National N Diploma: Engineering Studies (Mechanical Engineering)

The Mechanical Engineering programme comprises the design and development of machinery, ranging from simple mechanisms to more complex machines as well as the processes involved in 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 a wide variety of machines and analyse mechanical processes to suit and sustain manufacturing and operating goals of an organisation.

Duration

The programme duration is 2 years on a full-time basis, or 3 years on a part-time basis.

Career fields

With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career as a:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Materials Scientist
• Draughtsman
• Fabricator or Process Controller/Technician

Certification

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National Certificate at each Level N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (on completion of N4-N6 and 24 months in-service training)
  ** Duration - Includes practical training

Admission Requirements

• N1: A Grade 9 Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Science;
• N2: National N Certificate: N1: Engineering Studies; or Grade 10 with Mathematics and Physical Science;
• N3: National N Certificate: N2; or_Grade 11 with Mathematics and Physical Science/ a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science;
• N4: National N Certificate: N3 Engineering Studies or / a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science;
• N5: National N Certificate: N4; N6: National N Certificate N5