Engineering
National N Diploma: Chemical Engineering (N4-N6)
Unlock a World of Possibilities in Chemical Engineering
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NQF Level:
6
Credits:
360
Minimum Duration:
1 Year (3 Trimesters) plus 2 Years Work Placement
Faculty:
Information, Communication and Future Technologies
Department:
Engineering
Accreditation Authority:
Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
Unlock a World of Possibilities in Chemical Engineering
This qualification equips learners with technical knowledge, practical skills, and industry-ready experience to thrive in chemical engineering. It prepares learners for roles like chemical technician, process operator, or laboratory assistant, offering in-depth coursework, hands-on training, and specialised modules such as Chemical Plant Operation and Industrial Chemistry.
Why Choose This Qualification?
This programme prepares learners for high-demand roles in chemical engineering, offering practical experience and industry-relevant knowledge. The qualification forms part of a structured pathway leading to the National N Diploma in Chemical Engineering, which includes workplace training to enhance employability.
Admission Requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- N4 Chemical Engineering: National Certificate N3 or Grade 12 with Physics and Maths.
- N5 Chemical Engineering: National Certificate N4 with four subjects passed.
- N6 Chemical Engineering: National Certificate N5 with four subjects passed.
- N4 Chemical Engineering: National Certificate N3 or Grade 12 with Physics and Maths.
- N5 Chemical Engineering: National Certificate N4 with four subjects passed.
- N6 Chemical Engineering: National Certificate N5 with four subjects passed.
Qualification Structure.
The qualification is delivered over three trimesters:
- N4: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Chemical Plant Operations, Chemistry.
- N5: Mathematics, Chemical Plant Operation, Chemistry.
- N6: Mathematics, Chemical Plant Operation, Chemistry.
- N4: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Chemical Plant Operations, Chemistry.
- N5: Mathematics, Chemical Plant Operation, Chemistry.
- N6: Mathematics, Chemical Plant Operation, Chemistry.
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates will:
- Identify and solve chemical process-related technical and operational problems.
- Design process equipment to optimise production.
- Plan and implement projects and production processes.
- Apply knowledge of SHE impacts and control measures in chemical processing.
- Use IT tools and project management skills effectively.
- Identify and solve chemical process-related technical and operational problems.
- Design process equipment to optimise production.
- Plan and implement projects and production processes.
- Apply knowledge of SHE impacts and control measures in chemical processing.
- Use IT tools and project management skills effectively.
International Comparability.
This qualification aligns with international programs like the UK's BTEC, Australia's Certificate IV, and Canada's Chemical Technician certifications. It ensures academic rigor and practical readiness, making graduates globally competitive.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
The programme offers flexible learning through:
- Contact Learning: In-person lectures and practicals.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Self-paced study.
- Contact Learning: In-person lectures and practicals.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Self-paced study.
Career Opportunities.
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Process Technician
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Quality Control Technician
- Environmental Technician
- Production Supervisor
- Process Technician
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Quality Control Technician
- Environmental Technician
- Production Supervisor
Articulation Options.
Articulation pathways include:
- Vertical: Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Process Engineering.
- Horizontal: National N Diploma in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
- Diagonal: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Biotechnology.
- Vertical: Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Process Engineering.
- Horizontal: National N Diploma in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
- Diagonal: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Biotechnology.
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