BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL

ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualification code: BPME18
SAQA ID: 99638, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E024CAN

Campus where offered: Pretoria Campus

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR PPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with a
C symbol at Standard Grade or a D symbol at Higher Grade for English, and B symbols at
Standard Grade or C symbols at Higher Grade for Mathematics and Physical Science.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28.

Recommended subject(s):
None.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER

2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or first additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).

Recommended subjects:
Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical Technology.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement,
issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least a 50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for
APS calculation), and 60% (APS of 5) for Mathematics and Science, and 60% (APS of 5) for
any other three compulsory vocational subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).

Recommended subject(s):
None.

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 • FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE AS PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate or a National N Certificate with languages as published in
Report 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the Department of Higher Education and Training
(DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% for English, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3 and any
other two additional subjects.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28.

Recommended subject(s):
None.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N6 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS

PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N6:

Admission requirement(s):
An N6 Certificate in a related Engineering field as published in Report 191: N6 issued by
both the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council for Quality
Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with an average of at
least 60% for the qualification, and successful completion of an English Language Proficiency
Assessment (done by the University).

Recommended subject(s):
None.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICA-

TION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:

The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualifications has been completed:

- Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): an average of

at least 60% for the qualification, and 60% in each of the following modules: Engineering
Graphics, Engineering Physics, Mechanics and Technical Mathematics.
- Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): an average
of at least 60% for the qualification.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): an average
of at least 55% for the qualification.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): an average
of at least 55% for the qualification.

b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certificate (see above)).
Applicants who achieve the minimum APS will be considered until the programme complement
is full. Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan
(SEP). Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for
applicants to fill places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per official letter from the Office of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, might be transferred to the Higher
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, provided that he/she meets the minimum requirements.

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 c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

d. Intake for the qualification:

January only.

e. Presentation:
Day classes.

f. Minimum duration:
Three years.

g. Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.

CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certificate as per SAQA ID: 99638.
(Deviations approved by the Senate in September 2023.)

FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

COL105X Computer Literacy (5) (5)

COS105X Communication Skills (5) (6)
EGE105B Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
ELC105B Electrical Circuits (5) (28)
INL125C Information Literacy (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
MEC105B Mechanics (5) (28)

FIRST SEMESTER

EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*

MAN115B Manufacturing I (5) (14)

SECOND SEMESTER

EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA

SOM115B Strength of Materials I (5) (14)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140

SECOND YEAR

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

DOM206B Design of Machines (6) (28) Engineering Mathematics IA

Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
EMT206B Engineering Materials (6) (14) Manufacturing I
FLM207B Fluid Mechanics (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics

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PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
THE207B Thermodynamics (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB

FIRST SEMESTER

SCP216B Scientific Computing (6) (14)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140

THIRD YEAR

CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

MEP307B Mechanical Design Projects (7) (28) Design of Machines

Engineering Materials
Engineering Mathematics II
Probability and Statistics
Scientific Computing
SOM307B Strength of Materials II (7) (28) Strength of Materials I

FIRST SEMESTER

CMH316B Control of Machines (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics II

EPE316B Electrical Power Engineering (6) (14) Electrical Circuits
MAN317B Manufacturing II (7) (14) Engineering Materials
Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Manufacturing I

SECOND SEMESTER

DYN317B Dynamics (7) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA

Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
EPR317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
HTR317B Heat Transfer (7) (14) Engineering Mathematics II
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420

MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed
syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular module. At time
of publication, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

C
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (COS105X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to identify and apply basic competencies related to communicating in a technical
or engineering environment. These competencies include presenting technical information to a variety of
audiences, preparing technical reports, participating constructively in formal meetings and preparing a variety
of business and technical documents. (Total notional time: 60 hours)

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COMPUTER LITERACY (COL105X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: End User Computing Unit)
This module provides foundational knowledge in computing fundamentals, essential digital skills in key
applications based on MS Office Suite, network basics (i.e., MS Outlook and Internet) and introduction to
Programming languages. Online exams are mapped with End-User Computing: SAQA 49077 (61591) Core
Element as well as Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3). (Total notional time: 50 hours)

CONTROL OF MACHINES (CMH316B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of the module is to equip the student with a fundamental understanding of electro pneumatics
and hydraulics and its associated control systems in an industrial setting. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

D
DESIGN OF MACHINES (DOM206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (PRESCRIBED OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to develop the advanced knowledge and understanding of the student in the
process of problem assessment and design. At the end of this module, provided that the student has completed
all tutorials, assignments and presentations successfully, the student will have a theoretical and practical
understanding and knowledge of problem definition, design, communication and computer skills, use of
engineering science and knowledge, and can undertake advanced tasks related to the design of components,
assemblies and related equipment. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

