NATIONAL N DIPLOMA

APPLICATION PROCESS
GUIDE
❑ The policy document, Formal technical college instructional programmes in the RSA, Report 191 (2001/08),
contains the programme requirements for current technical college education in the Republic of South Africa. The
Report serves as a manual and is an educational policy document, which lists all instructional programmes approved
by the Minister of Education in accordance with the National Education Policy Act 1996, (Act No. 27 of 1996).

❑ Application to issue a National N Diploma at the TVET/FET College

As per memorandum 31 of 2013 the requirements needed to apply for diploma are stipulated.

❑ Is a national N Diploma issued automatically after completing my N6?

NO, a diploma comprises of theoretical achievements and a practical component. Evidence of practical experience
must be submitted (logbook).

❑ Where do I apply for a National Diploma?

Applicants wishing to apply for the National N Diploma must approach the College where they studied to submit an
application.
What should I do?

❑ Complete the prescribed application forms obtainable from your college

❑ Attach the following documentations required for the issuing of the diploma:

o Certified copies of the N4,N5 and N6 Certificates.

o Certified copy of statements of results. (This is not compulsory if the certificates are attached).
o Certified copy of original identity document.
o It is important that a detailed workplace experiential letter relating to the two instructional offerings on N6 level obtained from the
institution which offered training to attached. For Business Studies Diploma the candidate must produce documentary proof of
at least eighteen months or 2000 hours of applicable experience in commerce and industry that has as its main function
the practical execution of the two instructional offerings offered on the N6 level.
o Attach the approved QCTO logbook indicating the activities performed.

❑ For Engineering Studies Diploma the candidate must produce documentary proof of two years or 2 670 hours of applicable
experience in commerce and industry that has as its main function the practical execution of the two instructional offerings
offered on the N6 level. Attach the approved QCTO logbook indicating the activities performed.

❑ The college will check, verify and recommend your application to the DHET.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR THE PROCESSING OF MY APPLICATION?

Upon receipt of the completed application forms by the Department of Higher Education
01 and Training Chief Directorate: National Examinations and Assessment, processing of
the application will commence.

Verification of the theoretical achievement of the candidate will be done on all the levels (N4, N5
02 & N6) to determine whether the candidate meets the required 12 instructional offerings needed
for the issuing of the NND.

The practical component of eighteen months for Business Studies or 2 000 hours needed, and/or
03 the two years or 2 670 hours needed for Engineering Studies will be verified with the relevant
institution to establish whether the candidate received training on tasks mentioned in relation to
the two instructional offerings mentioned

04 All trade certificates provided (Engineering Studies) will also be verified before the application
can be uploaded into the system
? Where can I collect my diploma?
At the college where you applied for the diploma. All printed diplomas are sent to the college where applications are made.

Enquiry regarding status of the application.

How will I know if my application has been received by the DHET?
? Your college will enquire on your behalf at the DHET.
All applicants must enquire at the college with regard to the status of their application i.e. determined whether it was
successful or declined.

What must I do if the application has been declined?

A letter declining your application will be sent with the original application back to the college. The letter will guide you to
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the course of action you need to take to qualify for the diploma. You can request assistance from your college/student
support services.

How much does it cost?

Currently, there is no cost to issuing the National N diploma. However, should the diploma get lost/damaged or destroyed a
? replacement required an amount of R70.00.

If you lost or damaged your original National N Diploma, you must apply for a replacement at the College where you
studied. The application with the detailed affidavit indicating what happened to the original document must be submitted to
college.
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Summary Outline
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE: NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA

The National N-Diploma consists of 18 Months/ 1 year six months

theoretical component (N4- N6)

12 programme related subjects from N4 – N6 make up the theoretical component;

as well as 18 Months/2000 hours within the relevant industry

 TO QUALIFY FOR A NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA

1. The students should cover 2 compulsory subjects

2. Workplace experience must be relevant and covers 18 months and more

 The National Diploma qualification is aimed at giving the learner the following:

Technical Knowledge Practical Knowledge

Theoretical Knowledge Workplace Knowledge

 THE FOLLOWING ARE THE FEW GUIDELINES OF THE DUTIES OF THE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

The duties include:

* Admistrative, decision making latitude and serve in a leadership role.

* Form part of management team.
* Organising all clerical duties etc.

