Electrical

Potential Artisan

  • Electrician
  • Millwright
  • Refrigeration Technician
  • Auto Electrical Technician

Minimum requirements for a trade test:

  1. Compulsory Theoretically qualification before you can do a trade test:
  • N2 Mathematics
  • N2 Engineering Science
  • N2 Trade Theory subject
  • Related N2 Trade Theory subject of your choice
  1. Compulsory Practical training (not done by NTEK but NTEK do assist in referrals)
  • Practical apprentice training – 113 weeks (2 years)
  • This training must be accompanied by a SETA registration and SETA log book.
  • All apprentice training + trade test qualification is done under the control of the Department of Labour and not by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
NB!!! Compulsory Theory qualification and Compulsory Practical training must be completed before a trade test can be applied for (red stamp)
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Required subjects for different trades:

ELECTRICIAN

MILLWRIGHT

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

AUTO ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Electronic

Potential Artisan

  • Industrial Electronic Technician
  • Communication Electronic Technician (Radio & Television)

Minimum requirements for a trade test:

  1. Compulsory Theoretically qualification before you can do a trade test:
  • N2 Mathematics
  • N2 Engineering Science
  • N2 Trade Theory subject
  • Related N2 Trade Theory subject of your choice
  1. Compulsory Practical training (not done by NTEK but NTEK do assist in referrals)
  • Practical apprentice training – 113 weeks (2 years)
  • This training must be accompanied by a SETA registration and SETA log book
  • All apprentice training + trade test qualification is done under the control of the Department of Labour and not by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
NB!!! Compulsory Theory qualification and Compulsory Practical training must be completed before a trade test can be applied for (red stamp)

Required subjects for different trades:

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

 COMMUNICATION ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN

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Mechanical

Potential Artisan

  • Fitter & Turner
  • Toolmaker

Minimum requirements for a trade test:

  1. Compulsory Theoretically qualification before you can do a trade test:
  • N2 Mathematics
  • N2 Engineering Science
  • N2 Trade Theory subject
  • Related N2 Trade Theory subject of your choice
  1. Compulsory Practical training (not done by NTEK but NTEK do assist in referrals)
  • Practical apprentice training – 113 weeks (2 years)
  • This training must be accompanied by a SETA registration and SETA log book.
  • All apprentice training + trade test qualification is done under the control of the Department of Labour and not by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
NB!!! Compulsory Theory qualification and Compulsory Practical training must be completed before a trade test can be applied for (red stamp)

Required subjects for different trades:

FITTER & TURNER

TOOLMAKER

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Auto

Potential Artisan

  • Motor Mechanic
  • Diesel Mechanic

Minimum requirements for a trade test:

  1. Compulsory Theoretically qualification before you can do a trade test:
  • N2 Mathematics
  • N2 Engineering Science
  • N2 Trade Theory subject
  • Related N2 Trade Theory subject of your choice
  1. Compulsory Practical training (not done by NTEK but NTEK do assist in referrals)
  • Practical apprentice training – 113 weeks (2 years)
  • This training must be accompanied by a SETA registration and SETA log book.
  • All apprentice training + trade test qualification is done under the control of the Department of Labour and not by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
NB!!! Compulsory Theory qualification and Compulsory Practical training must be completed before a trade test can be applied for (red stamp)

Required subjects for different trades:

MOTOR MECHANIC
SUBJECTS Mandatory Optional N1 N2 N3
1.       Mathematics

2.       Eng Science

3.       Motor Trade Theory

4.       Eng Drawing

5.       Metal Workers Theory and

6.       Diesel Trade Theory

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DIESEL MECHANIC
SUBJECTS Mandatory Optional N1 N2 N3
1.       Mathematics

2.       Eng Science

3.       Metal Workers Theory

4.       Diesel Trade Theory

5.       Eng Drawing

6.       Motor Trade Theory

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Civil

Potential Artisan

  • Plumber
  • Building and Civil Technician (N6 Diploma Only)

Minimum requirements for a trade test:

  1. Compulsory Theoretically qualification before you can do a trade test:
  • N2 Mathematics
  • N2 Engineering Science
  • N2 Trade Theory subject
  • Related N2 Trade Theory subject of your choice
  1. Compulsory Practical training (not done by NTEK but NTEK do assist in referrals)
  • Practical apprentice training – 113 weeks (2 years)
  • This training must be accompanied by a SETA registration and SETA log book.
  • All apprentice training + trade test qualification is done under the control of the Department of Labour and not by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
NB!!! Compulsory Theory qualification and Compulsory Practical training must be completed before a trade test can be applied for (red stamp)

Required subjects for different trades:

PLUMBER
SUBJECTS Mandatory Optional N1 N2 N3
1.          Mathematics

2.          Eng or Building Science

3.          Plumbing Theory

4.          Building & Civil Technology

5.          Building Drawing

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BUILDING AND CIVIL TECHNICIAN
SUBJECTS Mandatory Optional N1 N2 N3
1.         Mathematics

