Duration
6 Months for N1 & N2 (Semester)
3 Months for N3-N6 (Trimester)
Netted
N1-N6
Mechanical Engineering N1-N6
The Mechanical Engineering programme involves the design and development of machinery, ranging from simple mechanisms up to more complex machines. The process of Mechanical Engineering includes the planning and designing of these structures, as well as operating and maintaining them. Mechanical Engineers use an understanding of core concepts such as kinetics and thermodynamics (Application of heat and mechanical power) to create and analyze a wide variety of machines and processes.
Admission Requirements
• For N1-N3, Grade 10 (with Mathematics & Physical science)
• For N4-N6, Grade 12 Certificate (with Mathematics & Physical science)
• N3 (with Engineering mathematics & Engineering science)
Career fields
With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Designs Engineer
- Materials Scientist
- Draughtsman
- Fabricator
- Process Controller / Technician
| |
Curriculum
| N1 | N2 | N3 |
| • Fitting and Machining Theory • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Science • Mathematics OR • Motor Trade Theory |
• Fitting and Machining Theory • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Science • Mathematics OR • Motor Trade Theory |
• Mechanotechnology • Engineering Drawing • Engineering Science • Mathematics |
| N4 | N5 | N6 |
|
• Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Science • Mechanical Draughting • Mechanotechnics |
• Engineering Mathematics • Mechanotechnics • Power Machines • Engineering Physics |
• Engineering Mathematics • Mechanotechnics • Power Machines • Engineering Physics |
Duration and Certification
The duration of each level is Three months. Therefore a TRIMESTER timetable is followed, with registration taking place in January, April and August, enabling the successful student to accumulate THREE national certificates during the course of one year.
Certificates are awarded by the department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), All qualifications are nationally recognized by industries and universities.