National Diploma: Chemical Engineering N1-N6
Overview
Chemical Engineering N1 - N6 is an area of engineering that applies physical sciences (physics and chemistry), life sciences (microbiology and biochemistry), together with applied mathematics and economics to produce, transform, transport, and properly use chemicals, materials and energy. This qualification is designed to provide the theory of Chemical Engineering. You can attain a National Certificate or Diploma once you have worked 24 months.
Admission Requirements:
• N1 Entry Requirement: Grade 9 (Std 7) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science OR no formal qualification for everyone 23 years or older.
• N3 Entry Requirement: Grade 11 (Std 9) Certificate with a pass in Mathematics and Physical Science or N2.
• N4 Entry Requirement: Matric/Grade 12 (with full mathematics and science 40%+ Passrate), or N3 Pass (with mathematics and science)
NOTE: Proceed to next level only when the previous level has been successfully completed i.e. N4 for N5, etc.
Qualifications
- National Certificate: The student will receive a national certificate form the Department of Education if all external department exams are passed. This certificate is not issued by us, but only by the department of education.
- National Diploma: Work for 24 months (2 years) in the Chemical field of engineering industry obtaining relevant experience in at least two of the subjects done in N6, then apply for a National Diploma at the campus where they have studied.
Price
Level N1-N3
- Cost Per N-Level: R11 400.00 (Full Time & Part Time), R10 700.00 (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
- Cost Per Subject: R3 000.00 (Full Time & Part Time), R2 900.00 (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
- Cost for Optional Practical Module: R3 000.00 (Done between trimesters, 5 working days/1 week) READ MORE >
Level N4-N6
- Cost Per N-Level: R12 000.00 (Full Time & Part Time), R11 300.00 (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
- Cost Per Subject: R3 100.00 (Full Time & Part Time), R3 000.00 (Correspondence), Includes all manuals, courier cost, class access, portal access
- Cost for Optional Practical Module: R4 000.00 (Done between trimesters, 5 working days/1 week) READ MORE >
We provide flexible and affordable payment options to ensure the course is always within your reach. To read more about our finance options, CLICK HERE
Duration
- Full Time: 1 Trimester (3 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)
- Part Time: 2 Trimesters (6 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)
- Correspondence: 2 Trimesters (6 Months) Per N-Level (4 Subjects)
Study Kit
Your study kit is included in your fees and will contain:
- Free WIFI (3GB/Month, On Campus only).
- Prescribed Textbooks, Branded String Bag.
- Orientation kit including: Student Card, Welcome Letter, Getting Started Guide.
- Access to our myAcademy student portal and student support team via phone, email and tickets.
- Notepad
Our
Learning Methods
At The Draughting Academy we understand that that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques influenced by circumstances, location, field of study and learning preference. We have therefore developed our myWay learning methodology to suit all learners and ensure everyone has all the opportunity to achieve learning success. We deliver our qualifications via three modern and flexible delivery methods.

Full Time
Reach your full potential through our myWay Instructor-led or Mentorship based classes combined with interactive lessons, practical assignments and in-field experience. Our full time offering consist of learning sessions that make up a full day or selective days within a week.
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Part Time
Designed for the working professional, our part time program covers the same amount of information as our full time offering. Combined with our myWay Blended Learning, at home exercises/assignments and in-class lectures, this will have you ready for exams in no time. Sessions depend on what qualification you do.
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Correspondence
We have redefined distance learning studies. Our myWay Distance Learning ensures that the student never gets left alone to do only self-study by taking a blended learning approach, combining online Virtual Classrooms and at home exercises and assignments, all managed by our myAcademy Student Portal.
Read MoreTestimonials
To Everyone at The Draughting Academy,
Thank you for making my experience at the Academy so memorable! As someone that had no draughting experience prior to attending the academy, I felt very comfortable and truly mentored throughout the course. I learned a tremendous amount thanks to all the lecturers' patience and guidance, and am now in a position I could never have dreamed of. Thank You!
I have been a Draughtsman for 8+ years and thought that I knew all there is to know about Draughting. All I can say is, “I was wrong”. The Draughting Academy made me a better, more accurate and more sufficient Draughtsman. Thank you for helping me to hone myself into a proficient and more confident Draughtsman. By far the best thing that could ever happen to my Draughting carrier!
Gert Strydom, CAD Operator, Alumni StudentEk wil graag die geleentheid gebruik om almal baie dankie te se vir al die moeite en werk wat in ons gradering in gegaan het. Almal met wie ek die aand gesels het was vreeslik beindruk met hoe dinge gereel was. Die hele kurses was n wonderlike ondervinding en dit was n voorreg om julle almal te leer ken.
Henk Schoeman, Alumni StudentDear Clarisa, Thank you for all your help this past the year. You have been a great help throughout this year. My experience with college has been good overall and you guys have gone out of your way to accommodate me. Distance learning is no joke and you guys have made it a positive experience.Thank you and enjoy your holiday.
Kegan Boddy, Distance Learning StudentHi Dawn,
Yooh I've passed so well and thank you so much and I really appreciate your time and assistance.
God bless you my sister.
Regards
Mr. TS Ntlabati, Student
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Important Notes
Your study fees will include:
- Study Material
- Courier Fee (We dont post material, we courier it to your doorstep)
- Access to student portal
- Access to the dedicated student support
- Access to virtual classroom sessions once a week (Correspondence students only)
It does not include:
- National examination which is approximately R500-00 per subject
- Practical modules. This is a optional extra.
Disclaimer
Kindly note that we reserve the right to cancel/postpone any Full Time or Part Time subjects should the minimum required student numbers not be met. This will be communicated before the commencement of studies and all effort will be made to find suitable alternatives in such a scenario.
It should further be noted that should we not have sufficient number of students per subject for our Correspondence course that we reserve the right to provide the students with pre-recorded class videos and not live classes. Students will however be able to post questions on their student portal for assistance. This will be communicated before the commencement of studies.
Theory Subjects | ||
N1 Level | N2 Level | N3 Level |
• Mathematics |
• Mathematics • Plant Operating Theory • Industrial Chemistry/Engineering Science • Water and Wastewater Treatment practice |
• Mathematics • Plant Operating Theory • Industrial Chemistry/Engineering Science • Wastewater Treatment Practice |
N4 Level | N5 Level | N6 Level |
• Mathematics |
• Mathematics • Power Machines • Chemistry • Chemical Plant Operations |
• Mathematics • Power Machines • Chemical Plant Operations • Chemical Technology |
Please contact The CAD Corporation for more information and dates on this course.