MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Fitting & Turning / Boilermaking / Motor Mechanic / MDDOP / Welder / Rigger / Diesel Mechanic (N1-N6)
POSSIBLE CAREER PATHS:
Fitter
Turner
Fitter and Turner
Boilermaker
Draughtsman
Motor Mechanic
Welder
Rigger
Diesel Mechanic
Introduction
This National Certificate Programme is delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The Programme consists of 18 to 24 months theoretical studies at the College and 24 months relevant practical training (Internship training) in the work place.
The National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering includes the N1 – 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.
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N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Fitting and Machining Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in mathematics
DURATION
3 months
N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Fitting And Machining Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; maths and science (at least 40%); and technical drawing (at least 40%))
DURATION
3 months
N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Mechanotechnology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; maths and science (at least 50%); and technical drawing (at least 50%)
DURATION
3 months
N4
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanical Draughting
Mechanotechnics
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
DURATION
3 months
N5
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Mechanics
Power Machines
Strength Of Materials And Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N6
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Mechanics
Power Machines
Strength Of Materials And Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N5 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
Metal Workers Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics
DURATION
3 months
N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
Platers Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)
DURATION
3 months
N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
Mechanotechnology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)
DURATION
3 months
N4
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanotechnics
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
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 or
N3 in the relevant field
DURATION
3 months
N5
Choose any 4 Subjects:
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Generations
Power Machines
Strength Of Materials and Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N6
Choose any 4 Subjects:
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Mechanics
Power Machines
Strength Of Materials and Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N5 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics
DURATION
3 months
N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)
DURATION
3 months
N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Mechanotechnology
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)
DURATION
3 months
N4
General Draughting
Mechanical and Drawing Office Orientation
Mechanical Draughting
Pictorial 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 or
N3 in the relevant field
DURATION
3 months
N5
Building Draughting
Computer Aided Draughting
Electrical Draughting
Technical Illustration
Structural Steel Detailing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Welders Theory or
Metalworkers Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics
DURATION
3 months
N2
Engineering Science
Mathematics
Engineering Drawing
Welders Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)
DURATION
3 months
N3
Engineering Science
Mathematics
Mechanotechnology
Engineering Drawing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)
DURATION
3 months
N4
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanical Draughting
Mechanotechnics
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
DURATION
3 months
N5
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Mechanics
Power Machines
Strength of Materials And Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N6
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Mechanics
Power Machines
Strength of Materials And Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N5 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Rigging Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics
DURATION
3 months
N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Rigging Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)
DURATION
3 months
N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanotechnology
Engineering Drawing
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)
DURATION
3 months
N4
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
DURATION
3 months
N5
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Generations
Power Machines
Strength of Materials and Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N6
Mathematics
Mechanotechnics
Fluid Mechanics
Power Machines
Strength of Materials and Structures
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N5 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics
DURATION
3 months
N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Diesel Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%); and Technical Drawing (at least 40%)
DURATION
3 months
N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Diesel Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject Maths and Science (at least 50%); and Technical Drawing (at least 50%)
DURATION
3 months
N4
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
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
DURATION
3 months
N5
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Diesel Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months
N6
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Diesel Trade Theory
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N5 Level in the specific programme
DURATION
3 months