Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Electrical Engineering in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Electrical Engineering(Electrical Engineering)
  • Major Subject: Electrical Engineering
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Electrical Engineering

  • College SA College SA, Cape Town   
    (a) NTC bridging course

    Admission requirements

    (i) Completion of the grade 8 senior phase is preferable

    (ii) The ability to read and write in English

    (iii) At least 16 years of age


    Fees: From R1070.00 per month


    Course duration: 4 months


    Course content

    (i) Mathematics

    (ii) Physical sciences


    (b) Engineering studies: Electrical N1


    Admission requirements

    (i) Grade 9 passed; with mathematics (40% and above) and physical science (30% and above)

    (ii) The ability to read and write in English

    (iii) At least 16 years of age


    Fees: From R760.00 per month


    Course duration: 16 months



    Course content

    (i) Mathematics N1

    (ii) Engineering science N1

    (iii) Industrial electronics N1

    (iv) Electrical trade theory N1


    (c) Engineering studies: Electrical N2


    Admission requirements

    Applicants must have completed N1


    Fees: From R760.00 per month

    Course duration: 16 months


    Course content

    (i) Mathematics N2

    (ii) Engineering science N2

    (iii) Industrial electronics N2

    (iv) Electrical trade theory N2


    (d) Engineering studies: Electrical N3


    Course requirements

    Applicants must have completed N2


    Fees: From R760.00 per month


    Course duration: 16 months


    Course content

    (i) Mathematics N3

    (ii) Engineering science N3

    (iii) Industrial electronics N3

    (iv) Electrical trade theory N3
  • Circle Way Training Circle Way Training, Witbank  
    Course entry requirements
    (i) Enrollment for N1: Grade 9 OR an equivalent certificate.
    (ii) Enrollment for N2: N1 Engineering Studies, Grade 10 (Mathematics and Physical Science are compulsory) OR an equivalent Certificate.
    (iii) Enrollment for N3: N2 Engineering studies OR at least three applicable Grade 11 subjects (Mathematics and Physics compulsory)
    (iv) Enrollment for N4: N3 Engineering studies OR Grade 12 senior Certificate (Mathematics Compulsory)

    Mode of study
    -Full time
    -Part time

    Course duration
    -3 months per N level
    -18 months for N4-N6

    Course content
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electro- Technics
    -Power Machines
    -Industrial-Science
    -Supervisory management
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electro-Technology
    -Electro Trade Theory
  • Colliery Training College Colliery Training College, Mpumalanga  
    Course Content:
    1. Basic Training
    -Instruments
    -Buildings
    -Single-phase motors
    -Three-phase motors
    -Transformers
    -Relays
    -Hand Tools
    2. Advanced Training
    -Pole changing (two speed) motors
    -Direct current machines
    -Ward-Leonard speed control
    -Energy meters
    -Load balancing
    -Testing of three-phase installations
    3. Basic Electronics
    -Soldering of components
    -Identification of resistors, diodes and inductors and the use there-of
    -Using an oscilloscope
    -Construct rectification circuits
    -Identify and use Zener diodes
    -Construct a voltage doubler
    -Identify transistor action and transistor configurations
    -Test regulated power supplies
    -Test thermistors and thermistor phase control
    -Explain and apply PLC operating principles
  • Berea Technical College Berea Technical College, Durban  
    1. Heavy Current
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    N1-N2: Grade 10, 11, 12 with no Mathematics and Physical Science.

    Course Overview:
    1. N1
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Engineering Drawing
    -FLC Communication
    2. N2
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory

    2. Instrumentation
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    N1-N2: Grade 10, 11, 12 with no Mathematics and Physical Science.

    Course Overview:
    1. N1
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Engineering Drawing
    -FLC Communication
    2. N2
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Logics
    -Instrument Trade Theory
  • Bristol Training College Bristol Training College, Pretoria  
    (a) N1

    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 9 (Std. 7) with Mathematics and Physical Science, or equivalent.

    Course duration: 3 Months

    Course content
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Industrial Electronics

    (b) N2

    Course entry requirements
    -N1 National Certificate or equivalent

    Course duration: 3 Months

    Course content
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Industrial Electronics

    (c) N3

    Course entry requirements
    -N2 National Certificate or equivalent

    Course duration: 3 Months

    Course content
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrotechnology
  • Sedibeng TVET College Sedibeng TVET College, Johannesburg  
    Tuition fees: R 1,858.50 per trimester

