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2024
PROSPECTUS
PART 4
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
ISSN 0258-7343
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CONTACT DETAILS
At time of publication, the contact details were as follows:
Admission enquiries
Tel: 012 382 5750/5780 E-mail address: [email protected]
Contact Centre
Tel: 086 1102 421/012 382 5533 E-mail address: [email protected]
Enquiries relating to fees:
The Chief Financial Ocer
Private Bag X680
PRETORIA 0001
Tel: 086 1102 422/012 382 5505/4213
The Registrar
Private Bag X680
PRETORIA 0001
Tel: 012 382 5180
ARCADIA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 175 Nelson Mandela Drive
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA
Tel: 012 382 6377 GPS: (25°44’41.83”S 28°12’0.19”E)
ARTS CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 Cnr. Du Toit and Edmund Streets
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA
Tel: 012 382 6177 GPS: (25°44’26.16”S 28°11’45.99”E)
EMALAHLENI CAMPUS
The Campus Director
PO Box 3211 19 OR Tambo Street
EMALAHLENI 1035 EMALAHLENI
Tel: 012 382 3100/4/6 GPS: (25°52’44.40”S 29°14’09.89”E)
GA-RANKUWA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 2827, Zone 2, Botsi Street
PRETORIA 0001 GA-RANKUWA
Tel: 012 382 0500/0840 GPS: (25°37’05.92”S 28°00’08.31”E)
MBOMBELA CAMPUS
The Campus Director
Private Bag X11312 Madiba Drive
MBOMBELA 1200 MBOMBELA
Tel: 012 382 3500/3621 GPS: (25°30’01.11”S 30°57’17.03”E)
POLOKWANE CAMPUS
The Campus Director
Private Bag X9496 Cnr. Market and Excelsior Streets
POLOKWANE 0700 POLOKWANE
Tel: 012 382 0700 GPS: (23°54’50.81”S 29°26’58.94”E)
PRETORIA CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 Staatsartillerie Road
PRETORIA 0001 PRETORIA WEST
Tel: 012 382 5911 GPS: (25°43’53.55”S 28°09’40.38”E)
SOSHANGUVE CAMPUS
Private Bag X680 2 Aubrey Matlala Road, Block K
PRETORIA 0001 SOSHANGUVE
Tel: 012 382 9000 GPS: (25°32’26.88”S 28°05’46.16”E)
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PARTS OF THE PROSPECTUS
Students' Rules and Regulations Part 1
Faculty of Arts and Design Part 2
Faculty of Economics and Finance Part 3
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Part 4
Faculty of Humanities Part 5
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Part 6
Faculty of Management Sciences Part 7
Faculty of Science Part 8
Distance Education Part 9
Students’ Rules and Regulations: Student Fees Part 10
Please Note:
1. Although the information in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, the Council
accepts no responsibility for any inaccuracies in this publication. This Prospectus is valid for 2024 only.
2. Life Orientation and an achievement Level of 1 in a subject are not considered in the calculation of the
Admission Point Score (APS).
3. Prospective students will not be admitted to any qualication without prior evaluation.
4. The indicated non-refundable administration fee and certied copies of your identity document, Senior
Certicate/National Senior Certicate and all other relevant documents must accompany the completed
application form or online application.
5. The closing dates for admissions are available on the University's website.
6. A student must complete a qualication at the learning site where he/she was accepted and is registered.
A transfer between sites will only be allowed if the student follows the following process:
• A formal request must be submitted to the academic manager/Head of the Department on the current
learning site before the second Friday in May (to be considered for transfer in July of the same year)
or the second Friday in October (to be considered for a transfer in January of the following year).
The request must contain the reasons for the transfer.
• A committee will meet shortly after each of the closing dates for submissions to consider every
request on merit, keeping in mind the availability of space and the adherence to enrolment quotas
on respective learning sites. Students will be informed of the outcome.
Important:
TUT Admission requirement(s) for entry-level programmes adhere to national legislation and therefore the
following are required:
• Bachelor’s degrees: at least four subjects at performance level 4.
• Diplomas: at least four subjects at performance level 3.
Please verify specic and additional requirements per programme as indicated in the Prospectus.
ACCEPTANCE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE CAPACITY ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT
ENROLMENT PLAN (SEP)
Alternative and international qualications (HIGSCE, IGCSE, NSSC A&O Level, IB Higher and Standard Level,
etc.) are dealt with in a specic manner:
• While there is a legal imperative to submit the certicate of equivalence (issued by SAQA or the CHE), it
is recommended that the application process be initiated while the application for certicate is in process.
• The Tshwane University of Technology cannot obtain this certicate on your behalf.
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CONVERSION OF ALTERNATIVE/EQUIVALENT RECOGNISED CERTIFICATES
The following table and accompanying information give an indication of how the University will evaluate the
various certicates that may be oered as equivalent to the National Senior Certicate (SA). Where possible,
the University will evaluate the listed qualications as indicated. However, the University has the right to refer
any application to the formal application processes through the Senate.
APS NSC NC-V HIGCSE
IGCSE/GCSE/
NSSC O-LEVEL
A-LEVEL IB-HL IB-SL SAT
Gr 11 Gr 12
10 A 7
9
8 B 6
7 7 (80 -100)
Outstanding
competent
(80-100%)
1 A C 5 7 80-100
6 6 (70 -79)
4-Highly
competent
(70-79%)
2 B D 4 6 70-79
5 5 (60-69)
3-Competent
(60-69%)
3 C A E 3 5 60-69
4 4 (50-59)
3-Competent
(50-59%)
D B 2 4 50-59
3 3 (40-49)
Not yet
Competent
(40-49%)
4 E C 1 3 40-49
2 2 (30-39)
Not achieved
(0-39%)
F D/E 2 30-39
1 1 (0-29) G F/G 1 0-29
NSC National Senior Certicate
NC-V National Certicate (Vocational)
IGCSE International General Certicate of Secondary Education
HIGCSE Higher International General Certicate of Secondary Education
SAT Senior Academic Test/Senior Academic Prociency Test
NSSC Namibia Senior Secondary Certicate
O-LEVEL Ordinary level
A-LEVEL Advanced level
IB International Baccalaureate Schools (higher and standard levels)
Please Note:
As from March 2005, a minimum score of 1500 is needed for admission to a National Diploma, with a
subminimum of not less than 460 for Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. In accordance with HESA
requirements, a minimum score of 1600 is needed for admission to a degree, with a subminimum of not less
than 500 for Critical Reading and Mathematics and 550 for Writing. The percentiles on the SAT certicate can
be used to derive scores for Mathematics and English, as indicated in the table above. The student’s college
entrance certicate (such as the certicate issued by the ACE School of Tomorrow) or individual SAT subject
tests should be used for the scores of any other subjects required.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING, EQUIVALENCE AND STATUS
Candidates may also apply at the Oce of the Registrar for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or for admission
via the Senate’s discretionary route. The specic relevant documentation will be requested from these applicants,
and these cases will be handled on an individual basis (see Chapter 30 of Part 1 of the Prospectus).
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CONTENTS
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE EXECUTIVE DEAN'S OFFICE .........................................................8
SECTION A1: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMMES ........................................................................9
1. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN .................................................10
1.1 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE ................................................................................................10
1.2 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (Extended curriculum programme with foundation
provision) .........................................................................................................................................16
1.3 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (Structured) ...................................................................................22
1.4 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY (Structured) .....................24
1.5 DOCTOR OF ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................................25
1.6 DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ...............................................................................................27
1.7 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ..........................................................................29
2. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SCIENCE .......................................................................................31
2.1 DIPLOMA IN BUILDING ..................................................................................................................31
2.2 DIPLOMA IN BUILDING SCIENCE .................................................................................................34
2.3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT .......................................................37
2.4 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING ......................................................................38
2.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING .............................................................40
2.6 MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE (Structured) .............................................................................42
2.7 MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE .................................................................................................43
SECTION A2: ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES ...........................................................................................45
3. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING .............49
3.1 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING .........................49
3.2 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING........................................................53
3.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MATERIALS ENGINEERING IN
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY ..............................................................................................................54
3.4 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY.......58
3.5 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY .........................................................60
3.6 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING..............61
3.7 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN METALLURGICAL
ENGINEERING ................................................................................................................................65
3.8 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING ............................................67
3.9 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING .........................................................................................................68
4. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING ......................................................................................70
4.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING .....................................................70
4.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING .....................................73
4.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING ...............77
4.4 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING .................................................................79
4.5 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING .........................................................................................................80
5. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ........................................................................82
5.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ............................................................82
5.2 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ...................................................................................84
5.3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ..............................................................89
5.4 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING .....................91
5.5 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING ................................................................................................................................94
5.6 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING .......................................................96
5.7 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING .........................................................................................................98
6. DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS ....................................................................................................99
6.1 DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS ..............................................................................................................99
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6.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS .......................................................................................102
6.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS..............................................................................103
6.4 BACHELOR OF GEOMATICS .......................................................................................................105
7. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING .......................................................................109
7.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ............................................................109
7.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL .............................................. 111
7.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING .............................................................................................................................. 115
7.4 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (Structured) ..........................117
7.5 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ................................................... 118
7.6 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING .......................................................................................................120
8. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING ..............................122
8.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ........................................................122
8.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ..................124
8.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING ..............................................................................................................................128
8.4 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING ...............130
8.5 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN MECHATRONIC
ENGINEERING ..............................................................................................................................134
8.6 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.................................................136
8.7 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING .......................................................................................................137
SECTION A3: GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (GCC) ................................................139
SECTION B: PHASING OUT QUALIFICATIONS .......................................................................................142
1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING ...........142
1.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL.....................................................................142
1.2 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: METALLURGY ...............................................................142
2. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ......................................................................142
2.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ................................................................142
3. DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS ..................................................................................................142
3.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SURVEYING .............................................................................................142
4. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING .......................................................................143
4.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL (Extended Curriculum programme
with foundation provision) ..............................................................................................................143
SECTION C: MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS) .....................................................144
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
At time of publication, the information was as follows:
Executive Dean: Dr MG Kanakana-Katumba - MBA (NMMU), DPhil (Engineering
Management) (UJ)
Executive Secretary: TBT Khumalo
Telephone number: 012 382-5328
E-mail address: [email protected]
Oce: Building 3, Room 622B, Pretoria Campus
Assistant Dean: Dr MB Shongwe - PhD (Engineering) (Metallurgy) (Wits)
(Research and Innovation)
Assistant Dean: Dr SJ Jacobs - D Tech (Engineering) (Electrical) (TUT)
(Special Projects and WIL)
Assistant Dean: Prof MC Khoathane - D Tech (Polymer Technology) (TUT)
(Teaching and Learning)
Assistant Registrar: Dr MJ Pieterse
Oce: Dinokeng Building, Room G125, Pretoria Campus
VISION
To be a Faculty that drives innovation and engagement for a sustainable society.
MISSION
To advance technology and economic transformation through relevant curricula, impactful research, collaborations,
and community engagements.
VALUES
• Excellence
• Resource eciency
• Creativity
• Agility
• Care
• Accountability
STRATEGIC GOALS
1. To deploy student-centred educational practices;
2. To foster capacity development within the faculty;
3. To develop innovation value chain amongst sta and students;
4. To align Faculty research with sustainable development goals to improve research impact; and
5. To integrate technology in all that we do.
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General information for the Built Environment programmes
SECTION A: DEPARTMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION A1: THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMMES
1. QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Please turn back to the contents (page 5) for an indication of programmes oered.
2. CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES
The programmes have the following critical cross-eld outcomes:
• Identify and solve problems that display responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking.
• Work eectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.
• Organise and manage one’s activities responsibly and eectively.
• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
• Communicate eectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/
or written persuasion.
• Use science and technology eectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment
and health of others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-
solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
• Contribute to the full personal development of each student and the social and economic development
of society at large, by making it an underlying intention of the programme of learning to make an indi-
vidual aware of:
- Reecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more eectively.
- Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
- Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts.
- Exploring education and career opportunities.
- Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.
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Department of Architecture and Industrial Design
1. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
GENERIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY
THIS DEPARTMENT
The modules/subjects taught in each year have been put together in order to provide the student
with the necessary platform of skills, knowledge and mindset to enable them to solve the problems
that they will encounter during that year of study. It is one package designed to work together to
promote horizontal integration. If any part of that package of knowledge, skills and mindset is missing
or lacking, the platform to progress to the next level of complexity is awed and will eventually have
a detrimental eect on subsequent development.
Students should attempt to enrol for all modules/subjects oered in a particular year for reasons of
horizontal integration. Students who do not wish to enrol for all the modules/subjects for a specic
year, but only for some of them, are subject to the combinations and sequences as explained in the
curriculum of each year and the Head of the Department must give permission in these instances.
The Department is of the opinion that any student who does not hand in any two consecutive
assignments or does not hand in any three assignments has not shown sucient attendance as
contemplated in rules 14.3 and 14.4(a) of the Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1). Such student
will not be allowed entry to the nal portfolio or oral examinations in these modules/subjects. Such
students will be considered to have deregistered these modules/subjects in terms of rule 14.4(c)
of the Students’ Rules and Regulations (Part 1).
Prerequisite modules/subjects will only be waived in highly exceptional cases, based on a motivation
by the Head of the Department and approved by the Executive Dean (prerequisite modules/subjects
published in Report 151 are excluded).
1.1 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
BArch - NQF Level 8 (480 credits)
(Fields of specialisation: Design or Technology)
Qualication type: Professional Bachelor's Degree
Qualication code: BPAR20
SAQA ID: 110794, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/10740/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, with a D
symbol (50 – 59%) at Higher Grade or a C symbol (60 – 69%) at Standard Grade for English.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (six subjects).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement (four subjects with a
minimum score of 4 in the subjects), or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level
of at least 4 for English (home language or rst additional language).
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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (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 50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or
Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and at least
60% (APS of 5) for any four other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
• 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 a qualication is in Archi-
tecture or Architectural Technology or a related eld of study on NQF Level 5 or above with
an average of at least 60% for all modules completed.
Selection criteria:
Admission will be based on academic performance; availability of space; and an interview.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
After passing the initial administrative screening, all applicants will sit for additional assess-
ment arranged with the Department. The purpose of the assessment is to select only
those applicants who are most likely to be successful in their studies in Architecture. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants
will be selected. Please contact the Department for information pertaining to the assessment.
Information pertaining to the assessment is available on the Department’s website: www.
tutarchitecture.co.za.
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Minimum duration:
Four years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Class timetables and class times:
Students will only be permitted to register for modules in dierent year groups if the scheduled
contact sessions for those modules do not coincide. Students should therefore take note of
scheduled contact sessions and class times before registering.
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i. Degree validation and accreditation:
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredits both the fourth-
year specialisation options for registration in the SACAP category of Candidate Senior
Technologist. The qualication is internationally validated through the Canberra Accord (CA).
The CA facilitates the portability of educational credentials amongst participating member
countries by recognising the similarity of professional architecture degrees. CA signatories
include Canada, China, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, the USA and a further 35 countries
represented by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD105P and THR105P
- ACD105P and CST105P
- BPS105P and CST105P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR105P may not precede ACD105P, because THR105P is integrated with ACD105P. If THR105P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD105P.
• CST105P may not precede ACD105P, because CST105P is based on ACD105P. If ACD105P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST105P.
• BPS105P may not precede CST105P, because BPS105P is based on CST105P. If BPS105P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST105P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACD105P Architectural Design I (5) (48)
BPS105P Building Physics and Systems (5) (12)
Design I
CAR125P Computer Applications in (5) (12)
Architecture I (block-module)
CST105P Construction I (5) (18)
PFR125P Professional Practice I (block (5) (6)
module)
PTR105P Presentation Techniques I (5) (12)
THR105P Theory and History of (5) (12)
Architecture I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120
SECOND YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD216P and THR216P
- ACD216P and CST216P
- BPS216P and CST216P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR216P may not precede ACD216P, because THR216P is integrated with ACD216P. If THR216P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD216P.
• CST216P may not precede ACD216P, because CST216P is based on ACD216P. If ACD216P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST216P.
• BPS216P may not precede CST216P, because BPS216P is based on CST216P. If BPS216P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST216P.
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CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER
ACD216P Architectural Design II (6) (48) Architectural Design I
Construction I
Theory and History of Architecture I
BPS216P Building Physics and Systems (6) (6) Building Physics and Systems
Design II Design I
CAR226P Computer Applications in (6) (6) Computer Applications in
Architecture II (block-module) Architecture I
CST216P Construction II (6) (12) Architectural Design I
Construction I
Theory and History of Architecture I
PFR216P Professional Practice II (6) (36) Professional Practice I
THR216P Theory and History of (6) (12) Architectural Design I
Architecture II Construction I
Theory and History of Architecture I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120
THIRD YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD307P and THR307P
- ACD307P and CST307P
- BPS307P and CST307P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR307P may not precede ACD307P, because THR307P is integrated with ACD307P. If THR307P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD307P.
• CST307P may not precede ACD307P, because CST307P is based on ACD307P. If ACD307P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST307P.
• BPS307P may not precede CST307P, because BPS307P is based on CST307P. If BPS307P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST307P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACD307P Architectural Design III (7) (54) Architectural Design II
Construction II
Theory and History of Architecture II
BPS307P Building Physics and Systems (7) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Design III Design II
CAR327P Computer Applications in (7) (18) Computer Applications in
Architecture III (block-module) Architecture II
CST307P Construction III (7) (18) Architectural Design II
Construction II
Theory and History of Architecture II
PFR327P Professional Practice III (block (7) (6) Professional Practice II
module)
THR307P Theory and History of (7) (12) Architectural Design II
Architecture III Construction II
Theory and History of Architecture II
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
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Department of Architecture and Industrial Design
FOURTH YEAR
One of the following options (as determined by the Head of the Department):
OPTION 1: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:
In order to continue with this option, students have to obtain a minimum mark of 70% in the nal examination
for Architectural Design III. Should they not meet this requirement, they will only be allowed to continue with
this option if recommended by the examination panel for Architectural Design III and Theory and History of
Architecture III and the subsequent endorsement by the Head of the Department.
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD408P and THR408P
- ACD408P and CST418P
- BPS418P and CST418P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR408P may not precede ACD408P, because THR408P is integrated with ACD408P. If THR408P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD408P.
• CST418P may not precede ACD408P, because CST418P is based on ACD408P. If ACD408P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST418P.
• BPS418P may not precede CST418P, because BPS418P is based on CST418P. If BPS418P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST418P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACD408P Architectural Design IV (8) (54) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
CAR428P Computer Applications in (8) (12) Computer Applications in
Architecture IV (block-module) Architecture III
THR408P Theory and History of (8) (12) Architectural Design III
Architecture IV Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
FIRST SEMESTER
BPS418P Building Physics and Systems (8) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Design IV Design III
CST418P Construction IV (8) (18) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
PFR418P Professional Practice IV (8) (12) Professional Practice III
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR 120
FOR OPTION I:
OPTION 2: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY:
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- STW408P, CST418P and ACC418P
- STW408P, BPS418P and ABP418P
- CST418P and ACC418P
- BPS418P and ABP418P
- PFR418P and APC418P
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In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• CST418P and ACC418P may not precede STW408P, because CST418P and ACC418P are based on
STW408P. If CST418P and/or ACC418P were passed previously, a student may continue with
STW408P.
• BPS418P and ABP418P may not precede STW408P, because BPS418P and ABP418P are based on
STW408P. If BPS418P and ABP418P were passed previously, a student may continue with
STW408P.
• ACC418P may not precede CST418P, because ACC418P is based on CST418P. If ACC418P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST418P.
• APC418P may not precede PFR418P, because APC418P is based on PFR418P. If APC418P was
passed previously, a student may continue with PFR418P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
CAR428P Computer Applications in (8) (12) Computer Applications in
Architecture IV (block-module) Architecture III
STW408P Studio Work IV (8) (30) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
FIRST SEMESTER
BPS418P Building Physics and Systems (8) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Design IV Design III
CST418P Construction IV (8) (18) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
PFR418P Professional Practice IV (8) (12) Professional Practice III
SECOND SEMESTER
ABP418P Advanced Building Physics and (8) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Systems Design IV Design IV
Professional Practice IV
ACC418P Advanced Construction IV (8) (12) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Construction IV
Theory and History of Architecture III
APC418P Advanced Professional (8) (12) Professional Practice IV
Practice IV
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR 120
FOR OPTION 2:
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 480
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1.2 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
BArch - NQF Level 8 (480 credits)
(Fields of specialisation: Design or Technology)
Qualication type: Professional Bachelor's Degree
Qualication code: BPARF2
SAQA ID: 110794, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/10740/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, with a D
symbol (50 – 59%) at Higher Grade or a C symbol (60 – 69%) at Standard Grade for English.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (six subjects).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate, with a bachelor’s degree endorsement (four subjects with a
minimum score of 4 in the subjects), or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level
of at least 4 for English (home language or rst additional language).
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (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 50% (APS of 4) for English, 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics or
Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and at least
60% (APS of 5) for any four other vocational subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
• 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 a qualication is in Archi-
tecture or Architectural Technology or a related eld of study on NQF Level 5 or above with
an average of at least 60% for all modules completed.
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Selection criteria:
Admission will be based on academic performance; availability of space; and an interview.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
After passing the initial administrative screening, all applicants will sit for additional assess-
ment arranged with the Department. The purpose of the assessment is to select only
those applicants who are most likely to be successful in their studies in Architecture. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants
will be selected. Please contact the Department for information pertaining to the assessment.
Information pertaining to the assessment is available on the Department’s website: www.
tutarchitecture.co.za.
Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants
to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status
per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Minimum duration:
Five years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Class timetables and class times:
Students will only be permitted to register for modules in dierent year groups if the scheduled
contact sessions for those modules do not coincide. Students should therefore take note of
scheduled contact sessions and class times before registering.
i. Degree validation and accreditation:
The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) accredits both the fth-
year specialisation options for registration in the SACAP category of Candidate Senior
Technologist. The qualication is internationally validated through the Canberra Accord (CA).
The CA facilitates the portability of educational credentials amongst participating member
countries by recognising the similarity of professional architecture degrees. CA signatories
include Canada, China, Korea, Mexico, South Africa, the USA and a further 35 countries
represented by the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACDF05P and ALPF05P
- ACDF05P and FDTF25P
- ACDF05P and CSTF05P
- PFRF25P and CSTF05P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• ALPF05P may not precede ACDF05P, because ALPF05P is based on ACDF05P.
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• If ACDF05P was passed previously, a student may continue with ALPF05P.
• FDTF25P may not precede ACDF05P, because FDTF25P is based on ACDF05P.
• If ACDF05P was passed previously, a student may continue with FDTF25P.
• CSTF05P may not precede ACDF05P, because CSTF05P is based on ACDF05P. If ACDF05P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CSTF05P.
• PFRF25P may not precede ACDF05P, because PFRF25P is integrated with ACDF05P. If PFRF25P
was passed previously, a student may continue with CSTF05P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACDF05P Foundation Architectural Design I (5) (24)
ALPF05P Foundation Architectural (5) (12)
Language and Presentation
Techniques I
CSTF05P Foundation Construction I (5) (12)
FDTF25P Foundation Technical (5) (6)
Architectural Drawing I (block
module)
PFRF25P Foundation Professional (5) (6)
Practice I (block module)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 60
SECOND YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD005P and THR005P
- ACD005P and CST005P
- BPS005P and CST005P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR005P may not precede ACD005P, because THR005P is integrated with ACD005P. If THR005P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD005P.
• CST005P may not precede ACD005P, because CST005P is based on ACD005P. If ACD005P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST005P.
• BPS005P may not precede CST005P, because BPS005P is based on CST005P. If BPS005P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST005P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACD005P Architectural Design I (5) (24) Foundation Architectural Design I
BPS005P Building Physics and Systems (5) (6)
Design I
CAR025P Computer Applications in (5) (6)
Architecture I (block-module)
CST005P Construction I (5) (9) Foundation Construction I
PFR025P Professional Practice I (block (5) (3) Foundation Professional
module) Practice I
PTR005P Presentation Techniques I (5) (6) Foundation Architectural
Language and Presentation
Techniques I
THR005P Theory and History of (5) (6)
Architecture I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 60
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THIRD YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD216P and THR216P
- ACD216P and CST216P
- BPS216P and CST216P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR216P may not precede ACD216P, because THR216P is integrated with ACD216P. If THR216P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD216P.
• CST216P may not precede ACD216P, because CST216P is based on ACD216P. If ACD216P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST216P.
• BPS216P may not precede CST216P, because BPS216P is based on CST216P. If BPS216P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST216P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER
ACD216P Architectural Design II (6) (48) Architectural Design I
Construction I
Theory and History of Architecture I
BPS216P Building Physics and Systems (6) (6) Building Physics and Systems
Design II Design I
CAR226P Computer Applications in (6) (6) Computer Applications in
Architecture II (block-module) Architecture I
CST216P Construction II (6) (12) Architectural Design I
Construction I
Theory and History of Architecture I
PFR216P Professional Practice II (6) (36) Professional Practice I
THR216P Theory and History of (6) (12) Architectural Design I
Architecture II Construction I
Theory and History of Architecture I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
FOURTH YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD307P and THR307P
- ACD307P and CST307P
- BPS307P and CST307P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR307P may not precede ACD307P, because THR307P is integrated with ACD307P. If THR307P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD307P.
• CST307P may not precede ACD307P, because CST307P is based on ACD307P. If ACD307P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST307P.
• BPS307P may not precede CST307P, because BPS307P is based on CST307P. If BPS307P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST307P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACD307P Architectural Design III (7) (54) Architectural Design II
Construction II
Theory and History of Architecture II
BPS307P Building Physics and Systems (7) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Design III Design II
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CAR327P Computer Applications in (7) (18) Computer Applications in
Architecture III (block-module) Architecture II
CST307P Construction III (7) (18) Architectural Design II
Construction II
Theory and History of Architecture II
PFR327P Professional Practice III (block (7) (6) Professional Practice II
module)
THR307P Theory and History of (7) (12) Architectural Design II
Architecture III Construction II
Theory and History of Architecture II
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FOURTH YEAR: 120
FIFTH YEAR
One of the following options (as determined by the Head of the Department):
OPTION 1: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN:
In order to continue with this option, students have to obtain a minimum mark of 70% in the nal examination
for Architectural Design III. Should they not meet this requirement, they will only be allowed to continue with
this option if recommended by the examination panel for Architectural Design III and Theory and History of
Architecture III and the subsequent endorsement by the Head of the Department.
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACD408P and THR408P
- ACD408P and CST418P
- BPS418P and CST418P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• THR408P may not precede ACD408P, because THR408P is integrated with ACD408P. If THR408P
has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACD408P.
