Course Entity: Faculty of Engineering
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BTech in Chemical Engineering
Graduates are equipped to be senior architectural technologists capable of independently researching technological innovations, performing professional architectural services in technology, design and management in the public and private sectors of the built environment. A National Diploma in Architectural Technology (or an equivalent qualification) is required for admission.
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National Diploma in Surveying
The course equips students with theoretical and practical geomatics knowledge and skills, relevant to the needs of industry and society at large. Graduates of this programme will have the competence to apply basic surveying skills and to register as surveying technicians.
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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Operations Management
Graduates function as production management technicians as members of the production team, executing technical tasks. Graduates are also proficient in the identification and solution of industrial engineering problems.
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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Mechatronics
Mechatronics is an inter-disciplinary field, combining traditional electrical, electronic, mechanical, control and computer engineering skills, applied to solve problems that bridge the boundaries between these disciplines, requiring multi-skilled practitioners. Mechatronic engineering includes the study of electronics, software and mechanical engineering in the design and manufacture of products and processes.
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National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Marine Engineering
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.
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National Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
The aim of the course is to prepare students for the emerging South African jewellery industry in managerial, marketing and manufacturing capacities, while fostering a South African design ethic that does not rely on mass plagiarism of imported images.
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National Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Graduates are competent members of the engineering team, executing technical tasks by applying their knowledge to the identification and solution of industrial engineering problems.
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National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
The engineering industry contributes to the technical, social, economical and environmental infrastructure of the country, leading to socio-economic growth. These qualifications are intended for technician and technologist level employment in industry. The framework of engineering qualifications develops the human resources essential for sustaining this profession.
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National Diploma in Civil Engineering
The graduate at this level functions as a technician who displays competence as a member of the engineering team in the execution of technical tasks. The course will develop the application of knowledge, independent thinking, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in the identification and solution of engineering problems.
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National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
The aim of the course is to provide excellent theoretical as well as practical chemical engineering knowledge and skills, relevant to the needs of the chemical industry and society at large. Graduates of this programme will have the competence to apply engineering skills to chemical engineering problems and plant operations.