ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical engineering deals with the process of manufacturing electrical equipment, components, and systems for commercial, industrial and domestic usage, from start to finish. Electrical engineers therefore use their knowledge in electricity, electronics and electromagnetism to design, develop, test, and supervise the production of electrical equipment.
Electrical engineers in the field, work with equipment such as transmission devices used by electric utilities, radar and navigation systems, machinery controls, electric motors, lighting and wiring in buildings, control and power generation. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft.
This field has made the demand list for critical and scarce skills in the country, and the scope continues to expand both nationally and internationally. With the Diploma in Electrical Engineering, you will be able to acquire these skills by covering courses in engineering science, electro-technology, industrial electronics and industrial electronics. This will provide you with the platform you need to full your curiosity and expand your creativity within this world of wires.
Why study with Southhills TVET Institute?
As soon as you join the Southhills TVET Institute family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave Southhills TVET Institute with an unforgettable campus experience.
How to get in?
Registering for the National Diploma in Electrical Engineering is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, ll in an online enquiry form, or pop into our Roodepoort Campus, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:
Grade 9 (Minimum) with knowledge of Mathematics – Starts programme at N1 Senior Certificate NSC (Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy required).
Time you will spend on the course:
This is a Three-year full-time or part-time course. A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule. This includes industrial attachment for workplace experience which the college may help you to secure attachment.
The strength in your qualification
Certificates are awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a: National Certificate at each level N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6 A National N Diploma (After completing N6 and industrial attachment) in the field of Engineering Studies which is highly recognized in South Africa and Internationally.
This certificate AND Diploma is awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training. All qualifications are nationally recognized by industry and universities. Upon successful completion of all required subjects, you may write Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) and Register as Candidate Engineer with the South African Council of Engineers (SACE).
Careers you’d be great at
- Electrical Engineer
- Project Manager
- Instrument Technician
- Electrician Design Engineer
- Power Electrician
- Appliance Manufacturing and Installation Electrician
Course content and modules
You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma:
National N1 Certificate
- Mathematics N1 Engineering Science N1
- Industrial Electronics N1
- Electrical Trade Theory N1
National N2 Certificate
(Compulsory Pass for Trade Test)
- Mathematics N2
- Engineering Science N2
- Industrial Electronics N2
- Electrical Trade Theory N2
National N3 Certificate
- Mathematics N3
- Engineering Science N3
- Industrial Electronics N3
- Electrotechnology N3/ Electrical Trade Theory N3
National N4 Certificate
- Mathematics N4
- Engineering Science N4
- Electrotechnics N4
- Industrial Electronics N4
National N5 Certificate
- Mathematics N5
- Power Machines N5
- Electrotechnics N5
- Industrial Electronics N5
National N6 Certificate
- Mathematics N6
- Power Machines N6
- Electrotechnics N6
- Industrial Electronics N6
Additional optional Subjects
- Fault Finding and Protective Devices N4, N5, N6
- Supervisory Management N4, N5, N6