• CST418P may not precede ACD408P, because CST418P is based on ACD408P. If ACD408P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST418P.
• BPS418P may not precede CST418P, because BPS418P is based on CST418P. If BPS418P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST418P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACD408P Architectural Design IV (8) (54) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
CAR428P Computer Applications in (8) (12) Computer Applications in
Architecture IV (block-module) Architecture III
THR408P Theory and History of (8) (12) Architectural Design III
Architecture IV Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
FIRST SEMESTER
BPS418P Building Physics and Systems (8) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Design IV Design III
CST418P Construction IV (8) (18) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
PFR418P Professional Practice IV (8) (12) Professional Practice III
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIFTH YEAR 120
FOR OPTION I:
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OPTION 2: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY:
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- STW408P, CST418P and ACC418P
- STW408P, BPS418P and ABP418P
- CST418P and ACC418P
- BPS418P and ABP418P
- PFR418P and APC418P
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• CST418P and ACC418P may not precede STW408P, because CST418P and ACC418P are based on
STW408P. If CST418P and/or ACC418P were passed previously, a student may continue with
STW408P.
• BPS418P and ABP418P may not precede STW408P, because BPS418P and ABP418P are based on
STW408P. If BPS418P and ABP418P were passed previously, a student may continue with
STW408P.
• ACC418P may not precede CST418P, because ACC418P is based on CST418P. If ACC418P was
passed previously, a student may continue with CST418P.
• APC418P may not precede PFR418P, because APC418P is based on PFR418P. If APC418P was
passed previously, a student may continue with PFR418P.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
CAR428P Computer Applications in (8) (12) Computer Applications in
Architecture IV (block-module) Architecture III
STW408P Studio Work IV (8) (30) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
FIRST SEMESTER
BPS418P Building Physics and Systems (8) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Design IV Design III
CST418P Construction IV (8) (18) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Theory and History of Architecture III
PFR418P Professional Practice IV (8) (12) Professional Practice III
SECOND SEMESTER
ABP418P Advanced Building Physics and (8) (12) Building Physics and Systems
Systems Design IV Design IV
Professional Practice IV
ACC418P Advanced Construction IV (8) (12) Architectural Design III
Construction III
Construction IV
Theory and History of Architecture III
APC418P Advanced Professional (8) (12) Professional Practice IV
Practice IV
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIFTH YEAR 120
FOR OPTION 2:
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 480
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1.3 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
MArch - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication type: Structured Master's Degree
Qualication code: MPAR18
SAQA ID: 110803, CHE NUMBER: H16/10741/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Architectural Technology (Professional), or Architectural Design
(Professional), or a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design (Professional), or a Bachelor's
Honours degree in Architectural Design (Professional) obtained from an accredited South
African university. The applicant should have a minimum grade of 60% for each major subject
in the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Candidates who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements, may be invited to
appear before a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration. Further information
regarding the process is available at the Department.
Selection is based on academic performance, the student enrolment plan, available capacity
and the broadening of access. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from
the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes, scheduled contact sessions, block-mode classes and research. Classes and
assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Accreditation:
This degree is accredited by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP) for registration in the SACAP category of Candidate Architect. The degree is in-
ternationally validated through the Canberra Accord (CA). The CA facilitates the portability of
educational credentials amongst participating member countries by recognising the similarity
of professional architecture degrees. CA signatories include Canada, China, Korea, Mexico,
South Africa, the USA and a further 35 countries represented by the Commonwealth Asso-
ciation of Architects (CAA).
i. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ACH109M and THD109M
- CHH109M and NSY109M
- CSM109M and KME109M
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• If THD109M has been passed previously, a student may continue with ACH109M.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACH109M Architectural Design V (9) (27)
AHC109M Architectural Practice V (9) (7)
ARA109M Advanced Computer (9) (4)
Applications V
BMN109M Business Management V (9) (7)
CHH109M Computer Hardware V (9) (2)
CSM109M Construction Materials V (9) (7)
KME109M Construction Methods V (9) (7)
NSY109M Network Systems V (9) (4)
THD109M Theory of Design V (9) (7)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 72
SECOND YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following modules and their combinations must
be taken concurrently:
- ARP209M and RMD209M
- ARP209M/R and CDO209M/R
- CDO209M/R and SFN209M/R
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• If RMD209M has been passed previously, a student may continue with ARP209M.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ARP209M Research Report: Architecture: (9) (90) Architectural Design V
Professional V
ARP209R Research Report: Architecture: (9) (0)
Professional V (re-registration)
CDO209M Contract Documentation V (9) (10)
CDO209R Contract Documentation V (9) (0)
(re-registration)
RMD209M Research Methodology (9) (4)
RMD209R Research Methodology (9) (0)
(re-registration)
SFN209M Specication V (9) (4)
SFN209R Specication V (re-registration) (9) (0)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 108
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
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1.4 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
MArch (Architectural Technology) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication type: Structured Master's Degree
Qualication code: MAAT18
SAQA ID: 100952, CHE NUMBER: H16/14238/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Architectural Design (Professional), or Architectural Techno-
logy, or a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design (Professional), or Architectural Techno-
logy, or a Bachelor's Honours degree in Architectural Design (Professional), or Architectural
Technology obtained from an accredited South African university. The applicant should have
a minimum grade of 60% for each major subject in the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Candidates who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements, may be invited to
appear before a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration. Further information
regarding the process is available at the Department.
Selection is based on academic performance, the student enrolment plan, available capacity
and the broadening of access. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from
the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes, scheduled contact sessions, block-mode classes and research. Classes and
assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Accreditation:
This degree is accredited by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession
(SACAP) for registration in the SACAP category of Candidate Architect. The degree is inter-
nationally validated through the Canberra Accord (CA). The CA facilitates the portability of
educational credentials amongst participating member countries by recognising the similarity of
professional architecture degrees. CA signatories include Canada, China, Korea, Mexico,
South Africa, the USA and a further 35 countries represented by the Commonwealth Asso-
ciation of Architects (CAA).
i. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
Upon rst registration for this academic year, the following module and its combinations must be
taken concurrently:
- TDO109M and CMR109M
- TDO109M and ESA109M
In the event of failing, non-completion and/or de-registering any of the above modules, the following
rule(s) will apply:
• If CMR109M has been passed previously, a student may continue with TDO109M.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CMR109M Construction Materials and (9) (18)
Methods
ESA109M Environmental Science (9) (27)
PMA109M Project Management (9) (18)
RAT109M Research Methodology V (9) (9)
RAT109R Research Methodology V (9) (0)
(re-registration)
TDO109M Technical Design Studio (9) (18)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 90
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
ATG109M Research Report: Architectural (9) (90)
Technology: Technology V
ATG109R Research Report: Architectural (9) (0)
Technology: Technology V
(re-registration)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 90
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
1.5 DOCTOR OF ARCHITECTURE
DArch - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DDAR19
SAQA ID: 101941, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E054CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Architectural Design (Professional), or Architectural Technology,
or a Master's degree in Architectural Design (Professional), or Architectural Technology,
obtained from an accredited South African university. Depending on the nature of the Master’s
qualication, the completion of certain additional subjects may be required.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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b. Selection criteria:
Each application is considered holistically, taking into account the applicant's background,
experiences, perspectives, aspirations, values, accomplishments and possible t within the
graduate programme of the Department. Assessments are based on the totality of information
available and no single factor is seen as decisive.
The application process evaluates the candidates’ previous academic performance; the
submitted admissions’ essay, reference letters, previous experiences in architectural design
research or architectural technology research and career objectives.
The interview panel will be looking to identify specic character traits including: honesty,
integrity, leadership, team work, maturity, creativity and self-direction. The ability to make a
positive contribution to society, the profession and the discipline are other important factors.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP) as
well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from
the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za. For detailed information on the application process, please contact
the Head of the Department.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
AR1010O Thesis: Architecture (10) (360)
AR1010R Thesis: Architecture (10) (0)
(re-registration)
AR1110R Thesis: Architecture (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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1.6 DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
Dip (Industrial Design) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DIND18
SAQA ID: 96752, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E012CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a D symbol (50 – 59%) at Higher Grade
or a C symbol (60 – 69%) at Standard Grade for English.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 21.
Assessment procedure(s):
All applications meeting the minimum requirements will be required to submit a prescribed
portfolio.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate, with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or rst additional language).
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 21 (excluding Life Orientation).
Assessment procedure(s):
All applications meeting the minimum requirements will be required to submit a prescribed
portfolio.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
b. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
c. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
d. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
e. Minimum duration:
Three years.
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f. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
g. Practicals:
It is compulsory for students to attend the practical classes. Students must pass the practical
component of a module to be admitted to the examination.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
BMN105D Business Management I (5) (16)
FHE105D Freehand Drawing (5) (20)
HTA105D History of Art and Design (5) (20)
ITD105D Industrial Design I (5) (32)
FIRST SEMESTER
MDG115D Mechanical Engineering Drawing (5) (8)
MUR115D Manufacturing I (5) (8)
SECOND SEMESTER
CDD115D Computer-Aided Design (5) (8)
EGG115D Engineering Design I (5) (8)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
BMN206D Business Management II (6) (16) Business Management I
HOI205D History of Industrial Design (5) (16) History of Art and Design
ITD206D Industrial Design II (6) (40) Business Management I
Computer-Aided Design
Engineering Design I
Freehand Drawing
History of Art and Design
Industrial Design I
Manufacturing I
Mechanical Engineering Drawing
MIY205D Material Technology I (5) (12)
PDW206D Presentation Drawing (6) (20) Freehand Drawing
FIRST SEMESTER
MUR216D Manufacturing II (6) (8) Manufacturing I
Mechanical Engineering Drawing
SECOND SEMESTER
EGG216D Engineering Design II (6) (8) Computer-Aided Design
Engineering Design I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120
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THIRD YEAR
After completion of all rst- and second-year modules.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
BMN306D Business Management III (6) (16)
DTH306D Design Theory (6) (16)
ITD306D Industrial Design III (6) (42)
MIY306D Material Technology II (6) (12)
MUO306D Multimedia Presentation (6) (20)
FIRST SEMESTER
ERG316D Ergonomics (6) (6)
MUR316D Manufacturing III (6) (8)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
1.7 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
AdvDip (Industrial Design) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualication code: ADIN18
SAQA ID: 99377, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E020CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A National Diploma: Three-Dimensional Design, or a Diploma in Industrial Design, or a
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, or an NQF Level 6 qualication in Industrial Design
obtained from an accredited South African university, with an average of 60% or more.
Students who are in the process of completing the National Diploma: Three-Dimensional
Design or Diploma in Industrial Design at TUT may be considered based on the average of
their nal year mid-year portfolio assessment, but admission will be subject to the successful
completion of the National Diploma: Three-Dimensional Design or Diploma in Industrial
Design and the Faculty’s Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Candidates will be selected based on academic performance and/or work experience.
Selection will be done after the closing date for applications. Please note that meeting the
minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. After consideration of the Depart-
mental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will be selected. Once a
programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to ll
places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of their status per
ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
One year.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
YEAR MODULES
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
DST107V Design Studies IV (7) (20)
PDE107V Product Design IV (7) (100)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120
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2. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SCIENCE
2.1 DIPLOMA IN BUILDING
Dip (Building) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DBSC17 - NQF Level 6
SAQA ID: 96922, CHE NUMBER: H16/10744/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a C symbol at Standard Grade or a D
symbol at Higher Grade for English, and D symbols at Standard Grade or E symbols at Higher
Grade for Mathematics and Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree or a
diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language), 3 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 3 Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
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 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics and Science, and 50%
(APS of 4) for any other two compulsory vocational subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 23 (excluding Life Orientation).
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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 Certicate or a National N Certicate 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.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N6 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N6 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthisqualication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Waiving of prerequisite modules:
Prerequisites will only be waived in highly exceptional cases, based on a motivation by the
Head of the Department and approved by the Executive Dean.
i. Work-Integrated Learning:
Students are required to provide acceptable proof of employment before registration. See
Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ABC105D Applied Building Science I (5) (20)
CMN105D Construction Management I (5) (20)
CMC105D Communication I (5) (10)
COA105D Computer Applications I (5) (10)
CTY105D Construction Technology I (5) (20)
QSU105D Quantity Surveying I (5) (20)
SSU105D Site Surveying I (5) (20)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
CMN206D Construction Management II (6) (20) Construction Management I
CMN216R Construction Management II (6) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph i)
CTY205D Construction Technology II (5) (20) Construction Technology I
CTY215R Construction Technology II (5) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph i)
QSU206D Quantity Surveying II (6) (20) Quantity Surveying I
QSU216R Quantity Surveying II (6) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph i)
FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER
Students must compile and maintain a logbook of work completed, which must be certied by the
supervisor at the place of employment.
EXP115D Work-Integrated Learning I (5) (30)
EXP216D Work-Integrated Learning II (6) (30) Work-Integrated Learning I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
CMN306D Construction Management III (6) (20) Construction Management II
CSA306D Construction Accounting III (6) (20) Construction Management II
CTY306D Construction Technology III (6) (20) Construction Technology II
PAY306D Price Analysis and Estimating III (6) (20) Quantity Surveying II
QSU306D Quantity Surveying III (6) (20) Quantity Surveying II
SEK306D Structures and Concrete III (6) (20) Applied Building Science I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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2.2 DIPLOMA IN BUILDING SCIENCE*
Dip (Building Science) - NQF Level 6 (364 credits)
Qualication code: DPBS25
SAQA ID: 96922, CHE NUMBER: H16/10744/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
Please note that this programme will only be oered as from 2025.
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a C symbol at Standard Grade or a D
symbol at Higher Grade for English, and D symbols at Standard Grade or E symbols at Higher
Grade for Mathematics and Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26.
• FOR APLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree or a
diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language), 3 for Mathematics or Technical Mathe-
matics, and 3 Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
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 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics and Science, and 50%
(APS of 4) for any other two compulsory vocational subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 23 (excluding Life Orientation).
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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 Certicate or a National N Certicate 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.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N6 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N6 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthisqualication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Waiving of prerequisite modules:
Prerequisites will only be waived in highly exceptional cases, based on a motivation by the
Head of the Department and approved by the Executive Dean.
i. Work-Integrated Learning:
Students are required to provide acceptable proof of employment before registration. See
Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 96922.
(The deviations are pending nal approval by SAQA.)
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ABC105D Applied Building Science I (5) (20)
BTH105D Building Technology I* (5) (20)
COL105X Computer Literacy* (5) (5)
COS105X Communication Skills* (5) (6)
CUM105D Construction Management I (5) (20)
DQU105D Descriptive Quantication I* (5) (20)
INL125X Information Literacy* (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills* (block module) (5) (2)
FIRST SEMESTER
COI115D Construction Mathematics* (5) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
IMR115D Introduction to Economics IA (5) (10)
(Micro)*
SAI115D Statistics* (5) (10)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 124
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST SEMESTER
BTH215D Building Technology II* (5) (10) Building Technology I
CUM215D Construction Management II (5) (10) Construction Management I
DQU215D Descriptive Quantication II* (5) (10) Descriptive Quantication I
ICL215D Introduction to Commercial Law* (5) (10) Construction Management I
IMR215D Introduction to Economics IB (5) (10) Introduction to Economics IA
(Macro)* (Macro)
SSV215D Site Surveying* (5) (10) Construction Mathematics
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 60
SECOND SEMESTER
WBS215D Work Integrated Learning* (5) (60)
(on completion of all rst
semester modules)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120
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THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
BCE306D Building Costing and (6) (20) Descriptive Quantication II
Estimating III*
BTH306D Building Technology III* (6) (20) Building Technology II
CAN306D Construction Accounting III (6) (20) Introduction to Economics IA
(Macro)
CUM306D Construction Management III (6) (20) Construction Management II
DQU306D Descriptive Quantication III* (6) (20) Descriptive Quantication II
SAC306D Structures and Concrete III (6) (20) Construction Mathematics
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 364
2.3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AdvDip (Construction Management) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualication code:
ADCG23
SAQA ID: 118399, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E215CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Diploma in Building Science, or a Diploma in Building, or a National Diploma: Building, or
any other NQF Level 6 qualication with 360 credits in a closely related eld. An aggregate
of 60% or more for any of the mentioned qualications are required. Candidates should also
have an average of 60% or more for the each of the following modules: Construction Manage-
ment III, Construction Technology III or (Building Technology III), Price Analysis and Estima-
ting III (or Building Costing and Estimating III).
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Selection will be based on academic performance. All completed applications received within
the published due dates will be ranked. After consideration of the Departmental Student
Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will be selected. Once a programme is full,
a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to ll places of those who
did not meet the 60% requirement. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Evening classes.
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f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme oering).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
Full-time (evening class) students should register for all modules in one academic year.
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CCS107V Construction Contracts and (7) (24)
Administration
CEC107V Construction Economics (7) (24)
FIRST SEMESTER
RCG117V Research Methodology (7) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 60
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CUM107V Advanced Construction (7) (24)
Management
REE107V Real Estate Studies (7) (24)
SECOND SEMESTER
CSQ117V Construction Safety and Quality (7) (12)
Management
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120
2.4 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING
AdvDip (Quantity Surveying) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualication code:
ADQS23
SAQA ID: 119070, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E219CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Diploma in Building Science, or a Diploma in Building, or a National Diploma: Building, or
any other NQF Level 6 qualication with 360 credits in a closely related eld. An aggregate
of 60% or more for any of the mentioned qualications are required. Candidates should also
have an average of 60% or more for the each of the following modules: Quantity Surveying III or
(Descriptive Quantication III), Construction Technology III or (Building Technology III),
Price Analysis and Estimating III (or Building Costing and Estimating III).
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Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Selection will be based on academic performance. All completed applications received within
the published due dates will be ranked. After consideration of the Departmental Student
Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will be selected. Once a programme is full,
a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to ll places of those who
did not meet the 60% requirement. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Evening classes.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme oering).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
Full-time (evening class) students should register for all modules in one academic year.
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CCS107V Construction Contracts and (7) (24)
Administration
CEC107V Construction Economics (7) (24)
FIRST SEMESTER
RQS117V Research Methodology: (7) (12)
Quantity Surveying
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 60
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
BDM107V Business Development and (7) (24)
Management
DQU107V Advanced Descriptive (7) (24)
Quantication
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SECOND SEMESTER
PLV117V Property Law and Valuations (7) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120
2.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING
PGDip (Quantity Surveying) - NQF Level 8 (144 credits)
Qualication code:
PDQS24
SAQA ID: 119827, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E227CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
An Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying, or an equivalent qualication at NQF Level 7
obtained from an accredited South African university. Candidates should also have an
average of 65% or more for the each of the following modules: Advanced Descriptive
Quantification, Construction Contracts and Administration, Construction Economics
Property Law and Valuations, and Research Methodology: Quantity Surveying. Candidates
will further have to submit a fully pre-approved research proposal compiled during the
Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Selection will be based on academic performance. All completed applications received within
the published due dates will be ranked. After consideration of the Departmental Student
Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will be selected. Once a programme is full,
a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to ll places of those
who did not meet the 60% requirement. Applicants will be informed of their status per
ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Evening classes oered over a period of one or two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme oering).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
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h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Quantity Surveying only with the
permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide
students with an opportunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole
module, should they fail the module.
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Full-time (evening class) students should register for all modules in one academic year.
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CDN108G Construction Dispute (8) (24)
Resolution
FCG108G Facilities Management (8) (24)
PJC118G Project Cost Management (8) (12)
(rst-semester module)
RQS108G Research Report: Quantity (8) (24)
Surveying
RQS118R Research Report: Quantity (8) (0)
Surveying (re-registration, rst-
semester module)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 84
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CEC108G Advanced Construction (8) (24)
Economics
CPJ108G Construction Project Management (8) (24)
QSF118G Quantity Surveying Professional (8) (12)
Practice (second-semester
module)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 144
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2.6 MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE
MBuiSci - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication type: Structured Master's Degree
Qualication code: MBSC17
SAQA ID: 96894, CHE NUMBER: H16/10746/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, or an NQF
Level 8 bachelor's degree, or an Honours degree in Construction Management or Quantity
Surveying obtained from an accredited South African university, or any other relevant NQF
Level 8 qualication considered acceptable by the Department.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPBSO7). The modules are:
Engineering Data Analysis (EDY50BN), Life Cycle Management (LCY50BN), Supply Chain
Management (SPP50BN) (or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete
these bridging modules concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the
Head of the Department.
Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Assessment procedure(s):
After consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), only the top performing
candidates will be selected. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from
the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT
website, www.tut.ac.za.
• Candidates from South African Universities of Technology:
Applications will be assessed against all the Admission requirement(s).
• Candidates with other and international qualications:
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international bachelor's degree or
diplomas, meeting the minimum requirements, will receive a letter to invite them to
submit a portfolio, including:
- A Curriculum Vitae highlighting experience relevant to the eld, after completion of
the bachelor's degree;
- Motivation, in no more than one page, stating the reasons for wishing to be admitted;
- Proof of full academic record; and
- Evidence of engagement with research, which could include a written report of a
scholarly nature; or a literature survey; or a paper presented at a conference or a
published article.
Portfolios should be submitted by the due date (as indicated on the letter). The Departmen-
tal Selection Committee (at least three sta members of the programme) will assess the port
folios against the criteria as stipulated.
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b. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
c. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
d. Presentation:
Block-mode classes (once a month - Thursdays from 12:00 to 20:00 and Fridays from 08:00
to 16:00) and research.
e. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
f. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
YEAR MODULES
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CEC109M Construction Economics V (9) (18)
DEM109M Development Management V (9) (18)
RCP109M Research Report: Building (9) (90)
Science V
RCP109R Research Report: Building (9) (0)
Science V (re-registration)
RCP119R Research Report: Building (9) (0)
Science V (re-registration)
(semester option)
RMD109M Research Methodology (9) (18)
plus one of the following electives:
PRM109M Project Management V (9) (36)
QSU109M Quantity Surveying V (9) (36)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
2.7 MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE
MBuiSci - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MRBS18
SAQA ID: 96894, CHE NUMBER: H16/15679/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, or an NQF
Level 8 Bachelor's degree, or an Honours degree in Construction Management or Quantity
Surveying (or related eld), with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study, obtained from
an accredited South African university.
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Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPBSO7). The modules are:
Engineering Data Analysis (EDY50BN), Life Cycle Management (LCY50BN), Supply Chain
Management (SPP50BN) (or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete
these bridging modules concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the
Head of the Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Candidates who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements,
might be invited to a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
DBS109M Dissertation: Building Science (9) (180)
DBS109R Dissertation: Building Science (9) (0)
(re-registration)
DBS119R Dissertation: Building Science (9) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
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SECTION A2: ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES
1. QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN ENGINEERING
Please turn back to the contents (page 5) for an indication of programmes oered.
2. GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ENGINEERING:
2.1 The purpose of the programme:
The qualication is primarily vocational or occupational in nature. The qualication also serves to
provide students with the basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practical
skills for further higher education studies in their chosen eld of study. The knowledge emphasises
general principles and application. This qualication signies that the student has attained a basic level
of higher education knowledge and competence in a particular eld or occupation and is capable of
applying such knowledge and competence in an occupation or role in the workplace.
2.2 Graduate attributes of the programme:
- Graduate attribute 1: Problem-solving
Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve narrowly-dened engineering
problems.
- Graduate attribute 2: Application of scientic and engineering knowledge
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to wide practical pro-
cedures and practices to solve narrowly-dened engineering problems.
- Graduate attribute 3: Engineering design
Perform procedural design of narrowly-dened components or processes to meet desired needs
within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
- Graduate attribute 4: Investigation
Conduct tests, experiments and measurements of narrowly-dened engineering problems by
applying relevant codes and manufacturer guidelines.
- Graduate attribute 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including information technology
Use appropriate established techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools including infor-
mation technology for the solution of narrowly-dened engineering problems, with an awareness
of the limitations.
- Graduate attribute 6: Professional and Technical Communication
Communicate eectively, both orally and in writing within an engineering context.
- Graduate attribute 7: Impact of Engineering Activity
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on society and
the environment.
3. GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
AND THE DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
3.1 The purpose of the programme:
This qualication is primarily industry oriented. The knowledge emphasises general principles and
application or technology transfer. The qualication provides students with a sound knowledge base
in a particular eld or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career
or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning.
Programmes leading to this qualication tend to have a strong professional or career focus and holders
of this qualication are normally prepared to enter a specic niche in the labour market.
Specically, the purpose of educational programmes designed to meet this qualication are to build the
necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming
a competent practicing engineering technologist or certicated engineer. This qualication provides -
• Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benet from engineering
skills, for achieving technological prociency and to make a contribution to the economy and national
development;
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• The educational base required for registration as a Technician with ECSA (refer to qualication rules
- only applicable to the diploma programme).
• The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist and/or
Certicated Engineer with ECSA (refer to qualication rules - only applicable to the bachelor of
engineering technology programmes).
• Entry to NQF Level 7 programmes, e.g. bachelor of engineering programmes and then to proceed
to honours, postgraduate diploma and master’s programmes (only applicable to the diploma
programme).
• Entry to NQF Level 8 programmes, e.g. honours, postgraduate diploma and bachelor of engi-
neering programmes and then to proceed to master’s programmes (only applicable to the bachelor
of engineering technology programmes).
• For certicated engineers, this provides the education base for achieving prociency in mining/
factory plant and marine operations and occupational health and safety.
Engineering students completing this qualication will demonstrate competence in all the graduate
attributes contained in this standard.
3.2 Graduate attributes of the programme:
- Graduate attribute 1: Problem-solving
Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-dened engineering
problems.
- Graduate attribute 2: Application of scientic and engineering knowledge
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to dened and applied
engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-dened enginee-
ring problems.
- Graduate attribute 3: Engineering design
Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly dened components, systems, works,
products or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of prac-
tice and legislation.
- Graduate attribute 4: Investigation
Conduct investigations of broadly-dened problems through locating, searching and selecting rele-
vant data from codes, data bases and literature, designing and conducting experiments, analysing
and interpreting results to provide valid conclusions.
- Graduate attribute 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including information technology
Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information tech-
nology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-dened engineering problems, with an
understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.
- Graduate attribute 6: Professional and Technical Communication
Communicate eectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the aected
parties.
- Graduate attribute 7: Impact of Engineering Activity
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society,
economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.
- Graduate attribute 8: Individual and Teamwork
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these
to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects.
- Graduate attribute 9: Independent Learning
Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills.
- Graduate attribute 10: Engineering Professionalism
Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and
norms of engineering technology practice.