Information
Office Processing
Practice

FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

Typing:
1. Meeting preparations 4. Electronic office
2. Travel, car hire, accommodation 5. Basic HR, Safety & security of staff • Memoranda
arrangement 6.Financial recording and management • Minutes
3. Secretarial Office admin
• Letters
• Audio typing
REASONS FOR THE DECLINES
EXPOSURE
When candidate is not fully exposed to both core subject.
A

DUTIES NOT ALIGNED

Candidates experience is mainly in Administrative work.eg answer calls,
receive visitors, make copies etc. B
NO OTHER EXPOSURE
Where candidates only do front line work that is mainly
administrative.
C
INCORRECT WORKPLACE
Retail shops i.e. Supermarkets, chain stores,
food outlets D
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Summary Outline
 WHAT IS PUBLIC MANAGEMENT?

Public Management: Course that addresses

the skills, knowledge and experience needed in the
public/government department across South Africa.
The programme integrates academic knowledge and
theory with practical experience obtained during
internship.
 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
o Government Departments
o Local Municipal Authorities

CURRICULUM

N4 Certificate N5 Certificate N6 Certificate

o Public Administration o Public Administration o Municipal Administration

o Computer Practice o Public Finance o Public Finance/Computer Practice
o Management Communication o Municipal Administration o Public Administration
o Entrepreneurship & Business o Computer Practice o Public Law
Management
 CORE SUBJECTS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Includes:
• General administration support
• Supply chain administration
• Personnel administrative support
• Financial administrative support

CORE MUNICIPAL ADMIN

Includes:
FUNCTIONS • Adherence to financial directives e.g.
debt collection and financial queries

PUBLIC LAW
Includes
• Exposure to legislation
• Exposure to contracts
• Exposure to legal activities
WORK EXPERIENCE 18 MONTHS/2 000
HOURS
o Once an applicant has successfully achieved all three N4-N6 certificates and has completed 18 months/2 000
hours in a relevant work place, their logbook will be submitted with the supporting evidence to the college.

o The college will then submit the application on behalf of the applicant to the DHET, which will be evaluated
and feedback will be provided through the college.

o Upon approval, the applicant will be awarded the highly respected National N-Diploma.

o Work experience must always be under the supervision of:

✓ College WIL Officer

✓ Company supervisor or Manager
 REASONS FOR THE DECLINES

General decline Incorrect Workplace Less than required duration

o The candidate is not providing o Day Care Centres o Inaccurate calculations

a detailed information with which is less than 18
regards to duties at the o Educational institutions months
workplace.
o Private Sector
o The start and end dates are
not indicated on the letter

o The candidate only indicates

the skills and knowledge of
one core subject.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
 DICTIONARY
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
➢ Is a Matric certificate you receive in high school.
Senior Certificate
➢ Matric certificate you can pursue if you were not able to complete your Matric in high school. If you left high school for a variety of
reasons, it does not mean you will never be able to obtain your Matric in order to further your studies or find employment.
National Certificate (N3)
➢ Is a senior certificate qualification for a matric equivalent obtained though the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
and Umalusi.
FETC
➢ Further Education & Training Certificate
DHET
➢ Department of Higher Education and Training
SAQA
➢ The South African Qualifications Authority is responsible for the development and implementation of the National Qualifications
TVET College
➢ (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) refers to all forms and levels of education and training which provide knowledge
and skills related to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life through formal, non-formal and informal learning
methods in both school-based and work-based learning ...
 DICTIONARY
Workplace experience
➢ is the process of learning by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect
theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
LogBook
➢ Logbook will hold a detailed list of all the tasks you will be to complete during your 18-months of training. The logbook will serve as proof
of your practical experience, when applying for your National Diploma.
National N Diploma
➢ Awarded to candidates who complete three levels of National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (Nated) qualifications: N4, N5,
N6 & Workplace experience
College Placement Officer
➢ Placement Officers help students to find work placements with relevant employers. The goal of a placement is to provide students with
workplace experience and assist them with their transition into the workforce.
Work Supervisor
➢ A person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly and according to
the rules: All managers ...
 PURPOSE

➢ This part qualification is aimed primarily at

giving the learner technical, theoretical
knowledge, practical knowledge and
workplace knowledge and skills required in ➢ The part qualification as a single entity has
their chosen occupational/vocational area. 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 design of the part qualification is such that ➢
if taken sequentially with related N part The part qualification can be used for updating,
courses i.e. N4 + N5 + N6, it enables learners upskilling and/or continuing education and
to progressively obtain the National N Diploma training in related occupations
once the required practical work component
of either 18 months or 2 000 hours, as
required for the specific occupational area, is
completed.
 WHO SHOULD ATTEND

➢ This programme is ideal for those who want to succeed in a general

management, retail or wholesale environment, as well as those who
are motivated to start their own business or are currently running
their own business.

