IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION - Intec College

1 *I10055193-E3* I10055193-E3 National Certificate: Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION I10055193 Edition 3 _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: ENGINEERING STUDIES N1 N3 IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION CONTENTS PAGE National Certificate IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION 1 Exam Dates and Assignment Submission Closing Dates 2014 3 Example Examination Entry Form 5 Notification of National Certificate Exam Registration Form 7 PRINTING HISTORY 1st Edition June 2012 2nd Edition February 2013 3rd Edition June 2013 INTERNATIONAL COLLEGES GROUP (ICG) (PTY.) LTD. 2013 130 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa _____ This document contains proprietary INFORMATION that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

2 No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, electronically stored or transmitted, or translated without the written permission of ICG. _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / (ii) FACING UP TO THE CHALLENGES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION Since you are using distance-learning study material, you won't have a teacher standing next to you while you study, and no classmates to check yourself against. This means you will need to apply a lot of self-discipline. You will need to be self-directed and responsible. However, you will gain a lot from the experience! The ability to study in a disciplined way is an IMPORTANT life skill because it will also help you to succeed in other areas of life, especially in your career. We want you to succeed, so we will help you all the way with your studies.

3 Remember you are not alone. You can contact the College whenever you have queries or need a little motivation. Good luck! _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / Page 1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IMPORTANT EXAM INFORMATION READ THE FOLLOWING PAGES VERY CAREFULLY. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL PROCEDURES WITH REGARDS TO THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE EXAM. Term mark Why do I need a term mark? In order to qualify for the National Certificate Examination, you have to have a term mark. You will not receive a final exam mark without your term mark! How do I get a term mark? In order to get a term mark, you have to submit at least three assignments/test papers to the College for marking. The marks for these three assignments/test papers are used to generate your term mark. The three assignments/test papers have to reach us before the College 's assignment submission closing date.

4 The closing dates for 2014 assignments are 24 January, 26 May and 31 August. This will allow us enough time to grade your assignments/test papers and submit your term mark to the Department of Higher Education and Training. After the term mark closing date we can no longer submit your term mark for the forthcoming examination sitting. Notification of National Certificate exam registration Please complete the Notification of National Certificate Exam Registration Form at the back of this booklet and return it to the College as soon as you have registered with an exam venue. This way you can ensure that the Department of Higher Education and Training will receive your term mark. Exam registration National Examinations are administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. The exam registration closing dates for 2014 are 12 February, 1 June and 25 September.

5 Please note that late entries will not be accepted. You can contact the Student Services Department for a list of the exam venues. Contact details: Phone (021) 417 6600 or 0860 31 31 31 Fax 0861 31 31 31 E-mail Note that most FET Colleges have their own cut-off dates, so we suggest that you register well in advance to obtain the necessary forms, details about the fees and, if possible, the timetable. It is your responsibility to register at your nearest exam centre for the public examinations. _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / Page 2 Exam Registration Fees Fees paid to Intec College are for tuition only. In addition to these tuition fees, it is necessary for you to pay examination fees directly to the Further Education and Training College where you will be registering. The cost of exam registration is determined by the relevant Further Education and Training College .

6 Exam entry form You will receive an Examination Entry Form at the exam centre where you will write your exam. The Department of Higher Education and Training uses this entry form to identify you, the College and the subjects you have registered for. When completing this entry form, you should note the following: Write your Intec student number next to your surname (for example, Smith Intec Student No. 100100000). In Section A, use the Exam Centre Number 1199995007, to identify you as an Intec College learner. In Section C on the Instructions page, Intec College is identified as number 7 (seven). It is IMPORTANT to fill this in under column 1, next to the subject code on the exam form, so that the Department of Higher Education and Training can identify you as an Intec student and not as a student of another correspondence College .

7 We have included an example of a completed Examination Entry Form in this booklet. To ensure that you receive your results quickly, you should read through the completed form carefully, and fill yours in correctly when the time comes. REMEMBER In Section C on your exam registration form, you should fill in the number 7 (seven). This number indicates that you are an Intec student. Without this correct number, you will not be able to get your final mark. Prepare for the exam Before you attempt the exam, make sure that you are fully prepared. We recommend that you complete all your self-assessment questions and assignments/test papers. This forms an integral part of your studies. To ensure that you are well prepared for the examinations, you should have achieved at least a 50% pass mark for the assignments/test papers in each subject.

