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Overview

The Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is a 140 credits, Higher Education Higher Certificate type, at NQF level 5, and was endorsed by ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) and accredited by the CHE (Council of Higher Education). 

The H Cert. (Mechanical Engineering) prepare learners for a career in the mechanical engineering field. Learners will competently apply an integration of theory, principles, techniques, practical experience and appropriate skills to well-defined problems in the field of engineering while operating within the relevant standards and codes

On completion of the qualification, successful learners will either enter the industry as a qualified special category engineering practitioner or continue with tertiary education at NQF level 6. The focus is two-fold, to provide learners with an introduction to theoretical modules while honing their technical skills and knowledge. This provides efficiency in qualification delivery and encourages learners to register for further studies.

Pricing

FromR 5 336.10p/m

Campus Locations

Cape TownMidrandOnline

Delivery Mode

Full Time, HybridFull Time, OnlinePart Time, Online

Next Intake Date

15 February '27

Important Notes

International Comparability/Recognition

There are three international accords in engineering education from the International Engineering Alliance (IEA)  namely:

  • Washington accord for BSc type qualifications, (NQF level 8)
  • Sydney accord for BET Type qualifications, (NQF level 7)
  • Dublin accord for Diploma type of qualifications, (NQF level 6)

 

South Africa/ECSA is a signatory of all three international accords pertaining to engineering qualifications and the Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering will fall under the Dublin Accord rules. The International Engineering Alliance (IEA) is a global not-for-profit organisation, which comprises members from 41 jurisdictions within 29 countries (Read more on the IEA here)

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* As per Communique 2 of 2022 from the Council of Higher Education, all programs accredited for contact mode only may be offered in all delivery modes for the 2024 academic year.

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