The Electrical field of study consists of two main fields, namely Electrical Heavy Current and Electrical Light Current (also known as Electronics).
Electricians are involved in the generation, installation, distribution and usage of electricity via electrically-operated equipment, e.g. Refrigerator, generators, stoves, heaters and industrial and domestic installations.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Candidates need to have good eyesight and should not be color blind
- Good communication skills
- Natural aptitude for working with tools
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Electrician
Electro-technician
Refrigeration Technician
Master Electrician
Lift Technician
Millwright
Electrical Fitter
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Wire person (Domestic installation)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
– For N1 Grade 12 Certificate with A Pass in Mathematics and Physical Science
– For N4 – N3
– For N2 – N1
– For N5 – N4
– For N3 – N2 /Technical Grade 12
– For N6 – N5
DURATION & QUALIFICATION
The duration of each level is THREE months. Therefore a TRIMESTER timetable is followed, with registration taking place
in January, April and August, enabling the successful student to accumulate THREE national certificates during the course of one year.
ASSESSMENT
The pass requirement is a minimum of 40% per subject. Evaluations are cumulative, based on regular class tests and
practical testing. At the end of each trimester an external examination is written.
CURRICULUM
| Level | Subjects |
|---|---|
| N1 | Electrical Trade Theory Industrial Electronics Engineering Science Mathematics |
| N2 | Electrical Trade Theory Industrial Electronics Engineering Science Mathematics |
| N3 | Electrical Technology Industrial Electronics Mathematics Engineering Science |
| N4 | Mathematics Industrial Electronics Electrotechnics Engineering Science Fault Finding & Protective Devices |
| N5 | Mathematics Industrial Electronics Engineering Physics Fault Finding & Protective Devices |
| N6 | Mathematics Industrial Electronics Electrotechnics Engineering Science Fault Finding & Protective Devices Installation Rules ( Paper 1 & 2)-Part Time |