➢ Business management gives you skills and

knowledge that are directly applicable in all aspects
of your life. Whether it is planning, influencing,
analyzing, networking or organizing – business
management helps you to develop key
competencies that will promote your career prospects
and will ultimately lead to success!
 National Senior Certificate
(NSC)

Senior Certificate

An appropriate National
Certificate (N3) in the relevant
specialization area

An FETC
NATIONAL DIPLOMA

18 months/2 000 hours

Training to be provided by sectors
relevant to the course.
Work Experience

(SAQA ID: 66995) ➢ Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6

➢ Sales Management N6
N6 Certificate ➢ Computer Practice N6
➢ Labour Relations N5

(SAQA ID: 66929) ➢ Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5

➢ Sales Management N5
N5 Certificate ➢ Labour Relations N5
➢ Computer Practice N5

(SAQA ID: 66871) ➢ Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4

N4 ➢ Management Communication N4
Certificate ➢ Introductory Accounting N4
➢ Computer Practice N4
 Work experience (SAQA ID: 67036)
18 months/2 000 hours
➢ Once you have successfully achieved all three N4-N6 certificates and have worked for
18 months/2 000 hours in a business environment, your logbook will be submitted to the
DHET. On receiving DHET approval, you are awarded the highly respected National N
Diploma: Business Management (SAQA ID: 67036).

➢ All public institutions are exempted from offering training, eg (Goverment

institutions/companies, TVET Colleges, public schools)

➢ Work experience must always be under the supervision of:

✓ College Placement Officer

✓ Company supervisor or Manager
 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

People are A reachable level

An ability to reach
motivated by of fairness between
goals and achieve
different factors i.e. employees and the
the organization
money, rewards etc. organization.
objective
New Sales
Management Management Business Manager
Consultant Trainee Development
Manager
General
Manager Business
Supervisor Broker

Personality based on Satisfaction of Person satisfaction

values, culture, social human need is about their job, it can
interaction important be positive or
negative.
 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

People are A reachable level of

An ability to reach
motivated by fairness between
goals and achieve
different factors i.e. employees and the
the organization
money, rewards etc. organization.
objective

Departmental Project Supply Chain Marketing

Manager Manager Manager Manager

Account Managing Business

Entrepreneur
Manager Director Analyst

Personality based on Satisfaction of Person satisfaction

values, culture, social human need is about their job, it can
interaction important be positive or
negative.
National Diploma Marketing
Management
 DICTIONARY
❖ National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Is a Matric certificate you receive in high school.
❖ Senior Certificate
Matric certificate you can pursue if you were not able to complete your Matric in high school. If you left high school for a variety of
reasons, it does not mean you will never be able to obtain your Matric in order to further your studies or find employment.
❖ National Certificate (N3)
Is a senior certificate qualification for a matric equivalent obtained though the Department of Higher Education and Training
(DHET) and Umalusi.
❖ FETC
Further Education & Training Certificate.
❖ DHET
Department of Higher Education and Training.
❖ SAQA
The South African Qualifications Authority is responsible for the development and implementation of the National
Qualifications.
❖ TVET College
(Technical and Vocational Education and Training) refers to all forms and levels of education and training which provide knowledge
and skills related to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life through formal, non-formal and informal learning
methods in both school-based and work-based learning ...
 DICTIONARY
❖ Workplace experience
Is the process of learning by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect
theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations.
❖ LogBook
Logbook will hold a detailed list of all the tasks you will be to complete during your 18-months of training. The logbook will serve as proof
of your practical experience, when applying for your National Diploma.
❖ National N Diploma
Awarded to candidates who complete three levels of National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (Nated) qualifications: N4, N5 ,
N6 and Workplace experience.
❖ College Placement Officer
Placement Officers help students to find work placements with relevant employers. The goal of a placement is to provide students with
workplace experience and assist them with their transition into the workforce.
❖ Work Supervisor
A person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly and according to
the rules: All managers ...
 PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

❖ 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 2 000 hours, 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
 WHAT IS MARKETING
❖ The success of almost any business depends largely on the effectiveness of its marketing plans and strategy. This
nationally recognized Diploma in Marketing Management will give you a broad knowledge of marketing and an
understanding of the fundamental principles for effective marketing, marketing communication and sales management.

❖ Marketing Managers work to ensure a company is profitable by gaining new customers, expanding the customer base,
building the company's reputation and improving customer interactions.

Principles for Marketing Sales

effective Marketing Communication Management
 National Senior Certificate (NSC)

Senior Certificate

An appropriate National Certificate

(N3) in the relevant specialization
area

An FETC
NATIONAL DIPLOMA

18 months/2 000 hours Training to be provided by

Work Experience sectors relevant to the course.

