National Diploma Engineering Studies
(Mechanical Engineering- Fitting and Turner N2 - N3)
Fitter and Turner are highly skilled craftspeople who manufacture, construct, assemble and fit components for machinery, vehicles, installations, and other apparatus or articles. Fitters and turners are also responsible for the maintenance and repair of such equipment.
Key Features
- Fully-accredited, successful registered qualifications
- Flexible learning environment
- Online student community
- Quality education
- Affordable fees
- Set your own pace
- Remote accessibility to online resources
What does mechanical fitter and turner do?
What is a Mechanical Fitter and Turner? Fitters and Turners are highly skilled craftsmen who manufacture, construct, assemble and fit components for machinery.
What is fitting and turning in engineering?
A fitting and turning is a trade who manufactures metal components (turning) and assembles them (turning) to construct industrial machinery, machine components or tool
Admission Requirements
- Grade 9(Standard 7) or its equivalent.
- NQF Level 1 Qualification or its equivalent
Method of Study
- Online
- Full Time
- Part-Time
- Correspondence
Where does a fitter and turner work?
Fitters and turners are people who are highly skilled in manufacturing and constructing components for machinery and can use power operated tools such as lathes, milling and drilling machines. They maintain and repair many different kinds of machines.
Are Mechanical Engineers in demand in SA?
Which engineering is in demand in South Africa? According to a Critical Skills List released by the Department of Home Affairs in February 2022, industrial, civil, mechanical, aeronautical, chemical, mining, biomedical, agricultural, electrical, energy, and electronic professionals are in demand.
Award
A student will qualify for a National N Diploma in Public Relations on completion of a minimum of 12 subjects, ranging from N4 – N6, together with a minimum of 18 months in-service training.
Examination & Certifications
DAM Technical College has two examination centres where student write the final examinations of the Nated N courses these are
- Pretoria Campus Examination Centre no. 899998801
- Braamfontein (Johannesburg) Campus Examination Centre no 8999990879
Certification Body
The N Certificate is issued by the National Department of Education and is recognized by Commerce and Industry.
Programme Structure
First Trimester N2 Modules
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Fitting and Machining Theory
Second TrimesterN2 Modules
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Fitting and Machining Theory
Third Trimester N3 Modules
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Drawing
- Mechano Technology
