Industry has expressed concerns around the lack of practical application in the nated engineering studies and the need of bringing back the practical components of the engineering studies.
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Practical skills are crucial for engineering studies. Employers have expressed that graduates are well prepared in theory but lack the practical skills when applying engineering concepts in practice. With this recent industry drive, our own internal focus on practical integration to make our students more employable, we now offer a practical module for our main engineering study industries as an optional extra. Each practical module is designed to support the student in practically applying their theory thus increasing their employment opportunities and understanding of their work.
Industry has expressed concerns around the lack of practical application in the nated engineering studies and the need of bringing back the practical components of the engineering studies.
Recent employment figures released by Stats SA shows that only 2% of TVET colleges can offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed.
The practical programs can be done on two levels, beginners level (done between N1-N3) and advanced (done between N4-N6)
You can complete 1 week of optional practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N1 or before N3 and you will be given a certificate and logbook of the components that you have completed.
Workshop Health & Safety Theory:Full safety training program covering OHSABasic hand tools:
Applied practical hand skills:
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| Building/Civils (2 Days) | Plumbing & Water Systems (2 Days) | Electrician/Electrical (2 Days) | Fitting & Machining (2 Days) | Motor Mechanics – Petrol & Diesel (2 Days) | Welding (2 Days) |
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Building:
Civils:
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Waste water;
Fresh water;
Rain water;
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Electrician/Electrical (2 Days)
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Lathe Machine:
Milling Machine:
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Engine function and principles and safety
Gearbox
Transmission
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Arc-Welding:
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You can complete 1 week of optional ADVANCED practical hours within your field of study. This is done only after completion of N3.
| Advanced Civil, Building & Plumbing Systems (5 Days) | Advanced Electrical Systems (5 Days) | Advanced Fitting and Machining (5 Days) | Advanced Motor Mechanics (5 Days) | Advanced Welding (5 Days) |
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Advanced Plumbing & Alternative Water Systems:
Site Surveying:
Advanced Building techniques:
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3 Phase Theory and practical (380V):
3 Phase: Star-Delta wiring and testing
3 Phase: Forward Reverse wiring and testing
3 Phase: Direct on Line wiring and testing
Single Phase: Wiring of premises
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Lathe Machine:
Milling Machine:
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Engine and systems
Motor mechanic fundamentals
Brake System:
Steering Mechanism:
Suspension types:
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Arc Welding Training
Oxyacetylene Welding Training
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Our workshops are located on campus, making it easier for our students to access. They are equipped with all the necessary tools to successfully complete your studies in a practical but understandable way, guided by expert qualified artisans.
