Colleges and Universities Offering National Diploma in Civil Engineering in South Africa

Course Name: National Diploma in Civil Engineering(Civil Engineering)
Major Subject: Civil Engineering
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Umgungundlovu TVET College, Pietermaritzburg
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
N1 – Grade 12 Maths & Physical Science

Course Outline:
1. Civil (Bricklaying & Plastering)
a) N1
• Mathematics N1
• Building Science N1
• Building Drawing N1
• Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N1
b) N2
• Mathematics N2
• Building Science N2
• Building Drawing N2
• Bricklaying & Plastering Theory N2
c) N3
• Mathematics N3
• Building Science N3
• Building Drawing N3
• Building and Civil Technology N3

2. Civil (Plumbing)
a) N1
• Mathematics N1
• Building Science N1
• Building Drawing N1
• Plumbing Theory N1
b) N2
• Mathematics N2
• Building Science N2
• Building Drawing N2
• Plumbing Theory N2
c) N3
• Mathematics N3
• Building Science N3
• Building Drawing N3
• Building and Civil Technology N3

3. Civil (Carpentry)
a) N1
• Mathematics N1
• Building Science N1
• Building Drawing N1
• Woodworkers Theory N1
b) N2
• Mathematics N2
• Building Science N2
• Building Drawing N2
• Carpentry & Roofing Theory N2
c) N3
• Mathematics N3
• Building Science N3
• Building Drawing N3
• Building and Civil Technology N3

4. Civil
a) N4
• Mathematics/Building Admin N4
• Quantity Surveying N4
• Building & Structural Construction N4
• Building & Structural Surveying N4
b) N5
• Mathematics/Building Admin N5
• Quantity Surveying N5
• Building & Structural Construction N5
• Building & Structural Surveying N5
c) N6
• Mathematics/Building Admin N6
• Quantity Surveying N6
• Building & Structural Construction N6
• Building & Structural Surveying N6
Gauteng College of Engineering And Technology, Johannesburg
Duration:
-3 Months for each stage (Trimester)

Minimum entry requirement:
•For N1-N3, Grade 10 (with Mathematics & Physical science)
•For N4-N6, Grade 12 Certificate (with Mathematics & Physical science)
•N3 (with Engineering mathematics & Engineering science)

Course Overview:
1. N1
-Bricklaying & Plastering Theory OR Plumbing Theory OR Carpentry & Roofing Theory
-Building Drawing
-Building Science Operations
-Mathematics
2. N2
-Bricklaying & Plastering Theory OR Plumbing Theory OR Carpentry & Roofing Theory
-Building Drawing
-Building Science Operations
-Mathematics
3. N3
-Building and Civil Technology
-Building Drawing
-Building Science
-Mathematics
4. N4
-Building Administration
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structure Surveying
-Quantity Surveying
OR
-Engineering Mathematics
5. N5
-Building Administration
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structure Surveying
-Quantity Surveying
6. N6
-Building Administration
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structure Surveying
-Quantity Surveying
The College of Cape Town , Cape Town
National diploma in building and civil engineering

Course content

(i) Building Administration

(ii) Building and Structural Surveying

(iii) Building and Structural Construction

(iv) Quantity Surveying

(v) Building Administration

(vi) Building and Structural Surveying

(vii) Building and Structural Construction

(viii) Quantity Surveying

(ix) Mathematics

(x) Engineering Science

(xi) Building Administration

(xii) Building and Structural Surveying

(xiii) Building and Structural Construction

(xiv) Quantity Surveying

Course requirements

(i) To enter N4 – Grade 12 with 4 appropriate subjects, above 40%, N3 or equivalent qualification with appropriate subjects

(ii) To enter N5 – N4 Certificate or equivalent qualification

(iii) To enter N6 – N5 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Program duration

12 weeks per level plus 2 years practical experience in the Building industry
Majuba TVET College, Newcastle
1. N4
Duration: 3 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 with: relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 60%); and Technical Drawing (at least 75%) or
-NCV Level 4 Certificate in Civil and Building Construction or
-N3 in the relevant field

Subjects:
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building and Structural Construction

2. N5
Duration: 3 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N4 Level in the specific programme

Subjects:
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building and Structural Construction

3. N6
Duration: 3 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N5 Level in the specific programme

Subjects:
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building and Structural Construction

Mbowa College, Johannesburg
1. N4
Duration: 3 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 certificate (with Mathematics & Physical Science), national N3 or an equivalent qualification.

