NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering is the discipline of engineering that applies the principles of Engineering, physics and material science to design, construct and operate machines to meet human needs. It is the broadest of all Engineering disciplines and Mechanical Engineers are employed in virtually every kind of industry. Pax College offers you a recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering which is designed to provide employment opportunities for its graduates
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF Level 4 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 Certificate.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechanical Technician
- Mechanical Technologist
- Self Employed Entrepreneur
- Engineering Supervisor
COURSE STRUCTURE:
| N4 | N5 | N6 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Engineering Science | Mechanotechnics | Mechanotechnics |
| Mechanical Draughting | Mechanical Drawing & Design | Mechanical Drawing & Design |
| Mechanotechnics | Strengths of Material | Strengths of Material |
| Machines & Properties of Metal (Optional) | Power Machines (Optional) | Power Machines (Optional) |
DURATION:
Each Level consists of 4/5 months theoretical training. It will take the student 15-18 months to complete the theoretical training for the N4/5/6 on a full time basis. Thereafter the student must complete 24 months relevant experiential/practical training to qualify for the National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
QUALIFYING/REGULATORY BODIES:
Department of Higher Education and Training and QCTO
NQF LEVEL / CREDITS:
NQF level 6
360 credits (includes the 15-18 months theoretical N4/5/6 certificates plus 24 months relevant experiential training).
