Electrical Engineering

Programme Title	LEVEL	SAQA ID	NQF
National N Diploma in Electrical Engineering * (SAQA ID: 90674)	N4	66881	Level 5
	N5	66960	Level 5
	N6	67005	Level 5

DESCRIPTION

This qualification serves as a foundation for learners who want to study towards the National N Diploma in Engineering. The Electrical Engineering programme is the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. Electrical Engineers study the uses of electricity and equipment for power generation and distribution. This dynamic field involves the design of electronic circuits from basic household equipment to complex systems such as aircraft autopilots and state-of-the-art computers. Micro-electronics, the manufacture and repair of products like computers, microwaves, and control systems, also falls within the field of Electrical Engineering.

CAREER FIELDS

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

Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Instrument Technician
Electrician
Design Engineering
Telecommunications
Power Electronics
Appliance Manufacturing and Installation

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Full-Time

1st YEAR
	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
	Mathematics N4	Mathematics N5	Mathematics N6
	Engineering Science N4	Building and Structural Construction N5	Power Machines N6
	Electrotechnics N4	Building and Structural Surveying N5	Electrotechnics N6
	Industrial Electronics N4	Industrial Electronics N5	Industrial Electronics 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 Electrical 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.