As South Africa's largest private TVET college, we've helped over 15,000 students annually achieve nationally accredited engineering and business qualifications. Start your engineering career the right way.
We’ll contact you with course details and help you choose the right study path.
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Complete your N1–N6 engineering qualification at Technicol SA, then:
Companies like Eskom, BMW, Volkswagen, and Sasol require N2 or N3 to enter apprenticeship programmes. This is your ticket in.
With N2/N3 + practical experience, you can write your trade test to become a qualified artisan (electrician, fitter, millwright, boilermaker).
Complete N6 + 18 months workplace experience = National Diploma in Engineering. This opens doors to technician and supervisor roles.
Qualified artisans earn R15,000 - R30,000+ per month. Senior technicians and supervisors earn significantly more.
South African engineering qualifications use the NATED system (N1 to N6). Here's how it works:
What you learn:
Basic engineering maths, science, and trade theory
How long:
6 months per level (full-time study)
What it unlocks:
Trade test eligibility, apprenticeship entry
Entry requirement:
Grade 9 completed
What you learn:
Technician-level engineering theory and design
How long:
6 months per level (full-time study)
What it unlocks:
National Diploma eligibility, supervisor roles
Entry requirement:
N3 or Grade 12 (Matric)
What you need:
Complete N6 + gain 18 months of workplace experience in your field
What you get:
National Diploma in Engineering (issued by DHET)
Full N1–N6 timeline:
Approximately 3 years full-time study
Complete your N1–N6 engineering qualification at Technicol SA, then:
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These companies hire our graduates and send their staff to us for training. They trust Technicol SA qualifications because they're nationally accredited and meet industry standards.
These companies hire our graduates and send their staff to us for training. They trust Technicol SA qualifications because they're nationally accredited and meet industry standards.
Choose the study format that fits your life. Both lead to the same nationally recognised qualification.
Schedule
Monday–Friday
Location
Centurion, Gauteng
Pricing
From R5,000/term
What's included: Classes, study materials, lecturer support, exam registration
Most Popular
Most Popular
Schedule
Self-paced, flexible
Location
Anywhere in SA
Pricing
From R2,500/subject
What's included: Classes, study materials, lecturer support, exam registration
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Since 1998, we've been helping students get nationally recognised engineering qualifications — whether they have Matric or not, whether they can attend campus or need to study from home.
You’ll need a certified copy of your ID and your latest school results (Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12). If you already have an N-level certificate, you can also use that to apply for the next level.
Most students start at N1, but if you have Maths and Science or previous N-level qualifications, you may qualify for N2 or higher. Our team will help you choose the right starting level.
Each N-level (N1–N6) typically takes 3–4 months to complete, depending on whether you study full-time or via distance learning.
You can still study engineering. Students without a Matric can start at N1, as long as they have Grade 9 or higher with Maths and Science.
With an N1–N6 qualification, you can pursue roles such as apprentice, technician, millwright, boilermaker, fitter & turner, electrician, and more. After completing your N-levels and practical experience, you can qualify for a trade test and become an Artisan.
Study full-time in Centurion or distance from anywhere in South Africa January 2026 classes start 12 January - Don't wait, spaces are limited.
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