Course Description

The Mechanical Engineering programme comprises the design and development of machinery, ranging from simple mechanisms to more complex machines as well as the processes involved in operating and maintaining them. Mechanical Engineers use an understanding of core concepts such as kinetics and thermodynamics (application of heat and mechanical power) to create a wide variety of machines and analyse mechanical processes to suit and sustain manufacturing and operating goals of an organization.

It focuses on the design, manufacturing, testing, and improvement of mechanical systems, which are used in virtually any industry you can think of. This includes solving today’s problems and creating future solutions in health care, energy, transportation, space exploration, climate change, and more.

Entry Requirements

• N3 National Certificate
• Grade 12 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy & Physical Science)
• NCV Level 4
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Programme Outline

First Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Mathematics N4
• Engineering Science N4
• Mechanical Draughting N4
• Mechanotechnics N4

First Year 2nd Semester Subjects:

• Mathematics N5
• Power Machines N5
• Mechanical Drawing & Design N5
• Mechanotechnics N5

Second Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Mathematics N6
• Power Machines N6
• Mechanical Drawing & Design N6
• Mechanotechnics N6

Programme Duration

• Full time: 18 Months (6 Months per Level)

Examination

• Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) is the only Examination body responsible to set and administer National Examinations.

• Only students who have registered and complied with the administration requirement will be allowed to write examination.

Learner Material

• A list of textbooks will be provided by the Campus Academic Department.
• All textbooks are excluded from the tuition fees.

Pricing

Enquire at campus for a current programme pricelist.

* Excludes external fees and identified textbooks if applicable.

Additional Costs

• There are additional costs such as text books, a drawing board and some Engineering
• accessories e.g. drawing instruments, etc. Additional assessment fees may be applicable.

Results And Certification

• Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities
• All result letters will only be issued by the DHET
• Release of statements of results and certificates are dependent on DHET timelines.

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National Certificate at each level N3, N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (on completion of N4-N6 and 24

months in-service training).

Articulation

A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path to obtain the National N Diploma, as per Report 191 by the DHET. The candidate must have:

• A minimum of 12 advanced instructional offerings, with at least a pass in three instructional offerings in each of the following levels: N4, N5 and N6, but with a maximum of five N4 instructional offerings.

• 2 instructional offerings at N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s vocation.
• The candidate must obtain work experience of 24 months in industry that has as its main function the practical execution of the 2 instructional offerings mentioned above.

Career Opportunities

• Automotive
• Mechanical and Production Design.
• Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Energy Systems.
• Manufacturing.
• Mechatronics.