Course Overview:
-Engineering Science
-Engineering Maths
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building Construction

2. N5
Duration: 3 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N4 or an equivalent qualification (with Mathematics)

Course Overview:
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building Construction

3. N6
Duration: 3 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-N5 or an equivalent qualification (with Mathematics)

Course Overview:
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building Construction
Brooklyn City College, Pretoria
Minimum entry requirement:
A senior certificate or an appropriate National Certificate (N3), or a National Senior Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.

Duration:
1. N3 6 months
2. N4 3 months
3. N5 3 months
4. N6 3 months

Modules Overview:
1. Mathematics N3, Building & Civil Technology N3,Building Science N3, Building Drawing N3
2. Mathematics/Quantity Survey N4, Building Administration N4, Building & Structural Surveying N4, Building & Structural Construction N4
3. Mathematics/Quantity Survey N5, Building Administration N5, Building & Structural Surveying N5, Building & Structural Construction N5
4. Mathematics/Quantity Survey N6, Building Administration N6, Building & Structural Surveying N6, Building & Structural Construction N6

Tuition fees:
1. N3 R8,394.00
2. N4 R2,897.00
3. N5 R2,897.00
4. N6 R2,897.00

Exam Fee: R100 per Semester
Berea Technical College, Durban
Duration: Two years of theory and 24 months of work integrated learning (WIL).

Minimum entry requirement:
1. N3
-National Senior Certificate with English, Maths, Physical Science/Mechanical Tech/Civil or any other technical related subject or N2 Certificate.
2. N4
-National Senior Certificate with 40% Maths, Physical Science/ N3 Certificate.

Course Overview:
1. N3
-Mathematics
-Building and Civil Technology
-Engineering Science
-Building Drawing
2. N4
-Mathematics
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Construction
-Building Admin
3. N5
-Mathematics
-Building and Structural Construction
-Building Admin
-Quantity Surveying
4. N6
-Mathematics
-Building and Structural Construction
-Building Admin
-Quantity Surveying
Hillcross Business College, Johannesburg
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Grade 12 – Matric,
-A senior certificate or
-National Certificate (N3) or a relevant Nated equivalent qualification

Program Modules:
1. N4
-Mathematics N4
-Engineering Science N4
-Building and Structural Construction N4
-Building and Structural Surveying N4
-Building Administration N4
2. N5
-Mathematics N5
-Engineering Physics N5
-Building and Structural Construction N5
-Building and Structural Surveying N5
-Building Administration N5
3. N6
-Mathematics N6
-Engineering Physics N6
-Building and Structural Construction N6
-Building and Structural Surveying N6
-Building Administration N6

CTU Training Solutions, Johannesburg

-This course covers levels N1-N6

Entry requirements:
N1:
-Grade 9 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy & Physical Science) for N1Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

N2:
-Grade 10 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy & Physical Science) for N2Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

N3:
-Grade 11 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy & Physical Science) for N3 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

N4 and N5:
-Grade 12 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy and Physical Science); National Senior Certificate (NSC); Level 4 NCV; Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); N3 Certificate in Civil Engineering

N6:
-National Certificate: N5 Civil Engineering (SAQA ID 66960, NQF Level 5).
ICESA College, Durban
Duration: 2 Years + 18 months in-service Training.

Minimum entry requirements:
• N2: Engineering Studies or Grade 11 or Senior Certificate or NSC with Maths.