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4. GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING
(refer to registered qualication standard SAQA ID: 49744)
4.1 The purpose of the programme:
To train technicians in the eld of engineering who will meet the criteria for registration as a Professional
Engineering Technician at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). An undergraduate student
achieving a qualication will be skilled and competent to solve well-dened problems and to apply the
principles of engineering by using both the theoretical and practical knowledge and proven techniques in
the execution of technical tasks as per the ethical and professional standards required by the engineering
profession in the industry.
4.2 Generic exit-level outcomes of the programme
- Exit-level outcomes 1: Problem-solving
Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve well-dened engineering problems.
- Exit-level outcomes 2: Application of scientic and engineering knowledge
Demonstrate the application of mathematical, scientic and engineering knowledge in an engi-
neering environment.
- Exit-level outcomes 3: Engineering design
Perform procedural design of well-dened components, systems, works, products or processes
to meet desired needs in accordance with applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
- Exit-level outcomes 4: Communication
Communicate technical, supervisory and general management information eectively, both orally
and in writing, by using appropriate language and terminology, structure, style and graphical support.
- Exit-level outcomes 5: Engineering management
Apply self-management principles and concepts to the development of projects and/or operations
in an engineering environment.
- Exit-level outcomes 6: Application of complementary knowledge
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the impact of engineering activity on the social, industrial
and physical environment, and of the need to act professionally within own limits of competence.
5. GENERIC STIPULATIONS WITH REGARDS TO THE BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE: ENGI-
NEERING (Refer to registered qualication standard SAQA ID: 49509)
5.1 The purpose of the programme:
To develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for a student's further learning
towards becoming a competent practicing engineering technologist. It is intended to subsequently em-
power a candidate engineering technologist to demonstrate the capability of applying required know-
ledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and values in the dierent work environments in South Africa.
It is also designed to add value to the qualifying student in terms of enrichment of the person, status
and recognition.
5.2 Generic exit-level outcomes of the programme:
- Exit-level outcomes 1: Problem-solving
Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly dened engineering
problems.
- Exit-level outcomes 2: Application of scientic and engineering knowledge
Demonstrate the application of mathematical, scientic and engineering knowledge in an engi-
neering environment.
- Exit-level outcomes 3: Engineering design
Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly dened components, systems, works,
products or processes to meet desired needs in accordance with applicable standards, codes
of practice and legislation.
- Exit-level outcomes 4: Communication
Communicate technical, supervisory and general management information eectively, both
orally and in writing, by using appropriate language and terminology, structure, style and graphical
support.
- Exit-level outcomes 5: Engineering management
Apply engineering management principles and concepts to engineering activities.
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- Exit-level outcomes 6: Project development
Identify, analyse, conduct and manage a project.
- Exit-level outcomes 7: Application of complementary knowledge
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the impact of engineering activity on the social, industrial
and physical environment, and of the need to act professionally within own limits of competence.
6. CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES
6.1 The National Diploma and the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering have the following
critical cross-eld outcomes:
• Identify and solve problems that display responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking.
• Work eectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.
• Organise and manage one’s activities responsibly and eectively.
• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
• Communicate eectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral
and/or written persuasion.
• Use science and technology eectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the envi-
ronment and health of others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that
problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
• Contributing to the full personal development of each student and the social and economic
development of society at large, by making it an underlying intention of the programme of learn-
ing to make an individual aware of:
- Reecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more eectively.
- Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
- Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of contexts.
- Exploring education and career opportunities.
- Develop entrepreneurial opportunities.
7. REGISTRATION WITH ECSA
Successful registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is based on two
pillars:
Stage 1
Accredited Academic Qualication obtained from registered academic providers. This University is a
registered provider with the Department of Higher Education and Training. All engineering programmes
were taken through a rigorous accreditation process during 2009 to obtain their accreditation status.
The National Diploma includes a Work-Integrated Learning component in industry through appropriate
cooperative agreements with specic companies in the industrial and service sectors in South Africa.
Each programme-specic accreditation status will be published under each programmes information.
Stage 2
Industrial experience of three years for diploma students (candidate technicians), and three years for
degree students (candidate technologists), under the supervision of an ECSA-registered professional in
the workplace, after the completion of the academic qualication. Students may register with ECSA as
candidate technicians after they have qualied for the National Diploma or as Candidate Technologists.
After a student has successfully completed these two stages in his/her career, he/she may apply for
professional registration at ECSA. Registration with ECSA gives the qualication international status
and recognition in other countries through the current Sydney (Technologists) and Dublin (Technicians)
Accords after they have qualied for the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering.
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3. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL AND
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
3.1 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Chemical Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPHE20
SAQA ID: 110058, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E110CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, 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 Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, 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 Certicate (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.
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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Chemical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Advanced Certicate in Chemical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Chemical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with an average of at least
55% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Chemical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
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c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Investigative Project only with the permission of the
Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide students with an oppor-
tunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole module, should they fail
the module.
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Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 110058.
(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)
EGH105B Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
INL125C Information Literacy (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
FIRST SEMESTER
CF1115B Chemical Engineering (5) (14)
Fundamentals I
EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
GPS115B General Physics (5) (14)
MSC115B Material Science (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
CF2115B Chemical Engineering (5) (14) Chemical Engineering
Fundamentals II Fundamentals I
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
ORH115B Organic Chemistry (5) (14)
PHC115B Physical Chemistry (5) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140
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SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
FIRST SEMESTER
CH1216B Chemical Engineering (6) (14) Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics I Fundamentals II
Physical Chemistry
HMT216B Heat and Mass Transfer (6) (14) Chemical Engineering
Processes Fundamentals II
PFF216B Process Fluid Flow (6) (14) Chemical Engineering
Fundamentals II
General Physics
SHM216B Scientic Computing (6) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
CH2216B Chemical Engineering (6) (14) Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics II Thermodynamics I
CHP216B Chemical Process Technology (6) (14) Chemical Engineering
Fundamentals II
CPO216B Chemical Process Optimisation (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
and Control Engineering Mathematics IB
UNO216B Unit Operations (6) (14) Heat and Mass Transfer
Processes
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
IPJ307B Investigative Project (7) (28) Chemical Engineering
Fundamentals II
Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics II
Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Probability and Statistics
Unit Operations
IPJ317R Investigative Project (7) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
CEE317B Chemical Engineering Design I (7) (14) Chemical Engineering
(Equipment) Thermodynamics II
CR1317B Chemical Reaction Engineering I (7) (14) Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics II
EES317B Environmental Engineering and (7) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Process Safety Engineering Mathematics IB
PRY317B Particle Technology (7) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
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SECOND SEMESTER
CEL317B Chemical Engineering Design II (7) (14) Chemical Engineering Design I
(Plant) (Equipment)
CR2317B Chemical Reaction Engineering II (7) (14) Chemical Reaction Engineering I
EHE317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
FUE317B Fuel Technology (7) (14) Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics II
Organic Chemistry
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
3.2 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MEng (Chemical Engineering) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MECE17
SAQA ID: 96896, CHE NUMBER: H16/10749/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Chemical, or a Bachelor of Engineering in
Chemical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical
Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering, or an NQF
Level 8 qualication in Chemical Engineering (or a related eld), obtained from a South
African university, with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (REY118N or REL118N) and System Dynamics
(SYD118N) (or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging
modules concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the
Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
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e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
DCH109M Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (180)
Chemical
DCH109R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Chemical (re-registration)
DCH119R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Chemical (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
3.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MATERIALS
ENGINEERING IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
BEngTech (Materials Engineering) (Polymer Technology) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPPT20
SAQA ID: 111166, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E099CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, 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 Certicate (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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
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Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Materials Engineering in Polymer Technology (NQF Level 5 - 140
credits): with an average of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Advanced Certicate in Materials Engineering in Polymer Technology (NQF Level 6 - 140
credits): with an average of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Materials Engineering in Polymer Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with
an average of at least 55% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Polymer Technology (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Plastics Design Project only with the permission of
the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide students with an
opportunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole module, should they
fail the module.
CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 111166.
(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)
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EGE105B Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
INL125C Information Literacy (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
MEC105B Mechanics (5) (28)
PTY105B Plastics Technology (5) (28)
FIRST SEMESTER
EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
ORC115B Organic Chemistry (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
SOA115B Strength of Material I (5) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PCO206B Plastics Conversion I (6) (28) Plastics Technology
PPT206B Plastics Part and Tool Design (6) (28) Engineering Graphics
Plastics Technology
TFL206B Thermo-Fluids (6) (28) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
FIRST SEMESTER
PMI216B Plastics Material Science I (6) (14) Plastics Technology
SECOND SEMESTER
PYC216B Polymer Chemistry (6) (14) Organic Chemistry
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
PCO307B Plastics Conversion II (7) (28) Plastics Conversion I
PDP307B Plastics Design Project (7) (28) Plastics Part and Tool Design
PDP317R Plastics Design Project (7) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph h)
PMI307B Plastics Material Science II (7) (28) Plastics Material Science I
SOM307B Strength of Materials II (7) (28) Strength of Material I
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FIRST SEMESTER
SPT316B Scientic Computing (6) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
EPT317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
3.4 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
BEngTechHons (Polymer Technology) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHPT23
SAQA ID: 117944, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E204CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Technology, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
in Materials Engineering in Polymer Technology, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Polymer
Technology, or an Advanced Diploma in Polymer Technology, or an equivalent qualication
with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study, or an NQF Level 7 qualication in a closely
related eld, obtained from an accredited South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of one or two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation).
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g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Polymer Technology only with the
permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide
students with an opportunity to complete the project only, and not to redo it, should they fail
the module.
CURRICULUM
Students who register for full-time block-mode classes should register for all modules in one
academic year.
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
REY118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SYD118S System Dynamics (8) (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
OTY118S Optimisation Theory (8) (15)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 65
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RPC108S Research Project: Polymer (8) (30)
Technology
RPC118R Research Project: Polymer (8) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
PYT118S Polymer Materials (8) (15)
SYS118S Polymer Science (8) (15)
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SECOND SEMESTER
PYP118S Polymer Processing (8) (15)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 75
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
3.5 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
MEng (Polymer Technology) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MEPT17
SAQA ID: 96919, CHE NUMBER: H16/2180/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Honours in Materials Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) in Materials
Engineering, or an NQF Level 8 qualication in either Materials Engineering, Chemical Engi-
neering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering (or
a related engineering eld), obtained from a South African university, with an aggregate of
60% for the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (REY118N) and System Dynamics (SYD118N)
(or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging modules
concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
POY109M Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (180)
Polymer Technology
POY109R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Polymer Technology
(re-registration)
POY119R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Polymer Technology
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
3.6 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN METALLURGICAL
ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Metallurgical Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPML20
SAQA ID: 111393, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E105CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, 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 Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subjects:
Engineering Graphics and Design, and Mechanical Technology.
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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Metallurgical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an
average of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Advanced Certicate in Metallurgical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with an
average of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with an average of at
least 55% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Metallurgy (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
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b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Project Metallurgy only with the permission of the
Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide students with an
opportunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole module, should they
fail the module.
CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 111393.
(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)
EGH105B Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
INL125C Information Literacy (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
FIRST SEMESTER
CHE115B Chemistry (5) (14)
EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
GPS115B General Physics (5) (14)
MMA115B Metallurgical Materials (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
MCY115B Metallurgical Chemistry (5) (14)
MTY115B Metallurgical Thermodynamics (5) (14) Chemistry
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SOT115B Strength of Materials (5) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
MIP206B Mineral Processing (6) (28)
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PHM206B Physical Metallurgy (6) (28) Metallurgical Materials
FIRST SEMESTER
RFN216B Refractory Engineering (6) (14)
SML216B Scientic Computing (6) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
HYM216B Hydrometallurgy (6) (14) Metallurgical Thermodynamics
PYM216B Pyrometallurgy (6) (14) Metallurgical Chemistry
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
PDM307B Production Metallurgy (7) (28) Physical Metallurgy
PMD307B Process Metallurgy and Design (7) (28) Hydrometallurgy
Mineral Processing
Pyrometallurgy
PML307B Project Metallurgy (7) (28) Hydrometallurgy
Mineral Processing
Physical Metallurgy
Pyrometallurgy
PML317R Project Metallurgy (7) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
ISM317B Iron and Steel Making (7) (14)
NFM317B Non-Ferrous Metallurgy (7) (14) Hydrometallurgy
SECOND SEMESTER
COR317B Corrosion (7) (14) Chemistry
EML317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
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3.7 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN
METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
BEngTechHons (Metallurgical Engineering) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHML23
SAQA ID: 117943, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E206CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Enginee-
ring Technology in Metallurgical/Chemical Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae:
Engineering: Metallurgy/Chemical, or an Advanced Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering,
or an equivalent qualication with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study, or an NQF
Level 7 qualication in a closely related eld, obtained from an accredited South African
university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of one or two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Metallurgical Engineering only
with the permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to
provide students with an opportunity to complete the project only, and not to redo it, should
they fail the module.
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CURRICULUM
Students who register for full-time block-mode classes should register for all modules in one
academic year.
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
REL118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SYD118S System Dynamics (8) (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
OTY118S Optimisation Theory (8) (15)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 65
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RMY108S Research Project: Metallurgical (8) (30)
Engineering
RMY118R Research Project: Metallurgical (8) (0)
Engineering (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
EXM118S Extractive Metallurgy (8) (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
EME118S Engineering Metallurgy (8) (15)
MPG118S Metallurgical Processes and (8) (15)
Plant Design
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 75
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
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3.8 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
MEng (Metallurgical Engineering) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MEMY17
SAQA ID: 96901, CHE NUMBER: H16/10748/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Metallurgy, or a Bachelor of Engineering in
Metallurgical Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Metallurgical
Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, or an NQF Level 8
qualication in either Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engi-
neering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering (or a related engineering eld),
obtained from a South African university, with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (REL118N) and System Dynamics (SYD118N)
(or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging modules
concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
MEY109M Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (180)
Metallurgical
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MEY109R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Metallurgical (re-registration)
MEY119R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Metallurgical (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
3.9 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
DEng - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DENG17
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: DECH17 / DEMA17 / DEML17 / DEPO17)
SAQA ID: 96873, CHE NUMBER: H16/10751/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or Master of Engineering, or a master's degree at
NQF Level 9 in a related eld, obtained from a South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection. Admission will be subject to approval of a project
proposal by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates who meet the mini-
mum academic requirements might be invited for a personal interview with a Departmental
Selection Panel.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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The modules oered within the Doctor of Engineering dier between departments. Please refer to the contents
(page 5) to see which of the other departments within the Faculty oer this programme.
Students register for one of the following specialisation options:
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
Option 1: DECH17
CE1010O Thesis: Engineering: Chemical (10) (360)
CE1010R Thesis: Engineering: Chemical (10) (0)
(re-registration)
CE1110R Thesis: Engineering: Chemical (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
Option 2: DEMA17
MG1010O Thesis: Engineering: Materials (10) (360)
MG1010R Thesis: Engineering: Materials (10) (0)
(re-registration)
MG1110R Thesis: Engineering: Materials (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
Option 3: DEML17
TE1010O Thesis: Engineering: Metallurgical (10) (360)
TE1010R Thesis: Engineering: Metallurgical (10) (0)
(re-registration)
TE1110R Thesis: Engineering: Metallurgical (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
Option 4: DEPO17
PE1010O Thesis: Engineering: Polymer (10) (360)
Technology
PE1010R Thesis: Engineering: Polymer (10) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
PE1110R Thesis: Engineering: Polymer (10) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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4. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
4.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
HCert (Construction Engineering) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
Qualication code: HCCE18
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: HCCM18 / HCCW18)
SAQA ID: 97887, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E034CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with C symbols at Standard or D symbols
at Higher Grade for English and Mathematics, and a D symbol at Standard Grade or an E
symbol at Higher Grade for Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a higher certicate endor-
sement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English
(home language or rst additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics,
and at least a 3 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or any
of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) College (see National N Certicate requirements), and if
these are successfully passed at a performance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for
admission to the University.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
Civil Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a higher certicate endorsement,
issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and 50% for Life
Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 50% (APS of 4) for Science, and any other
three compulsory vocational subjects.
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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N4 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N4 Certicate in a related Engineering eld as published in Report 191: N4 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 an average
of 50% for the qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N4 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Minimum duration:
One year.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CML105X Computer Literacy (5) (10)
COM105X Communication Skills (5) (8)
CPM105C Construction Management (5) (21)
EGC105C Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
EPH105C Engineering Physics (5) (14)
INL125C Information Literacy (block module) (5) (1)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
TMA105C Technical Mathematics (5) (21)
plus one of the following options:
Option 1: Construction Material Testing (HCCM18)
FIRST SEMESTER
ENC115C Engineering Chemistry (5) (7)
STC115C Soil Technology (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
BAT115C Bitumen and Asphalt Technology (5) (14)
ECC115C Concrete and Aggregate (5) (14)
Technology
Option 2: Water and Wastewater Engineering Infrastructural Operations and Maintenance (HCCW18)
FIRST SEMESTER
ENC115C Engineering Chemistry (5) (7)
WRO115C Water Reticulation Operation and (5) (14)
Maintenance
SECOND SEMESTER
WSO115C Water System Operation and (5) (14)
Maintenance
WWS115C Wastewater System Operation (5) (14)
and Maintenance
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
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4.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Civil Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPCE18
SAQA ID: 98844, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E026CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, 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 Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, 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 Certicate (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 qualication, 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 PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Construction Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication, and 60% in each of the following modules: Engineering
Graphics, Engineering Physics and Technical Mathematics.
- Advanced Certicate in Construction or Civil Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with
an average of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with an average of at
least 60% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Civil (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average of at
least 55% for the qualication.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce 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
Certicate in Construction 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. Intakeforthequalication:
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 certicate as per SAQA ID: 98844.
(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)
EGC105B Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
ESU105B Engineering Surveying (5) (28)
INL125C Information Literacy (block module) (5) (1)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
SEM105B Mechanics (5) (10)
FIRST SEMESTER
CEM115B Civil Engineering Materials (5) (14)
EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
SEP115B Physics (5) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
CSP115B Construction Principles (5) (14)
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
SEH115B Chemistry (5) (8)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14)
FIRST SEMESTER
GT216CB Geotechnical Engineering: (6) (14)*
Geomechanics*
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SA216CB Structural Analysis and Strength (6) (14)* Mechanics
of Materials: Theory of Structures* Physics
TR216CB Transportation Engineering: (6) (14)*
Transport Planning I*
WA216DB Water Engineering: Hydraulics I* (6) (14)*
SECOND SEMESTER
GT216DB Geotechnical Engineering: (6) (14)*
Geotechnical Engineering*
SA216DB Structural Analysis and Strength (6) (14)* Structural Analysis and Strength
of Materials: Structural Analysis* of Materials: Theory of Structures
TR216DB Transportation Engineering: (6) (14)*
Transportation Technology I*
WA216CB Water Engineering: Hydrology I* (6) (14)*
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
CDP307P Integrated Civil Engineering (7) (28)
Design Project (on completion of
allrst-andsecond-year
modules)
FIRST SEMESTER
SCP316B Scientic Computing (6) (14)
ST317CB Structural Design: Reinforced (7) (14)* Structural Analysis and Strength
Concrete and Masonry* of Materials: Theory of Structures
Structural Analysis and Strength
of Materials: Structural Analysis
TR317CB Transportation Engineering: (7) (14)*
Pavement Technology II*
WA317CB Water Engineering: Water and (7) (14)*
Wastewater Treatment
Technology II*
SECOND SEMESTER
CEP317B Civil Engineering Practice (7) (14)
ST317DB Structural Design: Structural (7) (14)* Structural Analysis and Strength
Steel and Timber Design* of Materials: Theory of Structures
Structural Analysis and Strength
of Materials: Structural Analysis
TR317DB Transportation Engineering: (7) (14)*
Geometric Design II*
WA317DB Water Engineering: Water and (7) (14)* Water Engineering: Hydraulics I
Wastewater Reticulation II*
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
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4.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN CIVIL
ENGINEERING
BEngTechHons (Civil Engineering) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHCE24
SAQA ID: 118643, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E197CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
in Civil Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Civil, or an Advanced
Diploma in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualication with an aggregate of 60% for the
nal-year of study, or an NQF Level 7 qualication in a closely related eld, obtained from an
accredited South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme oering).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Civil Engineering only with the
permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide
students with an opportunity to complete the project only, and not to redo it, should they fail
the module.
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Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 118643.
(The deviations are pending nal approval by SAQA.)
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
REV118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SAS118S Structural Analysis IV* (8) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
GTE118S Geotechnical Engineering IV* (8) (10)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
STD118S Structural Design IV* (8) (15)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 65
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RCE108S Research Project: Civil (8) (30)
Engineering
RCE118R Research Project: Civil (8) (0)
Technology (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
WAE118S Water Engineering IV* (8) (25)
SECOND SEMESTER
TRE118S Transportation Engineering IV* (8) (15)
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 75
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
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4.4 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
MEng (Civil Engineering) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MECI17
SAQA ID: 96897, CHE NUMBER: H16/10753/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Civil, or a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil
Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering
Technology Honours in Civil Engineering, or an NQF Level 8 qualication in Civil Engineering
(or a related eld), obtained from a South African university, with an aggregate of 60% for
the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (REV118N) and System Dynamics (SYD118N)
(or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging modules
concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
DEC109M Dissertation: Engineering: Civil (9) (180)
DEC109R Dissertation: Engineering: Civil (9) (0)
(re-registration)
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DEC119R Dissertation: Engineering: Civil (9) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
4.5 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
DEng - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DENG17
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: DECV17)
SAQA ID: 96873, CHE NUMBER: H16/10751/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or a Master of Engineering, or a master's degree at
NQF Level 9 in a related eld, obtained from a South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection. Admission will be subject to approval of a project
proposal by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates who meet the mini-
mum academic requirements might be invited for a personal interview with a Departmental
Selection Panel.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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The modules oered within the Doctor of Engineering dier between departments. Please refer to the contents
(page 5) to see which of the other departments within the Faculty oer this programme.
The following option (DECV17) is oered by this Department:
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CI1010O Thesis: Engineering: Civil (10) (360)
CI1010R Thesis: Engineering: Civil (10) (0)
(re-registration)
CI1110R Thesis: Engineering: Civil (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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5. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
5.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HCert (Electrical Engineering) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
Qualication code: HCEE18
SAQA ID: 97909, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E033CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with C symbols at Standard or D symbols
at Higher Grade for English and Mathematics, and a D symbol at Standard Grade or an E
symbol at Higher Grade for Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a higher certicate endorse-
ment, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home
language or rst additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and at least
a 3 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or any
of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) College (see National N Certicate requirements), and if
these are successfully passed at a performance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for
admission to the University.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
Electrical Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a higher certicate endorsement,
issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and 50% for Life
Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 40% (APS of 3) for Science, and any other
three compulsory vocational subjects.
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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
Digital Electronics, Electrical Principles and Practice, Electrical Principles and Construction,
Electrical Workmanship and Electronic Control.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N4 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N4 Certicate in a related Engineering eld as published in Report 191: N4 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 an average
of 50% for the qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Satur-
days.
f. Minimum duration:
One year.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 97909.
(The deviations are pending nal approval by SAQA.)
ATTENDANCE
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CML105X Computer Literacy (5) (10)
COM105X Communication Skills (5) (8)
EGL105C Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
EPH105C Engineering Physics (5) (14)
INL125C Information Literacy (block module) (5) (1)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
TMA105C Technical Mathematics (5) (21)
FIRST SEMESTER
EEN115C Electrical Technology (5) (14)
WSP115C Workshop Practice (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
DSY115C Digital Technology (5) (14)
ETY115C Electronic Technology (5) (14)
plus one of the following electives:
ATE115C Autotronic Technology (not (5) (14)
oered on eMalahleni Campus)
ELA115C Electronic Assembly (5) (14)
ELN115C Electrical Installation*
MAD115C Mobile Applications Development* (5) (14)
NTN115C Network Technology* (5) (14)
PVI115C Photovoltaic Installations* (5) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
5.2 DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Dip (Electrical Engineering) - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DPEE20
SAQA ID: 100953, CHE NUMBER: H16/14240/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a C symbol at Standard Grade or a D
symbol at Higher Grade for English, Mathematics and Physical Science.
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Recommended subject(s):
None.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree or a
diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least
4 for English (home language or rst additional language), 4 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 4 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Recommended subject(s):
Electrical Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
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 50%
(APS of 4) for any two compulsory vocational subjects.
Recommended subject(s):
Electrical Principles and Practice, Electrical Systems and Construction Electrical Workman-
ship, Electronic Control and Digital Electronics.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 26 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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% (APS of 4) for English, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3
and any other two additional subjects.
Recommended subject(s):
Electrical Trade Theory, Electro Technology, Engineering Drawing and Industrial Electronics.
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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N6 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N6 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits).
- Advanced Certicate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce 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
Certicate in Electrical Engineering, provided that he/she meets the minimum requirements.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July (July intake is only applicable to Pretoria Campus).
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Experiential Learning (Work-Integrated Learning):
A student may only register for Experiential Learning after his or her proposed registration
has been approved by the Head of the Department. Simultaneous registration of Experiential
Learning with modules oered as day classes may only occur after approval of the Head of
the Department, and if it does not interfere with his or her Experiential Learning period. See
Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations for further information.
