Civil Engineering N1-N3

National Certificate Engineering Studies

The National N1 – N3 Certificate in Building and Civil Engineering will school you in the various fields of construction like Bricklaying, Plastering and Plumbing and once these certificates have been achieved you will be able to continue your studies with the N4 – N6 Certificates which will lead to the full National Diploma in Civil Engineering.

The holder of a National N1–N3 Certificate in Building and Civil Engineering will be able to take up employment in one of the following fields in construction: Carpentry. Bricklaying. Plumbing.

Key Features

  • Fully-accredited,successfully registered qualifications
  • Flexible learning environment
  • Online student community
  • Quality education
  • Cost-effective
  • Set your own pace
  • Remote accessibility to online resources

Method of Study

  • Online
  • Full Time
  • Part-Time
  • Correspondence

Admission Requirements

  • Grade 9 (Standard 7) or its equivalent.
  • NQF Level 1 Qualification or its equivalent

Certification Body

The  N Certificate is issued by the National Department of Education and is recognized by Commerce and Industry.

Award

A student will qualify for a National N Certificate in in Engineering Studies on completion of a minimum of 4 subjects on N3 Level.

Programme structure

Duration 1 Year

First Trimester N1 Modules (Choose 4 Modules)

  • Mathematics
  • Building Science
  • Building Drawing
  • Bricklaying and Plastering
  • Plumbing Theory
  • Carpentry and Roofing Theory

Second TrimesterN2 Modules (Choose 4 Modules)

  • Mathematics
  • Building Science
  • Building Drawing
  • Bricklaying and Plastering
  • Plumbing Theory

Third Trimester N3 Modules (Choose 4 Modules)

  • Mathematics
  • Building Science
  • Building Drawing
  • Building and Civil Technology
  • Supervision in Industry

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Improve and develop your knowledge and competencies.