    Course Outline:
    1. N1
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Industrial Electronics
    2. N2
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Industrial Electronics
    3. N3
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Industrial Electronics
    4. N4
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrotechnics
    -Industrial Electronics
    5. N5
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Power Machines
    -Electrotechnics
    -Industrial Electronics
    6. N6
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Power Machines
    -Electrotechnics
    -Industrial Electronics
  • PCD College PCD College, Pretoria  
    Course entry requirements
    -Applicants must have Grade 12 Maths and Science OR you will have to do Level 2 and then L3 to finish this Qualification (we will explain this in detail)

    Course duration: 3 years

    Course content
    -Safety at Work
    -Calculations, Setting Out and Drawing
    -Advanced Practical Skills
    -Communications and Information Technology
    -Alteration, Repair and Planned Maintenance
    -Supervision, Planning and Administration
    -Assessments
    -Safety at Work
    -Materials
    Calculations, Setting Out and Drawing
    Advanced Practical Skills
    Communications and Information Technology
    Alteration, Repair and Planned Maintenance
    Supervision, Planning and Administration
  • The College of Cape Town  The College of Cape Town , Cape Town   
    N1-N3

    Course entry requirements
    (i) N1 - Minimum of Grade 11 with Mathematics above 50%
    (ii) N2 - N1 or equivalent
    (iii) N3 - N2 or equivalent

    Course duration: 12 weeks each level

    Enrollment: January, May or September

    Mode of study: Full-time or Part-time

    Course content
    (i) N1
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory

    (ii) N2
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science or Logic Systems
    -Electrical Trade Theory

    (iii) N3
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science or Logic Systems
    -Electrical Trade Theory or
    -Electro-technology
  • Nkangala TVET College Nkangala TVET College, Witbank  
    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING N1-6:

    Entry requirements:
    For entry in to the Electrical Engineering N1-2, you require:
    -Grade 10; or
    -Grade 12 Certificate; or
    -Equivalent qualification.

    For entry in to the Electrical Engineering N3, you require:
    -N2 Certificate; or
    -Grade 12; or
    -Equivalent qualification.

    For entry in to the Electrical Engineering N4-6, you require:
    -N3 - N5 Certificates; or
    -Equivalent qualification.

    Duration:
    -This is a full or part time three (03) months programme at each of the Nated (N). A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each Nated. (N) of study, that is N1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Mbowa College Mbowa College, Johannesburg  
    1. N1
    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 9 or equivalent

    Course Overview:
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory

    2. N2
    Minimum entry requirement:
    -N1 Certificate

    Course Overview:
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science or Logic Systems
    -Electrical Trade Theory

    3. N3
    Minimum entry requirement:
    -N2 Certificate

    Course Overview:
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science or Logic Systems
    -Electrical Trade Theory or Electrotechnology
  • Kland International College Kland International College, Johannesburg  
    N4-N6
    Duration: 3 – 6 Months per Certificate

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 9 or a senior certificate (Grade 12) or
    -Appropriate National Certificate (N3) or
    -National Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate.

    Subjects:
    1. N4:
    -Engineering Mathematics,
    -Engineering Science,
    -Industrial Electronics,
    -Electrotechnics
    2. N5:
    -Engineering Mathematics,
    -Engineering Physics,
    -Industrial Electronics,
    -Electrotechnics
    3. N6:
    -Engineering Mathematics,
    -Engineering Physics,
    -Industrial Electronics,
    -Electrotechnics
  • Ekurhuleni Tech College Ekurhuleni Tech College, Krugersdorp  
    (i) N1

    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 9 or 10 (with Mathematics, Science and Drawing) or relevant experience or an equivalent qualification


    (ii) N2

    Course entry requirements
    -N1 Engineering Studies or 11 (with Mathematics, Science and Drawing) or an equivalent qualification

    (iii) N3

    Course entry requirements
    -N2 Engineering Studies or Grade 12 (with Mathematics, Science and Drawing) or an equivalent qualification

    Course duration: 3-6 months

    Course content
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Engineering Drawing
    -Electrical Trade Theory
  • Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology Johannesburg Institute of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg  
    N1–N3
    Duration: 3 trimesters

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 10 (with Mathematics & Physical Science)

    Course Overview:
    1. N1
    · Engineering Science
    · Industrial Electronics
    · Mathematics
    · Electrical Trade Theory
    OR
    · Radio Theory
    2. N2
    · Industrial Electronics
    · Logic Systems
    · Mathematics
    · Electrical Trade Theory
    OR
    · Radio Theory
    3. N3
    · Electro technology
    · Engineering Science
    · Building Science Industrial Electronics
    · Mathematics
  • Kingsway College Kingsway College, Cape Town  
    Course duration: 3 months

