COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Mechanical Engineering programme involves the design and development of machinery, ranging from simple mechanisms up to more complex machines. The process of Mechanical Engineering includes the planning and designing of these structures, as well as operating and maintaining them. Mechanical Engineers use an understanding of core concepts such as Kinetics and thermodynamics (application of heat and mechanical power) to create and analyse a wide variety of machines and processes.
REQUIREMENTS
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12); or N3
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Grade 12) or
- National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] NQF Level 4
DURATION
- 12 weeks per certificate full-time
- 2 years practical experience within industry in the Mechanical Engineering field to apply for National N-Diploma
- Enrolment in January, May or September
- Part-time options are available
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement: N6 Mechanical Engineering from the DHET.
After students have completed this course, and submitted proof that they have gained 24 months of relevant practical experience, they will be awarded a National N6 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (360 credits).
CAREER OPPORTUNIES
- Aerospace Technician
- Automotive Technician
- CAD Technician
- Draughtsman
- Process Control/Technician
- Maintenance Foreman
- Mechanical Engineer
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 12 Weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 23
- Assessments Yes
