MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
DIP: MECHANICAL ENG IN MECHATRONICS

Course Aim:
Mechatronics is an inter-disciplinary field, combining traditional electrical, electronic, mechanical, control and computer engineering skills, applied to solve problems that bridge the boundaries between these disciplines, requiring multi-skilled practitioners. Mechatronic engineering includes the study of electronics, software and mechanical engineering in the design and manufacture of products and processes. In addition, the wide and varying range of work involved requires the development of good transferable engineering skills to provide the basis for continuing professional development.

Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Persons achieving this qualification will be able to, independently as well as under supervision, and integrate analytical and practical engineering techniques and engineering knowledge to solve well-defined and open-ended engineering problems. They will also be able to select criteria to judge processes and outcomes. This qualification is intended for engineering practitioners in industry.

Professional Registration
The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Opportunities:
Students will therefore follow a course of study that covers a broad range of different disciplines so that they can develop, manage, integrate, manufacture, and operate mechatronics systems and components. Graduates from the programme will follow a career in a multidisciplinary engineering environment in the printing, packaging, food processing, manufacturing, assembly, automation and automotive industries.

Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
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- NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
APS Score of 30 using Method 2 (see table below)

• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
• Physical Science 4 (50%) or Technical Science 5 (60%)

Further Requirements: Recommended one of the following:
Electrical Technology (60%), Engineering Graphics and Design (60%), Mechanical Technology (60%)
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)

• English (N4) 60%
• Maths (N4) 60%
• Engineering Science (N4) 60%
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4)

• English (60%)
• Maths (60%)
• Engineering Science (60%)

Recommended:
Electro Technology (50%), Mechatronic Systems (50%)

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Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements

Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements

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Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS

For any queries get in contact with:
Department: Mr Olukayode Ayodele
+27 21 953 8431
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Faculty Office: Ms E Festus
+27 21 959 5852
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