ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (LIGHT CURRENT)
Develop knowledge in digital electronics, electrotechnics, instruments, trade theory and industrial electronics.
- SAQA ID: 66881
- NQF: 4
- LEVEL: N4
- SAQA ID: 66960
- NQF: 5
- LEVEL: N5
- SAQA ID: 67005
- NQF: 5
- LEVEL: N6
- Full-time: 2 years of theory and 24-months of in-service training.
- Distance: 2/3 years of theory and 24-months of in-service training.
Why Choose the National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) Programme?
With the onset of the 4th industrial revolution, there are great career opportunities in developing new-age equipment. Electrical Engineers who specialise in light current are required to come up with innovative ideas to create the blueprint for this equipment. Cell phones, computers, electronic control systems, industrial-electronic systems and home appliance technicians are all evolving at a phenomenal pace, requiring out-of-the-box thinking.
Course Information
You may enter the National N Diploma programme, with any one of the following:
N4
- N3 Certificate, or
- A National Senior Certificate with 40% in Mathematics and Physical Science
Learners will receive the following:
- National Certificate N4, N5, N6
- National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering on completion of N4-N6 (12 subjects) and 24-months’ of in service training.
The National N Diploma includes two (2) years of theory and 24-months of in-service training.
All examinations are set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The National N Diploma is issued by the DHET.
- Electrician – Pay Estimate: +/- R250 000 to R1000 000 per year
- Junior Project Manager – Pay Estimate: +/- R180 000 to R350 000 per year
- Junior Controls Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R150 000 to R350 000 per year
- Electrical Designer – Pay Estimate: +/- R180 000 to R390 000 per year
| National N4 Certificate: Modules | Mathematics, Digital Electronics, Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics, Industrial Instruments (For Instrumentation only) | N4 |
| National N5 Certificate: Modules | Mathematics, Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics, Digital Electronics, Industrial Instruments (For Instrumentation only) | N5 |
| National N6 Certificate: Modules | Mathematics, Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics, Digital Electronics, Industrial Instruments (For Instrumentation only) | N6 |
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos, and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
On successful completion, you will receive a National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) and may further your studies at a University of Technology.
Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more options to study further.
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