National Certificate
(Civil Engineering Construction) Qualification

The National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction) is a new Civil Engineering Construction qualification at each of levels 2,3 and 4 of the NQF. This qualification is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Civil Engineering Construction. The practical component of study may be offered in a real workplace environment. It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.

What are the minimum entry requirements to the qualification?

For entry into the National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction) at NQF Level 2, you require:

• A year end school report for Grade 9 or higher or
• An NQF Level 1 qualification, or
• An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF level 2, or
• A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF Level 2.

How long is the Qualification?

The National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction) qualification is a full year programme at each of the NQF levels of study. A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each level of study, that is Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4.

Which subjects make up a National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction)?

In order to obtain a National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction), a student is required to take a total of 7 subjects. These include 3 fundamental subjects and 4 vocational subjects, of which 3 are compulsory and 1 is optional.

Which are the fundamental subjects?

The 3 fundamental subjects are:

• Language – which must be the language of teaching and learning
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation

What are the Vocational subjects in Civil Engineering Construction Infrastructure?

The 4 vocational subjects in Civil Engineering Construction include:

• Applied Science and Costing Designs
• Construction Contracting
• Construction Equipment and Machinery
• Construction Masonry
• Wood working process
• Road Construction
• Physical Science

These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF Levels of study in the National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction) qualification.

What vocational activities would this give you access to?

The holder of the National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction) will be able to:

• To participate in the operation and maintenance of construction equipment and machinery.
• Participate in the construction of roads, bridges, dams, railways, houses, etc.
• Take part in designing and construction of tunnels, roads, factories, reservoirs etc.
• Participate in the erection of reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry structures etc.

What career opportunities do I have after the National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction)?

The National Certificate (Civil Engineering Construction) provides an opportunity to access careers in any one of the sectors listed below.

• Architectural Technology
• Drainage Inspection
• Industrial Designing
• Quantity Surveying
• Town Regional Planning
• Sanitation Engineering
• Road Construction Engineering
• Civil Construction Engineering
• Building Construction