School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

needs.
• Follow developments in Mechanical Engineering and critique the status of current
knowledge.
• Apply the knowledge gained to new, broadly-defined, situations, both concrete and
abstract, in the workplace/community.
• Problems require identification and analysis, may be ill-posed and have a degree of
uncertainty
• Gather evidence from primary sources and journals using appropriate retrieval skills, and
organise, synthesise and present the information professionally in a mode appropriate to
the audience.
• Use basic methods of enquiry in a Mechanical Engineering environment to contribute to a
project.
• Demonstrate the capacity to explore and exploit educational, entrepreneurial, and career
opportunities, and to develop him/her professionally, including the ability to proceed to the
BTech level.
• Make independent decisions taking into account the relevant technical, economic, social,
safety and environmental factors.
• Work independently, as a member of a team and as a supervisor
• Relate Mechanical Engineering activities to environmental, safety, cultural and economic
sustainability.
12.6.3.5 Critical Cross-Field Outcomes
This qualification has same Critical Cross-Field Outcomes as for National Diploma: Engineering:
Mechanical.
12.6.3.6 Programme Characteristics
12.6.3.6.1 Basis of Programme Academic Structure
The programme is offered in terms of the:
• General Policy for Technikon Instructional Programmes - NATED Report 150(97/01) and
• Formal Technikon Instructional Programmes in the RSA - NATED Report 151 (99/01) of
Education NATED 150/151 document.
• South African Qualifications Authority Registered Qualification: Bachelor of Technology:
Engineering: Mechanical - SAQA 0480/09 - ID 80136
12.6.3.7 Programme Information
12.6.3.7.1 Minimum Admission Requirements
The minimum admission requirement is that candidates should have accumulated at least one
year of appropriate post diploma experience and
A revised National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (S-stream), or its equivalent
OR
(ii) A National Higher Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T4) with the appropriate courses at
this level for the field of specialization the candidate wishes to pursue
OR
(iii) A National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (T3) with at least two (2) of the following
S4-level courses: Applied Strength of Materials III, Steam Plant III, Hydraulic Machines III,
Mathematics III.
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