DURATION: 1 Trimester Per Level (10 Weeks Plus Exams)
LEVELS: N1 – N6
INTAKES: January, May & August
Program Description
The program caters for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the manufacturing of chemicals through management of the physical, thermal and chemical changes at an industrial scale.
Career Prospects
Biochemist, Laboratory Technician, Environmental Officer, Chemical Engineer, Process Controller, Water & Sanitation Technician, Extractive Engineer, Chemical Technologist.
Minimum Entry Requirements
N1: A Grade 9 Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
N2: A National Certificate: N1 Engineering Studies or
- At least three applicable Grade 10 Instructional offerings at Higher or Standard Grade Level.
- An equivalent qualification
N3: A National Certificate: N2 Engineering Studies or
- At least three applicable Grade 11 instructional offerings at Higher or Standard Grade Level or
- An equivalent qualification.
N4: An appropriate National Certificate: N3 Engineering Studies
- A Senior Certificate with at least three instructional offerings which are applicable to the instructional offerings chosen by the candidate for the program
- Equivalent qualification
N5: A National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies
- Equivalent qualification taking into account pre-requisites for instructional offerings
N6: A National Certificate: N5 Engineering Studies
- Equivalent qualification taking into account pre-requisites for instructional offerings
Program Duration & Structure
The program is done within a period of two years or else two years six months. Each level should be done over a minimum of three months. The program is available in fulltime/part-time mode. The Structure is as follows:
N1-N2 Modules
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Plant Operation Theory
- Water & Waste-water Treatment Practice
N3 Modules
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Plant Operation Theory
- Water Treatment Practice
N4-5 Modules
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Chemical Plant Operation
- Chemistry
N6 Modules
- Mathematics
- Power Machines
- Chemical Technology
- Chemical Plant Operation
Electives
- Waste Water Treatment Practice N3
- Foundry Theory N1
- Production & Quality Control
- Supervisory Management
- Loss Control
- Control Systems
Examination Board, Certification & ICASS
External examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education & Training (UMALUSI & QCTO). The examinations are National Examinations. Certificates are awarded by the Department of Higher Education & Training. (UMALUSI & QCTO). A student will only be allowed to write the final examinations upon completion of the Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and 80% class attendance.
TUITION FEES
Engineering Full-Time Course Fees (Total R9 900)
| REGISTRATION & ADMIN FEES | INSTALLMENT 1 (PAID 1st MARCH) | INSTALLMENT 2 (PAID 1st APRIL) | INSTALLMENT 3 (PAID 1st MAY) | INSTALLMENT 4 (PAID 1st JUNE) | INSTALLMENT 5 (PAID 1st JULY) | INSTALLMENT 7 (PAID 1st SEPT) | INSTALLMENT 8 (PAID 1st OCT) | INSTALLMENT 9 (PAID 1st NOV) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 2200 | R 800 | R 800 | R 1 500 | R 800 | R 800 | R 1400 | R 800 | R 800 |
Engineering Full-Time (Per Subject Fees)
| 4 SUBJECTS | 3 SUBJECTS | 2 SUBJECTS | 1 SUBJECT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration (Part of Fees) | R 500 | R 500 | R 500 | R 500 |
| Admin Fee | R 1 300 | R 1 300 | R 1 300 | R 1 300 |
| Monthly Installment | R 799 X 2 = R 1 598 | R 799 | R 533 | R 300 |
| Exam Fee Per Session | R 200 | R 150 | R 100 | R 50 |
| TOTAL COST | R 3 598 | R 2 749 | R 2 400 | R 2 150 |
Engineering Part-Time & Distance Learning Fees
| 4 SUBJECTS | 3 SUBJECTS | 2 SUBJECTS | 1 SUBJECT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration (Part of Fees) | R 500 | R 500 | R 500 | R 500 |
| Admin Fee | R 1 500 | R 1 450 | R 1 400 | R 1 700 |
| 2nd Payment | R 1 200 | R 1 000 | R 800 | N/A |
| TOTAL COST | R 3 200 | R 2 950 | R 2 700 | R 2 200 |
Engineering Exam-Only Fees
| 4 SUBJECTS | 3 SUBJECTS | 2 SUBJECTS | 1 SUBJECT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration (Part of Fees) | R 500 | R 500 | R 500 | R 500 |
| Admin Fee | R 1 300 | R 1 500 | R 1 300 | R 800 |
| Monthly | R 700 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL COST | R 2 800 | R 2 000 | R 1 800 | R 1 300 |
