Bachelor Of Engineering Technology In Mechanical Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering is a postgraduate qualification, characterized by the fact that it prepares students for industry and research. The qualification serves to provide students with advanced knowledge in fundamental and specialized engineering.

How to apply for admission

To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.

A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.

An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or

www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3

• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.

NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.

Reference number

When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.

Admission status

• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.

Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.

Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:

Applicant with a National Certificate (Vocational):

Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language or
first additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.

Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).

Recommended subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical Technology.

• Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4:

Admission requirement(s): A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least a
50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics and Science, and 60% (APS of 5) for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).

Recommended subject(s): None.

Applicants with a National Certificate /National Senior Certificate

Admission requirement(s): A National Senior Certificate or a National N Certificate with languages as published in Report 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council
for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% for English, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3, and any other two additional subjects.

Selection criteria: To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 28.

Recommended subject(s): None.

• Applicants with an N6 Certificate in a Related Engineering field

Admission requirement(s): A N6 Certificate in a related Engineering field as published in Report 191: N6 issued by both the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and
Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with an average of at least 60% for the qualification, and successful completion of an English Language Proficiency Assessment (done by the University).

Recommended subject(s): None.

• Applicants with Qualification on the higher education Qualification

The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following qualifications have been completed:

Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 5 – 140 credits): with an average of at least 60% for the qualification, and 60% in each of the following modules: Engineering Graphics, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics, and Technical Mathematics.

Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6 – 140 credits): with an average of at least 60% for the qualification.

National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NQF Level 6 – 3,000 credits): with an average of at least 55% for the qualification.

National Diploma: Mechatronics (NQF Level 6 – 3,000 credits): with an average of at least 55% for the qualification.
Assessment Procedure: No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N4 Certificate).

Applicants who achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement is full.

All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked.

After consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top-ranking applicants will be selected.

Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to fill places of those who did not register on time.

Applicants will be informed of their status per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, can check their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements might be transferred to the Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, provided that he/she meets the minimum requirements.
Intake for the qualification: January only.
Minimum duration: Three years.
Presentation: Day classes. Working students with a National Diploma maybe
permitted to register for certain modules on a block-mode basis.
Closing date for application: 30 September.
Possible careers: Mechanical technologist, technician, manager, entrepreneur
and consultant.