• Turner
• Fitter and Turner
• Boilermaker
• Motor Mechanic
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - WELDER / RIGGER / DIESEL MECHANIC (N3 - N6)
Welder
- Engineering Science
- Mathematics
- Mechano technology
- Engineering Drawing
Rigger
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Mechano technology
- Engineering Drawing
Diesel Mechanic
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Diesel Trade Theory
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%.
Welder
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Mechanical Draughting
- Mechano
- technics
Rigger
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Mechanotechnics
- Mechanical Draughting
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
Welder
- Mathematics
- Mechanotechnics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Power Machines
- Strength of Materials
And Structures
Rigger
- Mathematics
- Mechanotechnics
- Fluid Generations
- Power Machines
- Strength of Materials
And Structures
Admission Requirements
- N4 Level in the specific programme
Welder
- Mathematics
- Mechanotechnics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Power Machines
- Strength of Materials
And Structures
Rigger
- Mathematics
- Mechanotechnics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Power Machines
- Strength of Materials
And Structures
Admission Requirements
- N5 Level in the specific programme
