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Engineering & the Built Environment

FA C U LT Y

Start your future career in Mechatronics Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)

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Do you want to improve the world?

From designing robotic assembly lines for the car industry, to machines that bottle and label cool drinks, individuals with skills in mechatronics are sought after in all industries.

With competence in mechatronics, you will develop new systems by combining elements of electrical engineering, computer science, and mechanical engineering.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF

You are interested in all areas of engineering, and enjoy problem solving

YOU WILL STUDY AT

Bellville Campus

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

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.

• English, Home or First Additional Language (4) • Mathematics (4); Technical Mathematics (5) • Physical Sciences (4); Technical Science (5) Recommended: One of the following: • Electrical Technology (4); Engineering Graphics & Design (4); Mechanical Technology (4) National Certificate (NC) • English (N4) (60%); Mathematics (N4) (60%); Engineering Science (N4) (60%) National Certificate/ Vocational (NCV) • English (5) (60−69%); Mathematics (5) (60−69%); Engineering Science (3) (min 60%) • Recommended: Electro Technology (3) (50–69%); Mechatronic Systems (3) (50–69%) The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You 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 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%.

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 • Computer Engineering • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

• Engineering Drawing • Professional Communication • Physical Science • Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing

Second year • Applied Mathematics • Industrial Automation • Control Systems • Mechanical Engineering Design

• Thermo-Fluids 2 • Strength of Materials • Mechanics of Machines • Embedded Systems

Third year • Computer Aided Manufacturing • Applied Strength of Materials • Thermo-Fluids 3 • Mechatronics Design • Engineering Management

• Process Control and Industrial Networking • Global Environmental Studies • Mechatronics Industrial Project

Advanced Diploma • Mechatronic Design Project • Engineering Mathematics • Mechatronic Control Systems • Mechatronic System Design & Simulation • Electronic Devices & Systems

• Environmental Engineering • Project Management • Thermo-Fluids • Research Methodology • Mechanics of Machines • Stress Analysis

Your on-the-job training You will complete compulsory service learning projects while you work during your third year.

YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies Postgraduate Diploma: Engineering Mechanical (Mechatronics) (Not offered as yet) Master’s: Mechanical Engineering (Not offered as yet) Doctorate: Mechanical Engineering (Not offered as yet)

Future industries Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Printing Packaging Food processing Manufacturing Assembly Automation Automotive industries Mining companies Automotive plants Engineering and production companies Renewable Energy

Future career Building Service Contractor Consulting Engineer Robotic Builder Machine Designer Machine Builder Project Manager

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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

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