Course Outline:
-Mathematics N3
-Engineering Science N3
-Industrial Orientation N3
-Engineering Drawing N3
-Mathematics N4
-Building and Structural Construction N4
-Building and Structural Surveying N4
-Building Administration N4
-Mathematics N5
-Building and Structural Construction N5
-Building and Structural Surveying N5
-Building Administration N5
-Mathematics N6
-Building and Structural Construction N6
-Building and Structural Surveying N6
-Building Administration N6
Howard FET College, Durban
Duration: 18 Months Theory & 18 Practicals

Tuition fees: R 8,544.00 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
-Grade 12/NSC or N3 Certificate, a minimum E symbol for English Second Language
-HG or a minimum D symbol for English Second Language SG is required.

Course Outline:
1. N4
-Mathematics N4
-Engineering Science N4
-Quantity Survey N4
-Building Administration N4
2. N5
-Mathematics N5
-Building Administration N5
-Building & Structural Construction N5
-Building & Structural Survey N5
3. N6
-Mathematics N6
-Building Administration N6
-Building & Structural Construction N6
-Building and Structural Survey N6
Elangeni TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 Months per level and 24 months of practical in-service training

Minimum entry requirement:
• Relevant National Certificate N3 Electrical or Senior Certificate or Grade 12 with Maths, Science and two technical subjects

Subjects:
1. N4
-Mathematics
-Building administration
-Building Science
-Building Drawing
2. N5
-Mathematics
-Building administration
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structural Surveying
3. N6
-Mathematics
-Building administration
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structural Surveying
Gauteng City College, Johannesburg
Duration: 24 months

Course Overview:
1. N1-N2:
-Engineering Mathematics,
-Building Science,
-Building Drawing,
-Bricklaying Plastering Theory.
-Electives: Carpentry & Roofing Theory, Plumbing Theory, Plating & Structural Steel Drawing
2. N3:
-Engineering Mathematics,
-Building Science,
-Building Drawing,
-Building & Civil Technology.
3. N4 + N5 + N6:
-Engineering Mathematics,
-Building & Structural,
-Surveying,
-Building & Structural Construction Building Administration.
-Elective: Quantity Surveying
Academic Institute of Excellence, Johannesburg
Duration: 3 months Per N-Level

Minimum entry requirement:
-N1 Entry Requirement: Grade 10 (Std 8) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science OR no formal qualification required for everyone 23 years or older.
-N3 Entry Requirement: Grade 11 (Std 9) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science or N2.
-N4 Entry Requirement: Matric/Grade 12 (with full mathematics and science 40%+ Passrate), or N3 Pass (with mathematics and science)

Tuition fees:
-Cost Per N-Level: R13 100.00
-Cost for Optional Practical Module: R3 500.00
Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg
N4 – N6
Duration: 3 trimesters

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 or equivalent (with Mathematics)

Course Overview:
1. N4
-Engineering Science
-Engineering Maths
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building Construction
2. N5
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building Construction
3. N6
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building and Structural Surveying
-Building Construction
Rand Training College, Johannesburg
Course Structure:
1. N4
-Mathematics
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structural Surveying
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Engineering Science

2. N5
-Mathematics
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structural Surveying
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Engineering Physcis

3. N6
-Mathematics
-Building & Structural Construction
-Building & Structural Surveying
-Quantity Surveying
-Building Administration
-Engineering Physcis
Churchil Technical College, Pretoria
Course Content:
1. N3:
-Building Science,
-Building and Civil Technology,
-Mathematics,
-Building Drawing.
2. N4:
-Mathematics,
-Building Administration,
-Quantity Survey,
-Building and Drawing Structure Construction,
-Building and Structure Survey,
-Building Science.
3. N5-N6:
-Mathematics,
-Building Administration,
-Quantity Survey,
-Building and Structure Construction,
-Building and Structure Survey,
-Building Science.
Buffalo City Public TVET College, East London
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-A N6 Certificate in either Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a minimum of twelve(12) advanced instructional offerings with at least a pass in three (3) instructional offerings in each of the grades N4, N5 and N6.
-Documentary proof of at least two years applicable experience in business and industry. This should facilitate the practical implementation of any two (2) of the N6 subjects relevant to the candidate’s vocational training.
Central Technical College, Cape Town
1. N3-N6
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-N2: Engineering Studies, or a Grade 11, or a Senior Certificate, or NSC with Mathematics

