VerifiedN4 is the first of the three post-matric N-levels. On its own it is a stepping stone rather than an end qualification, so the most useful question is what to do next, especially now that N4 to N6 is being phased out.
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Your options after N4 electrical
- Continue to N5 and N6 quickly. Engineering levels run by trimester, so N5 and N6 can take about eight months if you pass everything. Ask your college whether intakes remain for your programme.
- Start collecting workplace experience. The electrical National N Diploma needs two years or 2,670 hours, and it all has to be completed by 30 June 2029.
- Move towards a trade. Electrical N-subjects count towards the access requirements for trade tests.
- Look at occupational qualifications in electrical fields if your college has no further N-level intake.
Work you can look for with N4
- Assistant to an electrician or maintenance team
- Stores or technical administration in an electrical business
- Learnerships and internships in the electrical sector
N4 results already awarded remain valid, but a later intake for N5 or N6 is not guaranteed during the teach-out.
Next level: what you can do with N6 electrical engineering.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a job with N4 electrical?
Mostly assistant and learnership roles. Employers usually look for experience or a trade in addition to N4.
How long do N5 and N6 electrical take after N4?
Each engineering level is one trimester, so about eight months for both if you pass every subject and your college still offers the intakes.