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Mechanical Engineering N1-N6

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Mechanical engineering N1 to N3 caters for students interested in becoming a Motor/Diesel Mechanic or Fitter and Turner or serves as an entry level if you want to do your National N-Diploma. Once you have completed your N1-N3 you can enrol for the N4-N6 certificates. Upon completion of your N4-N6 studies, you must complete 2 years practical experience in your related field in order to qualify. 

 

Career Options

What qualification will I obtain once I’ve completed this course?

  • Depending on the necessary practical experience/ programme specific training, the following opportunities are available for Mechanical Engineering students:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Metallurgical Engineering
    • Fitting/ Fitting and Machining
    • Fitting & Turning
    • Mining
    • Assembly Plants
    • Construction
    • Welding
    • Tool Making
    • Hydraulics
    • Air Conditioning
    • Motor Industry
    • Draughtsmen (with additional subjects)
    • Diesel Mechanic

In which industries will I be able to work?

  • Aerospace industry
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Mining industry
  • Packaging industry
  • Motor vehicle maintenance and manufacturing
  • Petrol and chemical industry
  • Printing industry

What could I do to further improve my skills and my chances of furthering my career?

Your N6 Certificate will equip you to be indentured (sign a contract) as an apprentice and work at any organisation within the industry that requires artisans within the engineering sector.  You will be able to work towards promotion within your career by working within your field of study and gaining experience within the industry.  As with any other career, you would need to work very hard to prove your skills and abilities, be dedicated and be prepared to continue learning throughout your career.

Once you’ve completed your N6 Certificate, you should work towards obtaining your National N-Diploma.  Students will qualify for the N-Diploma when they have completed at least two years of practical work experience in the field of study.  Students who wish to further their academic qualifications may apply to any other institution of Higher Education, such as a University of Technology to further continue their studies in the Engineering field.

Programme Structure

 

Fitting and Turning/Motor Mechanics

N1

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Fitting & Machining
  • Motor trade theory
  • Engineering Drawing

 

N2

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Motor & Diesel or Fitting & Turning

 

N3

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Motor & Diesel
  • Mechanotechnology 



N4

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechanotechnics
  • Mechanical Draughting

 

N5

  • Mathematics
  • Power Machines
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechanotechnics

 

N6

  • Mathematics
  • Power Machines
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechanotechnics

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This course will equip you with the elementary skills that you need to work towards a career in human resource management. It covers topics such as business management, communication, personnel management, and basic computer practice. Studying this course is a good option if you want to develop basic job-relevant skills in HR, and if you want to prepare for further studies at N5 level.

Career Options
What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?

  • Entrepreneurship / start and run your own business
  • General Management
  • Salesperson

What will I be able to do?

  • Draw up a business plan in order to start your own business
  • General management roles within any industry, but mostly the Wholesale and Retail industry
  • Sell products and services

In which industries will I be able to work?

The variety of industries in which you could work is very wide. All industries need people to sell their products and/or services. Most candidates find positions in Wholesale and Retail, but also in the Insurance and Banking Industry. The ultimate would of course be to start your own small/micro enterprise and build that up so that you could become the employer of people.

What could I do to further improve my skills and my chances of furthering my career?
Achieving the necessary entry requirements at academic level during this course will enable you to continue studying in a business-related field of study. This can be done by completing your National N-Diploma at a TVET College, or studying towards a specific business qualification at an institution of Higher Education, such as a University or University of Technology, based on your academic achievements meeting their specific admission requirements.
Programme Structure

What will I be studying during this course?

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT N4 (6 MONTHS)

  • Personnel Management N4
  • Management Communication N4
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
  • Computer Practice N4

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT N5 (6 MONTHS)

  • Personnel Management N5
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5
  • Personnel Training  N5
  • Labour Relations N5

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT N6 (6 MONTHS)

  • Personnel Management N6
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6
  • Personnel Training  N6
  • Labour Relations N6

Note: After completing the N6 Certificate, students need to complete 18 months of practical experience in their area of study to obtain a National N-Diploma.

