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Mark asks: thank you for providing me with the information i asked before. I have another question, if i want to apply for a trade test in mechanical engineering ,what are the requirements to qualify? i have n3 and i did this subjects, mathematicsn3 , engineering science n3, mechanotechnology n3 and electrotechnology n3! so wil i qualify for a trade test with this subjects?

Dear Mark: Thank you for you email. Along with information regarding the Trade Test, we have also provided more information regarding the GCC.

As regards the General Certificate of Competence, we have been informed that FET Colleges registers students for the GCC examination with the Department of Labour; you therefore need to contact your FET College directly about age, experience and academic admission requirements. They will be able to advise you about what extra subjects you will need to take in order to qualify for the GCC. The following GCC's are offered:

Certificate of Competency as Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineer for Mine and Works
Certificate of Competency as Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineer for Factories

We suggest you contact the higher institution where you would like to complete your BTech about their admission requirements; you may have to complete a National Diploma first.

According to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the following professional registration categories are available (http://www.ecsa.co.za/index.asp?x=procedure#profcert%20eng)

With a National Diploma and appropriate work experience you may apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician
With a BTech degree and appropriate work experience you may apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist
With a General Certificate of Competence and appropriate work experience you may apply for registration as a Professional Certificated Engineer

To apply for the Trade Test, you will need to fulfil one of the following criteria:

(http://www.merseta.org.za/Operations/LearningProgrammes/

Apprenticeships/TradeTestDocuments/tabid/168/Default.aspx).

A minimum of 6(six) years relevant on the job practical experience plus letter as proof of relevant theory acquired.
A minimum of 5(five) years relevant on the job practical experience and N2 theory.
A minimum of 4(four) years relevant on the job practical experience and N2 with a four subjects certificate. (relevant trade theory)
A minimum of continuous 3 years relevant experience on successful completion of NQF level 2, 3 and 4 learnership relevant to a trade

We suggest you also contact MERSETA as they do all the mechanical trade tests or if they don't they will be able to tell you who does.http://www.merseta.org.za/ContactUs/tabid/139/Default.aspx

We wish you all the best as you pursue your career in mechanical engineering. We would also like to keep in contact with you to see how you are progressing; however, if you prefer that we do not contact you please let us know. The Career Planet Team

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