COURSE OVERVIEW
Chemical Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with chemical production and the manufacture of products through chemical processes. This includes designing equipment, systems and processes for refining raw materials and for mixing, compounding and processing chemicals to make various products. The main role of Chemical Engineers is to design and troubleshoot processes for the production of chemicals, fuels, foods, pharmaceuticals and biological processes.
Admission Requirements
N3
- N2 Certificate, or
- A National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, Physical Science or any other technical related subject
N4
- N3 Certificate, or
- A National Senior Certificate with 40% in Mathematics and Physical Science
Certification and Examination Authority
Learners will receive the following at each level:
- National Certificate N3, N4, N5, N6
- National N Diploma in Chemical Engineering on completion of N4-N6 (12 subjects) and 24-months’ of in-service training.
The National N Diploma includes two (2) years of theory and 24-months of in-service training.
All examinations are set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The National N Diploma is issued by the DHET.
Extra Classes
We offer free Saturday classes, run by qualified lecturers.
Pricing
Enquire at any of our campuses for a current programme pricelist.
Further Studies
On successful completion, you will receive a National N Diploma in Chemical Engineering and may further your studies at a University of Technology.
Fact Sheet
You may access the full fact sheet on www.btc.edu.za