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Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
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Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a 144-credit NQF level 7 qualification (code 90133) offered through Unisa's College of Science, Engineering and Technology. It builds the knowledge and skills required for further learning towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technologist and is aligned to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) standard. Study material is available online only.
Faculty: College of Science, Engineering and Technology | Study mode: distance | Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
The qualification emphasises engineering principles and their application in the discipline, with outcomes aligned to ECSA exit level outcomes.
Preparation for engineering careers and the educational base for registration as a Candidate or Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA; possible entry to an NQF level 8 Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours or Bachelor of Engineering.
Minimum APS: 60. Minimum APS 60. An appropriate 360 credit Diploma or National Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum of 60% average, or an Advanced Certificate in Engineering Practice in Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 6, from an accredited provider of higher education, with a minimum of 60% average, or a national or international equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 in the appropriate field, with a minimum of 60% average. Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they are at least 27 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements. Study material for this qualification will only be available online.
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.
Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.
The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.
Apply through the official page: https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
Engineering
University of South Africa, South Africa
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