Course Description

Purpose

•  To introduce students to all draughting fields and equip them with basic draughting skills.

A qualified learner will be able to:

•  Draught basic technical drawings and use industry-standard software

The design of the qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N courses i.e., N4 –
N5, it enables learners to progressively obtain the National Certificate

Entry Requirements

• An appropriate National Certificate; N3;
• or a senior certificate with technical Drawing;
• or an equivalent qualification

Programme Outline

First Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Mechanical and Drawing – Office Orientation N4
• General Draughting N4
• Mechanical Draughting N4
• Pictorial Draughting N4

First Year 2nd Semester Subjects:

• Building Draughting N5
• Structural Steel Draughting N5
• Electrical Draughting N5
• Computer-Aided Draughting N5

Programme Duration

• Full time: 12 Months (6 Months per Level)

Examination

• Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) is the only Examination body responsible to set and administer National Examinations.

• Only students who have registered and complied with the administration requirement will be allowed to write examination.

Learner Material

• A list of textbooks will be provided by the Campus Academic Department.
• All textbooks are excluded from the tuition fees.

Pricing

Enquire at campus for a current programme pricelist.

* Excludes external fees and identified textbooks if applicable.

Additional Costs

• There are additional costs such as text books, etc. Additional assessment fees may be applicable.

Results And Certification

• Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities
• All result letters will only be issued by the DHET
• Release of statements of results and certificates are dependent on DHET timelines.

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National Certificate at each level N4, N5.

Career Opportunities

• Junior draughtsperson in any of the related disciplines
• CAD operator