ENGINEERING STUDIES

LEARNING PATH FIELDS OF STUDY OFFERED

Certified Higher
Engineer Technician
Education
Institutions

Krugersdorp- West
Certificate of
Competency

National
N Engineering Studies

Carletonville

Randfontein
Diploma

Westonaria
N1 – N6
N6
Applicable
1 Programmes
Trimester
experience
4 Subjects

N5
1 Trimester Entreprene
4 Subjects ur

N4
Specialised
Electrical
PLP X
Installation
1 Trimester Rules
4 Subjects
X
Electrical
Installation Rule Engineering:N1 - N6 X X X
N3 (Must pass N3) N1-N3
1 Trimester
4 Subjects
Artisan Electrical Installation
N2 Rules and Specialised
1 Trimester Apprenticesh Trade X X
Minimum 4 Subjects ip completed Test Electrical Installation
PLP
requirements:
Rules
Gr 9- 12 or N1
ABET L4 or
NQF 1 1 Trimester Certificate of
(Placement test 4 Subjects X X X
compulsory)
Competency

Engineering Studies
These programmes is recommended for students that would like to pursue a career in
TECHNICAL or ENGINEERING RELATED studies

MODES OF DELIVERY:
PLP – Full-time only
N1 N6:
• Full-Time
• Part-Time (maximum of two subjects only).

DURATION:
PLP: 1 year
N1-N6:1 Trimester(3 months) per certificate

ENROLMENT DATES
January, May and September

Please note:
1. Westcol reserves the right to ONLY offer programmes that is justified by student numbers, to change the location/venue of the
programme and to cancel programme/s.

2. The cost of text books is included in fee structure of these programmes.

3. Westcol operates a cash free system.

4. All monies must be directly deposited in any ABSA

 Pre-Vocational Learning Engineering Studies Engineering Studies
Programme (PLP) N1 to N3 N4 to N6
Certificate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – N1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - N4
1. Grade 12 statement with pass in 1. Any of the following NC(V)
• This programme is an entry level Mathematics and English FAL and L4Certificates:
foundational learning programme Physical Science. • Civil Engineering and Building
2. APS score of 18, using the best six Construction
for articulation into learning • Drawing Office Practice
NSC / NC (V) L4 subjects inclusive of
programmes for students who do Mathematics/Technical Mathematics • Electrical Infrastructure Construction
not meet the entry requirements. and • Engineering and Related Design
• The programme prepares a English. • Information Technology and Computer
Science
student for enrolment in the • Mechatronics
relevant NC(V) and Report 191 N1
• Process Instrumentation
Compulsory subjects
courses. 1. Mathematics
• Process Plant Operations: or an
• The programme is pitched more 2. National Certificate: N3 Engineering
2. Engineering Science
Studies;
or less at NQF level 2. 3. Engineering Drawing or
3. Equivalent occupational qualification;
Industrial Electronics or
4. APS score of 24, using double the
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing*
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Mathematical/Technical Mathematics
plus one relevant Technology Subject
Choose any ONE of the following
The programme is primarily aimed (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) or Physical
subjects:
Science, plus English and the two (2)
at students who have passed at • Motor Trade Theory*
next best subjects of NSC.
least Grade 9 with weak/poor • Electrical Trade Theory
• Instrument Trade Theory N4
literacy and numeracy foundation. • Metal Workers Theory
Students with Grade 10 or 11 and • Fitting and Machining 1. Supervisory Management
those who have not been part of the Please note: * Compulsory combination 2. Electrotechnics
3. Industrial Electronics
study environment for a few years 4. Industrial Instruments
N2
could also be considered. Compulsory subjects
5. Mechanical Draughting
6. Mechanotechnics
1. Mathematics 7. Engineering Science
2. Engineering Science 8. Mathematics
SUBJECTS: 3. Engineering Drawing or
N5
Industrial Electronics or
Plating and Structural Steel Drawing* 1. Supervisory Management
1. Foundational English, Choose any ONE of the following 2. Strength Of Materials And Structures
subjects: 3. Mathematics
2. Foundational Mathematics Motor Trade Theory* 4. Power Machines
(not Mathematical • Diesel Trade Theory 5.
6.
Mechanotechnics
Electrotechnics
• Electrical Trade Theory
Literacy) • Instrument Trade Theory
7. Mechanical Drawing And Design
8. Fluids Mechanics
3. Foundational Science • Platers Theory 9. Industrial Electronics
• Fitting and Machining 10. Industrial Instruments
4. Foundational Life Skills • Rigging Theory
and • Motor Electrical Trade Theory N6
Please note: * Compulsory combination
Technology. N3
1. Supervisory management
2. Strength of materials and Structures
Compulsory subjects 3. Control systems
(4 subject constitutes a certificate) 4. Electrotechnics
Please note: 1. Mathematics 5. Industrial electronics
There is no national exam for the PLP 2. Engineering Science 6. Industrial instruments
and the programme follows a 3. Engineering Drawing 7.
8.
Mechanical drawing and design
Power machines
continuous assessment process. 4. Mechanotechnology
9. Fluids mechanics
5. Electrotechnology 10. Mechanotechnics
6. Industrial Electronics 11. Mathematics
7. Instrument Trade Theory
 Installation Rules and Specialised Engineering Certificate of Competency
Installation Rules (Government Ticket)
(Wireman’s Licence)
It is compulsory for ELECTRICAL and
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS to obtain this
This programme is compulsory for
qualification in order to be professional recognised.
electricians in order to install electrical wiring
of domestic/industrial premises. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – SUMMARY
1.Receipt of monies paid
2.Certified copies of qualifications
External examinations are written in March, 3.Proof of appropriate practical experience on company letter
July and November. head and verified by signature of the employer.
4.A testimonial of sobriety and conduct signed by an employer.
5.Proof of age, name and identification number, i.e. certified copy
of ID document or a copy of birth certificate.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 6.A letter from the Resident Engineer, where possible indicating
that the applicant is considered to be a suitable candidate.
• Qualified artisan
COMPUSORY SUBJCTS
• N3 certificate with Electrotechnology as one of the
subjects. M) – Mechanical Engineering (E) – Electrical Engineering

