NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL): ENGINEERING & RELATED DESIGN Level 2-4

Level 2-4 Engineering & Related Design in a nutshell

In a nutshell, Engineering and Related Design is all aspects of engineering design in the mechanical, geological and fabrication engineering fields. This course integrates academic knowledge and theory with practical skills and drawings.

Entry requirements:

• A Grade 9 certificate, or
• An NQF Level 1 qualification, or
• ABET Level 4 certificate, or
• An appropriate registered equivalent programme obtained at NQF Level 1

Duration of the programme:

The qualification is a full year programme at each of the NQF levels of study. A student is issued with a certificate on successful completion of each level of study.

Career Opportunities:

• Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Automotive repair and Maintenance
• Aerospace Engineering
• Tool Making
• Fitting and Machining

Fundamental Subjects:

• Language (Level 2-4)
• Mathematics / Math Literacy (Level 2-4)
• Life Orientation (Level 2-4)

Vocational Subjects:

• Engineering Fundamentals (Level 2)
• Engineering Technology (Level 2)
• Engineering Systems (Level 2)
• Engineering Practice & Maintenance (Level 3)
• Materials Technology (Level 3)
• Engineering Graphics & Design [CAD] (Level 3)
• Engineering Processes (Level 4)
• Professional Engineering Practice (Level 4)
• Applied Engineering Technology (Level 4)

Optional Subjects:

• Physical Science (Level 2-4)
• Automotive Repair & Maintenance (Level 2-4)

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