Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Civil Engineering in South Africa

Course Name: Certificate in Civil Engineering(Civil Engineering)
Major Subject: Civil Engineering
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Civil Engineering

Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre, Ekurhuleni
Units under this program and their fees

(i) Verifying compliance to safety, health and environmental requirements in the workplace

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(ii) Describing the composition, roleplayers and the role of the construction industry in the South African economy

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(iii) Developing construction work plans

Fees: R 2 780

Duration: 4 days

(iv) Identifying, using and maintaining tools, machines, equipment and materials for building and civil construction activities

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(v) Procuring building and civil construction materials, tools and equipment

Fees: R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(vi) Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications

Fees: R 2 780

Duration: 4 days

(vii) Accommodating audience and context needs in oral/signed communication

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(viii) Demonstrating and understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations

Fees: R 695

Duration: 1 day

(ix) Describing, applying, analysing and calculating shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(x) Interpreting and using information from texts

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(xi) Investigating life and work related problems using data and probabilities

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(xii) Using language and communication in occupational learning programmes

Fees: R 1 390

(xiii) Using mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(xiv) Writing/presenting/signing texts for a range of communicative contexts

Fees: R 1 390

Course duration: 2 days

(xv) Applying screeds to a concrete floor

Fees: R 5 560

Duration: 8 days

(xvi) Building decorative masonry elements

Fees: R 11 120

Duration: 16 days

(xvii) Building masonry superstructures using concrete hollow units

Fees: R 4 170

Duration: 6 days

(xviii) Building masonry superstructures using solid units

Fees: R 9 730

Duration: 14 days

(xix) Fabricating, erecting and striping formwork for straight walls, columns and bases

Fees: R 5 560

Duration: 8 days

(xx) Fabricating, erecting and striping steel and timber formwork for T-walls, decks and beams and single flight staircases

Fees: R 5 560

Duration: 8 days

(xxi) Installing finishing components

Fees: R 4 170

Duration: 6 days

(xxii) Installing gunite materials for refractory linings

Fees: R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(xxiii) Interpreting and applying building standards relevant to ceilings and partitioning

Fees: R 4 170

Duration: 6 days

(xxiv) Paving surfaces using flexible segmental paving

Fees: R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(xxv) Paving surfaces using rigid segmental clay paving

Fees:R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(xxvi) Plastering surfaces

Fees: R 4 170

Duration: 6 days

(xxvii) Plastering walls and screed a floor and steps

Fees: R 5 560

Duration: 8 days

(xxviii) Preparing a site for ceiling and partition installation

Fees: R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(xxix) Preparing and installing imprint concrete pavement

Fees: R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(xxx) Preparing and laying precast block paving

Fees: R 3 475

(xxxi) Preparing cutting lists, setting-out and marking off for machining purpose

Fees: R 1 390

Duration: 2 days

(xxxii) Preparing for plastering

Fees: R 3 475

Duration: 5 days

(xxxiii) Setting out, excavating, casting concrete strip foundations and build foundation walling

(xxxiv) Applying industrial protective coatings

Fees: R 2 085

Duration: 3 days

(xxxv) Applying special surface coatings

Fees: R 2 085

Duration: 3 days

(xxxvi) Applying specialist plastering and screeding to surface

Fees: R 6 255

Duration: 9 days

(xxxvii) Fabricating, erecting and striping steel and timber formwork for curved, sloped and E-walls and curved bases with kicker, incorporating waterbar

Fees: R 8 340

Duration: 12 days
Orbit TVET College, Rustenburg
1. Level 2
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year-end report for Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 Certificate
-An NQF Level 1 Qualification
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for NQF Level 2
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Construction Planning
-Plant & Equipment Materials
-Carpentry & Roof Work
-Masonry

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Civil Engineering Construction NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Construction Planning
-Plant & Equipment Materials
-Carpentry & Roof Work
-Masonry

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Civil Engineering Construction NQF Level 3

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Construction Planning
-Construction Supervision Materials
-Carpentry & Roof Work (O)
-Masonry
Coastal KZN TVET College, Durban
Civil Engineering and Building Construction (Masonry/Plumbing/Carpentry)( level 2, 3 and 4)