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FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST SEMESTER
COL115X Computer Literacy (5) (5)
COS115X Communication Skills (5) (5)
DSA115D Digital Systems IA (5) (12)
EEA115D Electrical Engineering IA (5) (12)
ETA115D Electronics IA (5) (12)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
MHA115D Mathematics IA (5) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 60
SECOND SEMESTER
EEB115D Electrical Engineering IB (5) (12) Electrical Engineering IA
ETB115D Electronics IB (5) (12) Electronics IA
MEC115D Mechanics (5) (12)
MHB115D Mathematics IB (5) (12) Mathematics IA
SFD115D Software Design (5) (12) Computer Literacy
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120
SECOND YEAR
Modules must be taken in the combinations and in the sequence indicated. The following rule will
apply:
• Electrical Engineering II and Workshop Practice must be taken concurrently, or Electrical Engineering II
should be completed before a student will be permitted to register for Workshop Practice.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST SEMESTER
DSB215D Digital Systems IB (5) (12) Digital Systems IA
EGT216D Engineering Management (6) (12)
ELE216D Electrical Engineering II (6) (12) Electrical Engineering IB
MAT216D Mathematics II (6) (12) Mathematics IB
WSP215D Workshop Practice (5) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 60
SECOND SEMESTER
AUT216D Automation (6) (12) Software Design
CNS216D Control Systems (6) (12) Mathematics II
EMH216D Electrical Machines (6) (12) Electrical Engineering II
PJT215D Projects (5) (12) Digital Systems IB
Electrical Engineering II
Electronics IB
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plus one of the following specialisation electives:
CLE216D Clinical Engineering I (not (6) (12) Electronics IB
oered on eMalahleni Campus)
EAP216D Electronic Application I (6) (12) Electronics IB
EBS216D Embedded Systems I (6) (12) Digital Systems IB
ECM216D Electronic Communication I (6) (12) Electronics IB
PCI216D Process Instrumentation I (6) (12) Mechanics
PWS216D Power Systems I (6) (12) Electrical Engineering II
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120
THIRD YEAR
Modules must be taken in the combinations and in the sequence indicated. The following rule will
apply:
• Specialisation modules must be taken concurrently with the Design Projects or the specialisation
modules should be passed before a student will be permitted to register for Design Projects.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST SEMESTER
DPE316D Design Projects (6) (12) Projects
PWE316D Power Electronics (6) (12) Control Systems
REN316D Renewable Energy (6) (12) Electrical Engineering II
plus one of the following specialisation electives:
CLE316D Clinical Engineering II (not (6) (24) Clinical Engineering I
oered on eMalahleni Campus)
EAP316D Electronic Application II (6) (24) Electronic Application I
EBS316D Embedded Systems II (6) (24) Embedded Systems I
ECM316D Electronic Communication II (6) (24) Electronic Communication I
PCI316D Process Instrumentation II (6) (24) Process Instrumentation I
PWS316D Power Systems II (6) (24) Power Systems I
SECOND SEMESTER
WEE316D Experiential Learning (6) (60) Design Projects
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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5.3 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
AdvDip (Electrical Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualication code: ADEE23
SAQA ID: 117962, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E209CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or a National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical from
an accredited South African university. Preference will be given to an applicant with an average
of 60%, or who is registered as a Professional Engineering Technician in Electrical Engineering
or closely related eld.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. All applications received by the published due date will be
evaluated according to the marks obtained in the previous related qualication or according
to the professional registration. The specic relevant documentation will be requested from
applicants and each case will be handled on an individual basis.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar,
alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered in pre-determined blocks on Saturdays.
f. Minimum duration:
Two years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Industrial Project only with the permission of the Head
of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide students with an opportunity
to complete the project only, and not to redo it, should they fail the module.
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Modules are oered as determined by the Head of the Department.
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST SEMESTER
EGT117V Engineering Management (7) (14)
MAT117V Mathematics (7) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 28
SECOND SEMESTER
CNS117V Control Systems (7) (14)
EFW117V Electromagnetic Fields and (7) (7)
Waves
MMF117V Man-Machine Interface (7) (7)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SEMESTER: 28
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 56
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
IEE107V Industrial Project (7) (28)
(after completing at least 42 credits
intherstyear)
IEE117R Industrial Project (re-registration) (7) (0)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
EBS117V Embedded Systems (7) (14)
SPR117V Signal Processing (7) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
CVS117V Conversion Systems (7) (14)
plus one of the following electives as determined by the Head of the Department:
CLE117V Clinical Engineering (7) (14)
EAP117V Electronic Applications (7) (14)
ECM117V Electronic Communication (7) (14)
IAU117V Industrial Automation (7) (14)
PAS117V Probability and Statistics (7) (14)
PWE117V Power Electronics (7) (14)
PWS117V Power Systems (7) (14)
SFD117V Software Design (7) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 84
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
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5.4 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Electrical Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPEE19
SAQA ID: 101903, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E022CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 30.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences and at least 4 for any three
additional subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 30 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subjects:
Engineering Graphics and Design and Electrical Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (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 qualication, 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 PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
Please note that admission will be based on academic performance; availability of space; and
an interview.
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication, and 60% in each of the following modules: Electrical
Technology, Electronic Technology, Digital Technology, Physics, Technical Mathematics
and the chosen elective(s).
- Advanced Certicate in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 360 credits).
- National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce 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
Certicate in Electrical 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. Intakeforthequalication:
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 certicate as per SAQA ID: 101903.
(Deviations approved by the Senate in September 2023 and November 2023.)
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
1EM105B Mechanics (5) (10)
COL105X Computer Literacy (5) (5)
COS105X Communication Skills (5) (6)
EGE105B Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
ELC105B Electrical Circuits (5) (28)
ELS105B Electronic Circuits (5) (28)
INL125C Information Literacy (5) (1)
(block module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
FIRST SEMESTER
EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
SEP115B Physics (5) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
SEC115B Chemistry (5) (8)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
FIRST SEMESTER
AUT216B Automation (6) (14) Computer Literacy
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CVS216B Conversion Systems (6) (14) Electrical Circuits
Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
EB216AB Embedded Systems A* (6) (14)* Electronic Circuits
ES216AB Engineering Software Design A* (6) (14)* Computer Literacy
SECOND SEMESTER
EB216BB Embedded Systems B* (6) (14)* Embedded Systems A
Engineering Software Design
EFW216B Electromagnetic Fields and (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Waves Engineering Mathematics IB
Physics
ES216BB Engineering Software Design B* (6) (14)* Engineering Software Design A
GES216B Green Energy Systems (6) (14) Electrical Circuits
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ACS307B Advanced Conversion Systems (7) (28) Conversion Systems
CNS307B Control Systems (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics II
PWS307B Power Systems (7) (28) Conversion Systems
SPR307B Signal Processing (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics II
FIRST SEMESTER
AES317B Advanced Embedded Systems (7) (14) Embedded Systems
SECOND SEMESTER
EEE317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
5.5 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
BEngTechHons (Electrical Engineering) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHEE22
SAQA ID: 117926, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E203CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
in Electrical Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering, or an Advanced
Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent qualication with an aggregate of 60%
for the nal-year of study, or an NQF Level 7 qualication in a closely related eld, obtained
from an accredited South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Electrical Engineering only with
the permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide
students with an opportunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole
module, should they fail the module.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
1YD118S System Dynamics (8) (15)
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
REA118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
OTY118S Optimisation Theory (8) (15)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
Plus a module from any one of the following options:
Option 1: Control Systems
CNS118S Control Systems (8) (15)
Option 2: Power and Energy Systems
CVS118S Conversion Systems (8) (15)
Option 3: Telecommunication Systems
DCM118S Digital Communications (8) (15)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 75
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SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
REG108S Research Project: Electrical (8) (30)
Engineering
REG118R Research Project: Electrical (8) (0)
Engineering (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
SECOND SEMESTER
All modules from one of the following options:
Option 1: Control Systems
CIN118S Computational Intelligence (8) (15)
RSY118S Robotic Systems (8) (15)
Option 2: Power and Energy Systems
EDM118S Energy Eciency and Demand (8) (15)
Side Management
PDG118S Power and Distributed (8) (15)
Generation
Option 3: Telecommunication Systems
FNE118S Fixed Networks (8) (15)
WCO118S Wireless Communications (8) (15)
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 65
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
5.6 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
MEng (Electrical Engineering) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MEEE17
SAQA ID: 96898, CHE NUMBER: H16/2217/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Electrical, or a Bachelor of Engineering in
Electrical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or a Bachelor of
Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering, or an NQF Level 8 qualication
in Electrical Engineering (or a related eld), obtained from a South African university, with
an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study.
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Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (REA118N) and System Dynamics (SYD118N)
(or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging modules
concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
DEE109M Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (180)
Electrical
DEE109R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Electrical (re-registration)
DEE119R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Electrical (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
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5.7 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
DEng - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DENG17
(Specialisation code for admission and registration: DEEL17)
SAQA ID: 96873, CHE NUMBER: H16/10751/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or Master of Engineering, or a master's degree at
NQF Level 9 in a related eld, obtained from a South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection. Admission will be subject to approval of a project
proposal by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates who meet the mini-
mum academic requirements might be invited for a personal interview with a Departmental
Selection Panel.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
The modules oered within the Doctor of Engineering dier between departments. Please refer to the contents
(page 5) to see which of the other departments within the Faculty oer this programme.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
EE1010O Thesis: Engineering: Electrical (10) (360)
EE1010R Thesis: Engineering: Electrical (10) (0)
(re-registration)
EE1110R Thesis: Engineering: Electrical (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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6. DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS
6.1 DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS
Dip (Geomatics) - NQF Level 6 (384 credits)
Qualication code: DPGM23
SAQA ID: 119112, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E211CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with C symbols at Standard Grade or D
symbols at Higher Grade for English and Mathematics, and D symbols at Standard Grade or
E symbols at Higher Grade for Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 23.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree or a
diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least
4 for English (home language or rst additional language), 4 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 3 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 23 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma
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 50% (APS of 4) for Mathematics and Science, and 50%
(APS of 4) for any other two compulsory vocational subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 23 (excluding Life Orientation).
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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 Certicate or a National N Certicate with languages as published in
Report 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the Department of Higher Education (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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 23 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N6 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N6 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment Procedure:
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Minimum duration:
Three years.
f. Presentation:
Day classes.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
COS105X Communication Skills (5) (6)
EGP105D Engineering Surveying (5) (28)
Fundamentals I
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GOA105D Geomatics Computer Applications (5) (19)
INL125C Information Literacy (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
FIRST SEMESTER
GEG115D Geography (5) (6)
MHA115D Mathematics IA (5) (12)
PHG115D Physics (5) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
CSD115D Computer Survey Drawing (5) (12)
GOP115D Geodesy and Map Projections (5) (12)
MHB115D Mathematics IB (5) (12) Mathematics IA
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
APG206D Applied Photogrammetry (6) (24)
EGP206D Engineering Surveying (6) (24) Engineering Surveying
Fundamentals II Fundamentals I
EST206D Adjustment of Errors and Statistics (6) (24) Engineering Surveying
Fundamentals I
Mathematics IB
GCP206D Geomatics Control Project (6) (12) Engineering Surveying
Fundamentals I
GIT206D Geographic Information Systems (6) (24) Geomatics Computer Applications
RSS206D Remote Sensing (6) (24)
SECOND SEMESTER
CDF216D Cadastral Systems Fundamentals (6) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 144
THIRD YEAR
On completion of all modules.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
WGM306D Work-Integrated Learning: (6) (120)
Geomatics
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 384
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6.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS
AdvDip (Geomatics) - NQF Level 7 (120 credits)
Qualication code: ADGM23
SAQA ID: 118631, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E214CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Diploma in Geomatics, or a National Diploma: Surveying, or any other NQF Level 6 quali-
cation with 360 credits in a closely related eld. Preference will be given to an applicant with
an average of 60%.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All applications received by the published due date will be evaluated and ranked by average
subject mark scores from the previous qualication required for admission. After consideration
of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan (SEP), preference will be given to applicants
with an average of 60% or more to ll the available places.
Candidates who do not meet the 60% requirement will be evaluated by a panel consisting
of the Head of Geomatics Department and two other senior academic sta members in order
to be considered for selection. The evaluation will consist of a portfolio of evidence of relevant
work experience in engineering surveying (excluding work integrated learning) and an interview
by the panel.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP).
Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar,
alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of two years in pre-determined blocks as deter-
mined by the Department.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
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CURRICULUM
ATTENDANCE 2024
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
PCS107V Precise Engineering Surveying (7) (24)
FIRST SEMESTER
GDE117V Geometric Design (7) (12)
GIF117V Geographic Information Sciences (7) (12)
SECOND SEMESTER
GPM117V Geomatics Practice Management (7) (12)
and Ethics
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR: 60
ATTENDANCE 2025
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
SSY107V Satellite Surveying and Geodesy (7) (24)
FIRST SEMESTER
GTH117V Geomatics Technology (7) (12)
RGM117V Research Methodology (7) (12)
SECOND SEMESTER
PSR117V Project Management - (7) (12)
Engineering Surveying
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE YEAR: 60
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 120
6.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS
PGDip (Geomatics) - NQF Level 8 (124 credits)
Qualication code: PDGM24
SAQA ID: 119822, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E226CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
An Advanced Diploma in Geomatics, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Surveying, or a
Bachelor of Geomatics, or an equivalent NQF level 7 qualication in a closely related eld.
Preference will be given to applicants with an average of 60% or more.
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b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. All completed applications received within the published
due dates will be ranked. After consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan,
only the top ranking applicants will be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will
be in place to provide an opportunity for applicants to ll places of those who did not meet the
60% requirement. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter from the Oce
of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the TUT website,
www.tut.ac.za.
Candidates who do not meet the 60% requirement will be evaluated by a panel consisting the
Head of the Department and two other senior academic sta members in order to be considered
for selection. The evaluation will consist of a portfolio of evidence of relevant work experience
in engineering surveying (excluding work integrated learning) and an interview by the panel.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes.
f. Minimum duration:
One year.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Geomatics Project Engineering Surveying only with
the permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide
students with an opportunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole
module, should they fail the module.
CURRICULUM
SEMESTER MODULES
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
FIRST SEMESTER
ASG118G Advanced Satellite Surveying and (8) (12)
Geodesy
ATS118G Advanced Theory of Survey (8) (12)
Adjustments
GDS118G Geomatics Data Science and (8) (12)
Technology
PC1118G Advanced Precise Engineering (8) (12)
Surveying I
RGM118G Research Methodology (8) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
GLE118G Geomatics Law and (8) (12)
Entrepreneurship
GPE118G Geomatics Project Engineering (8) (30) Research Methodology
Surveying
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GPE118R Geomatics Project Engineering (8) (0)
Surveying (re-registration, rst-
semester module)
LMS118G Land Management and Spatial (8) (12)
Planning
PC2118G Advanced Precise Engineering (8) (12) Advanced Precise Engineering
Surveying II Surveying I
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 124
6.4 BACHELOR OF GEOMATICS
BGeomatics - NQF Level 7 (386 credits)
Qualication code: BPGM20
SAQA ID: 112138, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E113CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, with a C
symbol at Standard Grade or a D symbol at Higher Grade for English and Physical Science,
and a B symbol at Standard Grade or a C symbol at Higher Grade for Mathematics.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree endor-
sement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English
(home language or rst additional language), 5 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and
4 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (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, 50% (APS of 4) for Science, and 60%
(APS of 5) for any other three compulsory vocational subjects.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25 (excluding Life Orientation).
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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 Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 25.
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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld as published in Report 191: N6 issued by both
the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assu-
rance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with an average of at least 60%
for the qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency Assessment
(done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed with an average of at least 60% for the qualication:
- Diploma in Geomatics (NQF Level 6 - 360 credits).
- National Diploma: Surveying (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
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g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may only re-register for Engineering Surveying Project with the permission of the
Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide students with an oppor-
tunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the whole module, should they fail
the module.
CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 112138.
(Deviations approved by the Senate in September 2023.)
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
COS105X Communication Skills (5) (6)
EGP105B Engineering Surveying (5) (28)
Fundamentals
GOA105B Geomatics Computer (5) (19)
Applications
INL125C Information Literacy (block (5) (1)
module)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
FIRST SEMESTER
EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
GEG115B Geography (5) (6)
SEP115B Physics (5) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
CSD115B Computer Survey Drawing (5) (12)
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
GOP115B Geodesy and Map Projection I (5) (12)
MEC115B Mechanics (5) (10)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 134
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
APG206B Photogrammetry I (6) (24)
CSL206B Adjustment Computations and (6) (24) Engineering Mathematics IA
Statistical Analysis Engineering Mathematics IB
Engineering Surveying
Fundamentals
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
ESR206B Engineering Surveying I (6) (28) Engineering Surveying
Fundamentals
GIT206B Geographic Information (6) (24) Geomatics Computer
Technology I Applications
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SECOND SEMESTER
CDS216B Cadastral Systems (6) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 126
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
ESR307B Engineering Surveying II (7) (24) Engineering Surveying I
RSS307B Remote Sensing I (7) (24) Photogrammetry I
FIRST SEMESTER
APG317B Photogrammetry II (7) (12) Photogrammetry I
GOP317B Geodesy and Map Projections II (7) (18)
PRS317B Project Management: Surveying (7) (12)
SECOND SEMESTER
ESP317B Engineering Surveying Project (7) (12) Adjustment Computations and
Statistical Analysis
Engineering Surveying I
ESP317R Engineering Surveying Project (7) (0)
(re-registration) (rst-semester
module, see paragraph h)
GIT317B Geographic Information (7) (12) Geographic Information
Technology II Technology I
RUP317B Rural and Urban Planning (7) (12)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 126
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 386
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7. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
7.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
HCert (Industrial Engineering) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
Qualication code: HCIE18
SAQA ID: 99013, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E030CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with C symbols at Standard or D symbols
at Higher Grade for English and Mathematics, and a D symbol at Standard Grade or an E
symbol at Higher Grade for Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a higher certicate endorse-
ment, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home
language or rst additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and at
least a 3 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or any
of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) College (see National N Certicate requirements), and if
these are successfully passed at a performance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for
admission to the University.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
Mechanical Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a higher certicate endorsement,
issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and 50% for Life
Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 40% (APS of 3) for Science, and any other
three compulsory vocational subjects.
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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N4 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N4 Certicate in a related Engineering eld as published in Report 191: N4 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 an average
of 50% for the qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N4 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Minimum duration:
One year.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CML105X Computer Literacy (5) (10)
COM105X Communication Skills (5) (8)
EPH105C Engineering Physics (5) (14)
IEP105C Industrial Engineering Practice (5) (28)
INL125C Information Literacy (block module) (5) (1)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
TMA105C Technical Mathematics (5) (21)
FIRST SEMESTER
EGR115C Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
EWP115C Engineering Work Systems for (5) (14)
Process Planning
QSP115C Quality Systems and Process (5) (14)
Improvements
SAT115C Statistics (5) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
7.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRIAL
ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Industrial Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPIE19
SAQA ID: 101698, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E027CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, 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 Certicate (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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an average of
at least 60% for the qualication and at least 60% for Engineering Graphics, Technical
Mathematics and Engineering Physics.
- Advanced Certicate in Industrial Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Industrial Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): with an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce 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
Certicate in Industrial Engineering, provided that he/she meets the minimum requirements.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes.
f. Minimum duration:
Three years.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
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Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 101698.
(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)
INL125C Information Literacy (5) (1)
(block module)
IWS105B Industrial Work Systems (5) (42)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
MEC105B Mechanics (5) (28)
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EM115AB Engineering Mathematics IA* (5) (14)*
SECOND SEMESTER
EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 126
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAA206B Production and Automation (6) (42) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PRE206B Production Engineering (6) (28) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
FIRST SEMESTER
OPR216B Operational Research (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
POE215B Project Engineering (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
SID216B Simulation Design (6) (14) Engineering Graphics
Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
SIE216B Scientic Computing (6) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 154
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EBM307B Engineering Business (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics II
Management
IDP307B Industrial Design Projects (7) (28) Engineering Graphics
Project Engineering
QMS307B Quality Engineering and (7) (28) Probability and Statistics
Management Systems
SYE307B System Engineering (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics II
FIRST SEMESTER
ENI317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
One of the following electives:
AMF317B Advanced Manufacturing (7) (14) Production and Automation
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SCS317B Supply Chain Systems (7) (14) Production Engineering
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
7.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
BEngTechHons (Industrial Engineering) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHIE22
SAQA ID: 117942, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E201CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
in Industrial Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Industrial, or an
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent qualication with an aggregate
of 60% for the nal-year of study, or an NQF Level 7 qualication in a closely related eld,
obtained from an accredited South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Industrial Engineering only with
the permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to provide
students with an opportunity to complete the project only, and not to redo it, should they fail
the module.
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FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
REI118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SYD118S System Dynamics (8) (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
AMF118S Advanced Manufacturing (8) (15)
OMG118S Operations Management (8) (15)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 75
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RIE108S Research Project: Industrial (8) (30)
Engineering
RIE118R Research Project: Industrial (8) (0)
Engineering (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
AOT118S Advanced Operational Research (8) (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
QEN118S Quality Engineering (8) (15)
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 65
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
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7.4 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
MEng (Engineering Management) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication type: Structured Master's Degree
Qualication code: MEEM18
SAQA ID: 96899, CHE NUMBER: H16/10747/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
Any Baccalaureus Technologiae in Engineering, or a Bachelor Honours in Engineering
Technology in Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Science in
Engineering, or a NQF Level 8 qualication in Engineering (or related eld), obtained from
an accredited South African university, with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPEMO8). The modules are:
Engineering Project Management (EPJ51BN), Quality Engineering (QUE51BN) and Systems
Modelling (SYM51BN) (or their equivalents).
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Candidates who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements,
might be referred to a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research and block-mode classes presented in the day or evening. Classes and assessments
may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Key to asterisks:
* Students who completed the bridging programme may not register (or request exemption) for
Engineering Project Management (EPJ119M) and Quality Engineering (QUE119M). Further
details in this regard are available from the Department.
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Modules are oered in the rst- or second year as determined by the Department.
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RRT109M Research Report: Engineering (9) (90)
Management
RRT109R Research Report: Engineering (9) (0)
Management (re-registration)
RRT119R Research Report: Engineering (9) (0)
Management (re-registration)
(semester option)
FIRST SEMESTER
EBU118M Engineering Business Dynamics (8) (15)
RMD118M Research Methodology (8) (15)
(oered in both semesters)
SECOND SEMESTER
EDY118M Engineering Data Analysis (8) (15)
(online module)
TVC119M Technology Venture Creation (9) (15)
plus three of the following electives:
First semester:
MEN119M Maintenance Engineering (9) (10)
QUE119M Quality Engineering* (9) (10)
Second semester:
EPJ119M Engineering Project Management* (9) (10)
LCY119M Life Cycle Management (9) (10)
SPP119M Supply Chain Management (9) (10)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
7.5 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
MEng (Industrial Engineering) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MEIE18
SAQA ID: 100990, CHE NUMBER: H16/14264/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Industrial, or a Bachelor of Engineering in
Industrial Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, or a Bachelor of
Engineering Technology Honours in Industrial Engineering, or an NQF Level 8 qualication in
Industrial Engineering (or a related eld), obtained from an accredited South African university,
with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study.
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Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (REI118N) and System Dynamics (SYD118N)
(or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging modules
concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a research topic by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Candidates who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirements,
might be referred to a Departmental Selection Committee for consideration.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
INU109M Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (180)
Industrial
INU109R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Industrial (re-registration)
INU119R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Industrial (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
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7.6 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
DEng - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DENG17
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: DEIN17 / DESY17)
SAQA ID: 96873, CHE NUMBER: H16/10751/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or a Master of Engineering, or a master's degree at
NQF Level 9 in a related eld, obtained from a South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection. Admission will be subject to approval of a pro-
ject proposal by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates who meet the
minimum academic requirements might be invited for a personal interview with a Depart-
mental Selection Panel.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
The modules oered within the Doctor of Engineering dier between departments. Please refer to the contents
(page 5) to see which of the other departments within the Faculty oer this programme.
Students register for one of the following specialisation options:
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
Option 1: DEIN17
IE1010O Thesis: Engineering: Industrial (10) (360)
IE1010R Thesis: Engineering: Industrial (10) (0)
(re-registration)
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IE1110R Thesis: Engineering: Industrial (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
Option 2: DESY17 (option not currently oered)
SE1010O Thesis: Engineering: Systems (10) (360)
SE1010R Thesis: Engineering: Systems (10) (0)
(re-registration)
SE1110R Thesis: Engineering: Systems (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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8. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MECHATRONICS
ENGINEERING
8.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
HCert (Mechanical Engineering) - NQF Level 5 (140 credits)
Qualication code: HCME18
SAQA ID: 99534, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E025CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with C symbols at Standard or D symbols
at Higher Grade for English and Mathematics, and a D symbol at Standard Grade or an E
symbol at Higher Grade for Physical Science.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a higher certicate endorse-
ment, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home
language or rst additional language) and Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and at
least a 3 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements for Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or any
of the two additional subjects may enroll for these subjects at any Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) College (see National N Certicate requirements), and if
these are successfully passed at a performance level of at least 50%, they may re-apply for
admission to the University.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
Mechanical Technology or Technical: Mechanical Technology.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certicate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a higher certicate endorsement,
issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and 50% for Life
Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 40% (APS of 3) for Science, and any other
three compulsory vocational subjects.
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Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 20 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN N4 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS
PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:
Admission requirement(s):
An N4 Certicate in a related Engineering eld as published in Report 191: N4 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 an average
of 50% for the qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N4 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their
application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Day classes. Classes and assessments may take place on Friday afternoons and/or Saturdays.
f. Minimum duration:
One year.
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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ATTENDANCE
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
CML105X Computer Literacy (5) (10)
COM105X Communication Skills (5) (8)
EPH105C Engineering Physics (5) (14)
INL125C Information Literacy (block module) (5) (1)
LFS125X Life Skills (block module) (5) (2)
TMA105C Technical Mathematics (5) (21)
FIRST SEMESTER
EEN115C Electrical Technology (5) (14)
EGR115C Engineering Graphics (5) (14)
WOP115C Workshop Practice (5) (14)
SECOND SEMESTER
MCH115C Mechatronics (5) (14)
MEC115C Mechanics (5) (14)
MTO115C Manufacturing and Tooling (5) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
8.2 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPME18
SAQA ID: 99638, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E024CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28.
Recommended subject(s):
None.
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• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER
2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree endorse-
ment, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home
language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and
5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, 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 Certicate (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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
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Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): an average of
at least 60% for the qualication, and 60% in each of the following modules: Engineering
Graphics, Engineering Physics, Mechanics and Technical Mathematics.
- Advanced Certicate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): an average
of at least 60% for the qualication.
