ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Venture into the World of Analytical Chemistry and Uncover the Secrets Behind Products.
- Full-time: 2 years
Occupational Diploma
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
NQF: 6 • SAQA: : 21140 • CREDITS: 240
Turning Data into Discovery
Practical Certificate included
Practical Ready-to-Work Certificate included. No in-service training required.
No Maths and Physical Science required.
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 3 years
Why Choose the Diploma Programme?
If you enjoy solving complex scientific problems and applying precise measurement techniques, Analytical Chemistry can be a gateway to a career in engineering and applied sciences. This field emphasises the analysis and characterisation of materials, a critical skill in industries such as chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and materials manufacturing. This qualification equipslearners with the foundation to pursue roles such as process engineers, quality assurance engineers, laboratory managers, or technicalspecialistsin industrial
and manufacturing settings.
Course Information
Grade 12, or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) on approval.
Upon completion, students receive a Berea Technical College Diploma, fully endorsed by the QCTO for industry-recognised
credibility.
- Laboratory Manager – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R500 000 a year
- Laboratory Analyst – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R400 000 a year
- Hazardous Waste Chemist – Pay Estimate: +/- R150 000 to R250 000 a year
Year 1 – Semester 1 (101)
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Communication
- Computer Practice
- Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Year 1 – Semester 2 (102)
- Organic Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Quality Assurance
Year 2 – Semester 1 (201)
- Numerical Methods
- Analytical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Year 2 – Semester 2 (202)
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Numerical Methods
- Inorganic Chemistry
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Diploma 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.
Once you have achieved the Diploma professional training, you can progress to other programmes offered by us or you can earn credits from public tertiary education institutions.
Refer to the SAQA fact sheet for more options to study further.
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