COURSE: N1 – N3: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

The N1 to N3 National Certificates in the Electrical Engineering programme caters for students who want to enter the electrical engineering arena or be an artisan. The N1 to N3 National Certificates in the Electrical Engineering programme cover heavy current as well as light current. Heavy current includes:

  • The distribution of electricity
  • Domestic wiring
  • Civil and Industrial industries

Light current includes fields such as:

  • Digital electronics
  • Industrial electronics
What will I be qualified as once I’ve completed this course?

The holder of a National N1 – N3 Certificate in Electrical Engineering will be able to take up employment in one of the following fields:

  • Automotive Maintenance and Repair (Motor/Diesel) – Electrical
  • General manufacturing engineering – Electrical
  • General maintenance engineering – Electrical
  • Mining industry – Electrical
  • Marine industry – Electrical
  • Home maintenance – Electrical
What will I be able to do?

Take up a position as an apprentice or student technician to gain the necessary industrial experience to be able to do a trade test.

In which industries will I be able to work?

Any industry or organisation that requires a person with electrical qualifications and skills obtained through studying N1 – N3: Electrical Engineering.

What could I do to further improve my skills and my chances of furthering my career?

Achieving the necessary entry requirements at academic level in N3 of this course will enable you to continue studying in an electrical engineering-related field of study towards your National N-Diploma. This can be done by completing the N4 – N6 certificates, followed by 2 years of practical work experience in your field of study.

COVID-19

During the various National Lockdown Levels, it is important that the following minimum protocols are adhered to by all staff, students and visitors:

  • Participation in health checks and screenings
  • Maintaining of social distancing
  • Wearing of masks at all times
  • Sanitization when entering the campus

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

N1 CERTIFICATE
  • Mathematics
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Engineering Science
  • Electrical Trade Theory
N2 CERTIFICATE
  • Mathematics
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Engineering Science
  • Electrical Trade Theory
  • Instrument Trade Theory
N3 CERTIFICATE
  • Mathematics
  • Industrial Electronics
  • Engineering Science
  • Electrical Trade Theory
  • Electrotechnology
  • Instrument Trade theory

All examinations are external (national).

Admission Requirements

N1: Minimum of Grade 9 with Mathematics and Science above 50%

N2: N1 or equivalent with the four appropriate subjects or Grade 10 with Maths and Science

N3: N2 or equivalent with the four appropriate subjects or Grade 10 with Maths and Science

How do I get an apprenticeship to allow me entry into this course?

You must be a registered apprentice with a company/mine or some other accredited organisation.

Duration

1 year full-time (each level is 12 weeks)

When can I enroll?

Enrolment in January, May or September.

Part Time studies:

Only offered when sufficient students register. Alternatively correspondence is also an option.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Submission

Option 1: Complete the online ‘Contact us Form’ and one of the iCALC staff members will contact you.

Option 2: Complete the ‘Registration Form’ and email your form to mylene@icalcta.co.za, along with all supporting documents.

Option 3: Come to our campus and let us help you fill in all the forms.

Verification:

The submission is checked, and all supporting documentation is verified.

Registration:

Successful applicants will be required to pay the registration fee and first installment or deposit to finalize their registration.

The Registration is then captured and submitted, and your student number will then be issued.