BUILDING AND CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (N1/N2/N3)

Engineering plays an important role in the life of every person, from the water in our home, the roads we use to commute to work and the buildings around us. Engineering that is done in conjunction with construction projects is referred to as Civil Engineering. It includes the design, planning, construction and maintenance of infrastructure and commercial projects which includes bridges, roads, dams, water supply facilities, buildings and other structures. Civil Engineers are overseers who delegate the various tasks and administer the ongoing preservation of established standards, ensuring that all disciplines work together to create a safe, functional structure that complies with government regulations.

The N1 course is designed to cover the basics and theoretical aspects of Building and Civil Construction Engineering.

The N2 level will give you a better understanding of the Building and Civil Construction Engineering field. In this level, you will learn how to read technical drawings and how to go about planning the construction and maintenance of the structure and project, thereby making it safe, economical and functional.

The N3 level builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the previous levels and prepare you for a career as an artisan in the field of Building and Civil Construction Engineering. It will prepare you to better understand the industry’s practices and administrative procedures in the Mechanical engineering environment. The theoretical knowledge gained in this course will prepare you to complete the practical training and trade test eventually allowing the student to attain artisan status. The salary of qualified artisans compares favourably to other careers and also affords the student an opportunity to start their own business.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Grade 10 with Mathematics. (Drawing and Science will be an advantage). Must be able to read and write in English. Must be 16 years or older.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Bricklaying
Trainee Draughtsman
Assistant in Road Construction Engineering
Assistant in Building and other Support Services

COURSE  STRUCTURE:

N1

N2

N3

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Engineering Science

Engineering Science

Engineering Science

Building Drawing

Building Drawing

Building Drawing

Building & Civil Technology

Building & Civil Technology

Building & Civil Technology

Building Science

Building Science

Building Science

Bricklaying & Plastering Theory

Bricklaying & Plastering Theory

Bricklaying & Plastering Theory

COURSE  STRUCTURE:

N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Building Science
Building Drawing
Building & Civil Technology
Building & Plastering Theory

N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Building Science
Building Drawing
Building & Civil Technology
Building & Plastering Theory

N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Building Science
Building Drawing
Building & Civil Technology
Building & Plastering Theory

DURATION

The duration of each level is 3-6 months. Registration takes place in January, April and August.

COURSE FEATURES

QUALIFYING/
REGULATORY BODIES:

Department of Higher Education and Training and Umalusi

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD:

Students are required to complete 1 Major Assignment, 1 Test, 1 Internal Final examination and a Final DHET examination per module for each level. Upon successful completion of each level, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the DHET.

ARTICULATION:

Once a student passes the N1/N2 and N3 levels, they will be given an opportunity to further their studies into the N4/N5/N6 certificates with the required work integrated learning and ultimately obtain the National N Diploma through the Department of Higher Education and Training.