Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Renewable Energy at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

Graduate are able to apply multi-disciplinary engineering principles to make significant contributions into the energy space Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification The purpose of this qualification is to develop knowledge and skills in the renewable energy sector especially wind, solar and biofuel. It will enable learners to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of wind, solar and biofuel energy systems-at utility, commercial and domestic scale. They will be equipped with skills that will enable them to provide solutions in a wide variety of mechanical engineering problems. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Engineering Design Project; Engineering Mathematics; Fluid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Research Methodology; Strength of Materials.

Career pathways

Opportunities abound in energy production, energy distribution, energy transmission and energy mamanagement industries.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

• A 360 credit National Diploma/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6, or • A 240 credit Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification together with 120 WIL credits (aligned to the ECSA E-21-PN standard for the Advanced Certificate in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering or a related field). All international qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Once the qualification has been evaluated and the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements (NQF level 6) of the programme the applicant could apply through the normal application process. Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 intake open on Monday, 11 May 2026. Diploma applications close on 30 September 2026 for South African citizens and 31 August 2026 for non-South African citizens (31 July 2026 for Emergency Medical Care and Somatology; 31 August 2026 for Grade R and Early Childhood Care and Education).

The application fee is R110 (non-refundable); the late application fee is R160. A deposit of R1,750 is payable on acceptance and a registration fee of R785 applies.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply

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