Mechanical Engineering N1-N6

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR N1

  • A Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP) certificate with a 50% pass in English and Life Orientation and a 60% pass in Mathematics and Foundational Science OR
  • Grade 9 statement with a 50% pass in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy and English FAL

OR

  • AET L4 (GETC) with a 50% pass in Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy and English FAL

OR

  • Equivalent Occupational Qualification

OR

  • RPL Assessment Programme

OR

  • APS score of 24, using the best of six Grade 9 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics and English

OR

  • APS score of 22, using the best of six Grade 10/NC(V) L2 subjects inclusive of Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics and English

OR

  • APS score of 20, using the best of six Grade 11/NC(V) L3 subjects inclusive of Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics

OR

  • APS score of 18, using the best of six NSC/NC(V) L4 subjects inclusive of Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy/Technical Mathematics and English

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR N4

Any of the following NC(V) L4 Certificates:

  • Civil Engineering and Building Construction
  • Drawing Office Practice
  • Electrical Infrastructure Construction
  • Engineering and Related Design
  • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Mechatronics
  • Process Instrumentation
  • Process Plant Operations

OR

  • National Certificate N3 Engineering Studies

OR

  • Equivalent occupational qualification

OR

  • APS score of 24, using double the Mathematics/Technical Mathematics plus one relevant Technology subject or Physical Science/Technical Science plus English and the two next best subjects of the NSC

ENROLMENT DATE

January, May and September of each year.

DURATION OF QUALIFICATION

Four (4) months per N-Level (N1-N6). Once successfully completed (all subjects passed), you will be awarded with a National Certificate.

Work for 24 months (2 years) in the Engineering Industry obtaining experience in at least two of the subjects done in N6. Apply for a National Diploma at the Campus where they have studied.

Engineering Studies Learning Path

Subjects

N1

Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
OR
Plate and Structural Steel Drawing
Fitting and Machining Theory
OR
Metalworkers Theory
OR
Motor Trade Theory

N2

Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
OR
Plate and Structural Steel Drawing
Fitting and Machining Theory
OR
Platers Theory
OR
Motor Trade Theory
OR
Diesel Trade Theory

N3

Mathematics
Mechanotechnology
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
OR
Plate and Structural Steel Drawing

N4

Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Engineering Science
Mechanical Draughting

N5

Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Strength of Materials
Mechanical Drawing and Design
OR
Power Machines

N6

Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Strength of Materials
OR
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Drawing and Design
OR
Power Machines