ENGINEERING AND RELATED DESIGN – FITTING & TURNING
COURSE OVERVIEW
The National Certificate (Vocational) for Engineering and Related Design is a new Engineering and Related Design Qualification at each of Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the NQF. This qualification is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Engineering and Related Design. The practical component of study may be offered in a real workplace environment, or in a simulated workplace environment. It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.
Students that successfully complete the Level 4 qualification may seek employment opportunities in this field. Students who wish to further their academic studies may advance to the N4-N6 Mechanical Engineering courses, or apply to other Higher Education institutions such as a University of Technology.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PASS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The pass mark is 50% per subject for each of the vocational subjects.
The pass mark for Life Orientation and First Additional Language is 40% each. The pass mark for Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy is 30% each.
In order to obtain the NC(V) qualification at a particular NQF level and to progress to the next level you must pass all seven (7) subjects. You will not be certified if you fail any subject.
Please note that to be certified, the Internal Continuous Assessment (ICASS) mark is compulsory for fundamental subjects. The ICASS mark plus the examination mark is considered for certification.
Students must complete both internal (ICASS) and external (examinations) assessments to be resulted. Both components must be completed in the same academic year.
COURSE DURATION
The duration of each NC(V) level is one calendar year.
COURSE LOCATION
Ellis Park
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS (Compulsory)
Level 2:
English First Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Level 3:
English First Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Level 4:
English First Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS (Compulsory)
Level 2:
Engineering Fundamentals
Engineering Technology
Engineering Systems
Level 3:
Engineering Practice & Maintenance
Engineering Technology
Engineering Graphics & Design (CAD)
Level 4:
Engineering Processes
Applied Engineering Technology
Professional Engineering Practice
VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS (Electives – choose ONE)
Level 2:
Fitting & Turning
Physical Science
Level 3:
Fitting & Turning
Physical Science
Level 4:
Fitting & Turning
Physical Science
CAREER PATHS
Participate in designing and construction of buildings
Take part in the manufacturing of tools, machines and engines
Take part in the operation maintenance an of machines
Extraction of metallic and non-metallic minerals
Design of shaft and ventilation systems
Interpret and produce engineering drawings, maps, sketches and Computer-aided design (CAD)
Extract tools, equipment, methods and processes to produce components.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Fitting and Machining
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Car Manufacturing
Aerospace Engineering
Toolmaking