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology (NQF Level 6 - 280 credits): an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): an average
of at least 55% for the qualication.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce 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
Certicate in Mechanical Engineering, provided that he/she meets the minimum requirements.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
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 certicate 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)
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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
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 Scientic 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
Scientic 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 I
Manufacturing I
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DYN317B Dynamics (7) (14) Engineering Mathematics I
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
8.3 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BEngTechHons (Mechanical Engineering) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHME21
SAQA ID: 117965, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E199CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology
in Mechanical Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Mechanical, or an Advanced
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualication with an aggregate of 60%
for the nal-year of study, or an NQF Level 7 qualication in a closely related eld, obtained
from an accredited South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of two years.
f. Minimum duration:
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A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme presentation).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Mechanical Engineering only
with the permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to
provide students with an opportunity to complete the nal project only, and not to redo the
whole module, should they fail the module.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
RME118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SYD118S System Dynamics (8) (15)
SECOND SEMESTER
OTY118S Optimisation Theory (8) (15)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
THT118S Thermal Energy Systems (only (8) (15)
for students who will be choosing
option 3 in the second year)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 75
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RMH108S Research Project: Mechanical (8) (30)
Engineering
RMH118R Research Project: Mechanical (8) (0)
Engineering (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
SECOND SEMESTER
All modules from one of the following options:
Option 1: Materials Manufacturing
FEM118S Finite Element Modelling (rst- (8) (15)
semester module)
MPT118S Materials Processes and (8) (15)
Technology (rst-semester module)
MPU118S Materials Properties and (8) (15)
Manufacturing
Option 2: Physical Asset Management
ASM118S Asset Management (8) (15)
FEM118S Finite Element Modelling (rst- (8) (15)
semester module)
MHM118S Mechanical Maintenance (8) (15)
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Engineering (rst-semester module)
Option 3: Thermal Energy
PWP118S Power Plant (rst-semester (8) (15)
module)
RRC118S Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (8) (15)
THT118S Thermal Energy Systems (8) (15)
(if not already completed in the
rst year)
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 65
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
8.4 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN MECHATRONIC
ENGINEERING
BEngTech (Mechatronic Engineering) - NQF Level 7 (420 credits)
Qualication code: BPMR18
SAQA ID: 99604, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E023CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certicate with a matriculation endorsement or an equivalent qualication, 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 qualication, 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 Certicate or an equivalent qualication, with a bachelor’s degree
endorsement, or an equivalent qualication, with an achievement level of at least 4 for
English (home language or rst additional language) and 5 for Mathematics or Technical
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Mathematics, and 5 for Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualication, 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 Certicate (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 qualication, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 28 (excluding Life Orientation).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL N CERTIFICATE/NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFI-
CATE PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certicate or a National N Certicate 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 qualication, 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 Certicate in a related Engineering eld 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 qualication, and successful completion of an English Language Prociency
Assessment (done by the University).
Recommended subject(s):
None.
• FOR APPLICANTS WITH QUALIFICATIONS ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFI-
CATION SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) OFFERED BY UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY:
The applicant will be considered for admission to the programme, if any of the following
qualications has been completed:
- Higher Certicate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 5 - 140 credits): with an average
of at least 60% for the qualication, and 60% in each of the following modules: Engineering
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Graphics, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics and Technical Mathematics.
- Advanced Certicate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 6 - 140 credits): with an
average of at least 60% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an
average of at least 55% for the qualication.
- National Diploma: Mechatronics (NQF Level 6 - 3,000 credits): with an average of at least
55% for the qualication.
b. Assessment procedure(s):
No further assessment will be done (except for candidates with an N6 Certicate (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 ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per ocial letter from the Oce 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
Certicate in Mechanical Engineering, provided that he/she meets the minimum requirements.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
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 certicate as per SAQA ID: 99604.
(Deviations approved by the Senate in September 2023 and November 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)
ELS105B Electronic 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)*
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EM115BB Engineering Mathematics IB* (5) (14)* Engineering Mathematics IA
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 140
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
EMA206B Engineering Mathematics II (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
PAS206B Probability and Statistics (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
FIRST SEMESTER
DOM216B Design of Machines (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
EB216AB Embedded Systems A* (6) (14) * Electronic Circuits
ES216AB Engineering Software Design A* (6) (14)* Computer Literacy
SOM216B Strength of Materials (6) (14) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
SECOND SEMESTER
EB216BB Embedded Systems B* (6) (14) * Embedded Systems A
ES216BB Engineering Software Design B* (6) (14) * Engineering Software Design A
LSM216B Linear System Modelling (6) (14) Electrical Circuits
Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
MDR216B Machines and Drives (6) (14) Electrical Circuits
Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 140
THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)
CNS307B Control Systems (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics II
MED307B Mechatronics Design Projects (7) (28) Design of Machines
Engineering Mathematics II
PAU307B Process Automation (7) (28) Design of Machines
Electrical Circuits
Machines and Drives
TMF307B Thermoow (7) (28) Engineering Mathematics IA
Engineering Mathematics IB
Mechanics
FIRST SEMESTER
IDC317B Industrial Data Communication (7) (14) Electrical Circuits
Electronic Circuits
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ENP317B Engineering Practice (7) (14)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 140
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 420
8.5 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY HONOURS IN
MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
BEngTechHons (Mechatronic Engineering) - NQF Level 8 (140 credits)
Qualication code: BHMR24
SAQA ID: 117967, CHE NUMBER: H/H16/E198CAN
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering
Technology in Mechatronic Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering:
Mechanical (Mechatronics), or an Advanced Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering, or an
equivalent qualication with an aggre-gate of 60% for the nal-year of study, or an NQF Level
7 qualication in a closely related eld, obtained from an accredited South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission is subject to selection. Prospective students will be evaluated based on the marks
obtained in the previous qualication and/or work experience.
All completed applications received within the published due dates will be ranked. After
consideration of the Departmental Student Enrolment Plan, only the top ranking applicants will
be selected. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be in place to provide an opportunity
for applicants to ll places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed
of their status per ocial letter from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check
their application status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January only.
e. Presentation:
Block-mode classes oered over a period of two years.
f. Minimum duration:
A minimum of one or two years (depending on the programme oering).
g. Exclusion and readmission:
See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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h. Re-registration:
A student may re-register for the module Research Project: Mechatronics Engineering only
with the permission of the Head of the Department. The purpose of the re-registration is to
provide students with an opportunity to complete the project only, and not to redo it, should
they fail the module.
CURRICULUM
Key to asterisks:
* Information does not correspond to SAQA registration certicate as per SAQA ID: 117967.
(The deviations are pending nal approval by SAQA.)
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
FIRST SEMESTER
DAN118S Data Analysis (8) (10)
RES118S Research Methodology (8) (10)
SECOND SEMESTER
OTY118S Optimisation Theory (8) (15)
SMG118S Sustainable Management (8) (10)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 45
SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
RPM108S Research Project: Mechatronics (8) (30)
Engineering
RPM118R Research Project: Mechatronics (8) (0)
Engineering (re-registration)
(rst-semester module, see
paragraph h)
FIRST SEMESTER
DGN118S Digital Enterprise (8) (20)*
MIL118S Modern and Industrial Control (8) (20)*
SECOND SEMESTER
IRO118S Introduction to Robotics (8) (20)*
plus one of the following electives (only CTS116S, EPY116S and ETN116S will be oered
until further notice):
CTS116S Contracts (6) (5)
EGU116S Engineering Education (6) (5)
EPY116S Energy Economics and Policy (6) (5)
ETN116S Entrepreneurship (6) (5)
IBO116S International Business (6) (5)
Communication
IND116S Industrial Design (6) (5)
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ITR116S Intellectual Property (6) (5)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 95
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 140
8.6 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MEng (Mechanical Engineering) - NQF Level 9 (180 credits)
Qualication code: MEME17
SAQA ID: 96900, CHE NUMBER: H16/2256/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Mechanical or a Bachelor of Engineering in
Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor
of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering, or an NQF Level 8 quali-
cation in Mechanical Engineering (or a related eld), obtained from a South African uni-
versity, with an aggregate of 60% for the nal-year of study.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
Candidates with a baccalaureus technologiae, will be required to complete bridging modules
at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO4). The modules are: Data
Analysis (DAN118N), Research Methodology (RES118N or RME118N) and System Dynamics
(SYD118N) (or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging
modules concurrently with the registered master's degree on approval from the Head of the
Department.
b. Selection criteria:
Admission will be subject to approval of a project proposal by the Departmental Research
Committee (DRC). Applicants who do not meet the 60% minimum academic requirement,
might be invited for a selection interview with a Departmental Selection Committee.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of one year and a maximum of three years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
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See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
CURRICULUM
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
MCC109M Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (180)
Mechanical
MCC109R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Mechanical (re-registration)
MCC119R Dissertation: Engineering: (9) (0)
Mechanical (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 180
8.7 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
DEng - NQF Level 10 (360 credits)
Qualication code: DENG17
(Specialisation codes for admission and registration: DEME17 / DEMF17)
SAQA ID: 96873, CHE NUMBER: H16/10751/HEQSF
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus
REMARKS
a. Admission requirement(s):
A Magister Technologiae: Engineering, or a Master of Engineering, or a master's degree at
NQF Level 9 in a related eld, obtained from a South African university.
Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualication may also be
considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
b. Selection criteria:
All applications are subject to selection. Admission will be subject to approval of a project
proposal by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Candidates who meet the mini-
mum academic requirements might be invited for a personal interview with a Departmental
Selection Panel.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP)
as well as supervisory capacity. Applicants will be informed of their status per ocial letter
from the Oce of the Registrar, alternatively, they can check their application status on the
TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
c. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:
See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.
d. Intakeforthequalication:
January and July.
e. Presentation:
Research.
f. Duration:
A minimum of two years and a maximum of ve years.
g. Rules on postgraduate studies:
See Chapter 8 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
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CURRICULUM
The modules oered within the Doctor of Engineering dier between departments. Please refer to the contents
(page 5) to see which of the other departments within the Faculty oer this programme.
Students register for one of the following specialisation options:
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT
Option 1: DEME17
ME1010O Thesis: Engineering: Mechanical (10) (360)
ME1010R Thesis: Engineering: Mechanical (10) (0)
(re-registration)
ME1110R Thesis: Engineering: Mechanical (10) (0)
(re-registration) (semester option)
Option 2: DEMF17
MN1010O Thesis: Engineering: (10) (360)
Manufacturing
MN1010R Thesis: Engineering: (10) (0)
Manufacturing (re-registration)
MN1110R Thesis: Engineering: (10) (0)
Manufacturing (re-registration)
(semester option)
TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360
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SECTION A3: GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (GCC)
This section is currently under review and it only applies to the phasing-out programmes in Section C.
1.1 GENERAL STIPULATIONS AND REGULATIONS
1.1.1 Certicates of competency:
The following instructions, rules and syllabi for the GCC examinations are framed in terms of the
Minerals Act Regulation 28.6 in force in terms of regulation 28.6 of the Mine Health and Safety Act,
1996 (Act No 29 of 1996).
1.1.1.1 The following Certicates of Competency are issued by the Department of Mineral and Energy Aairs:
(a) Certicate of Competency as Mechanical Engineer for Factories;
(b) Certicate of Competency as Electrical Engineer for Factories;
(c) Certicate of Competency as Mechanical Engineer for Mines and Works; and
(d) Certicate of Competency as Electrical Engineer for Mines and Works.
1.1.1.2 Written examinations for each of these certicates are conducted in June and November by the
Department of Higher Education and Training in collaboration with the Commission of Examiners of
the Department of Mineral and Energy and the Department of Labour.
1.1.2 Qualifying examinations:
To qualify for a Certicate of Competency as a Certicated Mechanical or Electrical Engineer for Mines
and Works, the following subjects must be passed by persons accepted as candidates:
(a) Plant Engineering; and
(b) Legal Knowledge (Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) and other Regulations).
To qualify for a Certicate of Competency, candidates must obtain at least 50% in each of the subjects
stipulated above. Candidates need not pass both subjects at the same examination sitting, but the
second subject must be passed within three years or six consecutive examination sittings after passing
the rst, otherwise both subjects must be re-written. However, if a candidate obtains 75% or more
of the full marks in a subject, he/she will be permanently exempted from re-writing that subject. An
appropriate Certicate of Competency will be forwarded to candidates who have passed the subjects
required to qualify for such a certicate.
1.1.3 Acceptance of candidates for a GCC for Factories, Mines and Works as a Certicated Mecha-
nical or Electrical Engineer:
No person will be allowed to enter for the qualifying examination unless he/she has been accepted
as a candidate by the Commission of Examiners, and no credit will be given for a pass in the subjects
mentioned above prior to such acceptance. An applicant shall not be accepted as a candidate by
the Commission of Examiners unless he/she has submitted proof that he/she has reached the age
of 23 years, is of sober and general good conduct and that he/she is in possession of qualications
and experience in engineering as follows:
1.1.3.1 Route 1: Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree:
A BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering recognised by the Commission of Examiners and
at least two years’ appropriate practical postgraduate experience in the maintenance and operations
of mechanical and electrical machinery, satisfactory to the Commission of Examiners, and of which
at least one year at a time has been in the RSA; or
1.1.3.2 Route 2: National Diploma in Engineering:
A recognised National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering plus at least two years’
experience subsequent to the issuing of such a diploma in the maintenance and operations of
mechanical or electrical machinery, as the case may be, which is satisfactory to the Commission of
Examiners, and of which at least one year has been at a mine/factory in the RSA. The university of
technology must subsequently certify that a candidate for the Government Certicate of Competency,
having followed this route, has -
(a) completed a curriculum that covers the syllabus for Plant Engineering; and
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(b) acquired a National Diploma (Engineering: Electrical or Engineering: Mechanical) and
passed the following prerequisite subjects with at least 50%:
i. National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical with the following subjects:
Mechanics I or Physics I, Mechanical Engineering Drawing I, Mechanical Technology II
and III, Strength of Materials II and III.
ii. National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical with the following subjects:
Electrotechnology I, II and III.
(c) received the required experiential training; and
(d) has completed a curriculum (as indicated below).
Students who completed the N Dip: Engineering: Electrical
After the completion of all the requirements for the diploma, candidates must register (as secondary registration)
with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Industrial Design for six extra Mechanical
Engineering subjects under qualication code NDME05. With all these subjects completed, the candidate will
meet all the academic requirements for a Government Certicate of Competency (GCC).
CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
First year (rst semester)
MDR101T Mechanical Engineering Drawing I (0,068)
MHC101T Mechanics I (0,068)
First year (second semester)
MET211T Mechanical Technology II* (0,083) Mechanics I
SMT211T Strength of Materials II (0,083) Mathematics I and Mechanics I
Second year (rst semester)
MET331T Mechanical Technology III* (0,083) Communication Skills I
Mechanical Technology II
SMT331T Strength of Materials III (0,083) Communication Skills I
Strength of Materials II
* Mechanical Technology I and II are not part of the formal curriculum for Mechanical Engineering. However,
these subjects are oered on the eMalahleni Campus for GCC purposes.
Students who completed the N Dip: Engineering: Mechanical
After the completion of all the requirements for the diploma, candidates must register (as secondary registration)
with the Department of Electrical Engineering for three extra Electrical Engineering subjects under qualica-
tion code NDEE12. With all these subjects completed, the candidate will meet all the academic requirements
for a Government Certicate of Competency (GCC).
CODE SUBJECT CREDIT PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
First year (rst semester)
ETT101T Electrotechnology I (0.100)
First year (second semester)
ETT211T Electrotechnology II (0.100) Electrotechnology I
Second year (rst semester)
ETT321T Electrotechnology III (0.100) Electrotechnology II
* Electrotechnology III is not part of the formal curriculum for Mechanical Engineering. However, this subject
is oered on the eMalahleni Campus for GCC purposes.
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1.1.3.3 Route 3: Baccalaureus Technologiae degree in Engineering:
Enrolled for the Baccalaureus Technologiae degree at a University of Technology granted permission
by the Commission of Examiners with the undertaking from such university of technology to monitor
and control the required experiential training after completion of such degree.
1.1.3.4 Route 4: National N Diploma in Engineering:
A N Diploma course (TVET colleges) in engineering (mechanical or electrical, as the case may be).
The completion of such course shall include passing all the subjects with a mark of at least 50%.
Such person shall also serve an apprenticeship in an appropriate trade and gain experience in
the maintenance and operations of mechanical or electrical machinery, as the case may be. Such
experience, of which at least one year has been at a mine in the RSA, shall be satisfactory to the
Commission of Examiners.
The Department of Higher Education and Training will structure a curriculum to cover the electrical and
mechanical course according to the requirements of the Plant Engineering syllabus. After completion
of the prescribed course, the Department of Higher Education and Training will be required to certify
that a candidate for the Government Certicate of Competency, having followed the technical college/
TVET college route, has –
(a) completed a curriculum that covers the syllabus for Plant Engineering; and
(b) acquired a National N Certicate/National N Diploma on the N6 Level, with a mark per subject
of at least 50%.
The Commission of Examiners will consider other qualications and experience on merit.
A person who has been accepted by the Commission of Examiners as a candidate and has not
obtained a Certicate of Competency in seven (7) years from the date of acceptance must re-apply
to the Commission for acceptance.
1.1.4 Programme oering by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment for presenting
the Government Certicate of Competency (GCC):
To enable applicants to enhance their respective careers as a Certicated Engineer in either factories
or mines and works, the applicant must choose what the basis of his certicate would be. The choice
is either mechanical engineering or electrical engineering. As soon as the applicant decides what the
basis qualication will be, he/she then selects the appropriate options below, namely:
- National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (NDEE03/12), with orientation to Power Engineering
(as stipulated in subject orientation guide). There is no more specialisation with added mechanical
subjects (see section 1.1.3).
- National Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical (NDME05) with added electrical subjects (see sec-
tion 1.1.3).
1.1.5 Preparation for sitting for the National Examination with DHET/DOL/DME:
1.1.5.1 Examination centre:
The Tshwane University of Technology is an approved examination centre for the national examination
for the two subjects that form part of the Government Certicate of Competency (GCC).
1.1.5.2 Preparatory course (SLP):
The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment developed a short learning programme (SLP)
to guide and prepare applicants for the national examinations for the two subjects, Plant Engineering
and Legal Knowledge (Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) and other Regulations). This
course will be presented over a year and is structured with components of distance education and
contact education and learning strategies. Applicants can obtain more information at the Oce of the
Dean and the departments of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Industrial
Design at the beginning of year.
1.1.5.3 Writing of national examination:
Candidates will be prepared to sit for the national examinations during November. Depending on
the candidates’ progress, they will be allowed to sit for the examinations during the June session to
prepare and train them for the experience of sitting for these national examinations.
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SECTION B: PHASING OUT QUALIFICATIONS
No new registrations for qualications within this section will be accepted. Students registered for any of
these qualications should complete their studies according to the teach-out date prescribed for the quali-
cation, subject to the stipulations of Regulation 3.1.11 and 3.1.13 in the Students' Rules and Regulations.
Information on phased-out programmes can be obtained from the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL, METALLURGICAL AND
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
1.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL
Qualication code: NDCE03 - NQF Level 6
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus (day classes)
Last year of new intake: January 2019
Teach-out (phase-out) date: 31 December 2024
Curriculum: 2019 Prospectus
1.2 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: METALLURGY
Qualication code: NDMY03 - NQF Level 6
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus (day classes)
Last year of new intake: January 2019
Teach-out (phase-out) date: 31 December 2024
Curriculum: 2019 Prospectus
2. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
2.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL
Qualication code: NDEE12 - NQF Level 6
Campus where oered: Pretoria and eMalahleni campuses (day and evening classes)
Last year of new intake: July 2019
Teach-out (phase-out) date:
30 June 2024
Curriculum: 2018 Prospectus
3. DEPARTMENT OF GEOMATICS
3.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: SURVEYING
Qualication code: NDSU03 - NQF Level 6
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus (day classes)
Last year of new intake: 2019
Teach-out (phase-out) date: 31 December 2024
Curriculum: 2019 Prospectus
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4. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
4.1 NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: INDUSTRIAL
(Extended curriculum programme with foundation provision)
Qualication code: NDEIF0 - NQF Level 6
Campus where oered: Pretoria Campus (day classes)
Last year of new intake: 2018
Teach-out (phase-out) date: 31 December 2024
Curriculum: 2019 Prospectus
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SECTION C: MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)
The syllabus content is subject to change so as 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.
Information relating to the phasing-out programmes in section B is available on the TUT website. At time of
publication, the syllabus content was dened as follows:
A
ADJUSTMENT COMPUTATIONS AND STATISTICAL 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
ANALYSIS (CSL206B)
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Introduction to Adjustment Computations, Statistical Analysis, Random Error theory and probability. Condence
Intervals. Statistical Testing. Regression. Analysis and Correlation. Matrix Algebra. Propagation of random
Errors in indirectly measured quantities. Error Propagation in angle and distance measurements. Traverse Sur-
veys. Elevation Determination. Weights of Observations. Principles of Least Squares. Network Adjustment.
Coordinate Transformations. Analysis of Adjustment. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ADJUSTMENT OF ERRORS AND STATISTICS (EST206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Introduction to Error Concept and Error Adjustment; Basic Statistical Concepts for Adjustment of Errors; Ran-
dom Error theory and probability; Condence Intervals; Hypothesis Testing; Regression Analysis and Correla-
tion; Matrix Algebra; Error Propagation; Weights of Observations; Principles of Least Squares; Network Adjust-
ment. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ADVANCED BUILDING PHYSICS AND SYSTEMS CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
DESIGN IV (ABP418P)
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of advanced building physics and systems design, focusing on: (1) Hygrothermal movement in
built structures. (2) Building acoustics. (3) Light properties of buildings. (4) Buildings components. (5) Simulation
tools. (6) Optimisation algorithms; and (7) Ecient energy management of buildings and neighbourhoods.
(Total notional time: 120 hours)
ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS V (ARA109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Visual communication and presentation software, website design and maintenance. (Total notional time: 40
hours)
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION IV (ACC418P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of advanced construction technologies, focusing on: (1) 3D printing. (2) Computer-aided design
and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM). (3) Modular construction. (4) O-site manufacturing. (5)
Prefabrication and pre-assembly; and (6) Smart technologies. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (CEC108G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
The research and application of advanced concepts of construction economics, strategic planning, nancing
and developing of property investments internationally. The computing of nancial feasibility studies. Comparing
with alternative sustainability property developments, including value- and risk management, as well as whole
life appraisals. The objectives are that students must be able to demonstrate understanding and to advise de-
velopers and property investors, on completion of this module and compile a project cost information system.
(Total notional time: 240 hours)
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CUM107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to construction project management; Financial planning and control; Planning techniques; Person-
nel and conict management; Communication management; Risk management; Quality management; Procure-
ment management; Contract strategies and management; and Construction productivity. (Total notional time:
240 hours)
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ADVANCED CONVERSION SYSTEMS (ACS307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Single-Phase Induction Motors. Three-Phase Induction Machines. Three-Phase Synchronous Machines.
Power Electronic Components. Introduction to Power Electronics Converters. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
ADVANCED DESCRIPTIVE QUANTIFICATION (DQU107V) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
A comprehensive study of the measurement of more specialised elements of builder’s work, including basements,
underpinning, ground anchors, planking and strutting, shoring, composite/coered and troughed reinforced con-
crete slabs, retaining walls, precast concrete, external works, etc. Measurement of Electrical and Mechanical
installations. Measurement of Civil Engineering work including site investigations and clearing, earthworks,
dredging, concrete work, brickwork, piling, steelwork, roads and paving, pipelines and railway lines and sidings.
Computer measurement in Win QS, QS Plus and CCS. Undertake advanced descriptive quantication and
manage price determination processes for Built Environment Projects. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ADVANCED EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (AES317B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
8-bit AVR Microcontroller and High-level Programming; Serial Interface Electrical Standards (RS232, RS422
and RS485); Digital Serial Communications Protocols (FIELDBUS, Ethernet and USB); Synchronous Serial
Communication Protocols (SPI and I2C); RF Modules Attached to USART (Bluetooth and Others); External
Peripherals (RTCC, EEPROM, FRAM and DMA Controller). (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (AMF118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Recongurable manufacturing systems; Robotics systems in manufacturing; Autonomous systems; Control
systems applications in manufacturing; Computer integrated manufacturing; and South African advanced
manufacturing landscape. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (AMF317B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
General manufacturing knowledge, as well as cognitive and conceptual tools, other modules in the qualication
and in the workplace. The relationship between the scientic theory and real-life emphasised. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
ADVANCED OPERATIONAL RESEARCH (AOT118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to model building; Basic linear algebra; Linear programming; Sensitivity analysis; Goal programming
and nonlinear programming; Transportation, assignment, and transhipment problems; Markov chains; and
Decision support systems and multi criteria decision models. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
ADVANCED PRECISE ENGINEERING SURVEYING I (PC1118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module provides students with the application of the knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and prac-
tical skills in surveying to manipulate data collected. The key is to provide the student with an advanced un-
derstanding of Precise Engineering Surveying. The surveyor will often be required to use their judgment to
make important decisions aecting the survey. Specically, this module will include aerial photography and
photogrammetry for precise specications, specialised instrumentation for advanced precise surveys, precise
engineering surveying and heighting methods and precise deformation surveys and monitoring. (Total notional
time: 120 hours)
ADVANCED PRECISE ENGINEERING SURVEYING II PC2118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module provides students with the application of the knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practi-
cal skills in surveying to manipulate data collected. specically, this unit will include the design of monitoring
projects, precise techniques for setting out of structures, geodetic control network surveys, horizontal position-
ing techniques, and geodetic vertical positioning techniques. lastly, case studies of highly precise surveys are
included. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IV (APC418P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of Architectural Project management, focusing on: (1) Project management tools and techniques;
(2) Project management methodologies. (3) Project success through the application of project management
methods. (4) Planning tools supporting design project management, and (5) Specications. Intermediate study of
Quantity Surveying, focusing on: (1) The methodology of measuring. (2) Building cost estimates. (3) Feasibility
studies. (4) Economic design. (5) Contract administration; and (6) Valuation of buildings. (Total notional time: 120
hours)
ADVANCED SATELLITE SURVEYING AND GEODESY (ASG118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of the module is to provide students with a deeper understanding of satellite surveying and geo-
desy as it relates to geomatics and geomatics practice. Students will be equipped with the skills to apply trigono-
metric computations on spherical and spheroidal earth models, the skills to convert point coordinates between
dierent geodetic datums and be able to analyse how irregular shapes of Earth models and the gravity eld can
aect the accuracy of geodetic measurements. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ADVANCED THEORY OF SURVEY ADJUSTMENTS (ATS118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module equips students with advanced skills for determining errors in surveying and then applying adjust-
ments to observations so that the computed values of indirect measurements can be as accurate as possible.
The module includes units in advanced error propagation, least squares adjustments, error ellipses, coordi-
nate transformations, GNSS networks, 3D-geodetic network adjustments and analyses of adjustments. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
APPLIED BUILDING SCIENCE I (ABC105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Physics)
Basic mathematics. Basic algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, calculus. Basic applied mechanics
as applied to concrete, steel and timber constructions in the building industry. Expansion and contraction.
Convection, conduction and radiation of heat in buildings. Heat energy and units of measurement. Thermal
conductivity and resistance. Sound: sound propagation and units of measurement, sound insulation, sound
reection, reverberation and acoustics. Reticulation and electricity consumption. Denition of basic electricity
terms. Direct and indirect current. Serial and parallel circuits. Three-phase supply lines and power consumption
of household appliances, pumps and lifts. Lighting in buildings: light propagation, photometry, basic units of
measurement in lighting, articial light. Basic concepts of hydrology. Pressure in liquids. Hydraulic jacks. Flow
of liquid through pipes. Dierent types of pumps. Basic probability and statistics. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
APPLIED PHOTOGRAMMETRY (APG206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The module covered in this module comprises of learning to understand and appreciate some fundamental and
advanced concepts of digital Photogrammetry necessary for a study in Geomatics. Students will be exposed to
theory, projects and practical assignment specially aligned to further strengthen their understanding of the con-
cepts introduced. The module will further require that student integrate knowledge, theory and practical skills in
other modules oered through the rst-year level of the Geomatics qualication. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I (ACD105P, ACD005P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental Architectural Design processes and concepts, focusing on: (1) Small-scale design problems. (2)
Design methods, principles, skills and techniques. (3) Primary elements in architecture. (4) Spatial composition
and spatial relationships. (5) Shelter and habitation. (6) Anthropometry and ergonomics. (7) Design presentation
using drawings and models. (8) Determining visual literacies and developing architectural vocabulary and design
communication. (9) Product design and manufacturing, and (10) Independent thinking and decision-making.
