Fredstone City College
For greater horizons

Entry Requirement

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is Grade 9 or its equivalent. This allows you to enroll for the first Level (Level 2).

It’s also a progression program, level 2 will take to Level 3, then Level 3 to Level 4 which is the last year and level of the qualification.

Accreditation

• This qualification is accredited by UMALUSI as its quality assurer and assesses by the Department of Higher Education and Training

Attendance Categories

Students can choose between the 5 options available for attendance, Full time – Monday to Friday, Part time – Saturdays, Online – Monday to Friday and correspondence.

Workplace Learning

Learners are exposed to real working conditions and simulated workplace experiences in building and construction environments through construction companies, plumbing, drainage operators among others

Assessments

This qualification is externally assessed by Department of Higher Education and Training at the end of each level for the modules that the learner registered in that particular level. To qualify for this assessment, the learner has to obtain 40% in the Internal Continuous Assessments (Tests and assignments) conducted internally during the course of the year.

Certification

A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be issued on successful passing of all required level 2 modules. This certificate is issued by the UMALUSI as the quality assurance body in coordination with the Department of Higher Education and Training as the assessment organ.

Career Path

With this qualification you could enter the following careers:

• Mechanical Engineer

• Fitter and Turner

• Machinery Inspector

• Draughts person

• Pump stationers

• Town and Regional Planning

Learning Material

All learning material is provided by the college and it remains a property of the college throughout the duration of the course for which it has been provided for.