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ECP

Engineering & the Built Environment

FA C U LT Y

Start your future career in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

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The Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) is for prospective South African Mechanical Engineering students who meet the minimum admission requirements, but may fall short on the admission point score (APS) for the mainstream programme.

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 in Mechanical Engineering, you will use techniques to conceptualise, design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems, as well as solve engineering problems.

This exciting course offers you a wide choice of career paths, from manufacturing race cars, to building satellites.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF

You are interested in the mechanics of how machinery works

YOU WILL STUDY AT

Bellville Campus

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

Four 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.

• English, Home or First Additional Language (4) Physical Science (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%.

Or • Mathematics (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%.

Recommended: One of the following • Electrical Technology (3) • Engineering Graphics & Design (3) • Mechanical Technology (3) National Certificate (NC) • English (N4) (60%); Mathematics (N4) (60%); Engineering Science (N4) (60%) National Certificate/ Vocational (NCV) • English (60−69%) (5); Mathematics (60−69%) (5); Engineering Science (3) (min 60%) 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 27–29 for the ECP; 23–26 should you be wait-listed.

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 Year Zero • • •

Physical Science Professional Communication Computer Skills & Applications

Year One • • • •

Engineering Mathematics Engineering Mechanics Engineering Drawing Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing

Year Two • • • • • • • • •

Thermodynamics Fluid Mechanics Mechanics of Machines Strength of Materials Computer Aided Design (CAD) Applied Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Design 2 Electrotechnology Global Environmental Studies (GES)

Year Three • • • • • •

Mechanical Engineering Design 3 Hydraulics Machines Applied Strength of Materials Maintenance Engineering Steam Plant Mechanical Engineering Project

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 Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 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

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HOW TO APPLY Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE

Do you qualify to apply online?

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Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website

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Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps

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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

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

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.

CLOSING DATES

30 SEPT

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04/25

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