Have you always been fascinated by how things work? Have you found ways to make things work better? Then this is just for you.
With a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, you will use techniques to conceptualise, design, analyse, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems, as well as solve engineering problems. These exciting courses offer you a wide choice of career paths, from manufacturing race cars, to building satellites.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are interested in the mechanics of how machinery works
Bellville Campus
Three years, full-time
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC/ Grade 12) with:
*A minimum achievement rating of 4 in at least four NSC 20-credit subjects.
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 30 on the APS for the mainstream course; 27–29 for the ECP, 23–26 should you be wait-listed.
Subject to the space availability, consideration will be given for admitting students to the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) with: English (4); with one of either Mathematics/ Physical Sciences (4), and the other (3), with a minimum of 45%, or Technical Maths/ Technical Science (5) and the other (4) with a minimum of 55%.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
YOUR SUBJECTS
First year
• Engineering Mathematics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Drawing
• Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing
Second year
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Mechanics of Machines
• Strength of Materials
• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Third year
• Mechanical Engineering Design 3
• Hydraulics Machines
• Applied Strength of Materials
• Maintenance Engineering
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Advanced Diploma
• Engineering Design Project
• Strength of Materials
• Engineering Mathematics
• Environmental Engineering
• Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Physical Science
• Professional Communication
• Computer Skills & Applications
• Applied Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering Design 2
• Electrotechnology
• Global Environmental Studies (GES)
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Project
Steam Plant
• Project Management
• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Stress Analysis
• Research Methodology
Your on-the-job training
You will complete compulsory service learning projects during your first and third year, whilst gaining work experience in industry. Work experience can be gained in various areas of industry such as air-conditioning installation and repairs, maintenance and servicing of plant machinery, motor vehicles, buildings, etc.
YOUR FUTURE SELF
Future studies
Postgraduate Diploma: Engineering Mechanical
MEng: Mechanical Engineering (Research)
DEng: Mechanical Engineering (Research)
Future industries
Aviation industry, Research and development,
Manufacturing industry, Academic institutions,
Petroleum industry, Power generation, Farming sector, Marine industry, Mining industry, etc.
Future career
Technician
Technologist
Engineer
Production Manager
Project Manager
Technical Manager
Draughtsman
Offshore Driller
creating futures
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old)
View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track
MANUAL APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply manually?
Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
