Civil Engineering N5-N6

Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain physical infrastructure, including water and waste management facilities, transportation and communications infrastructure, and structures and public buildings.

Level

NQF Level 5 (N5 & N6)

SAQA ID

66960 (N5) · 67005 (N6)

Credits

40 per level

Duration

6 months per level

Entry requirement

N4 certificate or N4 results

Quality council

QCTO

Subjects

N5

SAQA ID 66960

Code	Subject	Credits
02050015	Quantity Surveying N5	0,040
04090045	Building Administration N5	0,040
08060015	Building and Structural Construction N5	0,040
08060045	Building and Structural Surveying N5	0,040
16030175	Mathematics N5	0,040

N6

SAQA ID 67005

Code	Subject	Credits
02050026	Quantity Surveying N6	0,040
04090056	Building Administration N6	0,040
08060026	Building and Structural Construction N6	0,040
08060056	Building and Structural Surveying N6	0,040
16030186	Mathematics N6	0,040

At least three instructional offerings (subjects) are required for the issuing of the certificate.

Career opportunities

Architectural Technology
Drainage Inspection
Quantity Surveying Technician
Town and Regional Planning
Sanitation Engineering
Road Construction Engineering
Civil Building Construction
Building Inspector

Studying at JTVC

How to apply

Application for NATED programmes is done a year ahead of the intended year of study for Semester 1. Semester 2 applications open in April/May and classes commence in July after the semester break.

Minimum entry requirements

Students intending to pursue a NATED N5–N6 engineering programme need an N4 certificate (or N4 results) in the relevant engineering field.

Duration

NATED programmes have a theoretical and a practical component. The theoretical component covers N5 and N6; each level takes 6 months, and students receive a certificate on completing each level. The National Diploma is issued only on completion of both components. The practical component is 18 months of work-based experience, recorded in a workbook signed weekly by the student and their supervisor.

Class attendance

The college has a zero tolerance policy towards poor and non-attendance. Students must inform their lecturers if they will be absent, as poor attendance can lead to serious consequences. Please familiarise yourself with the class attendance policy.

Examination

Students write a national examination for each subject they register for. Lecturers and examination officers will notify students about the examination application process. Students must follow the examination policies, rules and regulations.

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