Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyCape Peninsula University of Technology

The aim of the course is to afford the student the opportunity to obtain the National Diploma in Engineering: Mechanical which is accepted by maritime commerce and industry, as well as the SAMSA certificate of competency which will enable students to serve on vessels as certificated Engineer Officers.

Type: Undergraduate Diploma

Duration: Full time 3 years

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:
  • Communication studies
  • Computer Studies
  • Legal knowledge
  • Mathematics
  • Marine science
  • Marine engineering knowledge
  • Maintenance engineering
  • Electrotechnology
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Naval architecture
  • Shipbuilding technology
  • Engineering drawing
  • Mechanics of machines
  • Motor machine engineering knowledge
Second Year Subjects:
  • Mechanical manufacturing engineering
  • Maintenance engineering
  • Heat engines
Third Year Subjects:
  • Legal knowledge
  • Internal combustion engines
  • Naval architecture
  • Applied strengths of materials
  • Electrotechnology
  • Marine engineering technology
  • Refrigeration
  • Steam plant

Careers: Marine official, Mechanical Engineer

Source: www.cput.ac.za