Faculty of Information and Communication Technology

National Certificate: N6 Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering)

It is important to share that historic NATED qualifications are being phased out and the last dates of examinsations for N6 Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering) have been published. If you are wanting to go on this learning journey, please enquire with our student advisors to ensure that you can be enrolled in time. If you would like to consider an alternative, you may choose from:


  • Waterfall School of Business Skills Certificate: Computer Information Systems
  • Occupational Certificate: Supply Chain Practitioner



Embark on your journey towards a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering with the National Certificate: N6 Electrical Engineering. As part of the Nated N4-N6 Engineering qualification, this course offers the necessary theoretical foundation, while the practical component provides 24 months (about 2 years) of trade-specific work experience.

Duration of Study

1 Year

Fact Sheet

Course code:

EN6TRIC-01


Accreditation status:

  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 67005
  • NQF Level 5
  • 40 Credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

  • National Certificate N5: Engineering


Topics covered:

  • Electrotechnics N6
  • Industrial Electronics N6
  • Logic Systems N6
  • Mathematics N6


Assessments:

Students are required to complete the following:

  • 2 tests per topic (subject) (passmark 50%)
  • 1 external exam per topic (subject)


Type of certificate awarded:

  • Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N6 Electrical Engineering from the DHET.