National Certificate Plumbing

The NATED N1-N3 Plumbing qualification is a qualification from Levels N1-N3 focusing on the theory of plumbing. This qualification meets the academic requirements for you to write your trade test once you have acquired the required practical hours. This qualification consists of one compulsory part (N1-N3 theory) and two optional practical parts, beginners level (done between N1-N3) and advanced (can be done after N3).

PART 1, N1-N6 Theory (Compulsory)

This part is compulsory. Students are required to complete all their N1-N3 theory subjects to attain their national certificate and diploma. The details of these subjects can be found under the curriculum tab. 

Why do your practicals? You cannot afford not to!

Only 2% of all private and public TVET colleges have the facilities and capabilities to offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed.

PART 2, Level 1 Practicals (Optional Extra)

You can complete a BEGINNER level, 1 week program of optional practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N1 or before N3 and you will be given a certificate and logbook of the components that you have completed.

Why do your practicals? You cannot afford not to!

Only 2% of all private and public TVET colleges have the facilities and capabilities to offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed.

PART 3, Level 2 Practicals (Optional Extra)

You can complete an ADVANCED level, 1 week program of optional practical hours within your field of study. This is done just after either N4 or before N6 and you will be given a certificate and logbook of the components that you have completed.  Part 2 to be completed first.

Why do your practicals? You cannot afford not to!

Only 2% of all private and public TVET colleges have the facilities and capabilities to offer a practical component with their engineering studies, BUT a staggering 90% of the students that receives practical are employed.