Foundation Certificate:
QUALIFICATION: FoundCertEng (DHET) / UMALUSI
[N1 SAQA ID – 67109 NQF 1] – [N2 SAQA ID – 67375 NQF 2] [N3 SAQA ID – 67491 NQF 3]
TYPE OF PROGRAMME: FULL TIME & PART TIME
*All examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Description
Electrical engineering is often associated with power generation and distribution of power. Power generation involves the generation of electrical power from a variety of sources: hydro-electrical, thermal coal power, nuclear, as well as renewable sources of power such as solar and wind power. Distribution involves transmission lines and sub-stations that are used to distribute electrical energy for power, heating, lighting, other uses.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS N1-N3
Grade 10 with no Mathematics and Physical Science.
Course duration
9 months of theoretical studies
Promotion
On successful completion, the learner will receive a N1, N2, N3 Foundation Level Certificate and this will allow progression to the N4-N6 qualification
CAREER PATHWAY
With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career in/as an:
- Power station
- Field service
- Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management
- Instrument Technician
- Electrician
- Design Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Power Electronics
- Appliance Manufacturing and Installation