Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
- Degree
- Diploma
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Graduates can apply mechanical engineering principles to determine appropriate ways of approaching mechanical engineering activities, as well as to establish and use criteria to assess processes and outcomes. Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification Persons achieving this qualification will be able to independently integrate mechanical engineering principles, apply these to determine appropriate ways of approaching activities and establish and use criteria to judge processes and outcomes. This qualification is intended for engineering practitioners in industry. 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
Subjects listed on the programme page include Engineering Design Project; Engineering Mathematics; Fluid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Research Methodology; Strength of Materials.
Graduates work with engineers, designers, technologists and technicians in the design, construction, marketing, installation and maintenance of mechanical equipment. The work is intellectual, demanding the capacity to think independently and to supervise technical and administrative staff. Students follow streams such as manufacturing, maintenance, design, research and they can complete the Government Certificate of Competency (GCC). These streams prepare graduates for employment by mining companies, automotive plants, engineering and production companies, building service contractors and consulting engineers. Graduates also have the knowledge and skills to become entrepreneurs.
• A 360 credit Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant qualification at NQF L6 • A 240 credit National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering together with the 120 WIL credits Students that are registered for relevant NQF level 7 qualifications but did not complete their studies, can be considered. Subject exemptions/recognitions will be subject to the Department’s decision. 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.
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
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa
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