Entry requirements: Grade 9 or Higher

Mode of study: full time

Program duration: 1 year for each level

(a) Course content

(i) Communication (Language)

(ii) Mathematics

(iii) Life Orientation

(iv) Drawings, Setting out, Quantities and Costing

(v) Construction Plant and Equipment

(vi) Construction Materials

(vii) Construction Carpentry and Roof Work (Optional)

(viii) Construction Masonary and Tiling (Optional)

(ix) Drawing, Setting Out, Quantitiex and Costing Construction Planning

(x) Construction Supervision

(xi) Construction Materials

(xii) Civil and Construction Technology

(xiii) Construction Carpentry and Roof Work (Optional)

(xiv) Construction Masonry and Tiling (Optional)

(xv) Construction Plumbing (Optional)

Construction Plumbing (Optional)
The College of Cape Town , Cape Town
N1-N3 building and civil engineering

Course content

(a) N1 CERTIFICATE

(i) Mathematics

(ii) Building Drawing

(iii) Engineering or Building Science

(iv) A trade subject – select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory

(b) N2 CERTIFICATE

(i) Mathematics

(ii) Building Drawing

(iii) Engineering or Building Science

(iv) A trade subject – select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory (continue from your selection at N1 level)

(c) N3 CERTIFICATE

(i) Mathematics

(ii) Building Drawing

(iii) Engineering or Building Science

(iv) Building and Civil Technology

All examinations are external (national).

Course requirements

(i) N1: Minimum of Grade 11 with Mathematics above 50%

(ii) N2: N1 or equivalent

(iii) N3: N2 or equivalent

Program duration: 12 weeks each level

Majuba TVET College, Newcastle
National Certificate in Civil Engineering

1. Level 2
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year-end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate
-An NQF Level 1 Qualification

Subjects:
-Construction Planning
-Plant and Equipment Materials
-Masonry (elective) or
-Carpentry and Roofwork (elective) or
-Plumbing (elective)

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-NQF Level 2 in the specific programme

Subjects:
-Construction Planning
-Plant and Equipment Materials
-Masonry (elective) or
-Carpentry and Roofwork (elective) or
-Plumbing (elective)

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-NQF Level 3 in the specific programme

Subjects:
-Construction Planning
-Plant and Equipment Materials
-Masonry (elective) or
-Carpentry and Roof-work (elective) or
-Plumbing (elective)
King Hintsa TVET College, Butterworth
Duration: 3 Years full-time (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
•Level 2 – Grade 9 or Level 1
•Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
•Level 4 – Level 3 qualification

Subject:
1. Level 2 Vocational subjects
•Drawings, Setting out, Quantities & Costings
•Construction Plant & Equipment
•Construction Materials
•Physical Science OR Construction Carpentry & Roof Work OR Concrete Structures OR Construction Masonry & Tiling OR Roads OR Construction Plumbing
2. Level 3 Vocational subjects
•Drawings, Setting out, Quantities & Costings
•Construction Plant & Equipment
•Construction Materials
•Physical Science OR Construction Carpentry & Roof Work OR Concrete Structures OR Construction Masonry & Tiling OR Roads OR Construction Plumbing
3. Level 4 Vocational subjects
•Drawings, Setting out, Quantities & Costings
•Construction Supervision
•Construction Materials
•Physical Science OR Civil & Construction Technology
Mbowa College, Johannesburg
1. N1
Duration: Semester 1

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 or equivalent qualification

Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Building Drawing
-Engineering or Building Science
-A trade subject, select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory

2. N2
Duration: Semester 2

Minimum entry requirement:
-N1 Certificate

Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Building Drawing
-Engineering or Building Science
-A trade subject, select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory (continue from your selection at N1 level)

3. N3
Duration: Semester 3

Minimum entry requirement:
-N2 Certificate

Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Building Drawing
-Engineering or Building Science
-Building and Civil Technology
Sedibeng TVET College, Johannesburg
Tuition fees: R 1,858.50 per trimester

Course Outline:
1. N1
-Mathematics
-Building Science
-Building Drawing
-Bricklaying Plastering or Trade Theory
-Plumbing
2. N2
-Mathematics
-Building Science
-Building Drawing
-Bricklaying Plastering or Trade Theory
-Plumbing
3. N3
-Mathematics
-Building Science
-Building Drawing
-Building Technology
4. N4
-Mathematics or Building Admin
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Structural Construction
-Building Structural Construction Surveying
5. N5
-Mathematics or Building Admin
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Structural Construction
-Building Structural Construction Surveying
6. N6
-Mathematics or Building Admin
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Structural Construction
-Building Structural Construction Surveying

