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National Diploma In Mechanical Engineering Fitting Turning N4 N6

WHITESTONE COLLEGERef: https://whitestonecollege.co.za/courses/national-diploma-in-mechanical-engineering-fitting-turning-n4-n6/

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Whitestone College offers a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Fitting & Turning at levels N4 to N6, which are each 11-week semesters covering subjects like Mathematics, Engineering Science, Mechanotechnics, and Mechanical Draughting. Admission requires a Grade 12 pass in Mathematics and Science, or a Grade 11 pass for entry into N3. The qualification is awarded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and quality-assured by the QCTO, with completion leading to eligibility for university study or employment. Registrations are ongoing, and students are advised to complete N5, N6, and 18 months of workplace training to qualify for the full National Diploma.

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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Fitting & Turning (N4-N6)

This is a higher education qualification offered by Whitestone College across three levels: N4, N5, and N6. Each level lasts 11 weeks and covers core subjects including Mathematics, Engineering Science, Mechanotechnics, and Mechanical Draughting. Upon completion of all levels and 18 months of workplace training, students qualify for the full National Diploma and can pursue further studies at a university of technology or enter relevant employment.

Who it is for
students seeking technical qualifications, aspiring maintenance engineers, fitters and turners, motor diesel mechanics, mechanical draughtsmen, tool and die makers, millwrights
How to act on it
Register online via the course webpage, contact the college by phone or email, and meet the admission requirements of a Grade 12 pass in Mathematics and Science or a Grade 11 pass for N3 entry.
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Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Free State, Mangaung

Reference

https://whitestonecollege.co.za/courses/national-diploma-in-mechanical-engineering-fitting-turning-n4-n6/

Key Takeaways

  • N4
  • N5
  • N6
  • 11 weeks per level
  • 720 hours duration
  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
  • DHET
  • QCTO
  • 18-month workplace training
  • ongoing registrations
  • Whitestone College
  • Department of Higher Education and Training
  • Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
  • Johannesburg
  • Bloemfontein
  • Klerksdorp