8 Your study material will include an exam pack with past exam papers. Prepare yourself by working through these exam papers. If you struggle with a specific question, contact your tutor. Your tutor is there to support you. NB: Only original assignments will be accepted. No fax or email copies will be accepted. _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / Page 3 EXAM DATES AND ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION CLOSING DATES 2014 Closing dates for registration for National Certificate Exams 2014 are as follows: 12 February, 1 June and 25 September. Subject Exam Date Assignment Submission Closing Date Exam Date Assignment Submission Closing Date Exam Date Assignment Submission Closing Date N1 Engineering Science N1 31 Mar 24 Jan 28 Jul 26 May 18 Nov 31 Aug Mathematics N1 27 Mar 24 Jul 14 Nov Engineering Drawing N1 02 Apr 30 Jul 20 Nov Electrical Trade Theory N1 24 Mar 21 Jul 11 Nov Fitting and Machining Theory N1 24 Mar 21 Jul 11 Nov Motor Trade Theory N1 24 Mar 21 Jul 11 Nov Industrial Electronics N1 04 Apr 01 Aug 24 Nov Water and Waste-water Treatment Practice N1 04 Apr 01 Aug 24 Nov Plant Operation Theory N1 24 Mar 21 Jul 11 Nov N2 Engineering Science N2 01 Apr 24 Jan 29 Jul 26 May 19 Nov 31 Aug Mathematics N2 28 Mar 25 Jul 17 Nov Engineering Drawing N2 04 Apr 01 Aug 24 Nov Electrical Trade Theory N2 25 Mar 22 Jul 12 Nov Fitting and Machining Theory

9 N2 25 Mar 22 Jul 12 Nov Motor Trade Theory N2 25 Mar 22 Jul 12 Nov Industrial Electronics N2 03 Apr 31 Jul 21 Nov Logic Systems N2 09 Apr 06 Aug 27 Nov Water and Waste-water Treatment Practice N2 09 Apr 06 Aug 27 Nov Plant Operation Theory N2 25 Mar 22 Jul 12 Nov Diesel Trade Theory N2 25 Mar 22 Jul N3 Engineering Science N3 02 Apr 24 Jan 30 Jul 26 May 20 Nov 31 Aug Mathematics N3 31 Mar 28 Jul 18 Nov Engineering Drawing N3 09 Apr 06 Aug 27 Nov Electrical Trade Theory N3 26 Mar 23 July 13 Nov Motor Trade Theory N3 26 Mar 23 Jul 13 Nov Industrial Electronics N3 28 Mar 25 Jul 17 Nov Logic Systems N3 01 Apr 29 Jul 19 Nov Electro-Technology N3 26 Mar 23 Jul 13 Nov Mechanotechnology N3 26 Mar 23 Jul 13 Nov Water Treatment Practice N3 26 Mar 23 Jul 13 Nov Plant Operation Theory N3 26 Mar 23 Jul 13 Nov Diesel Trade Theory N3 26 Mar 23 Jul 13 Nov _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / Page 4 Please note: Up until the assignment submission closing date we can still accept assignments/test papers for calculating the term mark needed for exam acceptance.

10 Students should ensure that their third assignment/test paper reaches the College before the assignment submission closing date. The timetable has been issued by the Department of Higher Education and Training to the relevant FET Colleges who are authorised to manage the exams. Please note that the 2014 exam timetable dates are subject to change. _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / Page 5 EXAMPLE EXAMINATION ENTRY FORM _____ Engineering Studies N1 N3 IMPORTANT Exam INFORMATION / ICG / Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE PRINT, ONE CAPITAL LETTER PER BLOCK USE THE CORRECT ENTRY FORM FOR THE PARTICULAR COURSE SECTION A (MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE RECTOR / PRINCIPAL) 1. MUST BE COMPLETED AIDED BY THE LATEST EXAMINATION CENTRE DICTIONARY. 2. USE THE FORMAT: YYYYMM SECTION B (MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE CANDIDATE) 1.