MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN MECHATRONICS

Course Aim:
A graduate at this level functions as a technologist who displays competence as a leader of a multidisciplinary engineering team in the execution of engineering projects. The theoretical aspects of the engineering principles covered in the diploma level will be further developed along with supporting skills such as project management and entrepreneurship to produce a well-equipped graduate for the modern competitive engineering environment.

Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Persons achieving this qualification will be able to independently integrate mechanical engineering principles, apply these to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities and establish and use criteria to judge processes and outcomes. This qualification is intended for engineering practitioners in industry.

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

Opportunities:
The technological advancement towards automation especially in the manufacturing and processing sectors has resulted in an on-going need for personnel that are highly skilled in combining the traditional mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering fields with control and information technology. Graduates will apply proven techniques and procedures to the solution of practical multidisciplinary engineering problems requiring a high level of technical decision-making.

Admission requirements:
Prospective students should note that the admission requirements are minimum requirements only. Admission is subject to strict selection procedures, thus meeting minimum requirements will not necessarily ensure admission.

• A 360 credit Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics or a relevant qualification at NQF L6.
• A 240 credit National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics together with the 120 WIL credits.
Students that are registered for relevant NQF level 7 qualifications but did not complete their studies, can be considered. Subject exemptions/recognitions will be subject to the Department’s decision. Prospective students should note that the admission requirements are minimum requirements only. Admission is subject to strict selection procedures, thus meeting minimum requirements will not necessarily ensure admission.

All international qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Once the qualification has been evaluated and the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements (NQF level 6) of the programme the applicant could apply through the normal application process.

Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy.


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

Syllabus and fees







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