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

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).