Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Engineering and Related Design in South Africa

Course Name: Certificate in Engineering and Related Design(Engineering and Related Design)
Major Subject: Engineering and Related Design
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Engineering and Related Design

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
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Fitting & Turning
-Engineering Fabrication (Boiler-making)
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Engineering & Related Design NQF Level 2

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Engineering Practice & Maintenance
-Materials Technology
-Engineering Graphics & Design (CAD)
-Fitting & Turning
-Engineering Fabrication (Boiler-making)
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Engineering & Related Design NQF Level 3

Subjects:
-English 1st Additional Language
-Mathematics
-Life Orientation
-Engineering Process
-Professional Engineering Practice
-Applied Engineering Technology
-Fitting & Turning
-Engineering Fabrication (Boiler-making)
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance
Majuba TVET College, Newcastle
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:
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Fitting & Turning (Elective) or
-Engineering Fabrication – Boiler-making (Elective)
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Elective) or
-Welding (Elective)

2. Level 3
Duration: 1 year

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

Subjects:
-Engineering Practice and Maintenance
-Material Technology Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD)
-Fitting & Turning (Elective) or
-Engineering Fabrication-Boiler making (Elective) or
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Elective) or
-Welding (Elective)

3. Level 4
Duration: 1 year

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

Subjects:
-Engineering Processes
-Professional Engineering Practice
-Applied Engineering Technology
-Fitting & Turning (Elective) or
-Engineering Fabrication-Boiler making (Elective) or
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Elective) or
-Welding (Elective)
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:
1. Level 2
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering Systems
• Physical Science
OR Fitting and Turning
OR Automotive Repair & Maintenance
OR Welding
2. Level 3
• Engineering Practice and Maintenance
• Materials Technology
• Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD)
• Physical Science
OR Fitting and Turning
OR Automotive Repair & Maintenance
OR Engineering Fabrication – Sheet Metal Worker
OR Welding
3. Level 4
• Engineering Processes
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Applied Engineering Technology
• Physical Science
OR Fitting and Turning
OR Automotive Repair & Maintenance
OR Fitting & Turning
OR Automotive Repair & Maintenance
OR Engineering Fabrication- Boilermaking
OR Engineering Fabrication – Sheet Metal Worker
Or Welding
Ekurhuleni West TVET College, Germiston
National Vocational Certificate in Engineering and Related Design

Course entry requirements
NQF Level 2: Grade 9 or higher/ NQF Level 1NQF Levels 3 and 4: Competency in
learning out comes at NQF Level 3/4 of the same subfield/programme. To obtain a
National Certificate: A total of 7 subjects: 3 fundamental and 4 vocational subjects

Compulsory fundamental subjects
-English First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Orientation

Vocational subjects

-Material Technology
-Engineering Practice and Maintenance
-Applied Engineering Technology
-Engineering Processes
-Professional Engineering Practice
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Fitting and Turning (Optional)
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Opt.)
-Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaking) (Opt.)
-Physical Science (Optional)
-Engineering Graphics and Design

Course duration: 1 year

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
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance OR
-Welding
2. Level 3
-Materials Technology
-Engineering Graphics & Design (AutoCAD)
-Engineering Practice & Maintenance
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance OR
-Welding
3. Level 4
-Engineering Processes
-Professional Engineering Practice
-Applied Engineering Technology
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance OR
-Welding
Northern Cape Rural TVET College, Kathu
Duration: 1 Year per Level

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9 Certificate with Mathematics

Course Content:
1. Level 2
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Automotive or Fitting & Turning or Fabrication
-Life Orientation
-Mathematics
-Language (Afrikaans/English)
2. Level 3
-Engineering Practice and Maintenance
-Materials Technology
-Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD)
-Automotive or Fitting & Turning or Fabrication
-Life Orientation
-Mathematics
-Language (Afrikaans/English)
3. Level 4
-Engineering Processes
-Professional Engineering Practice
-Applied Engineering Technology
-Automotive or Fitting & Turning or Fabrication
-Life Orientation
-Mathematics
-Language (Afrikaans/English)
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
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Science
-Fitting & Turning
-Auto Repairs & Maintenance
-Engineering Fabrication
2. Level 3
-Engineering Practice & Maintenance
-Materials Technology
-Engineering Graphics & Design (CAD)
-Science
-Fitting & Turning
-Auto Repairs & Maintenance
-Boilermaking
3. Level 4
-Engineering Processes
-Professional Engineering Practice
-Applied Engineering Technology
-Science/Fitting & Turning/Auto Repairs & Maintenance
-Boilermaking
Western College TVET, Randfontein
Subjects:
1. Level 2
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Engineering Technology
-Engineering Systems
-Fitting and Turning
-Physical Science
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance or
-Welding
-Engineering Fabrication
2. Level 3
-Engineering Practice and Maintenance
-Material Technology
-Engineering graphics and Design
-Fitting and Turning
-Physical Science
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance or
-Welding
-Engineering Fabrication - Sheet Metal Work
3. Level 4
-Engineering processes
-Professional Engineering practice
-Applied Engineering technology
-Fitting and Turning
-Physical Science
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance or
-Welding
-Engineering Fabrication - Sheet Metal Work