    Course content
    -Engineering or Building Science
    -A trade subject – select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory
    -Mathematics
    -Building Drawing
    -Engineering or Building Science
    -A trade subject – select one of the following: Woodworkers/Plumbing/Bricklaying/Painting Theory (continue from your selection at N1 level) Theory
    -Mathematics
    -Building Drawing
    -Engineering or Building Science
    -Building and Civil Technology
    -Mathematics
    -Building Drawing
  • Qualitas Career Academy Qualitas Career Academy, Bloemfontein  
    Duration: 3 months Per Level

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -N1: Grade 9, with a pass in mathematics and science, or equivalent
    -N2: Grade 12 / N1
    -N4-N6: N3 with Mathematics & Engineering Science

    Modules Overview:
    1. N1-N3
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Engineering Science
    -Mathematics

    2. N4-N6
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrotechnics
    -Engineering Science (Engineering Physics N5 & N6)
    -Mathematics
  • Denver Technical College Denver Technical College, Pretoria  
    Minimum entry requirements:
    1. Heavy Current
    a) N1- Grade 9
    b) N2- N1 certificate with four subjects
    c) N3- N2 Certificate with four subjects

    2. Light Current(Radio & Television)
    a) N1- Grade 9
    b) N2- N1 certificate with four subjects
    c) N3- N2 Certificate with four subjects

    3. Light Current(Instrumentation)
    a) N1- Grade 9
    b) N2- N1 certificate with four subjects
    c) N3- N2 Certificate with four subjects
  • Hartland Training and Development Centre Hartland Training and Development Centre, Pretoria  
    Course content

    (i) Mathematics

    (ii) Engineering Science

    (iii) Industrial Electronics

    (iv) Electro technics


    The program is divided into the following modules:

    (i) Electrical Engineering N3


    Fees: R7,294.00


    Program duration: six months

    (ii) Electrical Engineering N4-N6


    Fees: R2,597.00 per module


    Course duration: Three months per module
  •  Be Competent Training Institute (PTY) Ltd, Gauteng  
    Admission criteria
    -On school level, learners should consider taking Mathematics and Physical Science.
    -On enrollment learners should hand in a copy of their ID document.

    Levels: N1-N6

    Course content
    -Electro technology
    -Logic Systems
    -Digital Electronics
    -Computer Systems
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electro technology
  • Bolton College Bolton College, Free State  

    -This is a national certificate in Electrical Engineering and covers Levels N1-N3

    Requirements:
    -N1 Entry Requirement: Grade 10 (Std 8) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science.
    -N3 Entry Requirement: Grade 11 (Std 9) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science or N2

    Mode of study:Parttime or Fulltime
  • Tshwane Institute of Technology Tshwane Institute of Technology, Pretoria  
    Duration: 12 months

    Tuition fees: R 14,500

    Subjects:
    1. N1 – N3
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electro- Technology
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Industrial Electronics
    2. N4 – N6
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrotechnics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Power Machines (N5-N6)
  • Thasullulo FET College Thasullulo FET College, Thohoyandou  
    -This course covers levels N1-N6

    Course content:
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    -Mathematics N4-N6
    -Engineering Science N4-N6
    -Industrial Electronics N4-N6
    -Electrotechnology N4-N5
    -Electrotechnics N5-N6
    -Fluid Mechanics N5-N6
    -Power Machines N5-N6
  • Umbilo Further Education & Training College Umbilo Further Education & Training College, KwaZulu - Natal  
    Course Content:
    1. N1 and N2
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrical Trade Theory
    2. N3
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrotechnology
    3. N4
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrotechnics
  • Boland College Boland College, Stellenbosch  
    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 11 with Mathematics

    Course duration
    -1 Trimester per Level
    -N1-N3 = 3 Trimesters of 10 weeks each plus examinations (1 Year)

    Course content
    -Engineering Sciences
    -Mathematics
    -Electrical Trade Theory N1 and N2/Electro-technology N3
    -Industrial Electronics
  • DAM Technical College DAM Technical College, Pretoria  
    Course content

    (i) Math

    (ii) Engineering Science

    (iii) Industrial Electronics

    (iv) Electric Trade Theory

    (v) Electro Technology


    Entry requirements: Grade 9 or its equivalent


    Fees: R8790


    Course duration: Nine months

  • Central Johannesburg TVET College Central Johannesburg TVET College, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:

    You must have a Grade 12 with Maths and Science or equivalent qualification to start N1.

    Pass Requirements:
    The pass requirement is a minimum of 40% per subject.

