AIE National Overview The NATED N1-N3 qualification is a qualification from Levels N1-N3. This qualification meets the academic requirements for you to write your trade test once you have acquired the Certificate: required practical hours. This qualification consist of one compulsory part (N1-N3 theory) and two Boilermaker N1-N3 optional practical parts, beginner’s level (done between N1-N3) and advanced (done after N3).

PART 1, N1-N3 Theory PART 2, Beginner Practicals PART 3, Advanced Practicals (Compulsory) (Optional Extra) (Optional Extra)

This part is compulsory. Students are You can complete a BEGINNER level, 1 You can complete a ADVANCED level, required to complete all their N1-N3 week program of optional practical 1 week program of optional practical theory subjects to atain their national hours within your field of study. This is hours within your field of study. This is certificate. done just after either N1 or before N3 done just after N3 and you will be and you will be given a certificate and given a certificate and logbook of the logbook of the components that you components that you have have completed. completed. Part 2 to be completed first. Why do your practicals? You cannot afford not to! Only 2% of all private and public TVET colleges have the facilities and capabilities to offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed. - Stats SA / / Employment figures released

Admission Requirements

Duration: • N1 Entry Requirement: Grade 9 (Std 7) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science OR no formal qualification required for everyone 23 years or older.

Full Time = 1 Trimester (3 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects) Mode of Delivery Part Time = 2 Trimesters (6 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)t Full Time / Part Time / Online Online: 2 Trimesters (6 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)

Optional Practical: Beginners (N1-N3) 1 week/5 days, Advanced (After N3), 1 week/5 days, done Salaries & Skills between trimesters. SALARIES (ANNUAL) Boilermaker R91,434 - R392,661

Boilermaker Pipe Fitter R70,467 - R356,426

SA Boiler Operator R61,551 - R236,009

Boilermaker £12,000 - £32,439

Boilermaker Pipe Fitter £16,000 - £47,932

Boiler Operator £19,250 - £52,870 UK

What you get

National Certificate: The student will receive a national certificate form the Department of Education if all external department exams are passed. This certificate is not issued by us, but only by the department of education. Curriculum

Academic This part is compulsory. Students are You can complete 1 week of optional Institute of required to complete all their N1-N3 practical hours within your field of theory subjects to attain their national study. This is done just after either N1 or Excellence certificate. before N3 and you will be given a certificate and logbook of the N1 Level components that you have completed. • Plating & Structural Steelworkers Drawing Foundational Program, 3 Days Career Options • Mathematics (Applicable to all students) • Engineering Science • Metalworkers Trade Theory Workshop Health & Safety Theory: Full Depending on the necessary practical experience/ safety training program covering OHSA programme specific training, the following N2 Level opportunities are available for students: • Engineering Science Basic hand tools: • Mathematics • Use of hand tools and portable • Boilermaker • Plating & Structural Steelworkers equipment applicable to specific Theory trades

PART 1, N1-N3 Theory Subjects (Done On-Campus) PART • Plating & Structural Steelworkers • Portable machinery – Grinding Drawing machine / Cut-off machine / Drilling machine N3 Level • Study Kit • Mechanotechnology //Screwdrivers/Scribers/ • Plating & Structural Steelworkers Punches/Socket Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:

Theory Mechanical (Optional Extra, Done On-Campus) 2, Basic Practical’s PART /Files/Vernier/ • Engineering Science Callipers/Clamps • Mathematics • Measurement and marking – The application of “Marking Blue” • Basic Arc • Free WIFI (10GB/Month, On Campus You can complete 1 week of optional • Assembly using space welding only). ADVANCED practical hours within your • Assembly using vertical welding • Prescribed Textbooks, Branded String field of study. This can be done just Bag. after N3. Applied practical hand skills: • Orientation kit including: Student Card, • Cutting of sample work pieces – Welcome Letter, Getting Started Guide. Welding (5 Days) Use of grinders and cut-off machine • Access to our myAcademy student portal • Marking and measurements – Use and student support team via phone, Arc Welding Training: of Vernier email and tickets. • Personal Protective Equipment • Drilling and thread tapping – Use of • Notepad • Revise basic techniques centre and drilling sizes with • Flat / Horizontal / Vertical / tapping Overhead • Assembly of work pieces • Intermittent Butt Weld • Pipe threading / Plate rolling and • Prepare surface for penetration guillotine work welds • Filling gaps with multiple bead Subject Specific Program welding • Reading drawings: Welding Welding (2 Days) symbols, fillet welds, assembly profiles Arc-Welding: • Equipment safety and identification PART 3, Advanced Practicals (Optional Extra, Done On-Campus) 3, Advanced PART Oxyacetylene Welding Training: • Amperage setting – for depth Personal Protective Equipment welding Identification of Oxy-Acetylene • Joining samples by space welding equipment: • Chipping practice – Cleaning weld • Flashback arrestors / Regulators / area Gauges • Space welding: Horizontal, Vertical, • Brazing – Types fluxes Continuous welding and assemblies • Welding flame types • Forehand welding • Assembly of profiles • Oxy-Acetylene cutting.

Regulatory Information AIE (Academic Institute of Excellence) has been granted provisional registration as a private college in terms of Section 31(3) of the CET Act and Regulation 12(4), with registration number 2018/FE07/003 for a period of three years.

This programme is accredited, and quality assured by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), accreditation number - SDP1220/16/0015 (Gauteng), QCTO NATED/15/ 0190 (Western Cape)

For more information, please contact a student advisor: Gauteng: 011 262 5115 l Cape Town: 021 202 7890 [email protected] l www.aie.ac