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National Diploma: Electrical Engineering N1-N6: LIGHT CURRENT

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Overview

The NATED N1-N6 Electrical Engineering qualification covers levels N1-N6 and is designed to provide the theory of Electrical Engineering and a optional practical component. You can attain a National Certificate or Diploma once you have worked 24 months (2000 working hours) in your field of study. This qualification consist of one compusory part (N1-N6 theory) and two optional practical parts, beginners level (done between N1-N3) and advanced (done between N4-N6) 

PART 1, N1-N6 Theory (Compulsory)

This part is compulsory. Students are required to complete all their N1-N6 theory subjects to attain their national certificate and diploma.

PART 2, Beginner Practicals (Optional Extra)

You can complete a BEGINNER level, 3 week program  of optional practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N1 or before N3 and will count towards your practical hours for your diploma.

PART 3, Advanced Practicals (Optional Extra)

You can complete a ADVANCED level, 3 week program  of optional practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N4 or before N6 and will count towards your practical hours for your diploma.

Why do your practicals? You cannot afford not to!

Only 2% of all private and public TVET colleges have the facilities and capabilities to offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed.

- Stats SA / / Employment figures released

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Admission Requirements:

  • N1 Entry Requirement: Grade 9 (Std 7) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science OR no formal qualification for everyone 23 years or older.
  • N3 Entry Requirement: Grade 11 (Std 9) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science or N2.
  • N4 Entry Requirement: Matric/Grade 12 (with full mathematics and science 40%+ Passrate), or N3 Pass (with mathematics and science)

 

NOTE: Proceed to next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed i.e. N4 for N5, etc.

 

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Qualifications

  • National Certificate: The student will receive a national certificate from the Department of Education if all external department exams are passed. This certificate is not issued by us, but only by the department of education.

 

  • National Diploma: Work for 24 months (2 years) in the Mechanical field of engineering industry obtaining relevant experience in at least two of the subjects done in N6, then apply for a National Diploma at the campus where they have studied.

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Price

Level N1-N3

  • Cost Per N-Level: R10 500.00 Inc Vat (Full Time & Part Time), R9 900.00 Inc Vat (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
  • Cost Per Subject: R2 700.00 Inc Vat (Full Time & Part Time), R2 600.00 Inc Vat (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
  • Cost for Optional Practical Module: R3 000.00 Inc Vat (Done between trimesters, 15 working days/3 weeks) READ MORE >

 

Level N4-N6

  • Cost Per N-Level: R11 100.00 Inc Vat (Full Time & Part Time), R10 400.00 Inc Vat (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
  • Cost Per Subject: R2 800.00 Inc Vat (Full Time & Part Time), R2 700.00 Inc Vat (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
  • Cost for Optional Practical Module: R4 000.00 Inc Vat (Done between trimesters, 15 working days/3 weeks) READ MORE >

 

We provide flexible and affordable payment options to ensure the course is always within your reach. To read more about our finance options, CLICK HERE

 

 

Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Trimester (3 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)
  • Part Time: 2 Trimesters (6 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)
  • Correspondence: 2 Trimesters (6 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)
  • Optional Practical: Beginners (N1-N3) 3 weeks/15 days, Advanced (N4-N6), 3 weeks/15 days, done between trimesters.

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Our Learning Methods

At The Draughting Academy we understand that that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques influenced by circumstances, location, field of study and learning preference. We have therefore developed learning methods to suit all learners to ensure everyone has all the opportunity to achieve learning success. We deliver our qualifications via three modern and flexible methods.

Full Time

Reach your full potential through our instructor led classes combined with interactive lessons, practical assignments and in field experience. Our full time offering consist of a full working day, 8 hours per day divided into multiple periods.

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Part Time

Designed for the working professional, our part time program covers the same amount of information as our full time offering. Combined with our Online Learning, at home exercises/assignments and in class lectures, this will have you ready for exams in no time.

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Correspondence

We have re-defined correspondence studies. Our Assisted Distance Learning ensures that the student never gets left alone to do only self-study by combining online Virtual Classrooms and at home exercises and assignments, all managed by our myAcademy Student Portal.

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Testimonials

Ek en my man wil julle net graag inlig en bedank vir alles wat julle vir Strijger gedoen het.  Die engineering company waar hy werk in Faerie Glen het hom ‘n permanente pakket aangebied uit 7 junior draughtsman uit.  Hy geniet sy werk vreeslik baie (meestal Constructional Steel) en hy is goed daarin te danke aan die opleiding wat hy van julle af ontvang het.  Hy het die voorreg om meestal op Tekla te werk en die blootstelling is van onskatbare waarde.  Dit was rerig die beste belegging wat ons vir ons seun kon maak om hom na die CAD Academy toe te stuur.

Louis & Celana, Proud Parents, Alumni Student

To Everyone at The Draughting Academy,
Thank you for making my experience at the Academy so memorable! As someone that had no draughting experience prior to attending the academy, I felt very comfortable and truly mentored throughout the course. I learnt a tremendous amount thanks to all the lecturers' patience and guidance, and am now in a position I could never have dreamed of. Thank You!