DYNAMICS (DYN317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with a foundational framework of dynamics. A large section
of this module deals with “vibration” which is a sub-discipline of dynamics and deals with repetitive motion. In
most mechanical systems and structures, vibration is unwanted and even destructive. The task of this unit is
to teach the student how to analyse vibration, using principles of dynamics. The concepts and formulations
presented in this module are intended to provide the skills needed for designing vibration systems with desired
properties that enhance vibration when it is wanted and reduce vibration when it is unwanted. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)

E
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS (ELC105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Direct current circuits. Magnetism and electromagnetism. Single phase alternating current systems. Active
components in electric circuits. Alternating current with passive and active components in electric circuits.
Three-phase alternating current systems. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING (EPE316B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the use of electrical power in the working of
machines and drives. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (EGE105B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction to graphics communication. Dimensioning and tolerance practices. Geometrical construction.
Orthographic projections. Machine drawing and introduction to computer aided design and Assemblies. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)

ENGINEERING MATERIALS (EMT206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with a fundamental understanding of how Engineering
Materials are Processed and utilised in design problem. The module will give an overview of the fundamentals
of engineering materials, processing techniques, properties and how each process interrelates with the other
phases of manufacturing processes. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

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ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IA (EM115AB) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPERS
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Real valued Functions, Limits and continuity, Complex numbers, Vectors, Matrices, Vector spaces. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IB (EM115BB) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPERS

(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Differentiation, Applications of differentiation, Partial differentiation, Integration, Applications of integration.
(Total notional time: 140 hours)

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (EMA206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Mathematical modelling, first-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs), higher-order ODEs, Laplace
transforms, systems of ODE's, numerical solutions of ODEs, Sturm-Liouville problems, partial differential
equations. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

ENGINEERING PRACTICE (EPR317B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Engineering Communication; Project Management; Management and Ethics; Contracts and Intellectual Pro-
perty; Entrepreneurship, Quality Management, Introduction to Accounting, Economics, Financial Management
and Budgeting, and Safety Management. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

F
FLUID MECHANICS (FLM207B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with a fundamental understanding of fluid statics and fluid
dynamics principles and how to apply the same in solving practical problems in various aspects of fluid
mechanics. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

H
HEAT TRANSFER (HTR317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
A comprehensive introduction to the rates of thermal energy systems for students in mechanical engineering.
It is designed to give students a necessary foundation for a comprehensive understanding of rate of transfer
of thermal energy in energy systems. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

I
INFRMATION LITERACY (INL125C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Directorate of Library and Information Services)
Introduction of information literacy. Development of a search strategy and application of a search string to search
engines and academic databases. Evaluation of information sources. Ethical and legal use of information.
(Total notional time: 10 hours)

L
LIFE SKILLS (LFS125X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Directorate of Student Development and Support)
Personal, socio-emotional and academic skills development for students in higher education. This module in-
cludes: 1. Intra- and interpersonal skills (e.g. emotional intelligence, relationships, and conflict management);
2. General study skills (e.g. time management, goal setting, learning styles); 3. Health and wellness (e.g. HIV/
AIDS, GBV issues, substance abuse); 4. Student life and adjustment (e.g. identity development, adjusting to a
higher education environment); and 5. Financial management. (Total notional time: 20 hours)

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MANUFACTURING I (MAN115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with a fundamental understanding of mechanical manufactu-
ring materials and processes and how to apply these to a design problem. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

MANUFACTURING II (MAN317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to develop a broad-based knowledge and understanding of the student in the
field of Tooling. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

MECHANICAL DESIGN PROJECTS (MEP307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to develop the advanced knowledge and understanding of the student in the
process of problem assessment and design. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

MECHANICS (MEC105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of the module is to develop students’ understanding in the field of Engineering Mechanics. On
successful completion of this module, students will acquire knowledge and skills regarding many topics such
as force systems and equilibrium into two and three dimensions, structures analysis, distributed forces, area
moments of inertia, friction and kinetics of particles: force, mass, acceleration, work, energy, impulse and
momentum. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

P
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (PAS206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Sampling techniques and descriptive statistics. Probability. Counting rules. Inferential statistics. Analysis of
variance. Regression and correlation analysis. Non-parametric tests. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

S
SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (SCP216B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Scientific computing and programming environment. Fundamentals of programming: Selection and loop state-
ments. Use-defined functions. Input, output and graphics. Engineering application case studies and simulations.
(Total notional time: 140 hours)

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I (SOM115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to provide a thorough foundation to the behaviour of materials under the action
of external forces as required at higher levels of study and for the purpose of economically designing machine
components. (Total notional time: 140 hours)

STRENGTH OF MATERIALS II (SOM307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to provide a sound foundation in the study of Mechanical of Materials advanced
knowledge to the behaviour of materials under the action of external forces as required at higher levels of
study and for the purpose of economically designing Machine Components. (Total notional time: 280 hours)

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THERMODYNAMICS (THE207B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with a fundamental understanding of the principles of
thermodynamics and how these fundamentals are applied in the design and analysis of thermo-fluid systems.
(Total notional time: 280 hours)

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