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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
66960  National Certificate: N5: Engineering Studies 
ORIGINATOR
Department of Education 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National N Certificate  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  40  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Provider Based N Part-Qual 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 9999/99  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
122626  Occupational Diploma: Mechanical Engineering Technician (Automation)  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  417  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose
This part qualification is aimed primarily at giving the learner technical, theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge and workplace knowledge and skills required in their chosen occupational/vocational area.
The design of the part qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N part courses i.e. N4+N5+N6, it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma once the required practical work component of either 18 months or two years, as required for the specific occupational area, is completed.
The part qualification as a single entity has value in the workplace as it equips learners with vital knowledge and skills that enable them to be productively employed at entry level positions in an occupation.
The part qualification can be used for updating, upskilling and/or continuing education and training in related occupations
Rationale:
As stated in the Skills Summit Declaration issued on 9 September 2010, Education, vocational training and lifelong learning are central pillars of employability, employment of workers and sustainable enterprise development. This part qualification will provide an opportunity for learners who exit the schooling system, but who wish to continue to obtain occupation specific knowledge and skills to develop such competencies and also to receive formal recognition for the skills they have acquired in a particular vocational/occupational area. It will create the opportunity for learners with an interest in a particular vocational/occupational area to develop their skills and knowledge thereby improving their employability and at the same time create opportunities for them to study further in their chosen field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
An appropriate National Certificate: N4 Engineering Studies; or an equivalent qualification, taking into account pre-requisites for instructional offerings where applicable.
Recognition of Prior (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning can be used to grant:
1. Access to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements
2. Credits towards the part-qualification 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
Instructional Offering:
  • Code 02050015: Quantity Surveying N5.
  • Code 04090045: Building Administration N5.
  • Code 04110515: Supervisory IVlanagement N5.
  • Code 06040045: Computer Principles N5.
  • Code 08010015: Missiles N5.
  • Code 08010045: Radar Systems N5.
  • Code 08010075: Radar Systems Technology N5.
  • Code 08030005: Internal Combustion Engines N5.
  • Code 08050015: Chemical Plant Operation N5.
  • Code 08060015: Building Structural Construction N5.
  • Code 08060045: Building Structural Surveying N4.
  • Code 08060065: Strength of Materials and Structures N5.
  • Code 08080085: Electro -Technics N5.
  • Code 08080115: Fault Finding and Protective Devices N5.
  • Code 08080175: Industrial Electronics N5.
  • Code 08080205: Industrial Instruments N5.
  • Code 08080235: Communication Electronics N5.
  • Code 08080295: Logic Systems N5.
  • Code 08080365: Digital Electronics N5.
  • Code 08080435: Television TechniguesN5.
  • Code 08080555: Aviation Electronics N5.
  • Code 08090075: Mechanical Drawing and Design N5.
  • Code 08140015: Industrial Affairs N5.
  • Code 08140055: Production and Quality Control N5.
  • Code 08190015: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation N5.
  • Code 08190035: Power Machines N5.
  • Code 08190205: Fluid Mechanics N5.
  • Code 08190225: MechanoTechnics N5.
  • Code 08250015: Photo Technology N5.
  • Code 110022125: Paper Making N5.
  • Code 11022155: Pulp Making N5.
  • Code 15040015: Chemistry N5.
  • Code 15070115: Engineering Physics N5.
  • Code 16030175: Mathematics N5.

    Programme Requirements:

    At least three instructional offerings are required for the issuing of the certificate, provided that:
  • The following instructional offerings may not be taken together, except if they are chosen as additional instructional offerings:
    > Radar Systems N5.
    > Radar Technology N5.
    > Internal Combustion Engines N5.
    > Power Machines N5.
    > Digital Electronics N5.
    > Logic Systems N5.
  • Pre-requisites:
    > Engineering Science N4 for Engineering Physics N5. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria are as given in the curriculum statements for each module/subject/component. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulates vertically into the N6. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2015. 

    NOTES 
    Duration:
  • Full-time: One trimester. 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Department of Education 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.