Stephanie Kaiser, Alumni Student

I am writing this letter to strongly recommend The Draughting Academy for your future study course. I myself enrolled with the The Draughting Academy back in 2013 at the Sandton campus and have to say that I was not disappointed at all about the course they offered. Since I graduated from The Draughting Academy at the end of 2013 I started working in February 2014 as a Structural Draughtsman in Randburg/Northcliff. For someone like myself who had no background in working with AutoCAD I was quite impressed in how fast I learned to use the program. I am not disappointed at all and would  definitely enrol for the Revit short course when I have time. 

JJ de Jager, Structural Draughtsman, Alumni Student

I have been a Draughtsman for 8+ years and thought that I knew all there is to know about Draughting. All I can say is, “I was wrong”. The Draughting Academy made me a better, more accurate and more sufficient Draughtsman. Thank you for helping me to hone myself into a proficient and more confident Draughtsman. By far the best thing that could ever happen to my Draughting carrier!

Gert Strydom, CAD Operator, Alumni Student

Ek wil graag die geleentheid gebruik om almal baie dankie te se vir al die moeite en werk wat in ons gradering in gegaan het. Almal met wie ek die aand gesels het was vreeslik beindruk met hoe dinge gereel was. Die hele kurses was n wonderlike ondervinding en dit was n voorreg om julle almal te leer ken.

Henk Schoeman, Alumni Student

I would like to bring to your attention about the excellent service that I have received  from Nicole. Her care and concern towards her client was excellent.she responds in such a great manner. It was such a pleasure to actually work with someone like her on trying to get my studies going. She is a star sales person in all aspects.she went the extra mile in helping me out whenever I needed her help & tried her best to keep me happy in whatever she brought forward.

Kinola Tasmeen Naicker, Happy Customer

What is Electrical Engineering?

Watch this video to understand a day in the life of a electrical engineer.

 

Important Notes

Your study fees will include:

  • Study Material
  • Courier Fee (We dont post material, we courier it to your doorstep)
  • Access to student portal
  • Access to the dedicated student support 
  • Access to virtual classroom sessions once a week (Correspondence students only)

 

It does not include:

  • National examination which is approximately R500-00 per subject
  • Practical modules. This is a optional extra.

 

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Disclaimer

Kindly note that we reserve the right to cancel/postpone any Full Time or Part Time subjects should the minimum required student numbers not be met. This will be communicated before the commencement of studies and all effort will be made to find suitable alternatives in such a scenario.

 

It should further be noted that should we not have sufficient number of students per subject for our Correspondence course that we reserve the right to provide the students with pre-recorded class videos and not live classes.  Students will however be able to post questions on their student portal for assistance.  This will be communicated before the commencement of studies.

PART 1, N1-N6 Theory Subjects (Done On-Campus)
This part is compulsory. Students are required to complete all their N1-N6 theory subjects to attain their national certificate or diploma.
N1 Level N2 Level N3 Level

• Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Electrical Trade Theory
• Industrial Electronics/Engineering Drawings

 • Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Logic Systems
• Industrial Electronics/Engineering Drawings		 • Mathematics
• Engineering Science
• Logic Systems
• Industrial Electronics
N4 Level N5 Level N6 Level

• Mathematics
• Logic Systems
• Electro-Technics
• Industrial Electronics

 • Mathematics
• Logic Systems
• Electro-Technics
• Industrial Electronics		 • Mathematics
• Logic Systems
• Electro-Technics
• Industrial Electronics

 

PART 2, Beginner Practicals Electrical, 120 Hours (Optional Extra, Done On-Campus)
You can complete 3 weeks of optional practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N1 or before N3 and will count towards your practical hours required to write the trade test.

This program is aimed at providing the student with the basic electricians ability and knowledge to be equipped for an apprenticeship and be able to fit into a contractor’s environment. It will cover the following modules:

  • Module 1: Hand Tools – uses and care: the basic and essential hand tools used within the Electrical trade will be covered.
  • Module 2: Safety and First aid – safe use of hand tools, safety around electrical circuits, practical experiments on magnetism and transformers and batteries
  • Module 3: Conductor materials – recognition of conductors, cables and wire ways.
  • Module 4: Construction – basic laying out, wiring, and chasing finishes, wiring if circuits, testing of currents.
  • Module 5: Introduction into electronics – practical identifying of items like pre-set resistors, capacitors, diodes, and colour codes.

 

PART 3, Advanced Practicals Electrical, 120 Hours (Optional Extra, Done OFF-Campus)
You can complete 3 weeks of optional ADVANCED practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N4 or before N6 and will count towards your practical hours required to write the trade test.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This course is aligned to qualification 63789 - National Certificate: Electrical Engineering    

  • US 9839 - Apply and maintain safety in an electrical environment, 
  • US 11954 - Design and construct a single phase circuit, 
  • US 10252 - Identify, inspect, use, maintain and care for engineering hand tools,
  • US 113877 - Understand fundamentals of electricity,
  • US 10254 - Maintain electrical distribution boards, panels and enclosures

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Campus
Type
Start Date
Registration Close Date

Distance Learning
Correspondence
22 January 2018
15 January 2018

Campus
Type
Start Date
Registration Close Date

Midrand, Johannesburg
Full Time
22 January 2018
17 January 2018

Midrand, Johannesburg
Part Time
22 January 2018
17 January 2018



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