Buffalo City Public TVET College, East London
Duration: 1 year per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-A year end school report for Grade 9, 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 , or
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Subjects:
1. Mathematics
2. Life Orientation
3. Engineering Fundamentals
4. Engineering Technology
5. Engineering System
6. Either:
-Fitting and Turning
-Fabrication and Extraction
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Umgungundlovu TVET College, Pietermaritzburg
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 9

Course Overview:
1. Level 2
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering Systems
2. Level 3
• English
• Maths Literacy
• Life Orientation
• Engineering Practice and Maintenance
• Materials Technology
• Engineering Graphics and Design (CAD)
3. Level 4
• English
• Maths
• Life Orientation
• Engineering Processes
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Applied Engineering Technology
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. Automotive Repairs & Maintenance
•Car manufacture
•Architectural technology
•Welding
•Tool making
•Automotive repair
•Motor mechanics
•Panel beating
2. Engineering Fabrication
•Mechanical engineering
•Metallurgical engineering
•Mining metallurgy
•Motor machining
•Auto electrician
Nkangala TVET College, Witbank
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):
-National Certificate (Engineering & Related Design).

Requirements:
-A year end school report for grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 certificate; or
-An NQF Level 1 qualification; or
-An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2; or
-A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

Duration:1 year
Capricorn College For TVET, Polokwane
Course Name: National Certificate in Engineering and Related Design

Career Opportunities:

-Car Manufacture
-Welding
-Building Management
-Motor Mechanics
-Architectural Technology
-Tool Making
-Automotive Repair
-Panel Beating

CURRICULUM:

-Language
-Engineering Fundamentals
-Mathematics
-Engineering Technology
-Life Orientation
-Engineering System
Sekhukhune TVET College, Sekhukhune
National Certificate Vocational: Engineering and Related Design

Admission criteria
(i) Level 2
-Gr 11 report with Maths

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

(iii) Level 4
-Passed Level 2 in all 7 subjects
-Passed Level 3 (At least 5 subjects – must enroll for supplementary)
Mopani South TVET College, Namakgale
National Certificate Vocational: Engineering and Related Design

Course entry requirements
-Applicants must have passed Grade 9 or higher, or have an NQF Level 1/ABET Level 4 qualification, or an approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF Level 2 or a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.
The College of Cape Town , Cape Town
L2-L4

Course entry requirements
(i) Level 2 – Grade 9 (with Maths and Science with 50% pass)
(ii) Level 3 – Level 2 qualification
(iii) Level 4 – Level 3 qualification
-Applicants must have passed in Mathematics and English

Course duration: 1 year each level

Mode of study: Full time

Enrollment: January
Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years

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

Modules:
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Technology
• Automotive repair & Maintenance
• Engineering Systems
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

Duration: One Year
Letaba TVET College, Tzaneen
National Vocational Certificate in Engineering and Related Design

Sub fields
-Automotive Repair and Maintenance
-Welding

Course entry requirements
-Year end school report for Grade 9 or approved equivalent qualification.
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
Lephalale TVET College, Lephalale
Course Overview:
-Engineering Fundamentals;
-Engineering Technology;
-Engineering Systems;
-Automotive Repair & Maintenance;
(or) Fitting & Turning;
(or) Fabrication
Gert Sibande TVET College., Standerton
Subjects:
• Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Technology
• Engineering Systems
• Automotive Repair & Maintenance or
• Fitting & Turning
• Welding
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.
Boland College, Stellenbosch
Modules:
-Motor assembler/millwright
-Automotive repair
-Motor mechanic
-Technical designer
-Fitter and turner
-General maintenance
Northern Cape Urban TVET College, Kimberley
Tuition fees: R 17,639

Minimum entry requirement:
-Min passed Grade 12 or repeating with mathematics
Waterberg TVET College, Mokopane
Course Duration: 1 year per level

Entry Requirement: Grade 9

Levels: 2-4
King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, Mthatha
National Vocational Certificate in Engineering and Related Design
Vhembe TVET College, Sibasa
National Certificate Vocational: Engineering and Related Design
Taletso TVET College, Mmabatho
National Certificate Vocational: Engineering and Related Design
Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Springs
National Certificate in Engineering and Related Design
Sedibeng TVET College, Johannesburg
Tuition fees: R 15,678.00
Thekwini TVET College, Berea
Tuition Fees: R 17,680
Circle Way Trading 320 (Pty) Ltd, Kriel
Esayidi TVET College, Port Shepstone
Maluti TVET College, Phuthaditjhaba
Ingwe TVET College, Maluti
Tshwane North TVET College, Pretoria
Motheo Tvet College, Bloemfontein
Eastcape Midlands College, Durban

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