Tshwane South TVET College, Pretoria
Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 or higher
-NQF Level 1
-RPL to meet access requirements
-Approved bridging course to access Level 2

Course Overview:
1. Level 2
-Construction Planning
-Construction Materials
-Construction Plant & Equipment
-Carpentry& Roof Work
-Concrete Structures
-Plumbing
-Masonry & Tiling / Science
2. Level 3
-Construction Planning
-Construction Materials
-Construction Plant & Equipment
-Carpentry & Roof Work
-Concrete Structures
-Plumbing
-Masonry & Tiling/Science
3. Level 4
-Construction Planning
-Construction Materials
-Construction Plant & Equipment
-Carpentry & Roof Work
-Concrete Structures
-Plumbing
-Masonry & Tiling/ Science
Bristol Training College, Pretoria
(i) N1

Course entry requirements
-Grade 9 (Std. 7) with Mathematics and Physical Science, or equivalent.

Course duration: 3 Months

Course content
-Mathematics
-Building Drawing
-Building Science
-Bricklaying and Plastering Theory

(ii) N2

Course entry requirements
- N1 National Certificate or equivalent

Course duration: 3 Months

Course content
-Mathematics
-Building Drawing
-Building Science
-Bricklaying and Plastering Theory

(iii) N3

Course entry requirements
-N2 National Certificate or equivalent

Course duration: 3 Months

Course content
-Mathematics
-Civil technology
-Building Drawing
-Building Science
Nkangala TVET College, Witbank
CIVIL ENGINEERING N1-6:
-Nated Certificate in Civil Engineering N4-6

For entry in to the Civil Engineering N1-2, you require:
Grade 10; or
Grade 12 Certificate; or
Equivalent qualification.

For entry in to the Civil Engineering N3, you require:
N2 Certificate; or
Grade 12; or
Equivalent qualification.

For entry in to the Civil Engineering N4-6, you require:
N3 - N5 Certificates; or
Equivalent qualification

Duration:

-This is a full or part time three (03) months programme at each of the Nated (N). A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each Nated (N) of study, that is N1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years (1 year per level)

Minimum entry requirement:
• A year end school report for Grade 9 (pass) or higher;
• or an NQF Level 1 Qualification;
• or an abridged programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2;
• or A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements.

Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Construction Planning
-Plant & Equipment
-Materials
2. Level 3
-Drawings, Setting Out, Quantities & Costing
-Construction Materials
-Construction Plant & Equipment
3. Level 4
-Drawings, Setting Out, Quantities & Costing
-Construction Materials
-Construction Supervision
Kland International College, Johannesburg
N4-N6
Duration: 3 – 6 Months per Certificate

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 or a senior certificate (Grade 12) or
-Appropriate National Certificate (N3) or
-National Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate.

Subjects:
1. N4:
-Engineering Mathematics,
-Engineering Science,
-Building and Structural Construction,
-Quantity Surveying
2. N5:
-Engineering Mathematics,
-Building and Structural Construction,
-Quantity Surveying,
-Building Administration
3. N6:
-Engineering Mathematics,
-Building and Structural Construction,
-Quantity Surveying,
-Building Administration
Berea Technical College, Durban
1. Bricklayer
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 10, 11, 12 with no Mathematics and Physical Science

Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Engineering Science
-Engineering Drawing
-FLC Communication
-Bricklaying and Plastering Theory
-Engineering Science
-Building Drawing

2. Plumber
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 10, 11, 12 with no Mathematics and Physical Science

Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Engineering Science
-Engineering Drawing
-FLC Communication
-Plumbing Theory
-Engineering Science
-Building Drawing
Circle Way Training, Witbank
Course entry requirements
(i) Enrollment for N3: N2 Engineering Studies, Grade 10 (Mathematics and Physical Science compulsory) OR Equivalent certificate.
(ii) Enrollment for N4: N3 engineering Studies, Grade 12 (Mathematics and Physical Science compulsory) OR Equivalent certificate