(Total notional time: 480 hours for ACD105P and 240 hours for ACD005P)
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN II (ACD216P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Intermediate Architectural Design processes and concepts, focusing on: (1) Design problems ranging from the
small group to a broader urban environment. (2) Spatial design and form-making in response to precedent, tectonic
and contextual inuences. (3) Social and spatial densities. (4) Programmatic and organisational strategies in
the design process. (5) Product design and manufacturing; and (6) Independent thinking and decision-making.
(Total notional time: 480 hours)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN III (ACD307P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Advanced Architectural Design processes and concepts, focusing on:
(1) Design projects negotiating the complex issues of program, macro-climate, micro-climate, site, structure,
technology, form and construction. (2) Specic cultural contexts which produce appropriate architecture.
(3) Landscape design. (4) Urban networks and ecology. (5) Design competitions. (6) Product design and
manufacturing; and (7) Independent thinking and decision-making. (Total notional time: 540 hours)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV (ACD408P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert Architectural Design processes and concepts, focusing on: (1) Complex design projects in the urban
realm. (2) The relationship between the urban fabric and a design solution. (3) Elements of cities and urban
environments. (4) The interpretation of local heritage, urban condition, climatic inuences and social structures
in design proposals. (5) Speculative design and lateral thinking. (6) Design competitions. (7) Product design
and manufacturing; and (8) Independent thinking and decision-making. (Total notional time: 540 hours)
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN V (ACH109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Design exercises with a quarterly focus on academic origin and teamwork, urban renewal and the multi-storey
building, humble things and a mini-dissertation. (Total notional time: 270 hours)
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE V (AHC109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
The services and duties of the professional practitioner of architecture as dened by the Architectural Profession
Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000) and the SACAP Board Notice 154 of 2009 (the Code of Professional Conduct).
Specic themes include time as a resource, managing projects and clients, as well as post-completion
responsibilities. (Total notional time: 70 hours)
ASSET MANAGEMENT (ASM118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
The fundamentals of asset management; Introduction to asset life-cycle management; Engineering design
decisions; Quantitative and qualitative methods supporting life cycle assessment; Life cycle assessment
models; Understanding ISO 55001 and ISO 14040 standards; and Life cycle costing. (Total notional time:
150 hours)
AUTOMATION (AUT216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Flow-sheet symbols and functional diagramming for process instrumentation diagrams. Measurements;
Manipulation; Hierarchical control; Programmable logic controllers (PLC); Distributed control systems (DCS);
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA); an introduction to networks in process automation. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
AUTOMATION (AUT216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Flow sheet symbols and functional diagramming for process instrumentation diagrams; Measurement; Ma-
nipulation; Hierarchical control; Programmable logic controllers (PLC); Distributed control systems (DCS); Su-
pervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA); and An introduction to networks in process automation. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
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AUTOTRONIC TECHNOLOGY (ATE115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Basic Electrical Technology. Measurement principles. Electrochemical energy storage and generation. Electro-
magnetic actuators and principles of sensors. Alternating Current Theory, generation, regulation, application. Digi-
tal techniques and eld programmable gate arrays. Electronic Communication networks (CAN bus) and wireless
networks (Android based). Project. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
B
BITUMEN AND ASPHALT TECHNOLOGY (BAT115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Bitumen and asphalt properties. Bitumen and asphalt tests and result interpretation and safety system. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
BUILDING PHYSICS AND SYSTEMS DESIGN I (BPS105P, BPS005P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental Building Physics and Systems Design, focusing on: (1) Basic principles. (2) Passive methodolo-
gies for a temperate environment. (3) Codes, standards, and guidelines. (4) Dierent systems supplying
building services; and (5) The basic concept of structures. (Total notional time: 120 hours for BPS105P and
60 hours for BPS005P)
BUILDING PHYSICS AND SYSTEMS DESIGN II (BPS216P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Intermediate Building Physics and Systems Design, focusing on: (1) The basic theory of structures (Forces,
moments, stresses, strains, Young's Modulus, structural components - including beams, columns and trusses);
(2) Systems design thinking (Natural resources, human-made resources, resource eciency and ecological
design principles), and (3) Advanced systems supplying building services. (Total notional time: 60 hours)
BUILDING PHYSICS AND SYSTEMS DESIGN III (BPS307P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Advanced Building Physics and Systems Design, focusing on: (1) Unconditioned spaces. (2) Thermal zoning
and compartmentalisation. (3) Indoor environmental quality. (4) Heating and cooling. (5) Renewable energy. (6)
Green building rating systems, and (7) Application of structural theory to design architectural structures (using
a project completed in the Architectural Design III module). (Total notional time: 120 hours)
BUILDING PHYSICS AND SYSTEMS DESIGN IV (BPS418P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of Building Physics and Systems Design, focusing on: (1) Material selection. (2) Schedules,
sequences and aordability. (3) Quality in green building design and construction, and (4) Built environment
rating tools. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY I (BTH105D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Site establishment, substructure and setting out, concrete foundations such as footings, planking and strutting,
open and closed boarding to sides of trenches, brickwork and dierent bonding, lintels and brick force, mortars,
perpends, parapet walls, windows and doors, details at eaves and verges, roof coverings and rain water goods,
boarded ceilings, cornices, skirtings, various types of nishes, etc. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY II (BTH215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Earthworks, concrete, formwork and reinforcement, brickwork and plasterwork, setting out of stairs, metalwork
and structural steelwork, carpentry and joinery, plumbing and drainage (including rainwater goods, ashings
and sanitary ttings and drawing using AutoCAD or drawing software and inclusion of BIM. (Total notional
time: 100 hours)
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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY III (BTH306D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Site works (layout, temporary electricity, shoring, demolition, contaminated land remediation), plant and
equipment (builder’s plant, small tools, earth moving and excavation plant, transportation, mixers, advanced
access systems), substructure (groundwater, deep excavations, shafts, tunnels, specialist piling, basements,
underpinning), portal frames (theory, concrete portal frames, steel portal frames, timber portal frames), re
protection (problem of re, structural re protection, means of re escape), claddings (panels, composite
systems, jointing, mastics, sealants, gaskets, curtain walling, rain screen cladding, structural glass cladding,
sustainable, energy eciency, rainwater harvesting), formwork (patent formwork, nishes), pre-stressed
concrete (principles, applications, systems), industrial buildings (factory roofs, walls, wind pressures, driving
rain, partitions, doors, ceilings, painting, decorating), stairs (concrete, metal, glass, mechanical) and external
works (roads, paving, slabs), precast claddings. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT (BDM107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
This module equips students with knowledge of entrepreneurship and business management in application to
the built environment context. Using the theory of creativity and innovation, students are equipped with meth-
ods and techniques for opportunity identication and evaluation. Students are exposed to the nature and the
development of entrepreneurship. Students are exposed to legislation aecting entrepreneurship, post
startup challenges, managing growth within an enterprise, business failures and turnaround strategies, busi-
ness ethics, corporate entrepreneurship and e-commerce. Students are expected to develop and present
of sound business proposal. Manage risk on Built Environment Projects. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT I (BMN105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Management and Entrepreneurship)
Introduction to the basic terminology, “language” and operational procedures relating to the ecient running
of small, medium and micro-enterprises concerned with low-volume manufacture of products. Exposure to the
fundamental realities of business, demonstrating how the disciplines, language and procedures covered are
applied in product design and manufacturing enterprises. (Total notional time: 160 hours)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT II (BMN206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Management and Entrepreneurship)
Understanding specic commercial challenges presented in the medium to large manufacturing sector.
Developing knowledge related to cost-eective product packaging, advertising, distribution, marketing and
product branding, Point-of-sale and retail product presentation strategies. (Total notional time: 160 hours)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT III (BMN306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Management and Entrepreneurship)
Marketing management and general management, purchasing management, personal management and
integration of all business management functions. (Total notional time: 160 hours)
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT V (BMN109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Oce organisation, including managing oneself, the team and the business of architecture. Marketing and
generating an income while establishing new business avenues. (Total notional time: 70 hours)
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CADASTRAL SYSTEMS (CDS216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Introduction to property law and tenure legislation. Registration of Geomaticians and the requirements by the
Geomatics profession. Cadastral Surveying in practice. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
CADASTRAL SYSTEMS FUNDAMENTALS (CDF216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The module will compromise of the reviewing of the SA Property Law and tenure legislation. Registration of
Geomaticians and the requirements by the Geomatics profession. The eld work that gives rise to documents
prepared for land right registration will be covered in this module, requirements and accuracies as well as the
regulations governing survey work focusing on cadastral survey. The diagrams and Plans that are used for
registration of land will be studied and practiced. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I (EQUIPMENT) (CEE317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Heat exchangers - advanced design; Vapor-Liquid Separators - enhanced distillation and batch distillation
design; Vapor-Liquid Separators - absorber design; Vapor-Liquid Separators - extraction column design;
Solid-Liquid Separators - membrane separator design; Solid-Liquid Separators - crystalliser design. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II (PLANT) (CEL317B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Nature of chemical process design and process economics; Optimisation methods applied in process
design; Review of thermodynamic models and selection algorithm; Reactor and separator selection; Ad-
vanced distillation methods; Heat integration; and Plant Design Project. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS I (CF1115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introduction to chemical engineering calculations, Chemical engineering profession, units and dimensions,
conversion, system of units, numerical calculations and estimation, validating results, dimensional homoge-
nity and dimensionless quantities; process data representation and analysis; Processes and process vari-
ables, mass, volume, ow rate, chemical composition, pressure, temperature; Material balances, balance on
batch and steady-state processes, balance calculations, balances on multiple-unit processes, recycle and
bypass, chemical reactions stoichiometry, balances on reactive processes, and combustion. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS II (CF2115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Energy and energy balances, forms of energy, energy balances on closed, open systems, tables of thermo-
dynamic data, energy balance procedures, mechanical energy balances; Energy balances on non-reactive
processes, elements of energy balance calculations, heat capacities, phase change operations, Energy
balances on reactive processes, heats of reaction, and reactive processes balances. (Total notional time:
140 hours)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS I (CH1216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introductory concepts of thermodynamic systems, variables and signicance of chemical engineering ther-
modynamics; properties of pure substance; rst law of thermodynamics/heat and work; and second law of
thermodynamic/entropy. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS II (CH2216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Volumetric properties of pure uids; Heat eects; Thermodynamics properties of uids; Vapour/liquid equi-
librium (VLE): introduction; Solution thermodynamics: theory; Solution thermodynamics: application; and
Chemical reaction equilibrium. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL PROCESS OPTIMISATION AND CONTROL (CPO216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introduction to process control and instrumentation; Theoretical model of chemical processes; Modelling for
process control; Analysis of the dynamic behaviour; Overview of control system design; Analyses, design,
tuning of feedback control system and frequency response analysis. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY (CHP216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introduction to chemical and clean coal technologies; Renewable energy technologies processes; Petroleum
rening; Pulp and paper manufacturing; Mineral processing; and Bulk chemicals production. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING I (CR1317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Mole balances; Conversion and reactor sizing; Rate laws and stoichiometry; Isothermal reactor design; Col-
lection and analysis of rate data; and Multiple reactions. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING II (CR2317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Steady-state non-isothermal reactions; Catalysis and catalytic reactions; Mass transfer resistances eects in
heterogeneous reactions: Non-ideal reactors. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CHEMISTRY (SEC115B) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemistry)
The Language Chemistry and Matter consists of Particles; The Atom; The Elements and the Periodic Table;
Ionic and Molecular Compounds; Chemical equations and stoichiometric calculations; Redox reactions and
electricity. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
CHEMISTRY (SEH115B) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
This module provides knowledge for Civil Engineers on concepts used in the industry that need a basic
chemical background. Concepts covered in the module are: Atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic
and mass number, isotopes, the periodic table, molecules, empirical and molecular formula, ions, oxidation,
reduction, naming chemical compounds, Bohr model, electron conguration of atoms, covalent bond, ionic
bond, polar covalent bond, Hydrogen bond, single replacement reaction, double replacement reaction,
combination reaction, decomposition reaction, balancing ionic and net ionic reactions, oxidation numbers,
balancing redox reactions, moles, Avogadro’s number, conversion of moles to mass/molecules, calculation
of reaction mass, mole calculations in solutions, volume calculations of solutions, concentration calculations
of solutions, calculation of percentage yield, hydration reaction of cement, role of gypsum as ash setting
inhibitor, chemistry of extenders used in cement (GGBS, FA, CSF), chemical composition of various types of
clay, the ion exchange reaction, chemical stabilisation of clay in soil, water purication process, coagulation,
occulation, sedimentation, ltration, chemical composition of bitumen and polymer modiers used in bitumen,
asphaltenes, resins, aromatics, saturates, production of penetration grade bitumen, types of penetration grade
bitumen, types of modiers. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
CHEMISTRY (CHE115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Matter; Metallurgical reaction and stoichiometry; Periodic properties and elementals and metallurgical bond-
ing; Metallurgical equilibria; Electrochemistry; and Introduction to organic chemistry. (Total notional time: 140
hours)
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS (CEM115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Identify various types of soil and rock. Understand basic properties of soil. Perform various tests on soil to
determine its properties (incl. calculations). Implement various methods to change and improve the properties
of soil. Classify soil according to its properties. Describe and classify cement and concrete. Perform various
tests on concrete to determine its properties (incl. calculations). Explain the properties of fresh concrete,
concrete at an early age and hardened concrete. Design a concrete mix according to specications as set out
by the client. Change the properties of a concrete mix with the addition of admixtures to suit design needs. To
introduce the student to steel used to reinforce concrete. Know how bitumen is produced. To classify the various
bitumen products as used in the civil engineering industry. Perform various tests on bitumen to determine its
properties (incl. calculations). Know how to apply bitumen in the civil engineering industry and Implement the
use of other construction materials like bricks, steel, geosynthetics and wood in the design of a construction
project. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CIVIL ENGINEERING PRACTICE (CEP317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Engineering communication. Principles of management and management functions. Engineering ethics.
Occupational health and safety. Principles of project management. Construction contracts and applicable law.
Conditions of construction contract. Engineering specications. Taking-o quantities and estimation of unit
rates. Preparation of payment certicates. Tendering. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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CLINICAL ENGINEERING (CLE117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Advanced transducers and sensors; Environmental hazards management; sterilisation and systems; Applica-
tions of computers and computer networks in the medical eld; Advanced measurement and analysis tech-
niques; Modern imaging systems; Advanced therapeutic equipment; Clinical Engineering Project. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
CLINICAL ENGINEERING I (CLE216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Knowledge and understanding of the basic concept of Anatomy and Physiology as it relates to the Levels of
Organisation of the human body. Knowledge and understanding of the organ systems responsible for support
and movement, integration and coordination, transport and immunity and absorption and excretion in the human
body. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
CLINICAL ENGINEERING II (CLE316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Safety in the medical environment. Performance of systems and fault nding. Operational procedure for a work-
shop. Ionising radiation: Production and detection. Non-ionizing radiation: Production and detection. Medical
Equipment. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
COMMUNICATION I (CMC105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Communication theory, non-verbal communication (body language). Oral presentations, interviews, developing
leadership and participation skills. Technical reports and correspondence. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (COM105X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (COS105X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (COS115X) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Departments of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Electrical
Engineering and Industrial 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: 80 hours for COM105X, 60 hours for COS105X
50 hours for COS115X)
COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (CIN118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Articial neural networks; Evolutionary computing; Swarm intelligence; Fuzzy systems; and Probabilistic
methods. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CDD115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Introduction to computer-aided design (CAD), focused on Industrial Design requirements for various software
application packages, component and assembly modelling, rendering and analysis. Students operate CAD
software in order to produce three-dimensional models, providing a basis for more advanced CAD analysis
and component engineering drawings. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I (COA105D) 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 Oce 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 Certication (IC3). (Total notional time: 100 hours)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE I (CAR125P, CAR025P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental Computer Applications in Architecture, focusing on: (1) Raster and vector graphics editing
software. (2) 3D modelling computer programs; and (3) Building information modelling software (BIM). (Total
notional time: 120 hours for CAR125P and 60 hours for CAR025P)
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE II (CAR226P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Intermediate Computer Applications in Architecture, focusing on Building information modelling software (BIM).
(Total notional time: 60 hours)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE III (CAR327P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Advanced Computer Applications in Architecture, focusing on: (1) 3D modelling computer programs. (2)
Building information modelling software (BIM); and (3) 3D Rendering software. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ARCHITECTURE IV (CAR428P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of Computer Applications in Architecture, focusing on: (1) 3D modelling and computational design
software. (2) Building information modelling software (BIM). (3) 3D Rendering software (articial reality and
virtual reality); and (4) Energy and thermal modelling software. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
COMPUTER HARDWARE V (CHH109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
An overview of all the current terminology, concepts and basics of computing hardware. Hardware support
and software support for dierent operating systems. (Total notional time: 20 hours)
COMPUTER LITERACY (COL105X, COL115X, CML105X) 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 Oce 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 Certication (IC3). (Total notional time: 100 hours for
CML105X and 50 hours for COL105X and COL115X)
COMPUTER SURVEY DRAWING (CSD115B, CSD115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Introduction to Drawing. Engineering Drawing Standards. Projections and Elevations. Manual Drafting and
engineering surveying drawings. Cadastral and Topographical Mapping. Digital Design of Drawings. Introduc-
tion to Model maker. Introduction to Surpac. Digitising Cadastral Plans. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
CONCRETE AND AGGREGATE TECHNOLOGY (ECC115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Aggregate properties. Aggregate tests and result interpretation. Concrete properties. Concrete tests and result
interpretation and Safety system. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CONSTRUCTION I (CST105P, CST005P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental Building Construction, focusing on: (1) A visual lexicon of the South African dwelling. (2) A single-
storey building, including: The building site; Foundation, basement, oor, wall and roof systems; Building envelope;
Construction materials, construction methods and detailing; Moisture and thermal protection; Building services,
ttings and nishes; and Special construction. (3) Relevant SANS 10400 and other regulations, standards and
codes; and Preparing a set of working drawings for Local Authority submission adhering to all the applicable
conventions (using a project completed in the Architectural Design I module). (Total notional time: 180 hours
for CST105 and 90 hours for CTS005P)
CONSTRUCTION II (CST216P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Intermediate Building Construction, focusing on: (1) A double-storey building with a basement; The building site;
Foundation, basement, oor, wall and roof systems; Building envelope; Construction materials, construction
methods and detailing; Moisture and thermal protection; Building services, ttings and nishes; and Special
construction. (2) Relevant SANS 10400 and other regulations, standards and codes; and (3) Preparing an
advanced set of working drawings for Local Authority submission adhering to all the applicable conventions
(using a project completed in the Architectural Design II module). (Total notional time: 120 hours)
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CONSTRUCTION III (CST307P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Advanced Building Construction, focusing on: (1) Structural design of high-rise buildings with multi-level base-
ments; (2) Technical properties and applications of construction materials and methods. (3) Building services,
ttings and nishes. (4) Relevant SANS 10400 and other regulations, standards and codes, and (5) Preparing
design development drawings and a full-scale model of the detail representing the whole (using a project
completed in the Architectural Design III module). (Total notional time: 180 hours)
CONSTRUCTION IV (CST418P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of Building Construction, focusing on: (1) Advanced construction within Industrial Economies. (2)
Building typologies and precedent studies. (3) Building regulations and codes in the context of climate change;
(4) Pertinent green building rating tools and (5) Component and detail drawings. (Total notional time: 180
hours)
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING III (CAN306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Accounting)
Introduction to accounting and the conceptual framework with the accounting equation, the accounting cycle:
transactions, source documents, journals, ledgers, the accounting system leading to the trial balance with
adjustments, end of year closing procedures and nancial statements for nancial accounting, cash and bank
reconciliation, partnerships and companies, budgets and statement of cash ows for management accounting
and taxation. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING III (CSA306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Accounting)
The purpose of accounting. Records and rst entries. Transactions up to trial balance of business and banking
transactions. Closing entries up to balance sheet. Contract, sole owners, partnership, limited company and
close corporation accounts. Application of a construction accounting computer program. (Total notional time:
200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND ADMINISTRATION (CCS107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Built Environment project procurement systems; The prole of clients; Alternative types of contract documents;
Collecting client information; Evaluating project procurement systems; Undertake built environment project
buildability analysis; Recommending and agreeing on the choice of price determination; Accessing and dis-
tributing input documents and trends in development of Procurement methods; Introduction to nals accounts;
Preparing to compile the nal account; Conducting negotiations on claims settlement; Claims and status reports;
Drafting the nal account; Unpacking specic clauses in the following contracts: JBCC PBA, JBCC Minor works,
GCC 2014, NEC4, FIDIC; and Contract Pricing Strategies. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTE RESOLUTION (CDN108G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Disadvantages of litigating in building disputes, Advantages and Goals of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
The meaning of ADR in the construction industry. The general stages of disputes and conict management,
Dispute avoidance, Attributes of ADR to be used as an evaluation tool for the selection of appropriate dispute
resolution processes. Overview of existing dispute resolution options; Adjudication, Mediation, Conciliation, Dis-
pute review board (DRB) and dispute adjudication board (DAB), Negotiation, Mini-trial, Independent expert
determination, Arbitration, Litigation. ADR in the CIDB endorsed construction contracts; JBCC Series 2000,
General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works, Second edition 2014, FIDIC (Red, yellow, green and
silver books), New Engineering Contract (NEC 4). Understand the basic principles of dispute resolution in the
SA construction Industry. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (CEC107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Construction economics and sustainable development; Property economics, ancé and strategic investments;
Project cost information database compilation; Financial feasibility studies and risk management for built envi-
ronment projects; Whole life appraisals of built environment; and Value management processes on built envi-
ronment projects. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
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CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS V (CEC109M) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to Construction Economics. Micro- and Macro-economics concepts and perspectives for the
Construction Industry. South African Legislation relevant to investment Market analysis and investment
environment. Risks analysis and investment appraisal in construction; Time and value for money. Discounted
cash ows. Development budget and control. Property investment, nancial engineering for construction
projects. Feasibility studies and life cycle costing. Property valuation and development. Property maintenance
management and facilities management and the economics of sustainability and green buildings. (Total notional
time: 180 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I (CMN105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Organisations involved in the building industry. Parties involved in the construction process. Construction
undertakings and their organisational structures. Obtaining contracts. Introduction to site administration and
cost control. Site meetings. Management functions and components: productivity and work study. Introduction
to project planning. Introduction to personnel management. Subcontractors. Principles and applications of
microeconomics. Scarcity, choice, elasticity utility and demand eciency and equity, production and costs,
price determination under dierent market structures: perfect competition, imperfect competition as well as
monopoly. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I (CUM105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Parties involved in the construction process, Organisations involved in the construction, Management functions
and components, Procurement processes such tendering, Construction organisations and their structures,
Contract administration. Introduction to Human Resources. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (CMN206D, CMN216R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to Contract Law and the JBCC Minor Works contract. Projects based on relevant and appropriate
site operations, which cover as many of the following topics as possible: legislation and company policy,
communication in the micro-environment on the site, coordination of subcontractors, application of management
functions and procedures, collection and application of information on plant, drawing up applications of bar
charts, labour schedules, material schedules, plant-use schedules, plant maintenance schedules, networks,
simple work study exercises. Application of the procurement and completion of materials for a building site.
Application of the procurement and completion of materials for a building site. Principles and applications of
macroeconomics. Measuring macroeconomic performance, simple Keynesian model, money and banking,
scal and monetary policy, exchange rates and the balance of payments and introduction to international trade.
Introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM and the client. BIM in project management. Construction
sequencing. Conict, interference and collision detection. Facilities management. Faster and more eective
processes. Controlled whole-life costs and environmental data. Lifecycle data. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (CUM215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Introduction to management and management functions, Labour law and industrial relations and legislation (unfair
dismals, misconduct, etc.) LRA and an introduction to employment contract, introduction to the construction
site, material management, plant and machinery management, subcontractor and personnel management,
information management, productivity and work study and site management health and safety. Including
practical assignments using Microsoft Project and MS Excel as planning tools. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT III (CMN306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
JBCC documentation. Construction management. Policy and planning. Pre-tender planning. Contract planning.
Planning techniques. Network techniques, resource scheduling and optimum cost analysis. Bar charts. Line of
balance techniques. Financial reporting and control. Perspectives on estimating, valuations, cost assessment,
cost control and production control. Oce and site administration and documentation. Applicable clauses from the
standard contract for private work. Quality control. Labour relations and labour legislation. Industrial psychology.
Human resource management. Occupational safety, health and welfare. Public relations. Introduction to law of
contracts. Principles of construction law. Sale agreements and building contracts. Insolvency law. Insurance
law. Dispute resolution. Tender conditions and adjudications. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT III (CUM306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Introduction to construction project management, nancial planning and control, planning techniques, personnel
and administration management, communication management, risk management, quality management,
procurement management, contract strategies and management. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MATHEMATICS (COI115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Basic mensuration mathematics, basic arithmetic, basic algebra, basic trigonometry, basic geometry, introduction
to vector algebra and linear algebra, introduction dierentiation and integration. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CPJ108G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Construction project management ensures that the candidates appreciate the importance of managing con-
struction projects from inception until its completion. Construction project management is paramount to the
construction industry to ensure that construction projects are delivered successfully to the client by achieving
the core constraints of the project i.e. time, cost, quality, health and safety, scope and ultimately the clients’
satisfaction. When contributing to the content of this module to full the objectives stated above, the module
matter expert will delve into a number of discussions: The IDoW taps into the ten core functions of the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) which is published by the Project Management Institute. (Total
notional time: 240 hours)
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT (CSQ117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Fundamentals of health and safety: Legislative framework for health and safety: Health and safety management
plan; Hazard identication and risk assessment; Sub-contractors’ health and safety compliance risk; Economics
of Construction health and safety; Construction environmental management; and Quality management princi-
ples and practice. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I (CTY105D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Draughtsmanship and interpretation of drawings. Substructure and setting out of dierent types of
foundations. Superstructure, i.e. walls, windows, doors. Concrete and timber suspension oors with stairs
and railing. Roof construction and coverings. Electrical and plumbing services. Carpentry items, i.e. built-
in cupboards, skirtings and ironmongery on llings. Finishes on walls, oors and ceilings. Materials and
properties in the building industry. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II (CTY205D, CTY215R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Projects based on form-work materials and re-use factors. Precast concrete beams and oors. Metal doors and
windows. Timber doors and windows. Glass properties. Prefabricated timber trusses. Roof coverings, eaves,
ashings and rainwater goods. Dormer windows and use of attic space in roofs. Fireplaces. Fixing methods,
fastenings and adhesives. Floor, wall and ceiling nishes. Drainage and plumbing detail. Paint to metal, plaster
and timber. Industrial buildings. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY III (CTY306D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Framed and load-bearing, multi-oor concepts. Use of shoring and strutting for lateral support of adjacent
property. Types of soils. Testing of ground pressure resistance. Types of excavations. Keeping excavations
free from water. Planking and strutting in excavations. Foundations: piles, raft foundations. Basements: wall
construction and waterproong. Formwork and concrete: in situ concrete, pre-stress and after-stress concrete.
