National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
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About this qualification
This is a 360-credit National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, focused on engineering with a specialisation related to electrical infrastructure construction. It is associated with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology as originator. The supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018, while its current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in formal higher-level study related to electrical engineering and electrical infrastructure construction might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission decision.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work or further study related to electrical engineering and electrical infrastructure construction. The supplied information does not identify specific related careers, and completing the qualification would not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts
- Technical reasoning related to electrical infrastructure
- Problem-solving in an engineering context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical
- SAQA ID
- 78625
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 31 December 2018 and indicates that verification is required.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the current assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 78625 and NQF Level 6 details match the current offering.
- Check whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any updated or replacement qualification should be considered.