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National N Diploma: Boiler Making N1 - N3

SAQA ID
90674
NQF Level
6
Credit
360

This qualification is divided into 6 levels (N1, N2, N3, N4, N5 and N6). Each of these levels has a duration of 3 months (Trimester) making a total duration of 18 months. Its N1-N3 is accredited and certified by UMALUSI and the N4-N6 is accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO) and certified by the Department of higher Education and Training on completion of each level.

R9,000.00

Course fees

12

Modules

1 year

Duration

Any time

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Description

This course provides theoretical training to artisans and is offered via the NATED programme. N1 is the foundation level in this 3-level engineering programme and learners will be exposed to the mathematics, science and drawing skills which form the basis of this course. Learn the skills and techniques needed to manufacture and build structures of steel (made of plates and piping) for boilers for steam engines, and pressure vessels for power stations and petrochemical plants; as well as mining headgear, bridges and oil-drilling platforms.

Workplace Learning

This qualification requires a compulsory experimental learning or in-service training component of 12 months in matters relating to Boiler Making. Workplace Learning provides important opportunities for professional and personal growth. It addresses specific competencies identified for the acquisition of the qualification, which relates to the development of skills that will make the student employable and will assist in developing his or her personal skills. A training logbook is provided by the college as guide line for the training on what the training should cover.

Certification

On successful completion of each level, i.e., passing all the required modules of individual qualification levels, a certificate for that particular completed level will be issued by the Department of Higher Education and Training together with the Quality council for Trades and Occupation.

Accreditation and Duration

2 Years (Divided into 2 components)

  • 1. 12 Months (2TrimesterS) of the theoretical component (N1 – N3)

  • 2. 12 Months of practical in-service training

Assessments

There are 2 (two) forms of assessments required for this qualification that must be done at each of the qualification levels. The Internal Continuous assessments (2 class Tests) that are conducted by the college and then the Final external examination which is set, monitored and facilitated by the Department of higher education and Training. You will only be able to register to write the external examination if you pass your formative assessment component  which the College will use to generate a term mark for each of your subjects as required by the Department of higher education and Training

Career Path

With this qualification you could enter the following careers:

  • Boilermaker

Learning Material

All textbooks are provided by the college and they remain a property of the college throughout and after the duration of the course lever for which they were issued for.

Module Outline

N1 Subjects


Mathematics

Engineering Science

Plating and Structural Steel Drawing

Metal Worker’s Theory

Fact Sheet

N2 Subjects


Mathematics

Engineering Science

Plating and Structural Steel Drawing

Plater’s Theory

Fact Sheet

N3 Subjects


Mathematics

Engineering Science

Plating and Structural Steel Drawing

Mechano-Technology

Fact Sheet

N3 Subjects


Compulsory Modules

Mathematics

Engineering Science

Engineering Drawing


Choose one from the following

Mechano Technology

Diesel Trade Theory

Fact Sheet

N4 Subjects


Compulsory Modules

Mathematics

Mechano Technics

Mechanical Draughting


Choose one from the following

Supervisory Management

Engineering Science

Fact Sheet

N5 Subjects


Compulsory Modules

Mechano Technics

Mechanical Drawing & Design


Choose two from the following

Supervisory Management

Strength of Materials

Mathematics

Engineering Science

Fact Sheet

N6 Subjects


Compulsory Modules

Mechano Technics

Mechanical Drawing & Design


Choose two from the following

Supervisory Management

Strength of Materials

Mathematics

Power Machines

Fact Sheet

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