Steel structures. Cladding of buildings. Installation of services such as air-conditioning, lifts, escalators, re
ttings and inspection trap doors. Special nishes on walls, ceilings and oors. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
CONTRACTS (CTS116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
The place of the law of contract; Concept of contract; Requirements of valid contracts; Mistakes, duress,
misrepresentation and undue inuence; Valid, void and voidable contracts; Termination of contracts; Remedies
available to aected parties; and Legal rules. (Total notional time: 50 hours)
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CONTROL SYSTEMS (CNS118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to control systems; Modelling in the frequency domain; Modelling in the time domain; Time re-
sponse; Reduction of multiple subsystems; Stability; Steady state errors; Root locus techniques and design
via root locus; and Frequency response and design via frequency response. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CPM105C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Basic principles of management. Organisational structures. Procurement and storage of materials, plant
and equipment. Cost control of resources. Safety and occupational health in work place. Engineering ethics.
Sustainable development and legal Issues in construction industry. (Total notional time: 210 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS (CMR109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
This module builds on an existing knowledge base to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary
building construction materials and methods. The performance criteria of detailing are studied alongside intelligent
buildings and building automation. Resource eciency, sustainable technologies and relevant building codes
and standards are integrated in the various themes explored in the module. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS V (CSM109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Contemporary materials for building applications based on case studies. (Total notional time: 70 hours)
CONSTRUCTION METHODS V (KME109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
The performance criteria of detailing. Post-construction analyses using case studies. Building standards,
specically Part XA of SANS 10400. Intelligent buildings and building automation. Complex structures. (Total
notional time: 70 hours)
CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES (CSP115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Basic principles of construction project. Characteristics of construction project. Basic concepts of construction
technology. Measurement and assessment techniques. Construction models (phases). Capacities of machinery
versus production. Assessment and testing of materials. Pavement materials. Assessment and qualication
of foundations, structures and pavements. Assess and qualify design and construction of single and double
stone surfacing. Assess and design of sand seals, slurries, emulsions, rigid and exible pavements and mainte-
nance, rehabilitation, construction of pavements and structures. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION V (CDO209M/R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
This module is based on the design prepared as part of the research report. A selected portion of the design
is developed in detail and technically resolved. It is presented as a set of design development drawings and
a detail model. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
CONTROL OF MACHINES (CMH316B) 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 electro pneumatics
and hydraulics and its associated control systems in an industrial setting. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CONTROL SYSTEMS (CNS117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Basics of Control Systems; Classical Modelling methods (in the frequency domain and time domain); Classical
System Analysis methods (time domain and frequency domain, Transient Response and Steady State Errors);
Classical Stability analysis methods (Root Locus Techniques and Frequency Response); Classical Controller
Design (Root Locus Techniques and Frequency Response); Modern Control Theory; Modelling in State Space;
System Analysis in State Space; Controller and Observer Design in State Space Practical and Project (Design,
model and simulate a state space controller for physical systems with the provided criteria and specications).
(Total notional time: 140 hours)
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CONTROL SYSTEMS (CNS307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to Control Systems; Modelling in the frequency domain; Modelling in the time domain; Time
response; Reduction of Multiple sub-systems; Stability; Steady State Errors; Root Locus Techniques and
Design via Root Locus; Frequency Response and Design via Frequency Response; Digital Control systems;
Practical work and Project. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
CONTROL SYSTEMS (CNS216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Control System basics; modelling in the frequency domain; time response; reduction of multiple subsystems;
stability; steady state errors; root locus techniques; frequency response techniques. (Total notional time: 120
hours)
CONVERSION SYSTEMS (CVS118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Converter theory; Electromechanical systems; Electric materials; Electromagnetic eld calculation, distribution
(non-linear and transient problems, numerical methods, applications); Transmission planning; and Transmis-
sion system design. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
CONVERSION SYSTEMS (CVS216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Magnetic Circuits. Single-Phase Transformers. Three-Phase Transformers. DC Machines. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
CONVERSION SYSTEMS (CVS117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Synchronous Machines; Three-Phase Induction Machines; Three-Phase Synchronous Machines Design; Po-
wer Converters. Group Project and an Individual Project. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
CORROSION (COR317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Fundamentals of Corrosion; Corrosion Electro Metallurgical; Corrosion Thermodynamics; Identication of
dierent types of Corrosion, Failure and Prevention; Corrosion in water, atmospheric conditions and high
temperature corrosion. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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DATA ANALYSIS (DAN118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Exploring data; Describing the distribution of a simple variable; Finding relationships amongst variables;
Probability and decision-making under uncertainty; Probability and probability distribution; Normal, binomial,
poisson and exponential distributions; Statistical inference; Sampling and sampling distributions; Condence
interval estimation; Hypothesis testing; and Regression analysis; and Regression analysis - estimating re-
lationships. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
DESCRIPTIVE QUANTIFICATION I (DQU105D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER (PRESCRIBED
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science) OPEN BOOK)
Introduction to the quantity surveying profession, traditional measurement principles, applied building mensuration
(lengths, areas, volumes), standard systems of measuring building work, measurement of foundations, oors
and super structure for a single storey building, measurement of roofs and rainwater disposal, measurement
of nishes to oors, walls and ceilings, measurement of windows and window adjustments, measurement of
doors and plain openings and adjustment for doors and plain openings, measurement of basic services and
external works. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
DESCRIPTIVE QUANTIFICATION II (DQU215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Overview of rst level, computerised measurement such as WinQS, QS Plus, CCS and traditional measurement
for single storey structure elements. Manage production processes of price determination documents for Built
Environment Projects.(Total notional time: 100 hours)
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DESCRIPTIVE QUANTIFICATION III (DQU306D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER (PRESCRIBED
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science) OPEN BOOK)
Measurement of site clearance, measurement of Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures including the
measurement principles for various RC elements such as upstand/ inverted beams, nibs and recesses and
columns of various shapes, measurement of special nishes, measurement of RC staircases, reinforcement,
payment certicates and Haylette and escalation, professional quantity surveying practice and computerised
measurement. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
DESIGN OF MACHINES (DOM206B, DOM216B) 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 denition, 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 for DOM206B and 140 hours for DOM216B)
DESIGN PROJECTS (DPE316D) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
This module covers the concepts and implementation of the design of electrical engineering systems. This
includes the context of electrical engineering technology systems design (the technology-based organisation),
systems engineering concepts (from problem-solving to design implementation), and practical implementation,
including circuit design, construction and documentation. Assessment is through open-book tests, a research
topic, practical project and a nal presentation. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
DESIGN STUDIES IV (DST107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Independently apply design thinking to design problems within the local formal or informal sectors. The student
should therefore be capable of integrating, interpreting and applying knowledge from a range of disciplines
to respond to changing technologies, materials and social environments to design thinking solutions selected
from diverse elds of business. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
DESIGN THEORY (DTH306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expanded design observation, awareness, reection, argument, reading and writing skills. (Total notional
time: 160 hours)
DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT V (DEM109M) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to Concepts in Infrastructure Development. Concepts in property development. Principles of
Urban Economics. Town Planning and Development Control. Township Development; Residential Property
Development. Commercial Property Development. Industrial Property Development. Trac, Parking and Public
Utilities. Environment and Stakeholders in development. Development Policy formulation. Organisational Struc-
tures of Development Entities. Public Finance and Management. Supply Chain Management. Production Plan-
ning and Control and Project Management. Legal Implications for Infrastructure Development and Dispute
Resolution. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (DCM118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Signals and spectra; Source coding; Formatting and baseband modulation; Baseband demodulation or detec-
tion methods; Band pass modulation and demodulation/detection methods; Channel coding and decoding
techniques. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
DIGITAL ENTERPRISE (DGN118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The digital enterprise; Holistic approach to optimising the entire value chain; Digital twin. (Total notional
time: 200 hours)
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DIGITAL SYSTEMS IA (DSA115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introductory digital concepts; Number systems (Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal, and Octal); Logic gates (AND,
OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR), Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh Maps, Design Techniques and Code Con-
verters; Combinational Logic: Adders, Comparators, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoders, Decoders. Use of
Data Sheets in application environment. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
DIGITAL SYSTEMS IB (DSB215D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Basic components of sequential circuits, namely latches and ip-ops. How more complex memory compo-
nents, such as counters (Asynchronous, Synchronous and UP/DOWN) and registers, can be built from the basic
components. Dierent analogue-to-digital and digital-to-analogue converters. TTL and CMOS-integrated circuit
technologies, multivibrators and electronic display units. Introduction to programmable logic devices (PLD). Use
of RAM memories in digital applications. Use of data sheets in an application environment. (Total notional time:
120 hours)
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (DSY115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introductory digital concepts; Number systems (Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal, and Octal); Logic gates (AND,
OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR), Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh Maps, Design Techniques and Code
Converters; Combinational Logic: Adders, Comparators, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoders, Decoders,
Code converters. (Total notional time: 140 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)
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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 ENGINEERING IA (EEA115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Basic Electrical Technology (DC); Electrical Circuits (DC); Electrostatics (DC); Magnetism and electromag-
netism; Alternating Current Theory; and Alternating Current Circuits; Electrical System Networks. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IB (EEB115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Single-Phase AC Circuits; Power in AC Circuits; DC and AC Circuit Analysis; Harmonics; Three Phase System;
Single Phase and Three Phase Transformers. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING II (ELE216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Three-phase balanced and unbalanced circuits. Symmetrical components and short-circuit and open-circuit
problems. Per-unit and basic fault-current calculations. Power in three-phase systems. Power and energy
measurements in three-phase circuits. Illumination. Single-phase transformers. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (ELN115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to wiring domestic and commercial circuits according to SANS standards. Understanding of
installation rules, interpreting electrical drawings, wiring of single-phase and three-phase, and commissioning
of electrical circuits. Safety procedures related to job requirements. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ELECTRICAL MACHINES (EMH216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Electromechanical Energy Conversion Principles and Laws; DC Machines; Induction Motors; Three-Phase
Transformers; Electric Motor and Drive Selection, and Sizing and Applications. (Total notional time: 120 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)
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (EEN115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Basic Electrical Technology (DC). Electrical Circuits (DC). Electrostatics (DC). Magnetism and electromag-
netism. Alternating Current Theory. Alternating Current Circuits. Electrical System Networks. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND WAVES (EFW117V) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction; Electric and Magnetic Fields; Transmission Lines, Wave Propagation; Project - electromagnetic
systems. (Total notional time: 70 hours)
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND WAVES (EFW216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction; Electric and Magnetic Fields; Transmission Lines, Wave Propagation; Project - electromagnetic
systems. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION I (EAP216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
BJT amplier design; MOSFET amplier design; Multistage ampliers; Dierential ampliers; Power ampliers
and output stages; Feedback networks; Amplier frequency response; Op-amp limitations and non-ideal op-
amps; Feedback oscillators; Relaxation oscillators and multi-vibrators. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION II (EAP316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Practical transducer circuits; Operational amplier circuits; Analog multipliers; Active lters; Signal generators;
Reference circuits; Sample electronics; Communication electronics; and Switch-mode supplies. (Total notional
time: 240 hours)
ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS (EAP117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Models for integrated-circuit active devices; BJT, MOS and BiCMOS integrated technology; Single and multiple-
transistor ampliers; Current mirrors, active loads and references; Output stages; Fully dierential ampliers and
dierential ampliers with single ended outputs; Noise in integrated circuits; Non-linear analogue circuits. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY (ELA115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to manufacturing and production processes; Tools, components and PCB selection and prepa-
ration; Through-hole assembly techniques; Surface mount assembly techniques; Cleaning, inspection, testing,
and packaging of electronic assemblies. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS (ELS105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Identication of electronic components. Basic circuit calculations. Understanding of dierent electrical signals
use. Electrical measurements using the laboratory equipment. Conduction in semiconductors and analysis,
design and building of basic power supply circuits. Current ow in transistors and analysis, design and building
of single transistor circuits. Design and building of practical op-amp application circuits. Design, analysis
and building of practical power supplies. Analysis, design and building of dierent small signal ampliers
congurations. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION (ECM117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Source and Channel Coding in Digital Communication; Error Detection and Correction in Digital communica-
tion; Multiplexing and Media Access Techniques in Wireless Communication; Mobile and Fixed IP Networks;
Telecommunication Applications and Services. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION I (ECM216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to Communication Systems. Amplitude Modulation (Transmission and Reception). Frequency
Modulation (Transmission and Reception). Transmission Lines. Radio Wave Propagation and Antennas.
Communication Technologies. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION II (ECM316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
This module covers modern electronic communication areas with intensive hands-on skills on use of emer-
ging electronic communication tools such as SDR techniques. The contents are namely, Introduction to Soft-
ware-Dened Radio (SDR) Techniques; Digital Communication Fundamentals; Code Error Detection and
Correction; Wired Digital Communications; Wireless Digital Communications; Antennas; Introduction to Com-
munication Networks and Protocols; and Projects in Application Areas such as Digital Television, Radio and
Microwave Communication Systems. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY (ETY115C) 1 X 3 HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Passive and active components, Diodes and special diodes; Power supply construction; Bipolar Junction
Transistors; Field Eect Transistors; Introduction to signal analysis. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ELECTRONICS IA (ETA115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Passive and active components, Diodes and special diodes; Power supply construction; Bipolar junction tran-
sistors; Field eect transistors; Introduction to signal analysis. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ELECTRONICS IB (ETB115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Modelling of electronic components and their application in circuit analysis and design. Unregulated and
regulated linear power supplies with transistor and operational amplier error correction, short-circuit protec-
tion and heat sink principles. Small-signal modelling of transistor ampliers. Theory is supported by assessed
project and practical experiments in a laboratory. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (EBS117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
16 bit Micro controllers; Digital Communication Protocols and standards; Wireless communication; Serial-Inter-
face electrical standard; Peripherals. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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EMBEDDED SYSTEMS A (EB216AB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to digital concepts. Number systems (Decimal, Binary, Hexadecimal, Octal), Operations, and
Codes. Logic gates (AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR), Boolean Algebra and Logic Simplication,
e.g. Karnaugh Maps. Combinational Logic analysis, e.g. universal properties of NAND and NOR gates. Design
Techniques and Functions of Combinational Logic, e.g. Code converters, Adders, Comparators, Multiplexers,
De-multiplexers, Encoders, and Decoders. Latches, Flip-Flops, and timers including the use of 555 Timers.
Shift registers. Asynchronous and Synchronous counters. Apply simulation programs, such as Proteus, to
enable an understanding of debugging techniques to resolve software and hardware problems. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS B (EB216BB) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER (OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Data Storage, e.g. RAM, EEPROM, FLASH ROM, etc. Architecture of the 8-bit ATMega328P micro controller.
Arduino UNO 3 hardware. Microchip/ATMEL Studio as IDE. Programming the Arduino UNO hardware. Computer
Concepts and Microcontrollers. Embedded C language programming and the use of owcharts. I/O Port Setup
and programming applications, e.g. I/O activation, Pull-up resistor activation, I/O programming, connecting
switches/LEDs/hex keypads/sensors to ports, etc. Arithmetic and logic functions in C Language. Binary to BCD
conversion. The use of 7-segment display devices. ADC applications (8-bit, 10 bit and 12-bit), including the
internal ADC of the AVR, scaling techniques, and connecting sensors to ADCs. AVR Interrupts, e.g. external
interrupts, pin change interrupts, timer interrupts, comparator interrupts, etc. Operation of Timers (Normal mode
and CTC mode) and Counters in the micro controller. Writing and reading data using the internal EEPROM of
the AVR. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS I (EBS216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The emphasis is on computer memory and the application of a micro controller. Characteristics of Read-Only
Memories (ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, FLASH and RAM). Expansion of memory such as data bus, memory
locations (size) and a combination of both. The micro-controller architecture, memory arrangements of the micro-
controller, interrupts and vector addresses, timers/counters and serial communication as well as the connection
and control of peripheral devices such as ADCs, keypads, and LCD displays will be examined. The design and
implementation of software and hardware for applications is supported by ow charts, assembly language and
C language and forms an important component of the module. After completion of the module, a student will
be able to design and write programs to solve real-life problems in industry. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS II (EBS316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The emphasis in this module is on communication methods (Electrical standard) and communication protocols
as well as the use of additional peripherals apart from those studied in Embedded Systems I. Communication
protocols like Modbus will be examined and implemented. Inter-Integrated Communication (I2C), RS 422,
RS 485, RS 232, RS 423 and SPI will be implemented. Peripherals namely UART’s, Real Time Clock,
ADCs, LCDs, IO port expanders, EEPROM memory connection and implementations will be investigated.
The implementation of dierent interrupts will be examined. The design and implementation of software and
hardware for applications is supported by ow charts and embedded language programs. After completion of
the module, a student will be able to solve real-life problems in industry using the relevant hardware, as well
as ow charts and embedded language programs. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ENERGY ECONOMICS AND POLICY (EPY116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Energy management; Energy accounting; and Energy systems and renewable energy. (Total notional time:
50 hours)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT (EDM118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Energy management programme design; Energy management audit; Energy management process assess-
ment; Control and process systems; and Corporate governance and good practices. (Total notional time: 150
hours)
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ENGINEERING BUSINESS DYNAMICS (EBU118M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Fundamentals of system dynamics, system thinking with utilisation of stock and ow diagrams, causal loop
diagrams and other conceptual models to employ the system dynamics methodology. The latest software will
be used to construct, run and evaluate simulation models. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (EBM307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Cost accounting and nancial management in engineering projects, strategies for allocation of cost as well
as the tools to assist in decision-making to optimise business success through making good choices. Analyse
and interpret engineering nancial reports. Human aspects in project management are addressed and dealing
with teams and the approaches to managing change. Software utilised in the industry for nancial analysis is
considered. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (ENC115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
This module provides knowledge for Civil Engineers on concepts used in the industry that need a basic
chemical background. The Concepts covered in this module are: Atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons, atomic
and mass number, isotopes, the periodic table, molecules, empirical and molecular formula, ions, oxidation,
reduction, naming chemical compounds, Bohr model, electron conguration of atoms, covalent bond, ionic
bond, polar covalent bond, Hydrogen bond, single replacement reaction, double replacement reaction,
combination reaction, decomposition reaction, balancing ionic and net ionic reactions, oxidation numbers,
balancing redox reactions, moles, Avogadro’s number, conversion of moles to mass/molecules, calculation
of reaction mass, mole calculations in solutions, volume calculations of solutions, concentration calculations
of solutions, calculation of percentage yield, hydration reaction of cement, role of gypsum as ash setting
inhibitor, chemistry of extenders used in cement (GGBS, FA, CSF), chemical composition of various types of
clay, the ion exchange reaction, chemical stabilisation of clay in soil, water purication process, coagulation,
occulation, sedimentation, ltration, chemical composition of bitumen and polymer modiers used in bitumen,
asphaltenes, resins, aromatics, saturates, production of penetration grade bitumen, types of penetration grade
bitumen, types of modiers. (Total notional time: 70 hours)
ENGINEERING DATA ANALYSIS (EDY118M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Innovation, decision-making and engineering data analysis tools are discussed to ensure eective problem-
solving skills. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
ENGINEERING DESIGN I (EGG115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Identify and gain experience in the use of basic engineering elements in products and product design. Become
aware of underlying principles/approaches and thinking in engineering design. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
ENGINEERING DESIGN II (EGG216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
The purpose of this module is to identify and gain experience in the use of complex engineering elements in
products and product design. Instill an engineering design approach/process as an optional way of thinking
about design problems. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
ENGINEERING EDUCATION (EGU116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Higher education environment; Teaching and learning methods; Assessment; and Lecture planning and design.
(Total notional time: 50 hours)
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (EGL105C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering)
Introduction to graphics communication. Dimensioning and tolerance practices. Geometrical construction.
Pictorial projections. Interpenetration and development. Machine drawings. Civil drawings including electrical
diagrams. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (EGE105B, EGR115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic 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 GRAPHICS (EGC105B, EGC105C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Drawing apparatus, drawing basics, construction geometry, orthographic projection, sections, isometric
projection, CAD fundamentals and application of CAD to building drawings. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (EGH105B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introduction to graphics communication. Dimensioning and tolerance practices. Geometrical construction.
Pictorial projections. Interpenetration and development. Machine drawings. Civil drawings including electrical
diagrams. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (EGT117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Engineering Contract And Law; Operations Management; Maintenance Management; Marketing And Diusion
Of Innovation; The Engineer, User Of Information And Communication Systems; Principles Of Project Manage-
ment; Introduction To Accounting, Economics, Financial Management And Budgeting; Cost Estimating, Cost
Engineering And Cost Management; Time Value Of Money And Project Selection; Business And Technology
Strategy; Managing Technology And Innovation; The Overview Of Environmental Management And Sustainable
Developmental Concepts For Management Practices. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (EGT216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The Environment in which Technical People Work; Principles of General Management; Human Resource
Management; The Impact of Employment Relations and Labour Legislation on an Organisation; Managing
People and Teams; Total Quality Management; An Introduction to Safety Management; The Engineer, user
of Information and Communication Systems; Entrepreneurship; Ethics for Engineering Professionals. (Total
notional time: 120 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)
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)
Dierentiation, Applications of dierentiation, Partial dierentiation, 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, rst-order ordinary dierential equations (ODEs), higher-order ODEs, Laplace
transforms, systems of ODEs, numerical solutions of ODEs, Sturm-Liouville problems, and partial dierential
equations. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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ENGINEERING METALLURGY (EME118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Principles of physical metallurgy; Failure analysis; Metallurgical analysis; Mechanical metallurgy; Foundry
technology; Corrosion; Welding processes and engineering; Design of welded structures; Fabrication enginee-
ring. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
ENGINEERING PHYSICS (EPH105C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Physics)
Basic mathematics and vectors. Measurements. Kinematics in 1 dimension. Forces and Newton’s laws of
motion. Work energy and power. Elasticity. Static and dynamic uids. Temperature and heat. Wave properties.
Reection of light and mirrors; refraction of light and lenses and optical instruments. (Total notional time:
140 hours)
ENGINEERING PRACTICE (EEE317B, EHE317B, EML317B, CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
ENI317B, ENP317B, EPR317B, EPT317B)
(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)
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT (EPJ119M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to Engineering Project. Project Management Approaches. Project Management Body of Know-
ledge (PMBOK). Computer application, systems approach to project management, and implementing a project.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE DESIGN A (ES216AB) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING SOFTWARE DESIGN B (ES216BB) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
ENGINEERING SURVEYING (ESU105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Levelling. Survey drawing. Earthworks quantities. The South African coordinate system. The join calculation.
The polar calculation. The techniques of using a Theodolite or total station for tachometry. Field observations
for tachometry. Tachometry calculations. Planning a site survey. Field observations for a site survey. Survey
drawing. Control surveying for Points of Intersections (PI’s). Control surveying for horizontal curves. Control
surveying for pegging of roads and pipelines. Control surveying for excavation and embankments and
intersections. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
ENGINEERING SURVEYING I (ESR206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Instrument errors and adjustments including personal errors; Curves; Traversing; Triangulation; Spatial data;
Deformation of structures; Precise Levelling. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
ENGINEERING SURVEYING II (ESR307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Compute Geometric Designs for Horizontal curves. Compute Geometric Designs for Horizontal curves
(Simple curve). Compute Geometric Designs for Horizontal curves (Compound curve). Compute Geo-
metric Designs for Horizontal curves (Reverse curve). Compute Geometric Designs for Vertical curves. Com-
pute Geometric Designs for Transition curve. Test personal errors, Adjust/Correct instrument errors. Precise
levelling. Deformation measurements. Triangulation. Application and Problem-solving. Traversing. Bowditch
Method, Tan Method. Scale and Swing Method. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ENGINEERING SURVEYING FUNDAMENTALS (EGP105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Surveying Principles. Testing and Adjustment of levelling instrument, Levelling rise and fall, Levelling Long
Section (HI Method). Levelling Cross Section. South African Co-ordinate System. Joins and Polars. Distance
Correction. Traverse. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
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ENGINEERING SURVEYING FUNDAMENTALS I (EGP105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Surveying Principles, Testing and Adjustment of levelling instrument, Levelling rise and fall, Levelling Long Sec-
tion (HI Method), Levelling Cross Section, South African Co-ordinate System, Joins and Polars, Distance Cor-
rection, Traverse. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
ENGINEERING SURVEYING FUNDAMENTALS II (EGP206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Instrument errors and adjustments including personal errors; Curves; Traversing; Triangulation; Spatial data;
Deformation of structures; Precise Levelling. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
ENGINEERING SURVEYING PROJECT (ESP317B/R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Instrument errors and adjustments including personal errors; Curves; Traversing; Triangulation; Spatial data;
Deformation of structures; Precise Levelling. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
ENGINEERING WORK SYSTEMS FOR PROCESS CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
PLANNING (EWP115C)
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Various planning methodologies, which are relevant to dierent processes and/or volume requirements are
considered. Further work-study techniques relevant to planning are presented. A build-up on the knowledge
accumulated in the module Facility Planning methodologies. The module orientates the student with the
software utilised in the industry used for planning like SAP, CISPro. This module builds the knowledge of the
student in production philosophies like Just in Time and Theory of Constraints. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ETN116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial characteristics; Steps to establish a business; Forms of business ven-
tures; Funding options in business; and Business plans. (Total notional time: 50 hours)
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESS SAFETY (EES317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Environmental laws related to air, water and solid wastes; Process safety; Air pollution control; Water and
wastewater treatment; Solid waste management; and Waste minimisation. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ESA109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
This module focuses on the relationship between sustainable design and construction processes. Within
the context of current sustainability agenda, relevant built environment technologies and their links with
environmental sciences are explored. The module includes the application and critical understanding of BIM
working processes and the software involved in the delivery of a BIM project. (Total notional time: 270 hours)
ERGONOMICS (ERG316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Identify and gain experience in the use of basic ergonomic concepts applicable to products and product design.
