50211003 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N1: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
1. DURATION
Trimester (if the student has good math’s results or has done it before)
Six months (for a student without good background in Mathematics)
2. MODES OF INSTRUCTION
Distance and conventional learning: students can choose to either attend on a Full-time or
part-time basis or enroll in a mentor study system.
Part-time programmes can be offered during evenings or on weekends.
3. EXAMINATIONS
External summative assessments are written at the end of each trimester.
Practical examinations: After completion of Unit Standards/level.
A minimum pass requirement for all engineering Studies subjects is 40%.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. A grade 9 Report with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Sciences; or
b. an introductory programme as determined by a technical college; or
c. An equivalent qualification.
 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory instructional offerings:
Mathematics N1
Engineering Science N1
Industrial Electronics N1
Choose one of these optional instructional offerings:
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One of the following:
Logic Systems N1
Radio Theory N1
Radio & Television Theory
N1
Instrument Trade Theory N1
Industrial Science N1
Communication N1
Aircraft Instrument Trade
Theory N1
Power Station Theory N1
Career Opportunities
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Computer Technician,
Electronics Technician
Radio & TV Technician
Technician: Photocopier &
Fax machine
Telecommunications
Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Domestic Appliance
Technician
Cell phone Repairs
Car Radio Installation
TV & Aerial Installation
Plant engineer
Domestic
Appliance
Technician
Electrician
Power Station technician
Plant engineer
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Industrial Orientation N1
Radar Trade Theory N1
Motor Electrical Theory N1
Armature Winding Theory N1
Plant Operation Theory N1
Diesel-Electrical Theory N1
Electro-Mechanics Theory N1
Motor Electrical Theory N1
50211003 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N2: ENGINEERING STUDIES
1. DURATION
Three months (if the student has good academic records or has done it before)
Six months (for a student without good background in Maths and science)
2. MODES OF INSTRUCTION
Distance and conventional learning: students can choose to either attend on a Full-time or
part-time basis or enroll in a mentor study system.
Part-time programmes can be offered during evenings or on weekends.
3. EXAMINATIONS
External summative assessments are written at the end of each trimester.
Practical examinations: After completion of Unit Standards/level.
A minimum pass requirement for all engineering Studies subjects is 40%.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A National Certificate: N1: Engineering Studies; or
At least three applicable Grade 9 instructional offering at Higher or standard Grade level; or
An equivalent qualification.
5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory instructional offerings:
Mathematics N2
Engineering Science N2
Industrial Electronics N2
Optional instructional offering:
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One of the following:
Logic Systems N2
Radio Theory N2
Radio & Television Theory
N2
Instrument Trade Theory N2
Industrial Science N2
Communication N2
Aircraft Instrument Trade
Theory N2
Power Station Theory N2
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Industrial Orientation N2
Radar Trade Theory N2
Motor Electrical Theory N2
Armature Winding Theory N2
Plant Operation Theory N2
Diesel-Electrical Theory N2
Electro-Mechanics Theory N2
Motor Electrical Theory N2
Career Opportunities
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Computer Technician,
Electronics Technician
Radio & TV Technician
Technician: Photocopier &
Fax machine
Telecommunications
Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Domestic Appliance
Technician
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Cell phone Repairs
Car Radio Installation
TV & Aerial Installation
Plant engineer
Domestic
Appliance
Technician
Electrician
Power Station technician
Plant engineer
50311003 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N3: ENGINEERING STUDIES
1. DURATION
Trimester (if the student has good math’s results or has done it before)
Six months (for a student without good background in Mathematics)
2. MODES OF INSTRUCTION
Distance and conventional learning: students can choose to either attend on a Full-time or
part-time basis or enroll in a mentor study system.
Part-time programmes can be offered during evenings or on weekends.
3. EXAMINATIONS
External summative assessments are written at the end of each trimester.
Practical examinations: After completion of Unit Standards/level.
A minimum pass requirement for all engineering Studies subjects is 40%.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. A National Certificate: N2; or
b. At least three applicable Grade 11 instructional offering at Higher or standard
Grade level; or
c. An equivalent qualification.
5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory instructional offerings:
Mathematics N3
Engineering Science N3
Industrial Electronics N3
Optional instructional offering:
One of the following:
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Logic Systems N3
Radio Theory N3
Radio and Television Theory
N3
Instrument Trade Theory N3
Industrial Science N3
Communication N3
Aircraft Instrument Trade
Theory N3
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Industrial Orientation N3
Radar Trade Theory N3
Motor Electrical Theory N3
Armature Winding Theory N3
Engineering Drawing N3
Refrigeration Technology N3
Plant Operation Theory N3
Diesel-Electrical Theory N3
Electro-Mechanics Theory N3
 Motor Electrical Theory N3
 Power Station Theory N3
 Electro Mechanics Theory N3
Career Opportunities
 Computer Technician,
 Electronics Technician
 Radio & TV Technician
 Technician: Photocopier &
Fax machine
 Telecommunications
Technician
 Instrumentation Technician
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Electro Technology N3
Aircraft Electrical Theory N3
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Domestic Appliance
Technician
Cell phone Repairs
Car Radio Installation
TV & Aerial Installation
Plant engineer
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50408078 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N4: ENGINEERING STUDIES
1. DURATION
Trimester (if the student has good math’s results or has done it before)
Six months (for a student without good background in Mathematics)
2. MODES OF INSTRUCTION
Distance and conventional learning: students can choose to either attend on a Full-time or
part-time basis or enroll in a mentor study system.
