National Certificate in Electrical 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, 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 the Electrical field before
they are entitled to receive a National Diploma.
Section 1
Entry Level Requirements
N4
N5
N6
• An appropriate National Certificate:
N3: Engineering Studies.
• Grade 12/Matric pass with 40% in
Physics and Maths
N3: Engineering Studies.
• Grade 12/Matric pass with 40% in
Physics and Maths
• A National Certificate: N4:
Electrical Engineering with four
subjects passed
Electrical Engineering with four
subjects passed
• A National Certificate: N5:
Electrical Engineering with four
subjects passed
Electrical Engineering with four
subjects passed
Section 2
Modules by Trimester
N4
N5
N6
• Electrotechnics
• Industrial Electronics
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Industrial Electronics
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Electrotechnics
• Mathematics
• Power Machines
• Industrial Electronics
• Mathematics
• Power Machines
• Industrial Electronics
• Power Machines
• Industrial Electronics
• Electrotechnics
• Mathematics
• Industrial Electronics
• Electrotechnics
• Mathematics
Section 3
Articulation Options
N4
N5
N6
This qualification has been designed to
allow entry into N5.
allow entry into N5.
This qualification has been designed to
allow entry into N6.
allow entry into N6.
Higher certificate, Diploma
or Bachelor’s Degree.
or Bachelor’s Degree.
The following criteria must be met in order to write the National DHET Examinations
* DP 40%
* Attendance Ratio 80%
Section 4
Career Paths
- Electrician
- Electro-Technician
- Master Technician
- Millwright
- Electrical Fitter/Engineer
- Electrical Wireperson (Domestic Installation)
Section 5
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and apply essential methods to technical operational systems.
- Analyse and apply acquired knowledge in performing the tasks and solve common problems.
- Gather and analyse relevant information, use data to apply theories and principles within Engineering related
situations. - 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.
Section 6
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering
Completion of National Certificates: Electrical Engineering N4, N5 and N6 as above plus 24 months of practical experience in a workplace leads to the National Diploma: Electrical Engineering.
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