University of South Africa, UNISAUniversity of South Africa, UNISA

Industrial engineering technicians and technologists play a critical role in helping mining and manufacturing companies to improve the productivity and cost-effectiveness of their production processes, people and equipment. This programme equips students to solve industrial production problems by designing better manufacturing, information, production planning or cost control systems.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 4 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Drawing
Second year subjects:
  • Electrotechnology
  • Engineering Work Study
  • Production Engineering: Industrial
  • Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
  • Qualitative Techniques
  • Facility Layout and Materials Handling
Third year subjects:
  • Manufacturing Relations
  • Engineering Work Study
  • Production Engineering: Industrial
  • Costing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Work Integrated Learning: Industrial Engineering Practice
Fourth year subjects:
  • Engineering Work Study
  • Industrial Accounting
  • Operational Research
  • Automation
  • Industrial Leadership
  • Work Integrated Learning: Industrial Engineering Practice

Careers: industrial engineering technicians, industrial engineering technologists.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za​