School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

Content/
Syllabus
Theory: 1.Design Process, 2. Project and systems development work, 3.
Project Management, 4. Engineering equipment and systems. 5. Power Point
Presentations.
Assessment: Final mark will be obtained based on logbook submission and evaluation from site visit.
Either a Pass mark or Fail mark awarded.
12.6.2 National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical [Extended Programme]
12.6.2.1 Entrepreneurship & Professional Development of Students
For details see same section under National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical.
12.6.2.2 Career Opportunities
For details see same section under National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical.
12.6.2.3 Purpose of Qualification
The purpose for National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical Extended Programme is to
equip underprepared students, who wish to study towards a National Diploma: Engineering:
Mechanical. Additional modules are therefore introduced at S1 and S2 levels, hence the
extended time period for the completion of this programme. In order to achieve its purpose the
programme aims to:
• Provide students at risk with a viable platform to successfully undertake Mechanical
Engineering studies at tertiary education level.
• Provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with an adequate level of foundational
competence which is based on specific and discipline-related knowledge.
• Improve the retention and throughput of disadvantaged students entering the mainstream
programme.
• Provide a learning environment where the gap in terms of disadvantaged student needs
and the student support required are bridged.
• Provide a student who has the potential to succeed with Mechanical Engineering studies at
tertiary level with an opportunity to:
* gain a contextualized understanding of the field of Mechanical Engineering;
* develop the knowledge and skills to engage in basic Mechanical Engineering practices
effectively;
* become familiar with the application of basic knowledge and skills in the Mechanical
Engineering discipline.
• Ensure that the required educational quality standards in teaching and learning are
maintained while at the same time achieving the above aims.
The rationale for the National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical Extended Programme is
therefore essentially the same as for the three year National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical
programme but is specifically designed in such a way to benefit students by providing support
to students to obtain essential skills for completion of the National Diploma: Engineering:
Mechanical. Students successfully completing the Extended Programme will thus be able to:
• Develop a contextualised understanding of the field of Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to engage in Mechanical Engineering practices effectively.
• Apply knowledge and skills in the Mechanical Engineering academic environments.
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