(SAQA ID: 66996) ❖ Marketing Research N6

❖ Sales Management N6
N6 Certificate ❖ Marketing Communication N6
❖ Marketing Management N6

(SAQA ID: 66952) ❖ Marketing Management N5

N5 Certificate ❖ Sales Management N5
❖ Public Relations N5
❖ Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5

(SAQA ID: 66872) ❖ Marketing Management N4

N4 ❖ Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
❖ Management Communication N4
Certificat ❖ Computer Practice N4
e
 Work experience (SAQA ID: 67037)
18 months/2 000 hours
❖ Once you have successfully achieved all three N4-N6 certificates and have worked for 18 months/2 000
hours in a Marketing environment, your logbook will be submitted to the DHET. On receiving DHET
approval, you are awarded the highly respected National N Diploma: Marketing Management (SAQA ID:
67036).

❖ All public institutions are exempted from offering training.

❖ Eg (Government institutions/companies, TVET Colleges, public schools)

❖ Work experience must always be under the supervision of

✓ College placement Officer

✓ Company supervisor or Manager
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
 HOSPITALITY AND
CATERING SERVICES
Summary Outline
 WHAT IS HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
SERVICES?

Hospitality and Catering Services - is a course that prepares

learners to work as chefs, waitresses, barmen, hotel receptionists,
housekeepers, banqueting personnel, porter, concierge and any
other related position.
 CORE FUNCTIONS

Preparation and serving of food,

planning menus (therapeutic and
01 different menus), restaurant
management and banqueting
services.
APPLIED
MANAGEMENT

02

General administration support

Supply chain administrative CATERING
Personnel admin support THEORY AND
Financial admin support, Function that includes PRACTICAL
collection and analysis of information i.e.
remuneration, grievance
.
 CORE DUTIES
Applied Management Catering Theory and Practical

❑ Front of the house - reservations and ❑ Food Hygiene

reception
❑ Exposure to Machinery and
❑ Human resources management, e.g. equipments
- Recruitment, Disciplinary processes,
scheduling/roster allocation ❑ Cooking of Diverse dishes

❑ Stock Control – ordering and issuing of ❑ Menu Planning

stock, FIFO Principles, Quality Assurance ❑ Banqueting
[Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Principles-(HACCP)] ❑ Costing
❑ Knowledge of Hospitality related
systems - micros, Fedelio, etc
❑ Finance - billing, payments, quotations, etc.
 REASONS FOR THE DECLINES

Insufficient Experience Incorrect Workplace Less than 18 months

❑ The candidate is not providing a ❑ Candidates placed at Hostel but, giving ❑ Inaccurate calculations which is
detailed information with regards to duties done at Hostel. less than 18 months
duties at the workplace.
❑ Candidates being placed where it
❑ Candidates gave only Job Description covers only 1 core subject, e.g.
from employer Hospitals offer students Catering
Theory and Practical only.
❑ The candidate only indicates the skills
and knowledge of one core subject. ❑ Candidates being placed at Franchises
TOURISM SERVICES

Summary Outline
 What is Tourism

➢ The Tourism N4 – N6 course involves the study of tourism as a broad and dynamic
economic sector. It encourages learners from diverse backgrounds to understand the
industry and how it functions.

➢ Job Opportunities:

Tour Operators, Tourist Information Centers, Travel Agents, Accommodation Management,

Conference and Event Planning, Travel Counselling and arrangements, Airline Ground
Crew, Car Rental Agents, Foreign Exchange Agents, Reservation Agents at Inter-City
Coach companies, Junior Travel Consultants, Tour Operators, Tourism Information Officer
and Cruise Consultant.
 MAJOR SUBJECTS - choose only two

Hotel Tourist Travel Service Travel

Reception Destination Procedures Services
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS - choose only
two

Hotel Tourist Travel Service Travel

Reception Destination Procedures Services
 TO QUALIFY FOR N DIPLOMA

For the students to qualify and as an evaluator, to mark the applications as approved. The
following should be considered:

1. The students should cover 2 major subjects and Computer Practice N4/Intro

2. Workplace experience must be 18 months and more

 REASONS FOR THE DECLINES

Insufficient Experience Incorrect Workplace Less than 18 months

➢ The candidate is not providing a ➢ Candidates placed in a Hotel but, giving ➢ 17 months or less
detailed information with regards to duties that are normally performed at
duties at the workplace. Airport, Travel Agency and or Tourism ➢ Dates not specified accurately
center.
➢ Candidates gave only Job Description
from employer ➢ Candidates being placed where it
covers only 1 core subject, e.g.
➢ The candidate only indicates the skills Candidates being placed in Hotel being
and knowledge of one core subject. exposed to Restaurant Services,
Housekeeping and other duties which
are not relevant to Tourism
National N Diploma in Human
Resource Management
SAQA ID 67039, NQF Level 6

Course Information
 WHAT IS HRM DIPLOMA ALL
ABOUT?