2.         Eng or Building Science

3.         Bricklaying & Plastering Theory

4.         Building Drawing

5.         Plumbing Theory

6.         Building & Civil Technology

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Aviation

Potential Artisan

  • Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic

Minimum requirements for a trade test:

  1. Compulsory Theoretically qualification before you can do a trade test:
  • N2 Mathematics
  • N2 Engineering Science
  • N2 Trade Theory subject
  • Related N2 Trade Theory subject of your choice
  1. Compulsory Practical training (not done by NTEK but NTEK do assist in referrals)
  • Practical apprentice training – 113 weeks (2 years)
  • This training must be accompanied by a SETA registration and SETA log book.
  • All apprentice training + trade test qualification is done under the control of the Department of Labour and not by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
NB!!! Compulsory Theory qualification and Compulsory Practical training must be completed before a trade test can be applied for (red stamp)

Required subjects for different trades:

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
SUBJECTS Mandatory Optional N1 N2 N3
1.       Mathematics

2.       Eng Science

3.       Aircraft Maintenance Theory

4.       Motor Trade Theory

5.       Engineering Drawing

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Wireman’s Licence

Who qualifies for a Wireman’s License?

A student interested in enrolling, must be a qualified artisan in one of the following trades:

  • Electrician
  • Lift Mechanic
  • Millwright
  • Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Technician
  • Armature Winder

Minimum requirements:

  • Qualified Artisan
  • Grade 12/N3 Engineering science
  • Grade 12/N3 Mathematics (Not Mathematic Literacy)
  • Grade 12/N3 Electrical trade theory or technology
  • (Subjects on N2 equals single phase tester)
  • (Subjects on N3 equals three phase installation electrician)

Masters Wireman’s Licence (Specialised Codes for Hazardous Installations)

Minimum requirements:

  • National Diploma (N4-N6): Engineering Studies (Electrical Engineering) with Electrotechnics N6 or Industrial Electronics N6 or Fault-finding and Protective devices N6 as a subject in the N6 Diploma +
  • Wireman’s Licence three phase (minimum 2 years) +
  • Trade test qualification as an Electrician three phase +
  • Paper 1 & Paper 2 Specialised codes

Single-Phase Tester

He / She must be in position of a N2 certificate for a single-phase tester with the following subjects:

  • Mathematics N2
  • Engineering science 2
  • Electrical Trade Theory N2
  • Choice Subject (Industrial Electronics N2)
  • Paper 1 & Paper 2 Installation Rules Code 010142

Three-Phase Installation Electrician

Alternatively He / She must be in possession of a N3 certificate for a 3-phase Installation Electrician with the following subjects:

  • Mathematics N3 (Grade 12)
  • Engineering Science N3 (Grade 12)
  • Electrical Trade Theory / Electro Technology N3 (Grade 12)
  • Paper 1 & Paper 2 Installation Rules Code 010142

INSTALLATION RULES PAPER 1 AND 2

NTEK provide 3 practical workshops on predated Saturday mornings for all candidates that has enrolled for Installation Rules. These workshops cover the syllabus and also work through previous Examination papers and memorandums.
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MDDOP

Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice

It is a tertiary Diploma for Drawing Office Manager

MDDOP stands for Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice.  It is a tertiary Diploma for Drawing Office Managers.

This course is now given as a Distance Education course by NTEK College and runs concurrent with all the other N-courses. We advised that not more than two subjects are taken in one term on MDDOP.

Prerequisites to register for this course:
  • N3 engineering drawing or GR12 (Std 10) Technical drawing or Gr 12 Engineering Graphics & Design.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Student must have done a CAD course and is acquainted with standard functionalities of the applications in any CAD program.

This is not a short course but a National MDDOP Diploma under the auspices of the DHET.

Choice of subjects:

All the subjects in Group 1 are compulsory.  Subject 1 is a written paper and there are 3 drawing subjects in group 1 which are all done on the drawing board.

In Group 2 the student needs to choose 3 subjects of 4 which is done on a Laptop computer using CAD.

PLEASE NOTE:

The student must have the following functional hardware and software:

  • Laptop with functional CAD application installed (CADDIE) can be supplied by NTEK.
  • Portable printer to print CAD drawings

GROUP 1

(All subject compulsory)

  1. Mechanical & Drawing office orientation – Written 3-hour paper
  2. General Draughting – 4-hour drawing paper
  3. Pictorial Draughting – 4-hour drawing paper
  4. Technical Illustrations – 4-hour drawing paper

GROUP 2 (CAD)

(Subject 1 is compulsory and choose 3 subjects from 2 – 5.  Subject 6 is optional)

  1. Computer Aided Draughting – CAD 3-hour Computer
  2. Mechanical Draughting – CAD 4-hour Computer
  3. Building Draughting – CAD 4-hour Computer
  4. Electrical Draughting – CAD 4-hour Computer
  5. Structural Steel Detailing – CAD 4-hour Computer
  6. Supervisory Management N4 (Optional) – Written 3-hour paper
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