National N Diploma: Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

  • N3-N6
  • Full Time
  • Two Years

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

Career Fields

Manufacturing
Pulp and Paper
Petrochemicals
Biotechnology
Food Processing
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.

TITLE
CURRICULUM / COURSE OUTCOMES
LEVEL
National N3 Certificate: 1st Year 1st Semester Subjects
Mathematics, Engineering Science, Plant Operation Theory, Supervision in Industry, Chemistry
N3
National N4 Certificate: 1st Year 2nd Semester Subjects
Mathematics, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Chemical Plant Operation
N4
National N5 Certificate: 2nd Year 1st Semester Subjects
Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Plant Operations
N5
National N6 Certificate: 2nd Year 2nd Semester Subjects
Mathematics, Engineering Physics, Chemical Technology, Chemical Plant Operations
N6
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