It is a critical component in management. The purpose of the

qualification is to ensure learners are equipped with the knowledge,
theory and methodology of the important disciplines in human
resource management and development.

This enables learners to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in

a professional or academic context where application of the
principles and theory are emphasised as a basis for entry into the
labour market, within civil society, the public and private sectors.
 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN HRM
▪ Human Resource Assistant,
▪ HR Practitioner,
▪ Officer or Manager specialising in:
▪ This qualification primarily has a vocational
o Planning, recruitment and
orientation, which includes professional, vocational,
selection, Reward and
or industry specific knowledge that provides a sound
remuneration/Payroll
understanding of general theoretical principles.
o Safety, Health and Environment
o Information and Administration
▪ The purpose of the Diploma is to develop
Systems
graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge
o Training Officer
and skills in HRM. Typically they will have gained
▪ Industrial Relations
experience in applying such knowledge and skills in
Assistant/Practitioner/ Officer or
a workplace context. An in-depth and specialisation
Manager
of knowledge; together with practical skills and
▪ Labour Relations Assistant / Officer
experience in the workplace, enable successful
▪ Junior Researcher/ Analyst or Advisor
learners to enter a number of career paths and to
▪ Consultant in Human Resource
apply their learning to particular employment
Management/Development or Industrial
contexts from the outset. Career paths such as:
Relations
 WHAT IS THE
DURATION OF THE
STUDY? WHAT IS THE
TOTAL
The National Diploma allows for the development of
practical skills founded on the theory, for 18 months in
class and the theoretical component which is extended
CREDITS?
▪ N4 (0.5 year duration), 60 credits
for 18 months in practical.
▪ N5 (0.5 year duration), 60 credits

▪ N6 (0.5 year duration), 60 credits

▪ 18 months practical experience, 180

credits
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The National Diploma in Human Resources Management consists of the
following eight (12) modules, as listed in Report 191.

N4 Certificate N5 Certificate N6 Certificate

o Computer Practice o Labour Relations o Personnel Management

o Entrepreneurship & o Personnel Management o Personnel Training

Business Management
o Personnel Training o Labour Relations
o Personnel Management
o Computer Practice o Computer Practice
o Management
Communication

Note that learning institutions will have to adhere to how the Report 191 policy advises in selecting the core and additional
subjects
 EVALUATION OF
NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA IN HRM

01
PERSONNEL ▪ Planning & selection
▪ Interview process
MANAGEMENT ▪ Induction of successful candidates
▪ HRM and skills inventory

02
TRAINING ▪ Training of staff
▪ Plan & prepare for meeting

03

LABOUR ▪ Negotiation and/or industrial action

RELATIONS
 REASONS FOR THE APPLICATION
TO BE DECLINED PENDING CORRECTIONS
1. Incorrect Workplace
Students workplace exposure is 4. Provide details of core
not relevant to HRM
The candidate will need to elaborate
2. Workplace experience is on the experience performed
too administrative
The exposure did not involve the 5. Workplace exposure had
practical execution of the core skills
no core skills
3. Dates of practical The candidate was not exposed to
the core duties of HRM
The start and ending date of the
practical is not specified
PUBLIC RELATIONS

Summary Outline
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE – N-DIPLOMA
The National N-Diploma consists of 18 months/1-year
six-month theoretical component (N4- N6)

12 subjects from N4 – N6 make up the theoretical component

As well as 18 months/2 000 hours practical experience within industry

 TO QUALIFY FOR NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA

For the students to qualify and as an evaluator, to mark the applications as approved. The following
should be considered:

1. The students should cover activities relating to Public Relations, and Information Processing or Office Practice

2. Workplace experience must be 18 months and more

3. Information Processing N6 is compulsory

THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA QUALIFICATION IS AIMED AT GIVING THE LEARNER THE FOLLOWING:

Technical Knowledge Practical Knowledge

Theoretical Knowledge Workplace Knowledge

THE FOLLOWING IS FEW GUIDELINES OF DUTIES FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA

Press Release Planning and promoting the event

Create PR plans and strategies Write speeches

Analysis media coverage Crisis Management

Manage media relations and request Managing PR agencies

Attending press conference
Planning publicity strategies and campaigned

Making media presentation

Office
Public Information Practice
Relations Processing
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The National Diploma in Public Relations consists of the following twelve
(12) modules, as listed in Report 191.

