Overview

Mechanical engineering technologists could also work with steam plants at power stations, at vulcanising plants, pump stations and irrigation schemes, and with mining machinery and ore crushers. Manufacturing and production processes (also those used in the food and textile industries), as well as the planning, maintenance and optimisation of processes, are further facets of this field of study.

Key Facts

The services of qualified persons are also often sought in the design of mechanical equipment. A promising future awaits qualified persons as installation engineers, technical representatives, production development engineers or works managers. They can establish their own engineering works or find employment with mines and the steel plants of Iscor, or with Eskom, PRASA, Transnet Freight Rail, consulting engineering firms, or suppliers of mechanical equipment. The motor industry is another possible employer. Other opportunities after graduating Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering programme from Central University of Technology, Free State exist in the chemical processing industry (e.g. Sasol), the construction and building industry, as well as provincial government and municipal services. Emphasis is placed on entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Literacy and Communication Studies

Digital Literacy

Manufacturing & Workshop Practice

Thermofluids

Machine Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 17 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum NSC requirements for degree studies must be met

Achievement rating of at least 3 (40-49%) for English

Achievement rating of at least 5 (60-69%) for Mathematics

Achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Physical Sciences

70% pass in N3 Engineering Mathematics

60% pass in Engineering Science

40% pass in English (Grade 12 Level)

Satisfactory performance in Selection Test

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9330 ZAR / year

≈ 9330 ZAR / year
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Citizens or residents

6220 ZAR / year

≈ 6220 ZAR / year

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