This high standard, high knowledge and high quality vocational qualification is directly addressing the skills shortage in South Africa. Students are doing 60% practical and 40% theory. The Vocational subjects are career orientated.

Admission requirements: Should have passed both Mathematics and Science.
Duration : 1 year, from January to December
Compulsory Fundamental Subjects in Engineering Studies Studies are: English First Language, Mathematics and Life Orientation.

Engineering and Related Design NQF Levels 2-4 Compulsory Vocational subjects are:

Level 2: Engineering Fundamentals, Engineering Technology, Engineering Systems, Fitting and Turning (optional) Or Engineering Fabrication (Optional) Or Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Optional)

Level 3:  Engineering Practice and Maintenance ,Materials Technology, Engineering Graphics and Design, Fitting and Turning (Optional) Or Engineering Fabrication (Optional) Or Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Optional)

Level 4:  Engineering Processes, Professional Engineering, Practice, Applied Engineering Technology, Fitting and Turning (optional) Or Engineering Fabrication (Optional) Or Automotive Repair and Maintenance (Optional)

Career Opportunities: Depending on specific career field chosen:

Fabrication: The certificate holder will be able to design shafts and ventilation systems; plan and design mines and mining facilities; fabricate plate work and manufacturing of steel structures; interpret technical drawings.

Fitting and Turning: The certificate holder will be able to manufacture tools, machines and engines; operate and maintain machines; manufacture machines and other related components; interpret technical drawings.

Automotive Repair and Maintenance: The certificate holder will have access to the following sectors: Car manufacturing; Automo- tive Repair and Maintenance; Motor Mechanics.

Central Office: Cnr. Kgosi Mampuru (former Potgieter Street) & Pretorius Streets
Tel: (012) 401 1727/1961          Fax: (012) 323 8683