N4 Certificate N5 Certificate N6 Certificate

o Office Practice o Office Practice o Office Practice

o Public Relations o Public Relations o Public Relations
o Communication o Communication o Communication
o Information o Information o Information
Processing Processing Processing

Note that learning institutions will have to adhere to how the Report 191 policy advises in selecting the core and additional subjects
REASONS FOR THE DECLINES
INCORRECT WORKPLACE
• Only one core is covered
• Retail shops i.e. Shoprite, Clicks and public schools A
NO OTHER EXPOSURE
Where candidates only does front line work that to me is mainly
admin nothing more. B
DETAILED INFOMATION
Information is too administrative
C
EXPOSURE
No exposure to public relations
D
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Learners need one of the following:

➢ A National Senior Certificate

➢ An NC(V) Level 4 Certificate in the relevant

specialization area

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CURRICULUM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
SUBJECTS:

N4

➢ Management Communication
➢ Computerised Financial Systems
➢ Entrepreneurship & Business Management
➢ Financial Accounting

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 N5

➢ Computerised Financial Systems

➢ Entrepreneurship & Business Management
➢ Financial Accounting
➢ Cost and Management Accounting

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 N6

➢ Computerised Financial Systems

➢ Cost and Management Accounting
➢ Financial Accounting
➢ Income Tax

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 A student can apply for the National
N-Diploma once they have completed their
N6 Certificate which is issued by the
Department of Higher Education and
Training on completion of 18 months
experiential learning.

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 STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN
APPLYING FOR THE NATIONAL
N-DIPLOMA:

All applications and enquiries for

diplomas are dealt with by the
examination officer at each campus.

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➢ All applications must be done via the candidate’s campus
or examination centre.

➢ It is compulsory that candidates complete the DHET

application form.

➢ Certified copies of Identity document, certificates (N4, N5

&N6 ) and any other supporting documentary proof, e.g.
statement of results, DHET logbook with supporting
documents and experiential letter must accompany the
application.
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➢ A minimum of 12 successfully passed subjects
(Introductory subjects not inclusive).

➢ A candidate must produce proof of 18 months

applicable experience in a relevant industry that has,
as it’s main function the practical execution of
Financial Management

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 OR
On completion of 2 000 hours of suitable
experience in the industry and a minimum
of three years after the candidate entered
the tertiary level

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A minimum of 2 instructional offerings on the
N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s
vocation; e.g.

Financial Accounting & Computerised

Financial Systems

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➢ The experiential training letter must be on
an official original letterhead, signed by the
manager and must bear the company
stamp.

➢ Specific dates (day, month, year) of

commencement and completion of activities
regarding the candidate’s practical training
must be indicated.
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 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

➢ Cost Accountant’s Assistant

➢ Creditor’s Clerk
➢ Debtor’s Clerk
➢ Financial Accountant Assistant
➢ Internal Audit Clerk
➢ State Accountant’s Assistant
➢ Bookkeeper
➢ Asset Manager/Controller
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 NATIONAL N DIPLOMA
ENGINEERING STUDIES

❑ Electrical Engineering
❑ Mechanical Engineering
❑ Civil Engineering
❑ Chemical Engineering
 REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for consideration: National N-Diploma
➢ Any one who has completed N4-N6 (120 Credits) + minimum of 24 months training at relevant environment (240 credits
➢ Anyone who has been through the ARPL in the relevant work environment and obtained the relevant QCTO -Trade Test
Certificate

TERMINOLOGY
SOE
State Owned Enterprise

QCTO
Quality Council for Trades & Occupations

DHET
Department of Higher Education and Training

ARPL
Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning

TVET College
(Technical and Vocational Education and Training) refers to all forms and levels of education and training which provide
knowledge and skills related to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life through formal, non-formal and
informal learning methods in both school-based and work-based learning ...
 TERMINOLOGY
Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL)
Is the process of learning by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able
to connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations.

Log Book
Logbook will hold a detailed list of all the tasks you will be to complete during your 18-months of training. The logbook
will serve as proof of your practical experience, when applying for your National Diploma.

National N Diploma
Awarded to candidates who complete three levels of National Accredited Technical Education Diploma (Nated)
qualifications: N4, N5,N6 and Workplace experience

College WIL Officer

WIL Officers help students to find work placements with relevant employers. The goal of a placement is to provide
students with workplace experience and assist them with their transition into the workforce.

