National Certificate: Engineering and Related Design
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Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Engineering Fundamentals
Engineering Technology
Engineering Systems
OPTIONAL
Physical Science OR
Fitting and Turning OR
Automotive Repair & Maintenance OR Engineering Fabrication
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Engineering Practice and Maintenance
Materials Technology
Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD)
OPTIONAL
Physical Science OR
Fitting and Turning OR
Automotive Repair & Maintenance
OR Engineering Fabrication |
Engineering Processes
Professional Engineering Practice
Applied Engineering Technology
OPTIONAL
Physical Science OR
Fitting and Turning OR
Automotive Repair & Maintenance
OR Engineering Fabrication |
What is engineering and Related Designs in a nutshell?
In a nutshell engineering and related designs is all aspects of engineering design in the mechanical, geological and fabrication engineering fields. This course integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and drawings.
Which are the fundamental subjects?
The 3 fundamental subjects are:
- Language which must at least be a language of teaching and learning,
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and
- Life Orientation.
What are the vocational subjects in Engineering and Related Designs?
The vocational subjects in Engineering and Related Designs are:
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Technology
- Fitting and Turning
- Automotive repair & Maintenance
- Engineering Fabrication
These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF Levels of study in the National Certificate (Engineering and Related Designs) qualification.
See optional subjects as per levels indicated.
What Vocational activities would this give you access to?
The holder of the National Certificate (Engineering and Related Designs) will be able to:
- Participate in the designing and constructing of buildings
- Take part in the manufacturing of tools, machines, engines
- Take part in the operation and maintenance of machines
- Extract tools, equipment and processes to produce components
- Sketches and computer aided designs CAD
- Interpret & produce engineering drawings, maps
What are the career opportunities after completing the National Certificate (Engineering and Related Designs)?
The National Certificate (Engineering and Related Designs) provides an opportunity to access any one of the careers listed below:
- Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Boilermaking
- Automotive repair and Maintenance
- Aerospace Engineering
- Tool Making
- Fitting and Machining
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Engineering & Related Designs