PROGRAMME TITLE	LEVEL	SAQA ID	NQF
National N Diploma in Chemical Engineering (SAQA ID: 90674)	N4	66881	Level 5
	N5	66960	Level 5
	N6	67005	Level 5
*Only offered at certain accredited campuses

DESCRIPTION

YANDESI Training offers the National Certificate in Engineering Studies at N4, N5 and N6 level. The Chemical Engineering programme is concerned with the manufacturing of chemicals on an industrial scale. It also involves processes that convert raw materials into various products that we use every day through physical, thermal or chemical changes.

CAREER FIELDS

With this qualification, Diploma in N4, N5 and N6, successful learners could pursue a career in:

• Process Plant Construction
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Protection
• Biotechnology
• Research and Development Chemistry
• Quality Control

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Full-Time

1st YEAR
	Trimester 1		Trimester 2		Trimester 3
	Mathematics N4		Mathematics N5		Mathematics N6
	Engineering Science N4		Power Machines N5		Power Machines N6
	Chemical Plant Operations N4		Chemical Plant Operations N5		Chemical Plant Operations N6
	Chemistry N4		Chemistry N5		Chemical Technology N6

 TYPE OF PROGRAMME

• Full Time: Minimum 2 Years
• In-Service Training 24 Months

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

N4: National Certificate: N3; or Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science/ a Senior Certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science

N5: National Certificate: N4 N6: National Certificate: N5

LEARNER SUPPORT

YANDESI Training will support students through its blended learning approach using various digital tools such as:

access to online resources, virtual classes and various other digital platforms, in combination with face-to-face classroom teaching and facilitator support.

LEARNER MATERIAL

Prescribed textbook lists will be provided by the academic department at your nearest YANDESI Training campus. Students will receive electronic versions of the study guides for this programme. All textbooks and printed versions of the study guides are excluded from the tuition fee.

PRICING

Enquire at the nearest YANDESI Training campus for a current programme pricelist.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

Students must make provision for additional costs such as textbooks, examination rewrites and stationery.

EXAMINATION AUTHORITY

All examinations are National Examinations, set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

RESULTS AND CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National Certificate at each Level N4, N5 and N6
• National N Diploma in Chemical Engineering (on completion of N4-N6 and 24 months in-service training)
• Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET
• All qualifications are nationally recognised
• Statement of Results will only be issued by the DHET
• Release of Statements of Results and Certificates are dependent on national timelines set by

ARTICULATION

A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path in order to obtain the National N Diploma, as per Report 191 from the DHET. The candidate must:

• Fulfil the minimum requirements for the issuing of a certificate on each of the following levels: N4, N5 and
• Complete a minimum of two instructional offerings which must be relevant to the candidate’s career-
• Upon completion of the N6 certificate, the candidate must obtain work experience over a period of 24 months in the field related to his/her studies.

At the end of this period, an application form and a logbook must be completed and submitted to YANDESI Training for the evaluation of qualifications and experience to comply with the requirements of the National N Diploma. The following certified copies must be attached:

• ID Document
• National N Certificates (N4, N5 and N6)
• Letter from employer confirming position held, KPA’s, appointment start date and end date, and main responsibilities

YANDESI Training will evaluate the application form as well as the documentary proof and submit the application to the DHET.

The DHET will then evaluate the application and, if successful, certify the learner against the National N Diploma.

FURTHER STUDIES

Please enquire at the nearest YANDESI Training campus.