MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course Aim:
Graduates will be able to integrate analytical and practical mechanical engineering techniques and mechanical engineering knowledge to solve engineering problems. They will also be able to use given criteria to assess mechanical processes and outcomes.
Purpose and rationale of the Qualification
Persons achieving this qualification will be able to, independently as well as under supervision, 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.
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 is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Opportunities:
A graduate will be a member of a team, including engineers, designers, technologists and technicians in the design, construction, marketing, installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Mechanical Engineering students follow streams such as manufacturing, maintenance, design, research and development, and also complete the Government Certificate of Competency. These streams open up employment opportunities at mining companies, automotive plants, engineering and production companies, building service contractors and consulting engineers, and give students the knowledge and skills to become entrepreneurs.
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 3 (60%), Engineering Graphic and Design 3 (60%), Mechanical Technology 3 (60%)
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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: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Faculty Office: Ms E Festus
+27 21 959 5852
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DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Course Aim:
Graduates will be able to integrate analytical and practical mechanical engineering techniques and mechanical engineering knowledge to solve engineering problems. They will also be able to use given criteria to assess mechanical processes and outcomes.
Purpose and rationale of the Qualification
Persons achieving this qualification will be able to, independently as well as under supervision, 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.
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 is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Opportunities:
A graduate will be a member of a team, including engineers, designers, technologists and technicians in the design, construction, marketing, installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment. Mechanical Engineering students follow streams such as manufacturing, maintenance, design, research and development, and also complete the Government Certificate of Competency. These streams open up employment opportunities at mining companies, automotive plants, engineering and production companies, building service contractors and consulting engineers, and give students the knowledge and skills to become entrepreneurs.
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 3 (60%), Engineering Graphic and Design 3 (60%), Mechanical Technology 3 (60%)
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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)
COMPUTER SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS (CSA150S)
R 6,820.00
ENGINEERING DRAWING 1 (MIT150S)
R 5,020.00
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (MTH155S)
R 4,780.00
ENGINEERING MECHANICS (EMC150S)
R 5,020.00
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (MMG150S)
R 4,180.00
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PSC150S)
R 8,280.00
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (PFC150S)
R 4,480.00
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
APPLIED MATHEMATICS (AMT260S)
R 4,270.00
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) (CAD260S)
R 5,330.00
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY 2 (ELC260S)
R 5,130.00
FLUID MECHANICS (FDM260S)
R 5,070.00
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (MED260S)
R 4,010.00
MECHANICS OF MACHINES (MOM261S)
R 5,020.00
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (STL261S)
R 5,020.00
THERMODYNAMICS (APT260S)
R 4,510.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
APPLIED MATHEMATICS (AMT260S)
R 2,240.00
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) (CAD260S)
R 2,490.00
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (GES) (GES361S)
R 2,870.00
Select one of the following electives:
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (MNE360S)
R 2,610.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (GES) (GES361S)
R 2,870.00
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 2 (MED260S)
R 2,240.00
Select one of the following electives:
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (MNE360S)
R 2,610.00
THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT (MIR360S)
R 5,870.00
STEAM PLANT (STP260S)
R 5,020.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
APPLIED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (ASM360S)
R 5,020.00
HYDRAULICS MACHINES (HDM360S)
R 2,900.00
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN 3 (MED360S)
R 4,010.00
STEAM PLANT (STP260S)
R 2,240.00
Select one of the following electives:
ADVANCED MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING (MIE360S)
R 3,050.00
CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (CSE360S)
R 2,930.00
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY 3 (ELC360S)
R 2,930.00
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (PIB360S)
R 2,870.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT (MIR360S)
R 5,860.00
STEAM PLANT (STP260S)
R 2,240.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Faculty Office: Ms E Festus
+27 21 959 5852
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.