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Contents General Info
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NQF Structure
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National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
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Faculty of Business Studies
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Faculty of Engineering
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Workshop Programmes
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Career Path for Engineering Students
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General Info
classes which run from 17:30 until 20:30. it is one of our busiest campuses.
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5. PLESSISLAER CAMPUS: The Plessislaer campus is situated in Imbali, about 6km from the city centre, It offers Human Resource Management and Public Management for students who have completed grade 12 . NCV Engineering and Related Design and Education and Development are offered to students who have not passed grade 12. This campus also has fully equipped mechanical workshops. 6. CENTRAL OFFICE MAP OF PIETERMARITZBURG
ACCOMMODATION Accommodation facilities are available only at the Plessislaer campus, but they are available to students who are studying at the other campuses. Application for residence accommodation is made after the students have obtained proof of programme registration. Students studying at other campuses must make their own transport arrangements to get to these campuses.
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FINANCIAL AID Umgungundlovu TVET College offers students the opportunity to apply for NSFAS TVET Bursaries. NSFAS bursaries are offered by the Department of Higher Education. This is a non-repayable bursary offered to full-time students registered for the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and the NATED programmes. In order to qualify for the funding, the students need to meet with all the requirements of NSFAS. CLUBS AND SOCIETIES There are several cultural and sporting clubs and societies on each campus. Students are encouraged to join as a member or to start up their own clubs and societies with the support of the student representative council (SRC). LIBRARIES All the campuses have library facilities. The students are ensured a comfortable stay at the library whether it’s for study purposes or merely to read the newspaper. REGISTRATION PERIODS Business studies (semester course): January and July Engineering studies (trimester course): January, May and September. National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Year course: January These are subject to change. Please consult any campus with regards to any pre-applications that may take place. WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAMMES This must be done in writing, within one week of the beginning of classes. Failing to do this, students will be liable for the full cost of tuition fees. EXAMINATIONS Only students who have registered for full-time and part-time programmes and who have complied with the requirements will be allowed to enter for examinations. EXAMINATION ENROLMENTS It is the responsibility of the students to contact their specific campuses for the exact dates of examination enrolments as well as examination dates. Any queries related to exams must be directed to the examination officer of the campus.
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NQF Structure
TVET COLLEGES
NSC Grade 11
GETC Grade 9 Grades 1 to 8
Masters Degree
NQF 9
Postgraduate Diploma
NQF 8
Bachelors Degree
NQF 7
Advanced Certificate
NQF 6
N4 - N6
NQF 5
Advanced NC (V) L4
NQF 4
NC (V) L3
NQF 3
ABET 4
ABET 1 - 3
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HEQC
NQF 10
NC (V) L2
WORKPLACES
NSC Grade 10
SCHOOLS
General & Further Education Qualifications Framework (GFEQF)
NSC Grade 12
Doctoral Degree
UMALUSI
UNIVERSITIES
Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF)
Where do I find TVET College programmes on the National Qualifications Framework?
NQF 2
NQF 1
National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Course Description Study Options Full-time.
Duration Of Course 1 year per level.
Admission Requirements Grade 9.
Examinations External examinations are conducted in November of each year. 1. Marketing Level 2 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Marketing • Advertising & Promotions • Marketing Communication • Contact Centre Operations
Level 3 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Marketing • Advertising & Promotions • Marketing Communication • Contact Centre Operations
Level 4 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Marketing • Advertising & Promotions • Marketing Communication • Contact Centre Operations
2. Finance, Economics and Accounting Level 2 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Applied Accounting • Financial Management • Economic Environment • Office Data Processing
Level 3 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Applied Accounting • Financial Management • Economic Environment • Office Data Processing
Level 4 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Applied Accounting • Financial Management • Economic Environment • Office Data Processing
Level 3 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Business Practice • Office Practice • Office Data Processing • Project Management
Level 4 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Business Practice • Office Practice • Office Data Processing • Project Management
3. Office Administration Level 2 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Business Practice • Office Practice • Office Data Processing • Entrepreneurship
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4. Electrical Infrastructure Construction Level 2 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Electrical Principles and Practice • Workshop Practice • Electronic Control and Digital Electronics • Electrical Systems and Construction
Level 3 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Electrical Principles and Practice • Electrical Workmanship • Electronic Control and Digital Electronics • Electrical Systems and Construction
Level 4 • English • Maths Life Orientation • Electrical Principles and Practice • Electrical Workmanship • Electronic Control and Digital Electronics • Electrical Systems and Construction
