SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME TITLE LEVEL SAQA ID
N4 66887
Electrical Engineering
N5 66960
N6 67005
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Students are introduced to the basics and advance principles advance principles in the world of electrical engineering
with hands on experience to emphasize on the areas of electronic Circuit Analysis Control system, Electrical
machines, and Electric Power System.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Broadcast engineer
• Control and instrumentation engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Design and Development Engineer
• Research Engineer
• Service Engineer
• Electrical generating system engineer
• Power Systems Engineer
• Automated Systems Engineer
• Electrical System Engineer
MODULES PER TRIMESTER
Trimester one (Year one) Trimester two (Year one) Trimester three (Year one)
• Mathematics N4 • Electrotechnics N4 • Mathematics N5
• Engineering Science N4 • Industrial Electronics N4 • Engineering Physics N5
Trimester one (Year two) Trimester two (Year two) Trimester three (Year two)
• Electrotechnics N5 • Mathematics N5 • Electrotechnics N6
• Industrial Electronics N5 • Engineering Physics N6 • Industrial Electronics N6
DURATION & MODE OF STUDY
• Full Time: Minimum 2 Years
• Part Time: Minimum 2 Years
• In-Service Training: 18 Months (After completing the N6 Certificate, students need to complete 18 months
of practical experience in their area of study to obtain a National N-Diploma.)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 - Matric,
• A senior certificate or
• National Certificate (N3) or a relevant Nated equivalent qualification
ADMISSION PERIODs
January, May and September every year
STUDY MATERIALS
Textbooks are recommended and supplied by the College.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME TITLE LEVEL SAQA ID
N4 66881
Electrical Engineering
N5 66960
N6 67005
PRICING
For the current pricelist please contact the College.
EXAMINATION AUTHORITY
All examinations which hold twice a year are set and conducted by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA ISSUANCE
Certificates of completion and Diplomas are issued to learners by the Department of Higher Education and Training
on successful completion of each level and the mandatory 18 months practical.
STUDYING BEYOND THE DIPLOMA STAGE
The qualification obtained from this study can be used to apply to study further in any University or Higher
education colleges in the country because it is nationally recognized qualification.
ARTICULATION
Based on Report 191 from the Department of Higher Education & training, a learner who has successfully
completed all the three levels i.e. N4 - N6 may pursue the following path in order to obtain the National-N Diploma
• Complete all compulsory instructional offerings required for the issuance of the National N Diploma Obtain
• work experience for a minimum of 18 months in the field related to his or her studies and provide
documentary evidence to the Department of Higher Education & training of applicable experience in
relevant field to the candidate’s program of study.
• Candidate must present the N4, N5 and N6 certificates in addition to letter from Employer to the
Department of Higher Education & training to apply for the National N Diploma.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The information contained in this FACT SHEET is accurate at the time of this publication. In the event of factors
beyond the control of HillCross Business College occurring hence causing the contents of this fact sheet and or of
the program to change, HillCross Business College will make frantic effort to formally notify current and affected
learners. Meanwhile HillCross Business College will as much as possible ensure the intactness of the information
contained herein.
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