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
The Mechanical Engineering programme involves the design and development of machinery, ranging from simple mechanisms up to more complex
machines. The process of Mechanical Engineering includes the planning and designing of these structures, as well as operating and maintaining them. Mechanical Engineers use an understanding of core concepts such as Kinetics and thermodynamics (application of heat and mechanical power) to create and analyze a wide variety of machines and processes.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS N1-N3
Grade 10 with no Mathematics and Physical Science.
Course duration
9 months theoretical studies.
Promotion
On successful completion, the learner will receive an N1, N2, N3 Foundation Level Certification and this will allow progression to the N4 – N6 qualification.
CAREER PATHWAY
- Service Stations
- Vehicle dealerships
- Transport firm
- Machining industry
- Mines
- Steel plants
- Industrial plants
- Shipyards