National Certificate Mechanical Engineering N4-N6
- One Year
Purpose of Qualification
The programme progresses through three levels. Each N level takes place over one trimester. After each trimester, students are eligible for a National Certificate on that level. We recommend continuing through all three levels in order to qualify for the National Diploma. The National Diploma requires students to work for 24 months in a Mechanical department before they are entitled to receive a National Diploma.
Entry Level Requirements
N4
- An appropriate National Certificate N3: Engineering Studies
- Grade 12/Matric pass with 40% in Physics and Mathematics
N5
- A National Certificate: N4: Mechanical Engineering with four subjects passed
N6
- A National Certificate: N5: Mechanical Engineering with four subjects passed
Modules by Trimester
N4
- Mechanotechnics
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Mechanical Draughting
N5
- Power Machines
- Mechanotechnics
- Mechanical Drawing and Design
- Mathematics
N6
- Power Machines
- Mechanotechnics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Drawing and Design
Articulation Options
N4
- This qualification has been designed to allow entry into N5
N5
- This qualification has been designed to allow entry into N6
N6
- Higher Certificate, Diploma
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET examinations:
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Career Paths
Assistant Mechanical Engineer
Auto Electrician
Boilermaker
Diesel Mechanic
Fitter and Turner
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Motor Mechanic
Sheet metal Worker
Tool Maker
Welder
Learning Outcomes
Evaluate and apply essential methods to technical operational systems.
Analyse and apply acquired knowledge in performing the tasks and solving common problems
Execute role and responsibilities by being able to summarise, classify, discuss and estimate application processes required through mathematical concepts, technical and schematic diagrams, computer and technology usage in a range of different contexts
Communicate with peers, customers and members of supervisory/management levels by presenting information reliably and accurately in spoken and written form
National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering
Completion of National Certificates: Mechanical Engineering N4, N5 and N6 as above, plus 24 months of practical experience in a workplace leads to the National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6).
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