Mode of study: Part time and full time

Course duration
-3 months per N level
-18 months for N3-N6

Course content
-Building and structural surveying
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Engineering Science
-Mathematics
-Civil technology
-Building drawing
-Building and structural construction
Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg
N1 – N3
Duration: 3 trimesters

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 10 (with Mathematics & Physical Science)

Course Overview:
1. N1
· Building Drawings
· Building Science
· Mathematics
· Bricklaying & Plastering Theory
OR
· Plumbing Theory
OR
· Carpentry and Roofing Theory
2. N2
· Building Drawings
· Building Science
· Mathematics
· Bricklaying Theory
OR
· Plumbing Theory
OR
· Carpentry and Roofing Theory
3. N3
· Building & Civil Technology
· Building Drawings
· Building Science
· Mathematics
Sandton Technical College, Pretoria
Course entry requirements
-Grade 12 Certificate
-NS Certificate or Equivalent

Course content
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Construction
-Building Administration
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Mathematics
-Supervisory Management
-Production and Quality Control
-Building Administration
-Building Science
-Building Drawing
-Bricklaying and Plastering
-Carpentry and Roofing
-Plumbing Theory

Program duration
-18 Months Theory
-18 Months Experiential Training

Intake: January and June
Kingsway College, Cape Town
Course content
(i) N1
-Engineering Science / Plate and Structural Steel Drawing
-Engineering Drawings
-Mathematics
-Motor Trade Theory

(ii) N2
-Mathematics
-Motor Trade Theory
-Theory/ Platers’ Theory/Motor Trade Theory /Diesel Trade Theory
-Engineering Drawings/Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
-Engineering Science

(iii) N2
-Mathematics
-Motor Trade Theory/ Diesel Trade Theory/ Mechanotechnology
-Engineering Drawings OR Plating and Structural Steel Drawing
-Engineering Science

Course duration: 3 months
Hartland Training and Development Centre, Pretoria
Course content

(i) Building Administration

(ii) Quantity Survey

(iii) Binding & Structure

(iv) Construction

(v) Building & structural survey

(a) Civil Engineering N3

Course duration: Six months

Fees: R7,294.00

(b) Civil Engineering N4-N6

Fees: R2,597.00 per module

Course duration: Three months each module
Tshwane Institute of Technology, Pretoria
Duration: 12 months

Tuition fees: R 14,500

Subjects:
1. N1 – N3
-Mathematics
-Building Science
-Building Drawing
*Plumbing Theory (N1-N2)
*Plastering Theory (N1-N2)
Building & Civil Theory (N3)
2. N4 – N6
*Mathematics or *Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structural Survey
Sekhukhune TVET College, Sekhukhune
National Certificate Vocational: Civil Engineering

Course entry requirements
(a) Level 2
-Gr 11 report with Maths

(b) Level 3
-Passed Level 2 (At least 5 subjects – must enroll for supplementary)
-Students can only enroll for 7 subjects in a year

(c) Level 4
-Passed Level 2 in all 7 subjects
-Passed Level 3 (At least 5 subjects – must enroll for supplementary)
UMfolozi TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Level 2,3,4
Minimum entry requirements:
-A year-end school report for Grade 10, 11 or 12; or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2.

Subjects:
-Construction Planning
-Construction Planning
-Plant and Equipment
-Materials
-Masonry
Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 With Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy or Any Other Equivalent Qualification.

Modules:
• Drawings and Setting, Quantities and Costing
• Construction Material
• Construction Plant and Equipment
• Construction Supervision
• Construction Plumbing
DAM Technical College, Pretoria
Course content

(i) Mathematics / Industrial Orientation

(ii) Building Science

(iii) Building Drawing

(iv) Brick Laying and Plastering Theory

(v) Building and civil technology

Course requirements: 9 or its equivalent

Fees: R8790

Program duration: Nine months
Ehlanzeni TVET College, Nelspruit
Admission Requirements:

Level 2
-Minimum Grade 9 year-end report (must have passed Mathematics)
-An NQF Level 1 qualification
-All entry applicants must adhere to placement assessment criteria before admission

Level 3
-NQF Level 2 in specific programme

Level 3
-NQF Level 3 in specific programme
Springfield FET College, Rustenburg
N1-N3
Course content
-Mathematics
-Engineering Science
-Building Drawing
-Building and Civil Technology

