INTRODUCTION
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
This qualification is primarily aimed at giving a student theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in their chosen vocational area. The design of the qualification enables students to progressively obtain the qualification by completing the related N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6 courses, in a particular vocational area.
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
This qualification is primarily aimed at giving a student theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in their chosen vocational area. The design of the qualification enables students to progressively obtain the qualification by completing the related N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6 courses, in a particular vocational area.
Silicon Valley Academy offers N1-N6 Engineering studies and N4_N6 business studies both full and part time component offered through our open learning units with the following aims:
– To create access for company-employed students aspiring to enhance their
qualifications, either to change their careers or to access promotional
opportunities; and
– To facilitate access for employed students who are not in close proximity to a TVET
College.
ADMISSION AND RE-ADMISSION CRITERIA:
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUING OF THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA
A student is required to satisfy the following requirements. He/she must have:
Achieved the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates; with a minimum of twelve instructional offerings (i.e. subjects);
A minimum of two instructional offerings on the N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s vocation;
Completed the relevant DHET application form, requesting to be awarded the National Diploma. This application form must be accompanied by a detailed letter from the student’s Employer/s, confirming that the student has acquired the relevant workplace experience in the required time.
All applications are done via the relevant College Examination Centres. Such applications are reviewed and, where appropriate recommended by the Academic Board of the College to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Additional Information:
The N4+N5+N6, must be followed by or integrated with the relevant 18 months practical workplace experience for General/Business Study Diplomas; and 24 months of practical workplace experience for the Engineering Studies Diploma.
A student applying for the Business Studies Diploma must produce documentary proof of at least eighteen (18) months of relevant experience in commerce and industry, relevant to the two instructional offerings offered on the N6 level.
A student applying for the Engineering Studies Diploma must produce documentary proof of two years relevant experience in industry, relevant to the two instructional offerings offered on the N6 level.