Part-time programmes can be offered during evenings or on weekends.
3. EXAMINATIONS
External summative assessments are written at the end of each trimester.
Practical examinations: After completion of Unit Standards/level.
A minimum pass requirement for all engineering Studies subjects is 40%.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. An appropriate National Certificate: N3 Engineering Studies; or
b. A Senior Certificate, with at least three instructional offerings which are applicable
to the instructional offerings chosen by the candidate for the programme; or
c. An equivalent qualification.
5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory instructional offerings:
Three of the following:
Mathematics N4
Engineering Science N4
Optional instructional offering:
One of the following:
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Mechano-Technics N4
Computer Principles N4
Fault Finding and Protective
Devices N4
 Industrial Affairs N4
 Mechanical Draughting N4
 Supervisory Management N4
Career Opportunities
 Computer Technician,
 Electronics Technician
Industrial Electronics N4
Industrial Instruments N4
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Electro-Technics N4
Television Techniques N4
Logic Systems N4
Digital Electronics N4
Aviation Electronics N4
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Radio & TV Technician
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Technician: copier & Fax
machine
Telecommunications
Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Cell phone Repairs
Car Radio Installation
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TV & Aerial Installation
Electrical Engineer,
Sound Technology,
Theatre Technology,
Process Level Control,
Digital Electronics,
50508079 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N5: ENGINEERING STUDIES
1. DURATION
Trimester (if the student has good math’s results or has done it before)
Six months (for a student without good background in Mathematics)
2. MODES OF INSTRUCTION
Distance and conventional learning: students can choose to either attend on a Full-time or
part-time basis or enroll in a mentor study system.
Part-time programmes can be offered during evenings or on weekends.
3. EXAMINATIONS
External summative assessments are written at the end of each trimester.
Practical examinations: After completion of Unit Standards/level.
A minimum pass requirement for all engineering Studies subjects is 40%.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. An appropriate National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies; or
b. An equivalent qualification.
5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory instructional offerings:
Three of the following:
Mathematics N5
Engineering Physics N5
Industrial Electronics N5
Industrial Instruments N5
Optional instructional offering:
One of the following:
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Industrial Affairs N5
Industrial Electronics N5
Electro-Technics N5
Fault Finding and Protective
Devices N5
Aviation Electronics N5
Supervisory Management N5
Computer Principles N5
Career Opportunities
 Computer Technician,
 Electronics Technician
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Internal Combustion Engines
N5
Mechano-Technics N5
Television Techniques N5
Logic Systems N5
Digital Electronics N5
Power Machines N5
Fluid Mechanics N5
Strength of Materials N5
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Radio & TV Technician
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Technician: copier & Fax
machine
Telecommunications
Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Cell phone Repairs
Car Radio Installation
TV & Aerial Installation
Electrical Engineer,
Sound Technology,
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Theatre Technology,
Process Level Control,
Digital Electronics
Domestic Appliance
Technician
Electrician
Power Station technician
Plant engineer
Aircraft Technician
50608080 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N6: ENGINEERING STUDIES
1. DURATION
Trimester (if the student has good math’s results or has done it before)
Six months (for a student without good background in Mathematics)
2. MODES OF INSTRUCTION
Distance and conventional learning: students can choose to either attend on a Full-time or
part-time basis or enroll in a mentor study system.
Part-time programmes can be offered during evenings or on weekends.
3. EXAMINATIONS
External summative assessments are written at the end of each trimester.
Practical examinations: After completion of Unit Standards/level.
A minimum pass requirement for all engineering Studies subjects is 40%.
4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
a. An appropriate National Certificate: N5 Engineering Studies; or
b. An equivalent qualification.
5. PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory instructional offerings:
Three of the following:
Mathematics N6
Engineering Physics N6
Optional instructional offering:
One of the following:
 Industrial Affairs N6
 Industrial Electronics N6
 Electro-Technics N6
 Fault Finding and Protective
Devices N6
 Aviation Electronics N6
 Supervisory Management N6
 Computer Principles N6
Career Opportunities
 Computer Technician,
 Electronics Technician
Industrial Electronics N6
Industrial Instruments N6
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Internal Combustion Engines
N6
Mechano-Technics N6
Television Techniques N6
Logic Systems N6
Digital Electronics N6
Power Machines N6
Fluid Mechanics N6
Strength of Materials N6
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Radio & TV Technician
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Technician: copier & Fax
machine
Telecommunications
Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Cell phone Repairs
Car Radio Installation
TV & Aerial Installation
Electrical Engineer,
Sound Technology,
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Theatre Technology,
Process Level Control,
Digital Electronics
Domestic Appliance
Technician
Electrician
Power Station technician
Plant engineer
Aircraft Technician