National ‘N’ Diploma: Chemical Engineering

A chemical engineer designs and operates processes for the production of chemical, plastics, minerals and other raw materials. You may work in a crude oil refinery, coal and gas industry, metallurgical industry as well as in industries involved in the production of food, textiles, plastics, explosives, cement, etc. You may design, manufacture and install plant and equipment, research and development processes in a laboratory, test and commission plant units, train staff and operate equipment, manage the running of a chemical plant and ensure that it operates at a profit.

Title	Curriculum / Course Outcomes	Level
National ‘N’ Certificate: Engineering: Chemical Engineering	Mathematics Engineering Science Industrial Chemistry Plant Operation Theory	N3
National ‘N’ Certificate: Engineering: Chemical Engineering	Mathematics Engineering Science Chemical Plant Operation Communication	N4
National ‘N’ Certificate: Engineering: Chemical Engineering	Engineering Mathematics Engineering Physics Chemistry Chemical Plant Operations	N5
National ‘N’ Certificate: Engineering: Chemical Engineering	Engineering Mathematics Engineering Physics Chemical Plant Operations Chemical Technology	N6

Admission Requirements, Duration and Notes

All examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Admission requirements (N3-N4) or N4 Annually.
National Senior Certificate with English, Maths, Physical Science/Mechanical Tech/Civil.
A drawing subject will be advantageous.

National Senior Certificate with English, Maths, Physical Science OR N2 Certificate.
Registering for this course will allow students to obtain credits to most University of Technology’s (UOT’s) by passing N4 subjects with at least 50% in each subject.

The duration of each level is 6 months.

The requirements to obtain the National N Diploma: minimum 2 years theory + 2 years
in-service training.

Berea Technical College