5. Civil Engineering and Building Construction Level 2 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Plant and Equipment • Materials • Construction Planning
Level 3 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Plant and Equipment • Materials • Construction Planning
Level 4 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Construction Supervision • Materials • Construction Planning
AND ONE OF: • Construction Carpentry and Roof Work • Concrete Structures • Construction Masonry & Tiling • Construction Plumbing
AND ONE OF: • Construction Carpentry and Roof Work • Concrete Structures • Construction Masonry & Tiling • Construction Plumbing
AND ONE OF: • Construction Carpentry and Roof Work • Concrete Structures • Construction Masonry & Tiling • Construction Plumbing
6. Engineering and Related Design Level 2 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Engineering Fundamentals • Engineering Technology • Engineering Systems AND ONE OF: • Fitting and Turning • Automotive Repair & Maintenance • Engineering Fabrication
Level 3 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Engineering Practice and Maintenance • Materials Technology • Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD) AND ONE OF: • Fitting and Turning • Automotive Repair & Maintenance • Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaking) • Engineering Fabrication (Sheet Metal Worker)
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Level 4 • English • Maths • Life Orientation • Engineering Processes • Professional Engineering Practice • Applied Engineering Technology AND ONE OF: • Fitting and Turning • Automotive Repair & Maintenance • Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaking) • Engineering Fabrication (Sheet Metal Worker)
8. Hospitality Level 2 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Hospitality Generics • Food Preparation • Client Services and Human Relations • Hospitality Services
Level 3 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Hospitality Generics • Food Preparation • Client Services and Human Relations • Hospitality Services
Level 4 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Hospitality Generics • Food Preparation • Client Services and Human Relations • Hospitality Services
Level 3 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Science of Tourism • Client Services and Human Relations • Sustainable Tourism in SA and Regional Travel • Tourism Operations
Level 4 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Science of Tourism • Client Services and Human Relations • Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel • Tourism Operations
9. Tourism Level 2 • English • Maths Literacy • Life Orientation • Client Services and Human Relations • Sustainable Tourism in SA • Tourism Operations • Science of Tourism
10. Education & Development Level 2 • English • Mathematical Literacy • Life Orientation • Art and Science of Teaching • Human Social Development • Learning Psychology • Early Childhood Development
Level 3 • English • Mathematical Literacy • Life Orientation • Art and Science of Teaching • Human Social Development • Learning Psychology • Early Childhood Development
Level 4 • English • Mathematical Literacy • Life Orientation • Art and Science of Teaching • Human Social Development • Learning Psychology • Early Childhood Development
Level 3 • English • Life Orientation • Mathematics Literacy • Transport Economics • Transport Operations • Freight Logistics • New Venture Creations
Level 4 • English • Life Orientation • Mathematics Literacy • Transport Economics • Transport Operations • Freight Logistics • New Venture Creations
11.Transport and Logistics Level 2 • English • Life Orientation • Mathematics Literacy • Transport Economics • Transport Operations • Freight Logistics • New Venture Creations
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Faculty of Business Studies National Certificate The N4-N6 courses specialise in specific fields: Business Management; Financial Management; Human Resource Management; Management Assistant; Marketing Management; Public Relations; Educare. Study Options Duration of Course Admission Requirements Full-time or Part-time. 6 Months per level. Grade 12 with applicable subjects NCV Level 4 Examinations External examinations are conducted in June & November of each year. Diploma A National Diploma can be obtained once the learner has completed N4, N5 and N6, and has completed 18 months relevant work experience. Business Management N4 (6 Months) • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4 • Management Communication N4 • Intro Accounting N4 • Computer Practice N4
N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Computer Practice N4/N5 • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N6 • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5 • Sales Management N6 • Sales Management N5 • Cost and Management • Cost and Management Accounting N6 Accounting N5 • Computer Practise N6 This course equips a learner with the required knowledge and understanding of general principles of Business Management.
Financial Management N4 (6 Months) • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4 • Management Communication N4 • Financial Accounting N4 • Computerized Financial Systems N4
N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5 • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N6 • Financial Accounting N5 • Financial Accounting N6 • Computerized Financial • Computerized Financial Systems N5 Systems N6 • Cost and Management • Cost and Management Accounting N5 Accounting N6 During this course learners are equipped with the required knowledge and understanding of the general principles of Financial Management.
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Human Resources N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4 • Personnel Management N5 • Personnel Management N6 • Management Communication N4 • Labour Relations N5 • Personal Training N6 • Computer Practice N4 • Personal Training N5 • Labour Relations N6 • Personal Management N4 • Computer Practice N5 • Computer Practice N6 During this course learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about major functions of Human Resources Department, Personnel matters & Industrial Relations.
