What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineering is an engineering field that deals with the study of the operation and design of chemical plants as well as methods of improving production. Chemical engineers develop economical commercial processes to convert raw materials into useful products.
Chemical Engineering At Majuba TVET College
This National Certificate Programme is delivered under the auspices of the Department of Higher Education and Training and quality assured by Umalusi. The Programme consists of 18 to 24 months of theoretical studies at the College and 24 months of relevant practical training (Internship training) in the workplace.
The National Certificate: Chemical Engineering includes the N1 – N6 Certificates that enable students to enter the Water and Waste Water Treatment field of Chemical Engineering studies.
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WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT (N1-N3)
Waste and Water Treatment – N1
N1
WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plant Operation Theory
Water and Waste
Water Treatment Practice
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 11 with a pass in Mathematics
DURATION
Waste and Water Treatment – N2
N2
WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Plant Operation Theory
Water and Waste
Water Treatment Practice
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 40%)
DURATION
Waste and Water Treatment – N3
N3
WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Pant Operation Theory
Waste Water Treatment Practice
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 50%)
DURATION
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (N4-N6)
Chemical Engineering – N4
N4
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Mathematics
Chemistry
Chemistry Plant Operation
Production and Quality Control
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 with relevant trade subject; Maths and Science (at least 60%); or
S1 pass at a University of Technology with relevant subjects
DURATION
3 months
Chemical Engineering – N5
N5
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Mathematics
Power Machines
Chemical Plant Operations
Production and Quality Control
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N4 Level in the specific program
DURATION
3 months
Chemical Engineering – N6
N6
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Mathematics
Chemical Plant Operation
Production and Quality Control
Chemical Technology (elective) or
Power Machines (electives)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
N5 Level in the specific program
DURATION
3 months