Work Supervisor
A person who is in charge of a group of people or an area of work and who makes sure that the work is done correctly
and according to the rules: All managers ...
 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 part qualification as a single entity
❖ The design of the part qualification is such that if has value in the workplace as it equips
taken sequentially with related N part courses: learners with vital knowledge and skills
i.e. N4+N5+N6, it enables learners to that enable them to be productively
progressively obtain the National N Diploma in employed at entry level positions in an
Engineering studies once the required occupation.
practical work component of either 24 ❖
months or 2 670 hours, as required for the The part qualification can be used for
specific occupational area, is completed. updating, upskilling and/or continuing
education and training in related
❖ The leaners/employees who were able to occupations
acquire or are in possession of a relevant Trade
Test Certificate (Red Seal) [issued only by
QCTO] can automatically be awarded the
National N Diploma in Engineering Studies.
 TARGET MARKET

❖ This programme is ideal for those who want to succeed in ENGINEERING

environment, as well as those who are motivated to start their own
business/companies or are currently running their own business/companies.
❖ Engineering qualification gives you skills and knowledge that are directly
applicable in all aspects of your life. Whether it is planning, manufacturing,
analyzing, DIY (Do It Yourself), networking or organizing – Engineering
qualification will help you to develop key competencies that will promote your
career and business prospects and will ultimately lead one to success!
 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Training to be provided by
24 months/2 670 hours sectors relevant to the
course.
Work Experience ➢Industrial Electronics N6/Digital Electronics N6
➢Fault-Finding N6 (Prerequisite N5)
➢Electrotechnics N6
➢Power Machines N6/Engineering Physics N6
SAQA Qualification ID: ➢Mathematics N6
➢Logic System N6/Communication Electronics N6
90674 N6 Certificate ➢Supervisory Management N6
➢Industrial Instrument N6
➢[NB: All N6 subjects are prerequisite of N5 subjects]
➢Industrial Electronics N5
➢Digital Electronics N5/Logic System N5
➢Fault-Finding N5/ N4/Communication Electronics N5
SAQA L programme ID: 67043 N5 Certificate ➢Electrotechnics N5
➢Power Machines N5/Engineering Physics N5
➢Mathematics N5
➢Supervisory Management N5
➢Industrial Instrument N5
INSTRUCTIONAL CODE: 50908401 N4 [NB: All N5 subjects are prerequisite of N4 subjects]
➢Industrial Electronics N4
Certificate ➢Fault-Finding N4/Communication Electronics N4
➢Digital Electronics N4/Logic System N4
➢Electrotechnics N4
➢Engineering Science N4
➢Mathematics N4
➢Supervisory Management N4
➢Industrial Instrument N4
 CIVIL ENGINEERING

Training to be provided by
24 months/2 670 hours sectors relevant to the
Work Experience course.
➢Building Administration N6
➢Quantity Surveying N6
➢Building and Structural Construction N6
➢Building and Structural Surveying N6
SAQA Qualification ID: 0674 N6 Certificate ➢Mathematics N6
➢Supervisory Management N6
➢[NB: All N6 subjects are prerequisite of N5 subjects]
➢Building Administration N5
➢Quantity Surveying N5
➢Building and Structural Construction N5
SAQA L programme ID: 67043 N5 Certificate ➢Building and Structural Surveying N5
➢Mathematics N5
➢Supervisory Management N5
➢[NB: All N6 subjects are prerequisite of N5 subjects]
➢Building Administration N4

INSTRUCTIONAL CODE: 50908401 N4 ➢Quantity Surveying N4

➢Building and Structural Construction N4
Certificate ➢Building and Structural Surveying N4
➢Mathematics N4
➢Supervisory Management N4
 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Training to be provided by
sectors relevant to the
course.

➢Strength of Materials and Structures N6

➢Mechanotechnics N6
24 months/2 670 hours ➢Power Machines N6
➢Mathematics N6
Work Experience ➢Engineering Physics N6
➢Fluid Mechanics N6
➢Mechanical Drawing and Design N6
➢Supervisory Management N6

SAQA Qualification ID: 90674 ➢Strength of Materials and Structures N5

N6 Certificate ➢Mechanotechnics N5
➢Power Machines N5
➢Fluid Mechanics N5
➢Engineering Physics N5
➢Mathematics N5
➢Mechanical Drawing and Design N5
SAQA L programme ID: 67043 N5 Certificate ➢Supervisory Management N5

➢Mechanical Draughting N4
➢Plating and Structural Steel Drawing N4
INSTRUCTIONAL CODE: 50908401 N4 ➢Mechanotechnics N4
➢Engineering Science N4
Certificate ➢Mathematics N4
➢Machines and Properties of Metals N4
➢Supervisory Management N4
 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

24 months/2 670 hours Training to be provided by

sectors relevant to the
Work Experience course.

