CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.
Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide excellent theoretical as well as practical chemical engineering knowledge and skills, relevant to the needs of the chemical industry and society at large. Graduates of this programme will have the competence to apply engineering skills to chemical engineering problems and plant operations.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for process or chemical engineering technicians working in the process-related industries. Learners achieving this qualification have the competence to apply existing process technology to chemical engineering problems in chemical processes and plant operations.
Professional Registration
Graduates will comply with the academic requirements for registration as Professional Technicians.
Opportunities:
Graduates play an important role in process operations, management, research and development, as well as in environmental management. Employment is found in a wide range of industries including food processing, wine production, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, fertilisers, fuel technology, oil refining, minerals processing, chemical manufacturing, and synthetic fibres. Employment opportunities also exist in government and higher education institutions.
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%)
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.
• 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%)
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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
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUSOffering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Department: Dr B Godongwana
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Faculty Office: Mrs W Stoffels
+27 21 953 8729
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DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.
Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide excellent theoretical as well as practical chemical engineering knowledge and skills, relevant to the needs of the chemical industry and society at large. Graduates of this programme will have the competence to apply engineering skills to chemical engineering problems and plant operations.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for process or chemical engineering technicians working in the process-related industries. Learners achieving this qualification have the competence to apply existing process technology to chemical engineering problems in chemical processes and plant operations.
Professional Registration
Graduates will comply with the academic requirements for registration as Professional Technicians.
Opportunities:
Graduates play an important role in process operations, management, research and development, as well as in environmental management. Employment is found in a wide range of industries including food processing, wine production, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, fertilisers, fuel technology, oil refining, minerals processing, chemical manufacturing, and synthetic fibres. Employment opportunities also exist in government and higher education institutions.
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%)
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.
• 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%)
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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
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY 1 (CHM152S)
R 13,400.00
ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION (COM151S)
R 3,300.00
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 (MTH156S)
R 6,080.00
ENGINEERING PHYSICS 1 (EGP151S)
R 8,130.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
ENGINEERING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 1 (ECA150S)
R 4,320.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1 (CET150S)
R 4,180.00
CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY (CPT150S)
R 3,590.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (CTH260S)
R 7,250.00
TRANSFER PROCESSES (TFP260S)
R 8,270.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 2A (CEL260S)
R 4,390.00
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 2 (CET260S)
R 3,230.00
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES (CPB250S)
R 3,080.00
PROCESS FLUID FLOW (PFF260S)
R 3,220.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 2A (CEL260S)
R 4,400.00
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY 2B (CEL261S)
R 5,130.00
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 2 (CET260S)
R 3,230.00
MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS (MES260S)
R 2,640.00
PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY (PTY260S)
R 4,390.00
PROCESS DESIGN PRINCIPLES 2:SAFETY&LOSS PREVE (PSL260S)
R 4,470.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2 (MTH361S)
R 4,100.00
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL REACTION ENG (ICR360S)
R 5,130.00
INVESTIGATIVE PROJECTS (IVP360S)
R 5,570.00
PROCESS CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION (PCI360S)
R 4,100.00
SEPARATIONS PROCESSES - UNIT OPERATIONS (SPS360S)
R 5,570.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
BIOPROCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (BEE360S)
R 5,130.00
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (CEP361S)
R 5,130.00
ENGINEERING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2 (ECA360S)
R 3,660.00
PROCESS DESIGN PRINCIPLES 3: EQUIPMENT DESIGN (PSL360S)
R 7,320.00
Offering type: FULLTIME - DISTRICT 6 CAMPUSOffering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Department: Dr B Godongwana
Faculty Office: Mrs W Stoffels
+27 21 953 8729
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.