INTRODUCTION

This NC(V) Programme is delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The Programme integrates theory and practice and provides students with a broad range of knowledge and practical skills within the Civil Engineering field. 

The NC(V) Civil Engineering and Building Construction course covers construction, masonry building and woodworking; design, drainage and sanitation in a practical, theoretical management and design environment.

Students who successfully complete the NQF Level 4 qualification may seek employment opportunities in this field of study. Students who wish to further their academic studies may advance to the N4-N6 Civil Engineering National N-Diploma courses.

FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS

  • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
  • English 1st Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Orientation

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS PER LEVEL

  • Construction Planning
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Materials
  • Masonry (elective) or
  • Carpentry and Roofwork (elective) or
  • Plumbing (elective)

ADMISSION REQUIRED

  • A year-end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate
  • An NQF Level 1 Qualification
  • All requirements are subject to Admission Point Score.

DURATION

  •  1 year

FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS

  • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
  • English 1st Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Orientation
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS PER LEVEL
  • Construction Planning
  • Plant and Equipment
  • Materials
  • Masonry (elective) or
  • Carpentry and Roofwork (elective) or
  • Plumbing (elective)

ADMISSION REQUIRED

  • NQF Level 2 in the specific programme

DURATION

  •  1 year

FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS

  • The following subjects are compulsory for each level:
  • English 1st Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Life Orientation
 

VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS PER LEVEL

  • Construction Planning
  • Construction Supervision
  • Materials
  • Masonry (elective) or
  • Carpentry and Roofwork (elective) or
  • Plumbing (elective)

ADMISSION REQUIRED

  • NQF Level 3 in the specific programme

DURATION

  •  1 year