Fact Sheet 2021 Field of Study: Engineering Studies

FACT SHEET 2021 FIELD OF STUDY: ENGINEERING STUDIES

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY School of Engineering - FULL TIME PROGRAMME TITLE LEVEL SAQA ID NQF National N Certificate: Engineering Studies * LEVEL 1 N1 67109 (Civil Engineering) National N Certificate: Engineering Studies * LEVEL 2 N2 67375 (Civil Engineering) National N Certificate: Engineering Studies * N3 67491 LEVEL 3 (Civil Engineering) N4 66881 LEVEL 5 National N Diploma in Civil Engineering * N5 66960 LEVEL 5 (SAQA ID: 90674) N6 67005 LEVEL 5 *Only offered at DHET registered exam centre campuses

DESCRIPTION Central Technical College offers the National Certificate in Engineering Studies at N1, N2 and N3 level. This qualification serves as a foundation for who want to study towards the National N Diploma in Civil Engineering N4, N5 and N6. The Civil Engineering programme will enable to become involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings in residential and industrial as well as public infrastructure such as bridges, roads, canals dams. Civil Engineering is concerned with maintaining and improving the world around us and increasing the quality of life for present and future generations.

CAREER FIELDS With this qualification, Foundation Certificate in N1 N2 and N3, successful could pursue a career in: • Junior Technicians • Artisan • Junior Technologists

With this qualification, Diploma in N4, N5 and N6, successful could pursue a career in: • Civil Engineering • Structural Engineering • Project Management • Environmental Engineering • Road Construction and Maintenance

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

FULL TIME

1ST YEAR Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 Mathematics N1 Mathematics N2 Mathematics N3 Building Science N1 Building Science N2 Building Science N3 Industrial Orientation N1 Industrial Orientation N2 Industrial Orientation N3 Engineering Drawing N1 Engineering Drawing N1 Engineering Drawing N1

Central Technical College (Pty) Ltd is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a Private College under the Continuing Education and Training Act No. 16 of 2006. Registration Number: 2014/FE07/001. Central Technical College (Pty) Ltd is accredited by Umalusi, the Quality Council for General and Further Education and Training. Accreditation Numbers: 17FET0200090 (Braamfontein), 16FET0222240 (Cape Town), 16FET0200066 (Durban) and 16FET0200032 (Pretoria). Central Technical College (Pty) Ltd is also accredited with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Accreditation Numbers: 13/0007(Durban), 13/0026 (Braamfontein), 13/0025 (Cape Town) and 13/0027 (Pretoria).

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2nd YEAR Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 Mathematics N4 Mathematics N5 Mathematics N6 Building and Structural Building and Structural Building and Structural Construction N4 Construction N5 Construction N6 Building and Structural Building and Structural Building and Structural Surveying N4 Surveying N5 Surveying N6

ELECTIVE: select one subject ELECTIVE: select one subject ELECTIVE: select one subject Building Administration Building Administration Building Administration N6 N4 N5 Quantity Surveying N4 Quantity Surveying N5 Quantity Surveying N6

TYPE OF PROGRAMME • Full Time: Minimum 2 Years • In-Service Training: 24 Months

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS N1: A Grade 9 Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Science; N2: National Certificate: N1: Engineering Studies; or Grade 10 with Mathematics and Physical Science N3: National Certificate: N2; or Grade 11 with Mathematics and Physical Science/ a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science

LEARNER SUPPORT CTC will support Learners through its blended learning approach using various digital tools such as: access to online resources, virtual classes and various other digital platforms, in combination with face-to-face classroom teaching and facilitator support.

LEARNER MATERIAL Prescribed textbook lists will be provided by the academic department at your nearest CTC campus. Students will receive electronic versions of the study guides for this programme. All textbooks and printed versions of the study guides are excluded from the tuition fee.

PRICING Enquire at the nearest Central Technical College campus for a current programme pricelist.

ADDITIONAL COSTS Learners must make provision for additional costs such as textbooks, stationery, examination rewrites and certificates.

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EXAMINATION AUTHORITY All examinations are National Examinations, set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

RESULTS AND CERTIFICATION Upon successful completion of this programme, will receive a: • National Certificate at each Level N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6 • National N Diploma in Civil Engineering (on completion of N4-N6 and 24 months in-service training) • Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET • All qualifications are nationally recognised • Statement of Results will only be issued by the DHET • Release of Statements of Results and Certificates are dependent on national timelines set by DHET.

ARTICULATION A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path in order to obtain the National-N Diploma, as per Report 191 from the DHET. The candidate must: • Fulfil the minimum requirements for the issuing of a certificate on each of the following levels: N4, N5 and N6. • Complete a minimum of two instructional offerings which must be relevant to the candidate’s career-path. • Upon completion of the N6 certificate, the candidate must obtain work experience over a period of 24 months in the field related to his/her studies.

At the end of this period, an application form and a logbook must be completed and submitted to Central Technical College for the evaluation of qualifications and experience to comply with the requirements of the National N Diploma. The following certified copies must be attached: • ID Document • National N Certificates (N4, N5 and N6) • Letter from employer confirming position held, KPA’s, appointment start date and end date, and main responsibilities Central Technical College will evaluate the application form as well as the documentary proof and submit the application to the DHET. The DHET will then evaluate the application and, if successful, certify the learner against the National N Diploma.

FURTHER STUDIES Please enquire at the nearest Central Technical College campus.

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DISCLAIMER The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond Central Technical College’s control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, Central Technical College will formally notify current learners. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to learners.

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