Tuition fees: R 1,275.00 p/m

2. N4-N6
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Senior Certificate, or NSC with a minimum of a Higher Certificate admission and a pass mark of 55% in Mathematics

Tuition fees: R 1,159.00 p/m
iCALC Training Academy, Free State
Course entry requirements:
(i) N4: Grade 12 (with related subjects and 50% pass), N3 Certificate or equivalent qualification

(ii) N5: N4 Certificate or equivalent qualification

(iii) N6: N5 Certificate or equivalent qualification

Course duration:
-1 year full-time (each level is 12 weeks).
-2 years practical work experience in industry for a National N-Diploma
Technicol SA College, Centurion
N1-N6
Course Overview:
-Mathematics
-Engineering Science
-Bricklaying & Plastering
-Building Drawing
-Plumbing Theory
-Building and Civil Technology
-Building Administration
-Quantity Surveying
-Building & Structural Surveying
-Building & Structural Construction
-Supervisory Management
Bolton College, Free State

This course goes from Level N4-N6

Requirements:
-N4 Entry Requirement: Matric/Grade 12 (with full mathematics and science 40%+ Pass rate), or N3 Pass (with mathematics and science)NOTE: Proceed to next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed i.e. N4 for N5

Mode of study:Full or Part time
PAX College, Durban
Entry Requirement: Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent or NQF Level 4 Certificate or NC(V) Level 4 Certificate.

Course duration: 3 years

Course content:
-Civil Engineering
-Structural Engineering
-Construction Manager
-Building Administrator
-Storm Water Control Officer
Mthashana TVET College, KwaZulu - Natal
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12 or Any Other Equivalent Qualification.

Modules:
• Building and Structural Construction
• Building and Structural Surveying
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Science
• Mathematics
Denver Technical College, Pretoria
Minimum entry requirements:
a) N4- National N3 Certificate with four subjects or a Senior Certificate in a pre-requisite technical discipline.
b) N5- Pre-requisite N4 Certificate with four subjects
c) N3- Pre-requisite N5 Certificate with four subjects
Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
Duration: 3 years

Course Overview:
-Applied Mechanics
-Computer Skills
-Construction Materials
-Drawing
-Mathematics
-Communication Skills
-Construction Methods
Academy of Business and Computer Studies, Pretoria
N4-N6
Course Overview:
-Building and Structural Construction (BSC)
-Quantity Surveying (QS)
-Building and Structure Surveying (BSS)
-Building Administration (BA)
Vuselela TVET College, Klerksdorp
Duration: 1 year per level

Minimum entry requirement:
-Gr 9-11 for N1 with letter from employer
-Gr 12 or N1 with relevant technical subjects for N2/N3
Tshwane South TVET College, Pretoria
N1-N3
Minimum entry requirement:
-N2: Applicable N1 Certificate with four subjects
-N3: Applicable N2 Certificate with four subjects
Pretoria Technical College, Pretoria
Duration: 24 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Grade 12, N3 or Equivalent
Thekwini TVET College, Berea
Tuition Fees: R 2,100
Thekwini City (FET) College Stanger Campus, Kwadukuza
Thekwini City (FET) College Thohoyandou Campus, Thohoyandou
NCM Computer and Business Academy, East London
Delcom Training Institute, Johannesburg
Maluti TVET College, Phuthaditjhaba
Ingwe TVET College, Maluti
Tshwane North TVET College, Pretoria
Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Springs

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