Management Assistant N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Office Practice N4 • Information Processing N4/N5 • Information Processing N5/N6 • Communications N4 • Office Practice N5 • Office Practice N6 • Intro Information Processing N4 • Communication N5 • Communications N6 or Information Processing N4 • Computer Practice N5 • Computer Practice N6 • Computer Practice N4 Learners are trained to become efficient and professional Secretaries or Management Assistants.
Marketing Management N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4 • Marketing Management N5 • Marketing Management N6 • Management Communication N4 • Sales Management N5 • Marketing Communications N6 • Marketing Management N4 • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N5 • Sales Management N6 • Computer Practice N4 • Computer Practice N5 • Marketing Research N6 Throughout this course the learners are provided with the marketing principles and knowledge to effectively market a product or service.
Public Management N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Entrepreneurship & Bus. Mgt N4 • Computer Practice N4/N5 • Public Administration N6 • Management Communication N4 • Public Administration N5 • Municipal Administration N6 • Computer Practice N4 • Municipal Administration N5 • Public Law N5 • Public Administration N4 • Public Finance N5 • Public Finance N6 During this course the learners are provided with the necessary knowledge about functions and responsibilities of Government.
Public Relations N4 (6 Months) • Intro Information Processing N4 or Information Processing N4 • Communication N4 • Office Practice N4 • Computer Practice N4
N5 (6 Months) • Information Processing N4/N5 • Communication N5 • Office Practice N5 • Public Relations N5
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N6 (6 Months) • Information Processing N5/N6 • Communication N6 • Office Practice N6 • Public Relations N6
Educare N4 (6 Months) N5 (6 Months) N6 (6 Months) • Educare Didactics N4 • Educare Didactics N5 • Educare Didactics N6 • Day Care Personnel • Day Care Communication N5 • Day Care Communication N6 Development N4 • Educational Psychology N5 • Educational Psychology N6 • Education N4 • Entrepreneurship N4 • Day Care N6 • Child Health N4 Learners can work in playgroups or creches once they have completed this qualification. * Learners who have passed N6 educare are NOT eligible to teach grade R/0.
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Faculty of Engineering Course Description The N1-N6 courses specialise in specific fields: Electrical Engineering (H/C); Electrical Engineering (L/C); Building/Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering. Study Options Duration of Course Full-time or Part-time. 3 months per level.
Admission Requirements N1-Grade 12 with Maths and Physical Science.
Examinations External examinations are conducted in April, August & November of each year. Diplomas A National Diploma can be obtained once the learner has completed N4, N5 and N6 and has completed 24 months relevant work experience.
Civil Engineering Civil (Bricklaying & Plastering) N1 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Building Science N1 • Building Drawing N1 • Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N1
N2 (3 Months) • Mathematics N2 • Building Science N2 • Building Drawing N2 • Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N2
N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N3 • Building Science N3 • Building Drawing N3 • Building and Civil Technology N3
N2 (3 Months) • Mathematics N2 • Building Science N2 • Building Drawing N2 • Plumbing Theory N2
N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N3 • Building Science N3 • Building Drawing N3 • Building & Civil Technology N3
N2 (3 Months) • Mathematics N2 • Building Science N2 • Building Drawing N2 • Carpentry & Roofing Theory N2
N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N3 • Building Science N3 • Building Drawing N3 • Building & Civil Technology N3
Civil (Plumbing) N1 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Building Science N1 • Building Drawing N1 • Plumbing Theory N1
Civil (Carpentry) N1 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Building Science N1 • Building Drawing N1 • Woodworkers Theory N1
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Civil N4 (3 Months) N5 (3 Months) N6 (3 Months) • Mathematics/Building Admin N4 • Mathematics/Building Admin N5 • Mathematics/Building Admin N6 • Quantity Surveying N4 • Quantity Surveying N5 • Quantity Surveying N6 • Building & Structural • Building & Structural • Building & Structural Construction N4 Construction N5 Construction N6 • Building & Structural • Building & Structural • Building & Structural Surveying N4 Surveying N5 Surveying N6 The N4 to N6 Civil Engineering Courses concentrate on a design and project management related subjects.
Careers that can be followed if the student has a civil engineering qualification: Bricklaying, Plastering, Carpentry, Plumbing, Building Designing, Quantity Surveying, and Civil Technician, Land Surveying, Town Planning, etc.