➢Production and Quality Control N6

➢Chemical Plant Operation N6
SAQA Qualification ID: 90674 N6 Certificate ➢Chemistry N6
➢Mathematics N6

➢Production and Quality Control N5

➢Chemical Plant Operation N5
SAQA L programme ID: 67043 N5 Certificate ➢Chemistry N5
➢Mathematics N5

➢Production and Quality Control N4

➢Chemical Plant Operation N4
INSTRUCTIONAL CODE: 50908401 N4 ➢Chemistry N4
Certificate ➢Mathematics N4
 PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW WHEN APPLYING FOR
NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA

 Once you have successfully achieved all 12 subjects (N4-N6 certificates) and have worked or trained
for a minimum of 24 months/2 670 hours in any relevant engineering
environment/workshop/applicable training facility, your logbook, your practical letter and all other
supporting evidence will be submitted to the TVET College where you completed your studies and
they will submit to the DHET for evaluation.
 NB: [ALL Applications should be accompanied by a completed logbook]
 DHET will give the final feedback on your application within 3 months to the TVET College you
applied at, and they (the College) will in turn inform you of the outcome.
NB: COMMON REASONS FOR “DECLINE PENDING CORRECTION”
✓ Applications without logbooks attached
✓ Applications with Trade Test Report (Only QCTO Red Seal Trade certificates are accepted)
✓ Less than 24 months of training completed
✓ N4-N6 Certificates not attached to the application
✓ Activities in the letter outlined in point form and not clearly elaborated
 RELEVANT COMPANIES/TRAINING FACILITIES TO
CONDUCT ENGINEERING WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

❑ ELECTRICAL ▪ Local and District Municipalities – Electrical sections

ENGINEERING ▪ Electrical Private companies
▪ SOE
▪ Electrical Public company(municipality)
▪ Electrical components manufacturing industries
❑ CIVIL ENGINEERING ▪ Local and District Municipalities – Civil works sections
▪ Construction Private/local companies
▪ Construction components manufacturing industries
❑ MECHANICAL ▪ Local and Municipalities – Mechanical sections
ENGINEERING ▪ Mechanical Private/local companies
▪ Steel, Machinery, components manufacturing and
producing companies
▪ Motor servicing companies/Industries
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING

Installing, servicing
and inspecting
Fixing and electrical Wiring a
installing Air-cons connections and household from
and Refrigerators operations begging to end

Electrical
ELECTRICAL Instrument
Equipment
INSTALLER
Air- Mechanic
technician Electrician
Conditioning
and Electrical
Refrigeration Cable joiner
technician
mechanic

Installation of electrical Fitting, installing servicing and Fixing electrical

equipment in structures and fixing inspecting all electrical appliances and
electrical instruments inspection of all
equipment in electrical service points
industries
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – CIVIL
ENGINEERING

Create technical Connects, service

Performing all industrial plans, blue prints and inspect all
and household water and drawings for municipal sewer and
connections projects water pipelines

Roads Builder
Quantity
Bricklayer construction
Surveyor
engineer
Sanitation
Plumber Architectural
and water
draughtsman
reticulation

Performing all Performing all Advising on the Erecting and

bricklaying duties within Road works potential of a site and inspecting all
the construction industry activities within the working out the construction
construction costing for projects structures and
industry inspecting all
personnel on site
 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES –
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Manufacture,
construct, Performs all welding Service, supervise and
assemble and fit activities within the maintain aircraft
components for mechanical world of alterations and
machinery work systems

Motor Mechanical
Millwright Toolmaker
mechanic technician

Fitter and Aircraft

Turner welder maintenance
mechanic

Installs, dismantles, Performs services, Making precision Designs, test, adjust

maintains, repairs, inspection and tools, dies, moulds, and maintain
reassembles and moves maintenance on jigs, holding devices engineering machinery
machineries in factories engines and guides and equipment
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
Develop solutions to
Controls the environmental
operation of problems by
chemical improving recycling,
production waste disposal,
equipment public health and air
pollution
Chemical
Chemical
Laboratory
Engineer
technician
Chemical
Plant Environmental
Operator technician

Converts basic raw Developing,

materials into a variety monitoring, Carrying
of products out all experiments
and test in the
laboratory for
Chemical Engineers
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