    Certification Requirements:
    You must pass four subjects at a level to be certified.
  • Rhodes Technical College Rhodes Technical College, Johannesburg  
    N1-N6

    Course entry 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

    Course duration: 3 months each level
  • False Bay TVET College False Bay TVET College, Cape Town  
    Duration: 3 months

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -N3 or equivalent qualification

    Subjects:
    •Mathematics
    •Logic Systems
    •Electrotechnics
    •Industrial Electronics
    •Engineering science
  • Africa College Of Technology Africa College Of Technology, Durban  
    Course entry requirements
    -N2: Engineering Studies, or a Grade 11, or a Senior Certificate, or NSC with Mathematics.

    Course duration: 36 months (18 months theory /18 months in-service training)
  • Anchorlite College Anchorlite College, Durban  
    N1-N3

    Course entry requirements
    -A Grade 09 pass in Maths and Natural Science; over the age of 16 / Grade 12 Senior Certificate

    Course duration: 3 Months per a level (Trimester)
  • Oaklands  Institute  of  Technology Oaklands Institute of Technology, Pretoria  
    Course entry requirements
    (i) N1
    -Grade 9 (Std. 7) or equivalent.

    (ii) N2
    -N1 National Certificate or equivalent.

    (iii) N3
    -N2 National Certificate or equivalent
  • Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies Jeppe College of Commerce and Computer Studies, Johannesburg  
    1. N1-N6
    Duration: 36 months

    2. Level 2
    Duration: 12 months

    3. Level 3
    Duration: 12 months

    4. Level 4
    Duration: 12 months
  • Springfield FET College Springfield FET College, Rustenburg  
    N4-N6

    Course content
    -Electrotechnics
    -Fluid Mechanics
    -Power Machines
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electrotechnology
  • Sandton Technical College Sandton Technical College, Pretoria  
    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 9 with Mathematics and Science

    Program duration
    -18 Months Theory
    -18 Months Experiential Training

    Intake: January and June
  • Academy of Training and Development Academy of Training and Development, East London  
    Course content
    -Electrotechnology
    -Electrotechnics
    -Fluid Mechanics
    -Power Machines
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
  • Hatfield Corner College Hatfield Corner College, Pretoria  
    N4-N6

    Course duration: 3 months per certificate

    Course content
    -Mathematics
    -Engineering Science
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Electro technics
  • NCM Computer and Business Academy NCM Computer and Business Academy, East London  
    Mode of study: Part time and Full time

    Course content
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Digital Electronics
    -Digital Mathematics
    -Mathematics

  • Rock of Springs College Rock of Springs College, Brits  
    Course content

    (i) Mathematics

    (ii) Industrial Electronics

    (iii) Engineering Science

    (iv) Electrical Trade Theory
  • West Coast College West Coast College, Malmesbury  
    Electrical Engineering N1 – N3

    COURSE DURATION
    1 Trimester per level

    COURSE REQUIREMENT
    Grade 9 or higher with Mathematics.
  • INTEC College INTEC College, Cape Town  
    Duration: 18 months

    Minimum entry requirement:
    Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent or minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
  • Taal-Net Varsity Taal-Net Varsity, Gauteng  
    Career opportunities:
    -Electrical Engineer
    -Industrial Engineer
    -Digital Electronic Engineer
    -Instrumentation & Control
  • Academy of Business and Computer Studies Academy of Business and Computer Studies, Pretoria  
    N1-N3
    Course Overview:
    -Mathematics
    -Industrial Electronics
    -Engineering Science
    -Electrical Trade Theory
  • Cape Business and Engineering College Cape Business and Engineering College, Port Elizabeth  
    Course entry requirements
    -A learner must have completed grade 9 with a pass above 50% in Mathematics and Natural Sciences
  • Abakholwe Community Developers (PTY) Ltd Abakholwe Community Developers (PTY) Ltd, Polokwane  
    Course content
    -Engineering Drawing
    -Workshop Practice
    -Trade Theory
    -Maths
    -Engineering Science
  • Jengrac Technical College Jengrac Technical College, Welkom  
    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 10 with no Mathematics and Physical Science.

    Course duration: 9 months
  • Lovedale TVET College Lovedale TVET College, King William’s Town  
    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 10 with Maths and Science

    Course duration: 1 year
  • Taal-Net Varsity Taal-Net Varsity, Kempton Park  
    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 10 with Maths and Science

    Course duration: 1 year
  • Lephalale TVET College Lephalale TVET College, Lephalale  
    Minimum entry requirement:
    • Passed GRD 9 or higher
    • ABET L4 Certificate
  • London College of Engineering and Technology London College of Engineering and Technology, Johannesburg  
    Course entry requirements
    -Grade 10 with Mathematics and Physical Science
  • Unicollege Unicollege, Johannesburg  
    Course duration: 2 years

    Mode of study: Full time
  • Motheo Tvet College Motheo Tvet College, Bloemfontein  
    Options
    1. Heavy Current
    2. Light Current




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