Course Entity: Faculty of Engineering
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National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Engineering)
This programme prepares students to become electrical engineering technicians able to work independently or as part of a team to solve technical problems with electrical equipment, systems or networks. As part of their training, students undergo at least 12 months of experiential learning in an electrical engineering environment approved by Unisa. This course focuses on…
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BTech in Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems)
Electrical engineering skills are sought after by telecommunications operators, as well as electronics manufacturers and information technology companies. This BTech degree is designed for electrical engineering technicians who aspire to more senior positions as technologists with strong leadership abilities and advanced problem-solving skills in fields such as computer systems, power engineering and process instrumentation. It…
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BTech in Security Risk Management
This programme is suited to students wanting to play a strategic role in the security industry, whether in companies specialising in security services through to large corporates with in-house security and investigations divisions. It focuses on developing advanced skills in corporate investigation, strategic management and security risk management.
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National Diploma in Industrial Engineering
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.
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BTech in Chemical Engineering (Environmental)
This programme promotes this balance as it focuses strongly on environmental management and engineering, while familiarising students with the latest technologies in chemical engineering, air quality control, solid waste treatment and water treatment.
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BTech in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication)
Electrical engineering skills are sought after by telecommunications operators, as well as electronics manufacturers and information technology companies. This BTech degree is designed for electrical engineering technicians who aspire to more senior positions as technologists with strong leadership abilities and advanced problem-solving skills in fields such as computer systems, power engineering and process instrumentation. It…
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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering skills keep the wheels of the transport, travel and manufacturing industries running as they ensure that machines, vehicles, ships and aircraft are properly organised and maintained. After completing this programme, students will be ready to be part of the mechanical engineering team involved in the design, development and production of components and systems.
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BTech in Industrial Engineering
This BTech degree is ideal for industrial engineering technicians who want to move into more senior positions in the industrial engineering environment. More specifically, after completing it, students will be eligible to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa as professional industrial engineering technologists.
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BTech in Explosives Management
This degree raises their knowledge to new levels as it sharpens their managerial, financial, problem-solving, resource management, research and technical skills. To round off their education, students undertake a practical explosives project.
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National Diploma in Explosives Management
Explosives technologies are widely used in mining, manufacturing and construction. This programme equips students to apply these technologies safely and cost-effectively by developing deep technical knowledge and advanced management skills. Apart from the modules on explosives technologies and practice, the programme focuses on management, economics, business management, financial techniques, quality management and safety, health and…