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 | Engineering Physics | Engineering Physics |
Mechanotechnics | Mechanotechnics | Mechanotechnics |
Mechanical Draughting | Mechanical Drawing & Design | Mechanical Drawing & Design |
Supervisory Management | Supervisory Management | Supervisory Management |
| Power Machines | Power Machines |
| Machines & Properties of Metal | Machines & Properties of Metal |
COURSE STRUCTURE:
N4
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanical Draughting
Mechanotechnics
Supervisory Management
N5
Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Mechanotechnics
Mechanical Drawing & Design
Supervisory Management
Power Machines
Machines & Properties of Metal
N6
Mathematics
Engineering Physics
Mechanotechnics
Mechanical Drawing & Design
Supervisory Management
Machines & Properties of Metal
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.
COURSE FEATURES
- Reg. Type Full time
- Duration 3 years
- Skill level NQF level 6
- Language English
- Certification National N Diploma
- Assessments 4 per Module
- Credits 360
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SAQA ID -
N4 - 66881
N5 - 66960
N6 - 67005
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).