National Certificate in Electrical Engineering N4-N6

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National Certificate in Electrical Engineering N4-N6

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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 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

• A National Certificate: N4:
Electrical Engineering with four
subjects passed

• A National Certificate: N5:
Electrical Engineering with four
subjects passed

Section 2

Modules by Trimester

N4

N5

N6

• Electrotechnics
• Industrial Electronics
• Mathematics
• Engineering Science

• Electrotechnics
• Mathematics
• Power Machines
• Industrial Electronics

• Power Machines
• Industrial Electronics
• Electrotechnics
• Mathematics

Section 3

Articulation Options

N4

N5

N6

This qualification has been designed to
allow entry into N5.

This qualification has been designed to
allow entry into N6.

Higher certificate, Diploma
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.