Programmes Offered for Second Trimester 2026 at Nkangala TVET College
The Second Trimester intake focuses on Engineering Studies under the Report 191 (NATED) programme stream, including:
- Electrical Engineering (N4–N6)
- Mechanical Engineering (N4–N6)
- Civil Engineering (N4–N6)
These trimester-based programmes allow students to complete academic levels progressively from N4 to N6. After completing N6 and the required workplace experience, students may qualify for a National N Diploma.
🏗️ Civil Engineering (N4–N6)
Available at: CN Mahlangu Campus
✅ Minimum Entry Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
📘 Subjects Covered
- Mathematics
- Building Administration
- Building & Structural Construction
- Building & Structural Surveying
- Quantity Surveying
⏱️ Programme Duration
Each NATED level (N4, N5, N6) runs for three months, offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Students receive a certificate after completing each level successfully.
💼 Career Opportunities
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Construction Supervisor
- Building Inspector
- Quantity Surveyor Assistant
- Structural Engineering Technician
- Draughtsperson
- Site Agent
- Building Contractor
⚡ Electrical Engineering (N4–N6)
Available at: CN Mahlangu, Middelburg, Mpondozankomo, Waterval Boven, and Witbank Campuses
✅ Minimum Entry Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate
📘 Subjects Covered
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science / Logic Systems / Instrument Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrotechnics
- Digital Electronics
⏱️ Programme Duration
Each academic level runs for three months (full-time or part-time). Certificates are awarded after completion of N4, N5, and N6 respectively.
💼 Career Opportunities
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electrical Maintenance Technician
- Electrical Systems Designer
- Electrical Contractor
- Power Systems Technician
- Automation Technician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Electrical Inspector
🔧 Mechanical Engineering (Boiler Making & Fitting Machinery) N4–N6
Available at: Witbank Campus
✅ Minimum Entry Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
⏱️ Programme Duration
Each NATED level is completed over three months, with certification awarded after successful completion of N4, N5, and N6.
💼 Career Opportunities
- Maintenance Engineering
- Automotive Repair Engineering
- Control & Instrumentation Engineering
- Boiler Making
- Fitting and Turning
- Welding
