MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (N1/N2/N3)

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering. It involves the design, production, analysis, testing, operation and maintenance of machinery. In the manufacturing, railway construction and automotive industry, Mechanical Engineers play a vital role. This field opens global job opportunities due to the world’s need for qualified Mechanical Engineers.

The N1 course is designed to cover the basics and theoretical aspects of Mechanical Engineering.

The N2 level will give you a better understanding of the Mechanical Engineering field.

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 Mechanical 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:

Mechanical Assistant
Fitter and Turner
Assistant Automotive Technician
Assistant Draughtsman
Assistant Mechanical Design Technician
Assistant Assembly Technician

COURSE  STRUCTURE:

N1

N2

N3

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics

Engineering Science

Engineering Science

Engineering Science

Engineering Drawing

Engineering Drawing

Engineering Drawing

Fitting & Machining

Fitting & Machining

Mechano-technology

Motor Trade Theory

Motor Trade Theory

Motor Trade Theory

COURSE  STRUCTURE:

N1
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
Fitting & Machining

N2
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Motor Trade Theory
Fitting & Machining

N3
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Drawing
Mechano-technology
Motor Trade 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.