Electrical Engineering (Light Current/Instrumentation)
Become a proficient technician in light current or instrument engineering and learn about various instruments.
- SAQA ID: 67375
- LEVEL: N2
Trade Skills Programme
Electrical Engineering
(Light Current/Instrumentation N1/N2)
Trade Centre entry on application.
Become a proficient technician in light current or instrument engineering and learn about various instruments.
QCTO Dual Qualification
Students who register for the DHET qualification automatically qualify for the dual QCTO qualification at no extra cost
No Maths and Physical Science required.
- Full-time: 1 year
- Distance: 1 - 2 years
Why Choose the Programme?
Light current is often referred to as electronics engineering and involves the use of heat, energy, and lighting for power distribution. An entry-level technician in light current or instrument engineering will learn about various instruments and will build their knowledge on the Theory of Engineering Drawing, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Instrument Trade Theory and Logistics. You will work closely with qualified engineers and will take their blueprints and put them into action, for example through the building of circuits for various electronic devices.
Course Information
Grade 12 or equivalent
Berea Technical College is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and is also accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations
(QCTO). All examinations are set and administered by the DHET.
Upon completion, students will receive a DHET-issued Statement of Results for trade school entry, along with a QCTO Certificate in General Draughting
- Instrumentation Technician – Pay Estimate: +/- R150 000 to R500 000 per year
| 1st Year 1st Semester Subjects | Engineering Science N1 Engineering Drawing N1 Mathematics N1 Communication |
| 1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects | Engineering Science N2 Engineering Drawing N2 Mathematics N2 Instrument Trade Theory N2 |
Enquire about subjects offered via Distance Learning.
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Electrical Engineering (Light Current/Instrumentation) Programme 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.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos, and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
Students may apply to accredited Trade Test Centres, using their results to access artisan training or undertake trade tests. Accredited centres include Coastal KZN TVET College, Durnacol Skills Hub, Technotrain Westmead, and Richards Bay Technical Training & Assessment Centre.
Students who register for the DHET qualification automatically qualify for the dual QCTO qualification at no extra cost.