Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers participate in the manufacture of products such as fuel, petrochemicals, cosmetics, plastics, processed foods and medicine so that we can enjoy and reap the benefits of scientific discoveries.

Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, microelectronics, electronic and advanced materials, polymers, business services, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others.

N4 MODULES

  • Chemical plant operation N4
  • Engineering Science N4
  • Mathematics N4
  • Chemistry N4
  • Production & Quality Control N4

N5 MODULES

  • Chemistry N5
  • Chemical plant operation N5
  • Mathematics N5
  • Engineering physics N5
  • Production & Quality Control

N6 MODULES

  • Engineering physics N6
  • Production & Quality Control N6
  • Mathematics N6
  • Chemical technology N6
  • Chemical plant operation N6

REQUEMENTS

  • Grade 12
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  • N3 Certificate Level 4 NCV

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Chemical Process Engineer
  • Chemical Process Operator

 

PROGRAMME DURATION

  • 18 Months (6 Months per N Level)
  • Practical Experience (18 Months in Service Training)

LEARNING MATERIAL

The Academic Department Office will provide a list of textbooks once registration is complete.

All textbooks are excluded from the tuition fees.

NATIONAL QUALIFICATION

N4 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: National Certificate

N5 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: National Certificate

N6 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: National Certificate

 

  • A student must pass a minimum of four subjects to obtain a National Certificate per N Level.
  • To obtain National Diploma a student has to have completed N4-N6 with a minimum of 12 subjects plus 18 months cooperate experience.

EXAMINATION

At the end of each semester NATIONAL EXAMINATION will be conducted by the department of Higher education and training