N4-N6

Course content
-Building and Structure Surveying (BSS)
-Building Administration (BA)
-Building and Structural Construction (BSC)
-Quantity Surveying (QS)
Thasullulo FET College, Thohoyandou
-This course covers levels N1-N6

-Course content:
-Mathematics
-Engineering Science
-Building Drawing
-Building and Civil Technology
-Building and Structural Construction (BSC)
-Quantity Surveying (QS)
-Building and Structure Surveying (BSS)
-Building Administration (BA)
Centrum Technical College, Pretoria
N1-N6 levels

Course entry requirements
-For studies for N3 require an N2 Certificate or equivalent. However for those to enrol N4 need to have an N3 or matric Certificate with Maths and Physical Science.

Mode of study: Part time and Full time
Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley
Tuition fees: R 13,731

Minimum entry requirement:
-Min passed Grade 12 or repeating with mathematics

Course Outline:
•Construction Planning
•Plant & Equipment
•Material
•Plumbing
Africa College Of Technology, Durban
Admission criteria
-N2: Engineering Studies, or a Grade 11, or a Senior Certificate, or NSC with Mathematics.

Course duration: 36 months (18 months theory /18 months in-service training)

Mode of study: Full time
Ikhala TVET College, Eastern Cape
Admission Requirements:

-A year end school report for Grade 9 or higher, or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification (ABET Level 4) or
-A recognition of RPL assessment to meet the basic requirement for access to NQF Level 2
Anchorlite College, Durban
N1-N3

Course entry requirements
-A Grade 09 pass in Maths and Natural Science; over the age of 16 / Grade 12 Senior Certificate

Course duration: 3 Months per a level (Trimester)
Oaklands Institute of Technology, Pretoria
Course entry requirements
(i) N1
-Grade 9 (Std. 7) or equivalent.

(ii) N2
-N1 National Certificate or equivalent.

(iii) N3
-N2 National Certificate or equivalent
Vuselela TVET College, Klerksdorp
Duration: 1 year per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-A Grade 9 Certificate or higher qualification, but preferably a Grade 10 or Grade 11 Certificate.
South West Gauteng College, Johannesburg
Course Content:
1.Construction Planning
2.Plant & Equipment
3.Materials
4.And one of the following
-Carpentry & roof work
-Masonry
-Plumbing
Academy of Training and Development, East London
Course content
-Building and Structural Construction (BSC)
-Quantity Surveying (QS)
-Building and Structure Surveying (BSS)
-Building Administration
Rock of Springs College, Brits
Course content

(i) Mathematics

(ii) Engineering Science

(iii) Building Drawing

(iv) Building and Civil Technology
Overcomers Training College, Pretoria
Course entry requirements
-N2 Requirements N1 Certificate with four
subjects
-N3 Requirements N2 Certificate with four
subjects
Denver Technical College, Pretoria
Minimum entry requirements:
a) N1- Grade 9
b) N2- N1 certificate with four subjects
c) N3- N2 Certificate with four subjects
Gert Sibande TVET College., Standerton
Subjects:
• Construction Planning
• Plant & Equipment
• Materials
• Masonry or
• Plumbing or Carpentry & Roof work
Cape Business and Engineering College, Port Elizabeth
N1-N3

Course entry requirements
-A learner must have completed grade 9 with a pass above 50% in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Academy of Business and Computer Studies, Pretoria
N1-N3
Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Engineering Science
-Building Drawing
-Building and Civil Technology
Taal-Net Varsity, Kempton Park
Course entry requirements
-Grade 9 or its equivalent

Course duration: 1 year
London College of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg
Course entry requirements
-Grade 10 with Mathematics and Physical Science
Unicollege, Johannesburg
Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time
MTECH Mega College, Polokwane
N1-N3

Course duration: 6 months per N level
Thekwini City (FET) College Durban Campus, Durban
N1-N3

Course duration: 3 months each level
Opt Engineering FET College, Bapong
N1-N3

Course duration: 3 months per level
Watersrand College , Pretoria
N1-N3

Course duration: 3 months
Jintek Technical College , Pretoria
Mode of study: Part time and Full time

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