Electrical Engineering Electrical (Light Current) N1 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Engineering Science N1 • Electrical Trade Theory N1 • Industrial Electronics N1
N2 (3 Months) • Mathematics N2 • Logic Systems N2/Engineering Science N2 • Electrical Trade Theory N2 • Industrial Electronics N2
N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N3 • Logic Systems N3/Engineering Science N3 • Electrical Trade Theory/ Electrotechnology N3 • Industrial Electronics N3 The course covers the generic electrical and electronic principles applicable to a wide variety of applications. Specialisation is required for specific fields due to the vastness of electronic application.
Electrical (Light Current) N4 (3 Months) • Mathematics N4 • Digital Electronics N4 • Industrial Electronics N4 • Electrotechnics N4
N5 (3 Months) • Mathematics N5 • Digital Electronics N5 • Industrial Electronics N5 • Electrotechnics N5
N6 (3 Months) • Mathematics N6 • Digital Electronics N6 • Industrial Electronics N6 • Electrotechnics N6
Career Opportunities with an Electrical Qualification: Radio/TV repairs, Communication Systems, Computer Systems and Communication Systems, Computer Systems and Control Systems. A strong background in generic electronic principles and specific subject selections are essentials for any of the above fields.
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Electrical (Heavy Current) N1 (3 Months) N2 (3 Months) N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Mathematics N2 • Mathematics N3 • Engineering Science N1 • Engineering Science N2 • Engineering Science N3 • Electrical Trade Theory N1 • Electrical Trade Theory N2 • Electrotechnology N3 • Industrial Electronics N1 • Industrial Electronics N2 • Industrial Electronics N3 The Electrical and Electronics theory covered in these courses is designed to meet the needs of careers in both the domestic and industrial electrical fields. Course content covers safety, wiring switchgear, electric motors, transformers, power transmission, power generation, single phase/ three phase /AC/DC power and electronics applicable to heavy current applications.
Electrical (Heavy Current) N4 (3 Months) • Mathematics N4 • Engineering Science N4 • Industrial Electronics N4 • Electrotechnics N4
N5 (3 Months) • Mathematics N5 • Power Machines N5 • Industrial Electronics N5 • Electrotechnics N5
N6 (3 Months) • Mathematics N6 • Power Machines N6 • Industrial Electronics N6 • Electrotechnics N6
Career Opportunities: Domestic Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Electrical Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Mechanical (Motor/Diesel) N1 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Engineering Science N1 • Motor/Diesel Trade Theory N1 • Engineering Drawing N1
N2 (3 Months) • Mathematics N2 • Engineering Science N2 • Motor/Diesel Trade Theory N2 • Engineering Drawing N2
N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N3 • Engineering Science N3 • Mechanotechnology N3 • Engineering Drawing N3
N2 (3 Months) • Mathematics N2 • Engineering Science N2 • Fitting and Machining Theory N2 • Engineering Drawing N2
N3 (3 Months) • Mathematics N3 • Engineering Science N3 • Mechanotechnology N3 • Engineering Drawing N3
N5 (3 Months) • Mathematics N5 • Strength of Materials & Structure N5 • Power Machines N5 • Mechanotechnics N5
N6 (3 Months) • Mathematics N6 • Strength Of Materials & Structure N6 • Power Machines N6 • Mechanotechnics N6
Mechanical (Fitting) N1 (3 Months) • Mathematics N1 • Engineering Science N1 • Fitting and Machining Theory N1 • Engineering Drawing N1
Mechanical N4 (3 Months) • Mathematics N4 • Engineering Science N4 • Mechanical Drafting N4 • Mechanotechnics N4
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Career Examples: Motor/Diesel Mechanics, Fitter, Machinists Career Opportunities: The mechanical career opportunities are vast. It is therefore important to select the correct N1 to N3 subject and trade theory for your desired career. At the N4 to N6 levels the course is not trade specific and covers general subjects necessary for careers in Mechanical Engineering. The subjects cover a variety of topics related to Mechanical design such as: Gear System, Belt Drivers, lifting Devices, Industrial Machines, Hydraulics, Fluid Flow, Engineering Materials and Structure.
Workshop Programmes Umgungundlovu TVET College offers a wide variety of engineering workshop courses which give the student practical experience of the work environment. Study Options Duration of Course Full time. 1 trimester (10 weeks)
Admission Requirements Learners start at Phase 1 and may then proceed to Phase 2 and 3.
