What Can I Do With My N6 Certificate?

Here is what you can do with your N6 Certificate:

Get an entry-level position
Obtain your N6 National Diploma
Further your studies with another NATED Course

Get An Entry-Level Position

After you have completed your N6 National Certificate, which is the theoretical component of the NATED Course, you can find entry-level positions. Here are the seven (7) NATED programmes that we offer in partnership with Bellview Institute of Distance Learning and their entry-level positions:

NOTE:

The salary earned per month is the average salary per month. This means that the salary can vary from company to company. Do your research before applying for a job.

Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

Here are the entry-level positions you can apply with a Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate:

Retail Store Manager – R 15 000 per month
Sales Consultant – R 14 000 per month
Team Leader – R 17 500 per month

Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

Here are the entry-level positions you can apply with a Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate:

Account Clerk – R 13 000 per month
Financial Manager – R 40 000 per month
Loan Consultant – R 13 000 per month

Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

Here are the entry-level positions you can apply with a Human Resource Management: NATED N6 National Certificate:

HR Assistant – R 13 500 per month
HR Administrator – R 14 716 per month
Payroll Administrator – R 15 000 per month

Legal Secretary: NATED N6 National Certificate

Here are the entry-level positions you can apply with a Legal Secretary: NATED N6 National Certificate:

Conveyancing Assistant – R 11 000 per month
Junior Legal secretary – R 12 000 per month
Legal Clerk – R12 250 per month

Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate

Here are the entry-level positions you can apply with a Management Assistant: NATED N6 National Certificate:

Data Capturer – R 12 500 per month
Management Assistant – R 22 500 per month
Receptionist – R 12 000 per month

Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

Here are the entry-level positions you can apply with a Marketing Management: NATED N6 National Certificate:

Marketing Assistant – R 13 000 per month
Marketing Consultant – R13 500 per month
Sales Consultant – R 14 000 per month

Obtain Your N6 National Diploma

After you have completed and passed all of your National Certificates up to the N6 National Certificate, you should apply for your work experience. Our NATED Courses consists of both theoretical and practical component.

You have to complete 18 months of theory and another 18 months of work experience. The entry requirements for the N6 National Diploma is that you have completed the previous courses:

N4 National Certificate
N5 National Certificate
N6 National Certificate

All of our NATED National Certificate Courses build on to the next course, which means you have to complete the first course to gain entry into the next course. The image below indicates the process:

The N6 National Diploma only consists of work experience. To gain work experience, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has created the iWIL programme. This service helps students find work-based learning and help employers find students that can work for their company.

Here is an image that explains how the work experience is completed at Matric College:

Further Your Studies With Another NATED Programme

You can further your studies by completing another NATED programme. For example, if you have completed the entire programme for Marketing Management, then you can gain more knowledge about the world of business by applying for the NATED Business Management Programme.

What Is An N6 Qualification Equivalent To?

The N6 Qualification is not equivalent to any other qualification. If it is an N6 National Certificate, it is at NQF Level 5. If it is an N6 National Diploma, it is at NQF Level 6. All NATED Qualifications are not equivalent to any other qualification. It may appear on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) system, but it has:

A different purpose
Different exit-level outcomes

All NATED courses were designed by the DHET to ensure that students gain both theory and work experience. Here is a diagram of the NATED courses and their positions on the NQF system:

How Many Credits Does N6 Have?

An N6 National Certificate has 60 credits. An N6 national Diploma has 360 credits. This is because the N6 National Certificate only consists of the theoretical component. The N6 National Diploma consists of the following credits:

N4 National Certificate: 60 credits
N5 National Certificate: 60 credits
N6 National Certificate: 60 credits
N6 National Diploma: 360 credits

This means that 180 credits are for the practical component and 180 credits for the work experience component. In total, it is 360 credits.

How Long Does It Take To Complete N4 To N6?

It can take between 18 months to 36 months to complete the N4 to N6 National Certificates. Here are your options:

Only complete the theory

Complete the theory first and then the work experience

Work and study at the same time

18 months:

You will only complete the theoretical component for N4 National Certificate to N6 National Certificate

36 months:

You will complete the 18 months of theory first and then complete your 18 months of work experience.

18 months:

You will complete the 18 months of work experience alongside your 18 months of theory.

Is N6 A National Diploma?

Yes, An N6 can be a National Diploma. This is how you know if you have completed your N6 National Diploma:

You have completed your 18 months of work experience, and it has been approved by the DHET
You have received your N6 National Diploma directly from the DHET
You have gained 360 credits
Your qualification is at NQF Level 6

What Is The Difference Between N6 And Diploma?

Here are the differences between these two qualifications:

	N6 National Certificate	N6 National Diploma
Credits	60 credits	360 credits
Award type	N6 National Certificate	N6 National Diploma
NQF Level	NQF Level 5	NQF Level 6
Components	Only Practical	Only Work Experience

Is A National NATED Diploma Equivalent To A National Diploma?

No, a National NATED Diploma is not equivalent to a National Diploma. Both qualifications are at the same NQF Level but are not equivalent to one another. A NATED National Diploma has:

A different kind of purpose
An exit-level outcome of a different kind

Can I Upgrade My Diploma To A Degree?

Yes, you can only upgrade your Diploma Matric Pass Level to a Bachelor’s Degree Matric Pass Level. We offer a Matric Upgrade Course that helps our students upgrade their Matric Pass level. Here are the entry requirements:

Have already completed your Matric
Understand, read and write English
Study via distance learning

Can I Go To University With A National NATED Diploma?

No, you cannot go to university with your NATED Diploma. Many universities only look at the following factors:

Can I Apply For A Degree With An N6?

No, you cannot apply for a Degree with an N6 National Certificate. Many universities look at the following factors:

Your APS Score
Your Matric Pass Level
The subjects completed in Matric

Can I Apply For PGCE With N6?

No, you cannot apply for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with an N6 National Certificate. You must have the following qualifications to apply for the PGCE:

You must have a Bachelor’s Degree that has one or more school subjects
A three-year Advanced Diploma that has one or more school subjects

Why Should I Complete My N6 Certificate At Matric College?

You should complete your N6 National Certificate at Matric College for the following reasons:

They are scarce skill qualifications
The skills you learn are transferable
You gain a qualification quicker
You can work and study at the same time
Your studies are affordable
You have different payment options

Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: April 14, 2022