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

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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