The campuses are specialized and offer the following workshops: Edendale Bricklaying Carpentry Plumbing Electrical Motor
Plessislaer Electrical Fitting and Turning Welding Carpentry Motor
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Northdale Electrical
Career Path for Engineering Students 1. Trade Assessment:
The requirements for trade test assessments have changed significantly. Please enquire at midlands campus or the marketing department for the document outlining trade assessments.
2. Wireman’s Licence • • • • • • • • • • •
Learners who have completed an electrical apprenticeship, qualified as an electrician and have seven (7) years post trade test practical experience can apply for a wireman’s licence through the Department of Labour, only after they have passed Installation Rules (Paper 1 & 2). The examination for Installation Rules is conducted during April, August and November of each year. Learners have to acquire the SANS PUBLICATION 10142 PART 1 (Latest Edition) to prepare for the examinations. The examination comprises 2 three hour papers. No course mark is needed for this examination. The pass mark for papers 1 and 2 is 50%. Both examination papers may be written during the same examination sitting. Candidates need not pass both examinations during the same sitting, but the second paper must be passed within 12 months of the first, otherwise both examinations must be rewritten. If a candidate obtains 75% of the full marks in any paper, then he/she will be permanently exempted from rewriting that paper. 50% must be obtained to pass the instructional offering Installation Rules. An appropriate statement of result will be issued for accreditation purposes.
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3. Procedure for registering as an Electrical Contractor • • • •
Qualify as an electrician. Pass Installation Rules. Apply to the Department of Labour for a wireman’s licence. Then apply to the Electrical Contracting Association for a contractor’s licence.
Contact Details Department of Labour Private Bag x117 PRETORIA 0001 Telephone: 012+ 309 4000
Electrical Contracting Association P O Box 47453 GREYVILLE 4023 Telephone: 031 + 312 6313 E-mail:
[email protected]
4. Engineering Certificate of Competency
The following certificates of competency are issued by the Department of Labour: • Certificate of competency as Electrical Engineer (Factories) • Certificate of competency as Mechanical Engineer (Factories) 4.1 Admission Requirements Candidate wanting to be admitted to the qualifying examination have to be accepted by the Commission of the Examiners appointed by the Chief Inspector. To be accepted candidates must have passed the following subjects: SUBJECTS ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL Engineering Drawing N3/N4 N3/N4 Engineering Science N4 N4 Industrial Electronics N4, N5, N6 N4 Mathematics N4 N4 Fluid Mechanics N5, N6 Strength of Materials N5 N5, N6 Control Systems N6 N6 Mechanotechnics N4, N5, N6 N4, N5, N6 Power Machines N5, N6 N5, N6 Electrotechnics N4, N5, N6 N4, N5 Supervisory Management N4, N5, N6 N4, N5, N6 A minimum of 50% in each of the above subjects must be obtained. The commission of examiners can also evaluate other qualifications.
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Conversion Course To enable a mechanical/electrical engineer to qualify for the alternate government certificate of competency examination the following has to be completed. SUBJECTS Electrotechnics Industrial Electronics Strength of Materials Fluid Mechanics
ELECTRICAL
MECHANICAL N6 N5, N6
N6 N5, N6
4.2 EXAMINATIONS: Written examinations for the 2 subjects: • Plant Engineering - Factories or Mines • Occupational Health and Safety Act Examinations are conducted by the Department of Education in June and November. Candidates must obtain at least 50% of the full marks in each of the 2 subject mentioned above. Candidates need not pass both subjects at the same examination sitting, but success in the second subject must be obtained within 2 years of passing the first, otherwise both subjects must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% or more off the full marks in any subject, he/she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that subject.
4.3 Commission of Examiners Details Postal Address: The Secretary, Commission of Examiners, Department of Labour, Private Bag x117, PRETORIA, 0001 Telephone: 012 309 4000
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CENTRAL OFFICE 44 Burger Street | P.O. Box X9060, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Tel: 033 341 2100 | Fax: 033 345 9827 | Tel: 086 010 5790 EDENDALE CAMPUS Garden Road, Georgetown, Edendale Tel: 033 341 2158 | Fax: 033 341 2166 MIDLANDS CAMPUS Cnr. Pine Street & Mayors Walk Tel: 033 341 2180 | Fax: 033 394 5628 PLESSISLAER CAMPUS FJ Sithole Road, Imbali Tel: 033 341 2258 | Fax: 033 398 4062 MSUNDUZI CAMPUS 114 Pietermaritz Street Tel: 033 341 2208 | Fax: 033 394 0237 NORTHDALE CAMPUS Cnr. Balhambra & Newholmes Way, Northdale Tel: 033 341 2266 | Fax: 033 397 1054
