National Certificate in Civil Engineering N4-N6
Nated Engineering Qualifications 1 Year Register OnlineThe programme progresses through three levels. Each N Level takes place over one trimester. After each trimester, you 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 Civil Engineering department before they are entitled to receive the highly respected Diploma.
Period of delivery: three months per level (one year programme)
Qualify for National Diploma. Complete all 3 levels + 2 years workplace experience to qualify for National Diploma
Entry Level Requirements
N4
N5
N6
N3: Engineering Studies.
• Grade 12/Matric pass with 40% in
Physics &Maths
Engineering or
• An Equivalent Qualification
Engineering or
• An Equivalent Qualification
Modules by Trimester
N4
N5
N6
• Quantity Surveying
• Mathematics
• Building and Structural
Construction
• Building and Structural
Construction
• Mathematics
• Building Administration
• Building and Structural
Construction
• Mathematics
• Building Administration
Articulation Options
N4
N5
N6
allow entry into N5.
allow entry into N6.
Bachelor’s Degree.
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET Examinations
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Career Paths
- Construction Foreman
- Construction Supervisor
- Plumber
- Building Inspector
- Contractor
- Assistant Surveyor
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and apply essential methods to technical operational systems.
- Analyse and apply acquired knowledge in performing the tasks and solve 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: Civil 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.
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