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careers by industry 48 design and development of machines which range from simple mechanisms to complex machinery and the understanding and harnessing of forces and energy in machines and materials. At the professional level, these include technicians, technologists and engineers, all of whom must complete prescribed tertiary education and practical training. A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering requires 2 years of study with 1 additional year of practical work (P1 and P2) N.Dip MechEng). A degree in Engineering is a 4 year course and no practical work is required (BSc Eng, B.Eng). Compulsory Subjects Maths, Physical Science Recommended Subjects English, Computer Science Qualifi cations BEng Mechanical Engineering • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University • University of Johannesburg • University of Stellenbosch • University of the North West BSc Mechanical Engineering • • University of Cape Town University of Witwatersrand NDip Mechanical Engineering • Cape Peninsula University of Technology • Durban University of Technology • Tshwane University of Technology ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrical/electronic engineering is the study of the behaviour of electrical, electronic, digital electronic and electromechanical systems. These engineers can be involved in the design, development, testing, and supervision of the manufacture of electrical equipment. Electrical engineers have traditionally focused on the generation and supply of power, whereas electronics engineers work on applications of electricity to control systems. The Diploma in Electrical Engineering is a 2 year study programme with 1 additional year of practical work (P1 and P2) (N.Dip ElecEng). A degree in Engineering is a 4 year course and no practical work is required (BSc Eng, B.Eng). Compulsory Subjects Maths, Physical Science Recommended Subjects English, Computer Science Qualifi cations BEng Electrical Engineering • • • • University of Cape Town University of Kwa-Zulu Natal University of Stellenbosch University of the North West BSc Electrical Engineering • • • University of Cape Town University of Kwa-Zulu Natal University of Witwatersrand BTech • Electrical Engineering • Durban University of Technology INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Industrial engineering involves the design and improvement of systems in organizations to maximise productivity through the creation of improved, more effi cient systems in both the production and service environments. The industrial engineering team concentrates of quality (the quality of the system and processes and systems, production planning, factory layout, ergonomics and reduction of waste) and logistics (transport networks, movements of materials, scheduling, project management, etc.). The Diploma in industrial Engineering is a 2 year study programme with 1 additional year of practical work (P1 and P2) (N.Dip IndEng). A degree in Engineering (Bsc Eng. B.Eng) is a 4 year course <strong>Career</strong>s in Automotive Industry (continued)
and no practical work is required. Compulsory Subjects Maths, Physical Science Recommended Subjects English, Computer Science Qualifi cation BEng Industrial Engineering • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University • University of Kwa-Zulu Natal • University of Pretoria • University of Stellenbosch BSc Industrial Engineering • University of Cape Town • University of Witwatersrand NDip Industrial Engineering • Cape Peninsula University of Technology • Vaal University of Technology MECHATRONICS Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering that combines the study of mechanical engineering with light-current engineering and computer systems. It is increasingly recognized that a combination of these disciplines equips graduates with an excellent basis upon which to fulfi ll valuable roles careers by industry in modern industry. The mechatronics engineer will be suited to a career in light manufacturing or process control, pursuing fi elds such as instrumentation, robotics, automation or machine visualisation. A degree in Mechatronics is a 4 year course (B.Eng. Mechatronics). No diploma is offered. Compulsory Subjects Maths, Physical Science Recommended Subjects English, Computer Science Qualifi cations BEng Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University • University of Cape Town • University of Stellenbosch Other possibly careers Panel Beater Technical Specialists Assembly Line Operator/ Manager Useful contact numbers Motor industry Staff Association (011) 476 3920 49
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life skills 152 An example of a cov
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