Admission Requirements

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?
Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
Candidates are expected to pass a short literacy (English) assessment before acceptance into this course. The medium of teaching in this course is English and students must be able to speak and write English.
Duration

  • 6 months per level full-time (3 semesters to complete up to N6 level)
  • 18 months practical experience
  • Enrolment in January and July
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This is a Full Time and part time or correspondence programme offered by ROSTEC TECHNICAL FET COLLEGE . The following are the requirements to comply with to be accepted for Certificate in OLD MATRIC over a period of 6 months.

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The N1 to N3 National Certificates in the Building and Civil Engineering programme covers all the trades in Building and Civil-related industries.

Career Options

What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?

The holder of a National N1 – N3 Certificate in Building and Civil Engineering will be able to take up employment in one of the following fields in construction.

  • Carpentry
  • Bricklaying
  • Plumbing
  • Painting
  • Wood machinist and joinery
  • Specialised field in the industry (roofing, tiling, glazing, cabinetmaking, waterproofing, trainee draughtsperson)

What will I be able to do?

  • Take up a position as an apprentice or student technician to gain the necessary industrial experience to be able to do a trade test.

In which industries will I be able to work?

  • In any Building and Civil-related industry.

What could I do to further improve my skills and my chances of furthering my career?

Achieving the necessary entry requirements at academic level in N3 of this course will enable you to continue studying the N4 – N6 Certificates and ultimately obtain the National N-Diploma. Alternatively the N4 Certificate with Mathematics and Engineering Science also gives access to enter Higher Education at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) should you meet the entry requirements for that institution.

Programme Structure

 

What will I be studying during this course?

N1 

  • Mathematics
  • Building Drawing
  • Engineering or Building Science
  • A trade subject – select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory

N2 

  • Mathematics
  • Building Drawing
  • Engineering or Building Science
  • A trade subject – select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory 

N3 

  • Mathematics
  • Building Drawing
  • Engineering or Building Science
  • Building and Civil Technology

 

Admission Requirements

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

  • N1: Minimum of Grade 11with Mathematics above 50%
  • N2: N1 or equivalent
  • N3: N2 or equivalent

How do I get an apprenticeship to allow me entry into this course?

  • You must be registered as an apprentice with a company.

Duration

  • Each level is one trimester (12 weeks)
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This course consists of an N4 Certificate, N5 Certificate and N6 Certificate. After completing the N6 Certificate students need to submit proof of 24 months experience in industry/practical before they can qualify for the National N-Diploma.

This qualification will enable students to enter the Building and Construction industry in the capacity of supervisor or foreman.

Career Options

What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?

You will be qualified as a technician in the Building and Civil Industry.

In which industries will I be able to work?

  • Architectural Industry
  • Building Construction
  • Building Industry and related trades
  • Civil Engineering
  • Local Government (Municipalities)
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Road Construction
  • Structural Surveying Companies

What could I do to further improve my skills and my chances of furthering my career?

Once you have obtained your National N-Diploma you will be fully qualified as a Technician in the Building and Civil industry. This will equip you to work at any organisation within the industry that requires a technician or artisan with your qualifications. You will be able to work towards promotion within your career by working within your field of study and gaining experience within the industry. As with any other career, you would need to work very hard to prove your skills and abilities, be dedicated and be prepared to continue learning throughout your career.

Achieving the necessary entry requirements at academic level upon completion of your National N-Diploma will enable you to continue studying at an institution of Higher Education, such as a University of Technology or a University.

Programme Structure

 

What will I be studying during this course?

N4

  • Building Administration
  • Building and Structural Surveying
  • Building and Structural Construction
  • Quantity Surveying

N5

  • Building Administration
  • Building and Structural Surveying
  • Building and Structural Construction
  • Quantity Surveying

N6

  • Building Administration
  • Building and Structural Surveying
  • Building and Structural Construction
  • Quantity Surveying

 

Admission Requirements

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

  • To enter N4 – Grade 12 with 4 appropriate subjects, above 40%, N3 or equivalent qualification with appropriate subjects
  • To enter N5 – N4 Certificate or equivalent qualification
  • To enter N6 – N5 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Duration

  • 12 weeks per level plus 2 years practical experience in the Building industry

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