Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Programme overview

This qualification has been designed in accordance with the revised HEQSF (2013), the Engineering Council of South Africa’s requirements, and the current Electrical Engineering industry requirements. Completion of the Diploma in Engineering Technology (280 credits) will allow a learner to register as a candidate or professional Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa. The qualification also serves to provide students with the knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practical skills for further higher education in Electrical Engineering. Offering type listed: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS; PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS.

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

What you will study

Subjects listed on the programme page include Computer Engineering Skills 1; Electrical Engineering; Electronics; Engineering Communication 1; Engineering Mathematics 1; Engineering Physics 1.

Career pathways

This qualification is designed to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required to become a competent practicing Computer Engineering Technician. This qualification provides: 1. Preparation for careers in computer engineering by achieving technical proficiency which will make a contribution to the economy and national development; 2. The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA. 3. Entry to NQF level 7 programmes e.g. Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering. Computer engineering students completing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in all the graduate attributes at HEQSF level 6 contained in the ECSA E-08-PN standard for solving well defined computer engineering problems: • Problem Solving • Application of Scientific and Engineering Knowledge • Engineering Design • Investigation • Use of engineering methods and tools • Professional and Technical Communication • Impact of Engineering Activity • Individual and Teamwork • Independent Learning • Engineering Professionalism

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) APS Score of 30 using Method 2 (see table below) • English (First language) 4 (50%) • Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%) • Physical Science 4 (50%) or Technical Science 5 (60%) or Electrical Technology 4 (50%) Recommended: One of the following: CAT (4), IT (4), ELECT (4) ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate. • Maths (N4) 60% • Engineering Science (N4) 60% • Electrotechnics (N4) 60% • Digital Electronics (N4) 60% ----------------------------------------------------------- - NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV) A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4) • English (60%) • Maths (60%) At least 3 of the following: ES (60%), Electrical Principles and Practice (60%), Electronic Control and Digital Electronics (60%), Electrical Workmanship (60%) -----------------------------------------------------------

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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