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R191: Mechanical Engineering

R191: Mechanical Engineering2023-09-19T07:59:17+02:00

R191: Mechanical Engineering (N4-N6)

Students who matriculate with the required subjects and wish to complete their
studies in Mechanical Engineering qualify to register for the N4 – N6 courses. Students who complete the N4 – N6 certificates and want to become qualified artisans may be indentured as apprentices in the trades listed below. The students are also suitably qualified to enter the higher level of engineering to become technicians and assistants to qualified engineers.
Once a student has completed his/her N4 – N6 Certificates, he/she needs to work towards obtaining his/her National N-Diploma. Students will qualify for the N-Diploma through the Department of Higher Education and Training, when they have completed at least two years’ of practical work experience in their specific field of study.
Students who wish to further their academic qualifications may apply to any other institution of Higher Education, such as a University of Technology.

Programme Structure

  • Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechanical Drawing
  • Mechanotechnology
  • Power Machines
  • Strength of Materials & Structures
  • Mechanotechnology
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Power Machines
  • Strength of Materials & Structures
  • Mechanotechnology
  • Fluid Mechanics
Admission Requirements Course Duration Location
  • To enter N4 – Grade 12, (with related subjects and 50% pass) N3 Certificate or equivalent qualification
  • To enter N5 – N4 Certificate, 4 related subjects or equivalent qualification
  • To enter N6 – N5 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • English
  • 1 year (each level is 12 weeks)
  • 2 years practical work experience in industry for a National N-Diploma
  • Enrolment in January, May and September.
 Iqhayiya Campus

Career Options & General FAQ’s

  • Assistant Mechanical Engineer
  • Boilermaker
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Fitter & Turner
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Motor Mechanic
  • Tool Maker
  • Welder
  • Fitter (e.g. Maintenance Fitter, Marine Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, etc.)
  • Aerospace industry
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Mining industry
  • Packaging industry
  • Motor vehicle maintenance and manufacturing
  • Petrol and chemical industry
  • Printing industry

Your N6 Certificate will equip you to be indentured (sign a contract) as an apprentice and work at any organisation within the industry that requires artisans within the engineering sector. You will be able to work towards promotion within your career by working within your field of study and gaining experience within the industry. As with any other career, you would need to work very hard to prove your skills and abilities, be dedicated and be prepared to continue learning throughout your career.

Once you’ve completed your N6 Certificate, you need to work towards obtaining your National N-Diploma. Students will qualify for the N-Diploma when they have completed at least two years’ of practical work experience in the field of study. Students who wish to further their academic qualifications may apply to any other institution of Higher Education, such as a University of Technology to further continue their studies in the Engineering field.

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