NATIONAL N DIPLOMA
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING in HEAVY CURRENT
- 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 Engineer Programme?
A qualified Electrical Engineering in Heavy Current student will be responsible for the designing and planning of different energy sources to feed into electricity grids, which in turn is used for a variety of different uses where electricity is required. A veteran engineer may become a specialist in a certain area or can work across different industries. Investigating different energy sources, problem solving and being able to manage a team of heavy current technicians are part of the roles and responsibilities of this job.
With the energy crisis in South Africa and with coal being a non-renewal energy source, there is a dire need for electrical engineers to come up with innovative ideas to create electricity.
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.
- Electrical Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R250 000 to R1000 000 per year
- Project Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R389 000 to R870 000 per year
- Controls Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R260 000 to R570 000 per year
- Electrical Designer – Pay Estimate: +/- R180 000 to R390 000 per year
| National N4 Certificate: Modules | Mathematics, Engineering Science, Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics | N4 |
| National N5 Certificate: Modules | Mathematics, Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics, Power Machines | N5 |
| National N6 Certificate: Modules | Mathematics, Electrotechnics, Industrial Electronics, Power Machines | N6 |
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering 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.
- 4-hour access.
On successful completion, you will receive a National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy 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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