• N3 Engineering Drawing (M) (E)

DURATION: • N3 N4 Engineering Science (M) (E)
• N4 Industrial Electronics (M)
1 Trimester • N4 Mathematics (M) (E)
• N4 N5 Fluid Mechanics (M)
• N5 Strength of Materials (E)
ENROLMENT DATES • N5 Electrotechnics (M)
• N5 N6 Control Systems (M) (E)
• N6 Mechanotechnics (M) (E)
January, May and September
• N6 Power Machines (M) (E)
• N6 Strength of Materials (M)
MODES OF DELIVERY: • N6 Fluid Mechanics (M)
• N6 Industrial Electronics (E)
• N6 Electrotechnics (E)
On request based on student numbers. • N6 Supervisory Management (M) (E)

SUBJECTS: N6 CONVERSION COURSE

To enable holders of the Mechanical Certificate of Competency or
Certificate: Installation Rules vice versa:
• Electrotechnics (M)
• N6 Industrial Electronics (M)
1. Installation Rules • N6 Strength of Materials (E)
2. Electrical Wiring Skills • N6 Fluid Mechanics (E)

The subjects shown are only the highest levels to be attained. All
Certificate: Specialised Electrical Installation
the grades leading to that level must also be attained with a 50%
Codes pass mark (e.g. Electrotechnics N6 includes a pass in this subject
on the N3, N4 and N5 levels).
1. Specialised Electrical Installation Codes
EXAMINATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: • The letter of acceptance must be submitted when entering for
the qualifying subjects at Westcol Campus examination Office
and the appropriate examination fees must be paid.
• Pass mark is 50%
• The examinations are held in June and November and the
• Both programmes consist of two examination closing dates for entry are set by the Department of Education.
papers per subject.
• Only a statement of results is issued to successful Application forms for acceptance are obtainable from:
candidates. The Secretary Commission of Examiners
Department of Labour
Private bag X117 Pretoria 0001

Tel.: (012) 309 4111

Website: www.labour.gov.za
 COLLEGE CALENDAR 2020
Please note that examination dates may be changed by the Department of Higher education on short notice.
Please ensure that you have the correct dates.

TRIMESTER PROGRAMMES

Engineering Studies: N1 to N6
Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

College 13 January College 4 May College opens: 2 September

opens: opens:

Registration: 13 – 17 January Registration: 4 – 8 May Registration: 2 –4

September

Class 20 January Class 11 May Class commence: 7 September

commence: commence:

Examination: 30 March – 21 Examination: 20 July – Examination: 16 November

April 7 Aug –4
December

College 21 April
CLASS
College
FEES 2020College Closes:
7 August 4 December
Closes: Closes:

ENGINEERING STUDIES
PLP, N1 – N6, INSTALLTIONS RULES,SPECIALISED
INSTALLATION RULES AND GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE
OF COMPETENCY.

PRE VOCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

Cash price – per programme R 5 336,00
Payment options:
50 % deposit R 2 668,00
4 instalments R 667,00
Engineering Studies N1 to N3
Cash price R 1 916,00
Cost per subject R 479,00
Payment options:
1 & 2 Subjects Cash only
50% deposit R 1 437,00
3 Subjects
2 instalments of R 718.50,00
50% deposit R 958,00
4 Subjects
2 instalments of R 479,00
Engineering Studies N4 to N6
Cash price R 2 236,00
Cost per subject R 559,00
Payment options:
1 & 2 Subjects Cash only
50% deposit R 1677,00
3 Subjects
2 instalments of R 838,50
50% deposit R 1 118,00
4 Subjects
2 instalments of R 559,0
EXAMINATION ONLY
Cash price per subject R 480.00