Become aware of underlying principles/approaches and thinking in ergonomics. (Total notional time: 60 hours)
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (WEE316D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Industry-related training, as determined by the industry and the University. (Total notional time: 600 hours)
EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY (EXM118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Review on mineral processing; Metallurgical thermodynamics; Applied concept of sampling; Ferrous and non-
ferrous metallurgy; Extraction solution chemistry - mechanisms and processes; Auxiliary operations; Plant practice
and material handling. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FCG108G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
The research and application of facilities management principles in practice. The management of facilities de-
mands more than merely maintaining and servicing buildings. It is a management function providing support
to corporate operations, enabling the organisation to better achieve its stated objectives. A strategically driven
approach to facilities management will provide maximum corporate benet, with outputs measured by quality of
service and value for money rather than on cost alone. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
FINITE ELEMENT MODELLING (FEM118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
3D stress analysis; 3D heat transfer; An overview of dynamic analysis procedures; Non-linear problems;
Damping; Natural frequency extraction, residual and rigid body modes; Complex eigenvalue extraction; and
Coupled analysis. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
FIXED NETWORKS (FNE118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Computer networks and the internet; Application layer; Transport layer; The Network Layer; The Link layer - links,
access networks, and LANs; Multimedia networking; and Security in computer networks. (Total notional time:
150 hours)
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 uid statics and uid
dynamics principles and how to apply the same in solving practical problems in various aspects of uid
mechanics. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
FOUNDATION ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I (ACDF05P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Introduction to Architectural Design processes and concepts, focusing on: (1) Principles of architectural design
and the design process. (2) Planning principles and spatial relationships. (3) Ergonomic design principles. (4) The
inuence of structure and construction during design decision-making. (5) Design informants (including context,
historical precedents and contemporary precedents). (6) Architectural theory and meaning. (7) Product design
and manufacturing, and (8) Independent thinking and decision-making. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION I (CSTF05P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental Building Construction, focusing on: (1) A visual lexicon of the South African dwelling. (2) A single-
storey building, specically, the building site; Foundation, basement, oor, wall and roof systems; Building
envelope; Construction materials, construction methods and detailing; Building services, ttings and nishes;
and (3) Relevant SANS 10400 and other regulations, standards and codes. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
FOUNDATION ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE AND CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES I (ALPF05P)
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Introduction to Architectural Language and Presentation Techniques, focusing on: (1) Architectural presentation
techniques including artistic media and model building. (2) Communicating design ideas and concepts using
verbal presentation, public speaking and written communication; and (3) Formulating a normative position
informing design decisions. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
FOUNDATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I (PFRF25P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Introduction to Professional Architectural Practice, focusing on: (1) The structure and regulation of the architec-
tural profession; and (2) Local Authority building plan submission requirements and approval processes. (Total
notional time: 60 hours)
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FOUNDATION TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING I (FDTF25P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Introduction to Technical Architectural Drawing, focusing on: (1) Drawing by hand; and (2) Drawing by computer
using related software and hardware to present design projects. (Total notional time: 60 hours)
FREEHAND DRAWING (FHE105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Basic freehand perspective line drawing skills for designing products; how to use freehand drawing eciently
to develop, communicate and record design. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
FUEL TECHNOLOGY (FUE317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Coal Technology (solid fossil fuel); Petroleum and gas technology (liquid fossil fuel and gas); Combustion
technology; Fuel cells and hydrogen technology; Nuclear technology; and Renewable energy technology.
(Total notional time: 140 hours)
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GENERAL PHYSICS (GPS115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Physics)
Motion along straight line: displacement, velocity, acceleration. Projectile motion in two dimensions and three
dimensions. Force and Newton's Laws, friction, circular motion. Impulse and momentum, elastic and inelastic
collisions. Rotation, kinetic energy, torque. Temperature, heat and rst law of thermodynamics. Oscillations
and waves. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
GEODESY AND MAP PROJECTION I (GOP115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
GEODESY AND MAP PROJECTIONS (GOP115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Geographical Coordinates. Spherical trigonometry. Shape of the Earth. Geoid. Mathematical representa-
tions of the Earth. (including datums and reference ellipsoids). Map projections. Including mathematical
models and projection characteristics). Two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems. SA Survey co-
ordinate system and UTM system. Re-projections. transformations. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEODESY AND MAP PROJECTIONS II (GOP317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Spherical Astronomy. Two-Dimensional coordinate transformation. Coordinate systems and three dimen-
sional rotations. Terrestrial versus geodetic coordinate systems. Geodetic principles. Principles of GPS.
Gravimetry and gravity eld of the earth. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCES (GIF117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to equip students with advanced GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
cognitive, conceptual, and practical skills that is needed for Geomatics Technologists. This module will in-
troduce students to GIS Programming, GIS Data Sharing and Web Mapping, which are crucial in geospatial
data management and data visualisation (geospatial data science and machine learning. (Total notional time:
120 hours)
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIT206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Maps; Map Designing; Cartometry; GIS Concepts and Components; GIS Data Collection; GIS Database/ Geo-
Database; GIS Analysis and Modelling; GIS Applications; Visualisation and representation of geo-spatial infor-
mation. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I (GIT206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Maps and Map Design. Cartometry. GIS Concepts. GIS Data Collection. GIS Database/Geodatabase. Funda-
mentals of Spatial Analysis. GIS Applications. Visualisation and representation of geo-spatial information. (Total
notional time: 240 hours)
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II (GIT317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Programming for Spatial Data Processing. UML for GIS Applications. Distributed Systems. Advanced Spatial
Analysis. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEOGRAPHY (GEG115B, GEG115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Physical Geography. Human Geography. Disaster Management and Climate Change. Tourism. Understand-
ing Maps. (Total notional time: 60 hours)
GEOMATICS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (GOA105B, GOA105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Computer Hardware. Software. Introduction to Microsoft Oce Suite. Data Communication. Virus and Anti-
virus. Internet Applications. Microsoft Excel for Surveying Computations. Design of web applications. Flow-
charts of Algorithms. Programming for Geomatics Problem-Solving. Databases. Entity Relationship Model-
ling. Microsoft Access for Database Design. SURPAC for Surveying Computations. (Total notional time: 190
hours)
GEOMATICS CONTROL PROJECT (GCP206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to provide the student with skills in engineering surveying using a project-based
approach. This module enables students to work on a survey project as they would in the industry, thus prepar-
ing them for application in the workplace. This module provides in depth practice of theories learnt and applica-
tion of geomatics technologies. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEOMATICS DATA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (GDS118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module equips students the with Geomatics Data Science and Technology skills and give them the intro-
ductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual and practical skills. The module provides the students with the
essential understanding within the geomatics context of data science, articial intelligence, machine learning,
big data, data mining, data visualisation and cloud computing. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEOMATICS LAW AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (GLE118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module equips students with knowledge in land rights, land tenure concepts, cadastral surveys, laws ap-
plicable to and related to geomatics. Importantly, entrepreneurship and business planning are taught. Profes-
sionalism, ethics, professional communication, and etiquette is included in this module as it is essential. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
GEOMATICS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ETHICS (GPM117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of practice management, profes-
sionalism, professional ethics, and related legislation. Professional practice and partnerships are reviewed.
Management leadership is explored. Information and its dissemination are essential and therefore informa-
tion economics is investigated. Geomatics Entrepreneurship and nancial management are included in this
module. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEOMATICS PROJECT ENGINEERING PROJECT ASSESSMENT
SURVEYING (GPE118G, GPE118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module enables students to solve complex real-world geomatics problems, demonstrate project report wri-
ting skills, apply entrepreneurial skills, and apply theoretical knowledge, modelling, and research. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)
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GEOMATICS TECHNOLOGY (GTH117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Dierent geomatics related technologies are used in the acquisition, processing, and visualisation of spatial
data. The core of this module is in the 4th Industrial Revolution and the enabling technologies it provides
to Geomaticians to execute dierent kinds of surveys and associated problem-solving. The technologies
explored include GNSS, Radar and Lidar amongst others. The module also looks at emerging trends such as
the 5th industrial revolution and machine learning. Students are introduced to programming using high-level
languages. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEOMETRIC DESIGN (GDE117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools in
Geometric Design (elements and principles of road design, road ecology, curve design, intersection and
interchange design, earthworks, and drainage design). This course will give an overview of the theoretical
concepts and practice in the fundamentals of geometric design by providing a link to its relevance and ap-
plication in technology. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: GEOMECHANICS (GT216CB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (GT216DB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IV (GTE118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
This module covers a wide eld of geotechnical engineering principles and practices. The course focuses on the
challenges of problematic soils when designing foundations, oering various design alternatives and ensuring
structural stability. It covers the detailed study of pile foundation design, the designing of raft foundations, and
the principles behind braced cuts, ensuring that students understand geotechnical engineering solutions for
diverse soil-related challenges in construction and infrastructure projects. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
GREEN ENERGY SYSTEMS (GES216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Fundamentals on Energy Conversion; Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Conversion; Hydro Power Conversion; Wind
Energy Conversion Systems; Energy Storage. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER PROCESSES (HMT216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Fundamentals of heat transfer; Steady state one dimensional and multiple dimensions conduction; Conden-
sation and boiling heat transfer; and Mass transfer. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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)
HISTORY OF ART AND DESIGN (HTA105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
A general outline of the history of design and trade from the pre-historic late stone age until the industrial
revolution indicating broad developmental patterns. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
HISTORY OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (HOI205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
A general outline of the history of industrial design through the industrial revolution and modern art movements.
(Total notional time: 160 hours)
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HYDROMETALLURGY (HYM216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
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: 140 hours)
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INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (IAU117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Data Communication; Networking; Networks in Automated Systems; Fieldbuses in Automated Systems; Wire-
less Fieldbuses in Industrial Automation; Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus Systems; Commissioning and Installation
Practices on Automated Fieldbus Systems. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
INDUSTRIAL DATA COMMUNICATION (IDC317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for the
student’s further progress towards becoming a competent mechatronics engineering technician. It will enable
the student to build, operate, diagnose and maintain networks and communications equipment. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (IND116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Design thinking; Design, make, test, rene; Business model canvas; and Costing and break-even graphs; Spin
outs and licensing. (Total notional time: 50 hours)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN I (ITD105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
This module provides a foothold in what needs to be considered when designing products (factors of design)
and how to go about designing products. It develops basic workshop and model-making skills and provides a
variety of hands-on design experiences of the important, common, workshop-based materials and processes
for product and model making. (Total notional time: 320 hours)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN II (ITD206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Broadens design experiences required for mass-produced products. Use of materials. Manufacturing proces-
ses, business constraints and electronic design applications are developed. Interaction with industry is
encouraged. (Total notional time: 400 hours)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN III (ITD306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Extends and renes applied design skills, knowledge and practice as required for entry-level Industrial Design
service. Comprehensive theoretical defence of design decisions is expected. Other modules in the same year
level are integrated into Industrial Design III projects. (Total notional time: 420 hours)
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PROJECTS (IDP307B) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Integration of theoretical concepts gained in various disciplines into a project that will solve a problem, guide
on how to apply industrial engineering inputs in any design project and also encourage development of team
spirit necessary to be attained in preparation for the world of work. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE (IEP105C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
This module provides an understanding and hands-on experience that will introduce the candidate to skills
as an Industrial Engineer Technician Assistant. Teaching focuses on the integration of the engineering work
systems for process planning, the process improvement and the engineering science in the daily work of an
Industrial Engineer Technician Assistant. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
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INDUSTRIAL PROJECT (IEE107V, IEE117R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The module covers the fundamentals of project management, planning and control techniques. Students will
acquire the competency and knowledge needed to calculate and process all project management planning and
control. The module is an introduction to project management that covers standards and project processes, fea-
sibility study, execution, monitor and control, communications and the managing of small projects. The module
also includes a project aiming to solve a real-world industrial problem by the design, test and implementation of
the project. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
INDUSTRIAL WORK SYSTEMS (IWS105B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Productivity. Problem-solving and operation analysis tools. Method Study. Work measurement. Compensation.
Facilities design. Assembly Lines. Material Handling. Storage and warehousing. Computers in facilities design.
Legislation. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
INFORMATION 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)
INTEGRATED CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT (CDP307B) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
On completion of this module, a student will be able to demonstrate competence in the following Graduate
Attributes via real-world scenarios: Problem-solving, application of scientic and engineering knowledge,
engineering design and investigations, experiments and data analysis engineering methods, skills, tools,
including information technology, professional and technical communication, sustainability and impact of
engineering activity, individual, team and multidisciplinary working, independent learning and engineering
professionalism. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (ITR116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Disclosure analysis; Novelty assessment; IP forms; Methods of protecting IP; IP laws/legislations; Patent
protection strategies; and Commercialisation of IP (route to market). (Total notional time: 50 hours)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (IBO116S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Applied Languages)
Introduction to the language of choice (culture, sounds, syllables and words); Introducing oneself; Formation
of simple sentences; Greeting/address forms (work/industry); and Business protocol in chosen language
(organogram). (Total notional time: 50 hours)
INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL LAW (ICL215D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
The South African Legal System, including reference to courts, sources of law, a description of the main
divisions of law and ocers of the courts, Contract Law: consensus, Contract of Sale, Contract of Lease,
Contract of Insurance, Contract of Agency. Understanding the basic principles of construction law in the Built
Environment. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS IA (MICRO) (IMR115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Economics)
Demonstration of the basic questions economics attempts to address and highlights all about in the eld
of economics, Graphs in economics, economic problem, the basic theory of demand and supply, elasticity,
production and organisation, consumer theory, choice and preferences, rms output and costs and perfect
competitive markets. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
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INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS IB (MACRO) (IMR215D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Economics)
Measuring GDP and economic growth, economic growth, monitoring jobs and ination, ination, unemployment
and the business cycle, money, the price level and ination, the exchange rates and the balance of payments,
scal policy and monetary policy. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (IRO118S) 2 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
An introduction to mobile robotics; An introduction to industrial robots; Robot operating system; Robots and
vision; and Introduction to articial intelligence and robots. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT (IPJ307B/IPJ317R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Chemical engineering research; Research Proposal; Formulate the project (proposal), Describe and justify the
theoretical framework and methodology to address the project, introduction, abstract, main body, conclusion
and recommendations, tables gures, graphs, illustrations, references, appendices, writing the rst draft,
revising the rst, content and structure, scientic and technical prose, Conducting and managing project;
Data Analysis, statistical analysis of data and display; Software support for various writing and graphic tasks;
Use of Microsoft Power Point; and poster and feasibility report; Technical report writing (Final report); analyse
the information gained/result of the project, draw conclusion / make recommendations based on the project,
produce a report of the completed work; Project communication, audiences, scientic and technical prose,
short talks and poster; and Investigative research. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
IRON AND STEEL MAKING (ISM317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Directorate of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Blast Furnace Thermodynamics; Alternative Iron Making Processes; Steelmaking Processes; Gases in Iron and
Steel; Ladle Metallurgy and continuous casting; Project Iron and Steelmaking. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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LAND MANAGEMENT AND SPATIAL PLANNING (LMS118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module equips students with content on urban design such as zoning, integrated development planning,
city models and smart cities with the supporting legislation. The land development process is detailed with focus
on both the town planning and engineering surveying. This module will also include urban and rural manage-
ment, and spatial dynamics. Related legislation with introduction to urban spaces and integrated environmental
management combined with land management practice, land administration, valuation and economics. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT (LCY119M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Total quality, asset and environmental management integration in managing the organisation eectively.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)
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
includes: 1. Intra- and interpersonal skills (e.g. emotional intelligence, relationships, and conict 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)
LINEAR SYSTEM MODELLING (LSM216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for the
student’s further progress towards becoming a competent mechatronics engineer. It will enable the student to
model, operate, diagnose. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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MACHINES AND DRIVES (MDR216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Electric machines have a ubiquitous presence in our modern daily lives, from the generators that supply
electricity to motors of all sizes that power countless applications. Providing a balanced treatment, the module
takes a ground-up approach that emphasises fundamental principles. The module carefully deploys physical
insight, mathematical rigor, and computer simulation to clearly and eectively present electric machines and
drive systems. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (MEN119M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to maintenance; measures of maintenance system maintenance; and systems design. (Total
notional time: 100 hours)
MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE (MMF117V) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction; Arduino Studio IDE; HTML, CSS, XML, Java-script; Analog and Digital interfacing; Digital control;
Data representation; User interface design (UID). (Total notional time: 70 hours)
MANUFACTURING AND TOOLING (MTO115C) 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 manufac-
turing materials and processes and how to apply these to a design problem. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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 manufac-
turing materials and processes and how to apply these to a design problem. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MANUFACTURING I (MUR115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Train students in the safe operating procedures of workshop machinery and selected hand tools. Following the
presentation of dimensioned engineering drawings, students will receive additional instruction in the production
of work pieces from metals, natural bres, ceramics and plastics. (Total notional time: 80 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
eld of Tooling. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MANUFACTURING II (MUR216D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, theory and applications. Material selection including surface
treatments, measurement and conformity to specication. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
MANUFACTURING III (MUR316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Apply suitable manufacturing methods to Industrial Design III projects. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
METALLURGICAL PROCESSES AND PLANT DESIGN (MPG118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Analysis of design problems; Design and operations of plants; Economic and environmental considerations;
Furnaces and fuels; and Nuclear reactor materials. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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MATERIAL SCIENCE (MSC115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introduction to materials science and engineering; atomic structure and interatomic bonding; Crystalline solids:
structure and imperfections; mechanical properties and failure; Processing and applications of metals; ceram-
ics: structure, properties, processing and applications; polymer material science; and composites and Advanced
materials. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY I (MIY205D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software this module deals specically with the application and
visualisation of materials and processing methods as a component of Industrial Design II projects. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY II (MIY306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Students should be able to analyse the performance requirements of products and be capable of providing
feasible production strategies that include material selection, production and assembly methods with an
appreciation for constraints such as economic viability and projected production volumes. (Total notional
time: 120 hours)
MATERIALS PROCESSES AND TECHNOLOGY (MPT118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Requirements for choice of engineering materials processes; Fundamentals of engineering materials
processes; Engineering materials primary processes; Engineering materials secondary and tertiary processes;
and Engineering materials processes design project. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
MATERIALS PROPERTIES AND MANUFACTURING (MPU118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction, correlation between process, property and performance of engineering materials; Corrosion;
Creep; Fatigue; Fracture; and Case study - Manufacturing Project. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
MATHEMATICS (MAT117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Bridging mathematics; Matrix analysis; Z transforms; Fourier analysis; Second-order partial dierential equa-
tions. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MATHEMATICS IA (MHA115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
The module is a basic introduction into calculus, as well as cognitive and conceptual tools, for implementation in
other modules in the qualication and in the workplace. The focus will be on basic applications in engineering.
(Total notional time: 120 hours)
MATHEMATICS IB (MHB115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
This module provides the background in calculus, dierential equations and numerical methods. (Total notional
time: 120 hours)
MATHEMATICS II (MAT216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
First-order dierential equations. Higher-order dierential equations. Basic mathematical modelling. Laplace
transforms. Systems of dierential equations. Numerical solutions of dierential equations. Fourier Series. (Total
notional time: 120 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)
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING (MDG115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Introduction to component engineering drawing focused on Industrial Design requirements. Datum based
dimensioning of component and assembly drawings that identify manufacturing material and process. Using
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software as a basis, students develop their ability to create and layout engineering
drawings, identifying datum construction and dimensioning techniques. (Total notional time: 80 hours)
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (MHM118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to Maintenance Engineering; Maintenance Management and Control; Maintenance Costing; Design
Considerations for Maintenance; and Maintenance Management Systems. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
MECHANICS (1EM105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction and SI units. Kinematics. Force's and Newton's laws of motion. Dynamics of uniform circular
motion. Work and Energy. Impulse and momentum and rotational dynamics and torque. (Total notional time: 100
hours)
MECHANICS (MEC115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of the module is to equip students with a clear and logical understanding of concepts of physics
and engineering mechanics. On successful completion of this module, students will develop knowledge and
skills regarding many topics such as force systems and equilibrium into two dimensions, structures analysis,
centroid, area moments of inertia and friction. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
MECHANICS (MEC115C) 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 clear and logical understanding of the basic concept
and principles of physics and mechanics to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles through
a broad range of interesting applications to the real-world. (Total notional time: 140 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 eld 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)
MECHANICS (SEM105B, MEC115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to develop an understanding of the eld of engineering statics and mechanics
within the civil engineering context. The main topics include: introduction to statics, force systems, equilibrium,
structures and distributed forces. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
MECHATRONICS (MCH115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to introduce to the students the basic concepts of Mechatronics – the application
of computers, digital tech-nology and Mechanical machines in the modern environment. (Total notional time:
140 hours)
MECHATRONICS DESIGN PROJECTS (MED307B) 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)
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METALLURGICAL CHEMISTRY (MCY115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to Analytical Metallurgy; Introduction to Metallurgical Chemistry; Fundamentals of Metallurgical
Chemistry; Introduction to Thermochemistry and Metallurgical Equilibria; and Electrochemistry. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
METALLURGICAL MATERIALS (MMA115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Atomic Bonding and Crystal Structure of Engineering Materials; Physical and Chemical Properties of Engi-
neering Materials; Mechanical Properties and Behaviours of Materials; Applications and Processing of Metal
Alloys; Introduction to the Chemistry and Prevention of Corrosion; Polymers and their Properties, and Glass and
Ceramic Materials. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MINERAL PROCESSING (MIP206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Fundamentals of metallurgical principles, Fundamentals of Mineral Processing; Size Reduction; Classication;
Concentration Techniques; and Dewatering Techniques. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
METALLURGICAL THERMODYNAMICS (MTY115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Introduction to thermodynamics; The rst law of thermodynamics; The second law of thermodynamics; Solu-
tions and reactions involving gases with Gibbs free energy composition in phase diagrams; and Introduction to
metallurgical kinetics. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MOBILE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (MAD115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to software proposal documentation, web programming principles and development, fundamentals
of API and database development, industry-standard software solutions, rapid development using LLMs (Articial
Intelligence), technology integration and prototype deployment. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
MODERN AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROL (MIL118S) 2 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
An overview of modern and industrial control systems and techniques; Advanced system identication and
statistical modelling; Advanced state space controllers and state estimators; Predictive based control; Embedded
control of real-world systems with case studies. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION (MUO306D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Project application of the spectrum of contemporary design media skills used for eective and unhindered
design development and communication. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
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NETWORK SYSTEMS V (NSY109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Current and emerging networking hardware basics and terminology. Operating system set-up for networking. Data
security and maintaining networks. Basic network-related software support skills. (Total notional time: 40 hours)
NETWORK TECHNOLOGY (NTN115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
This module provides a solid foundation in network technology with an emphasis on practical hands-on
experience based on the following: Introduction to Networking; Network Devices and Software; IP Addressing
and Subnetting; LAN Switching and WAN Technologies; Wireless Networks; Industrial Data Networks; Network
Troubleshooting and Management. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
NON-FERROUS METALLURGY (NFM317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to Hydrometallurgy; Separation, purication and enrichment processes of leach solution; Precipita-
tion process for metal recovery from solution; Electrolytic processes from recovery and purication of metals.
(Total notional time: 140 hours)
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (OMG118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to operations management and strategy; The design of products and services; The design of
service delivery systems; The design of manufacturing processes; Supply network design; Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP); and Operations improvement. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
OPERATIONAL RESEARCH (OPR216B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Fundamentals of decision theory. Decision trees. Linear programming: graphic methods. Linear programming:
the simplex method. Linear programming: sensitivity analysis, duality. Linear programming: applications.
Transportation and assignment methods. Integer programming, goal programming and the branch and bound
method. Waiting Lines. Introduction to project management using PERT diagram. Simulation modeling. Markov
analysis. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
OPTIMISATION THEORY (OTY118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Convexity; Optimality conditions; Nonlinear programming; Linear programming and duality; Quadratic program-
ming; and Mixed integer programming. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (ORC115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to organic chemistry, organic molecules, classes, nomenclature, structures, bonding, electro-
negativity and simple reactions; mechanisms of reactions of organic compounds, resonance, specic functional
groups of interest include alkanes, alkenes, and their cyclic analogues; aromatic compounds; alcohols,
ether and their sulphur analogues; aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Selected
reactions and mechanisms of the specic functional groups include nucleophilic and/or electrophilic additions,
substitutions and elimination processes. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (ORH115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to organic chemistry, organic molecules, classes, nomenclature, structures, bonding and simple
reactions; mechanisms of reactions of organic compounds - stereochemistry, resonance, nucleophilic additions
and substitutions, elimination reactions; hydroxyl 1 group - alcohol and phenols, carbonyl group - aldehydes and
ketones structure, carboxylic acid derivatives - anhydrides acid halides esters and amide, amino group - amines,
structure; fats and oils, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, natural products; chromatography - principles and
methods with special emphasis on planar chromatography; liquid extraction and solid phase extraction, com-
parison of traditional and modern extraction procedures; and Introduction to electro-analytical methods. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
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PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY (PRY317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Particle size analysis; Size reduction, Flow past immersed bodies; Mechanical-physical separation process;
drying; and Membrane separation processes. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
PHOTOGRAMMETRY I (APG206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Aerial Imaging principles (image types, photogrammetry cameras, scanners and work stations); Flight plan-
ning, drone surveys and laser scanning technologies, close range imaging; Relative and absolute orientations
principles, image resection, bundle adjustment; Rectication of aerial photographs, surface interpolation tech-
niques; camera calibration methods; Homogeneous coordinates and vanishing points in Photogrammetry.
(Total notional time: 240 hours)
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PHOTOGRAMMETRY II (APG317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Mathematical concepts in photogrammetry, aero triangulation. Photogrammetric Resection, Intersection and
Triangulation. The Least Squares adjustment. Collinearity condition. Coordinate Transformations. Aero Trian-
gulation, 3D modelling, Point cloud processing, scripting for photogrammetry. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS (PVI115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to Solar PV systems design and installation according to SANS standards. Wire sizing, equipment
specications, commissioning and other necessary steps in the design and installation phases of residential
and commercial systems. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (PHC115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Chemical equations, stoichiometry, acids and bases; Chemical kinetics, equilibrium and aqueous solutions;
Kinetic-molecular theory of gases; Thermochemistry: properties of the Gibbs functions; chemical potential;
fugacity; changes of state; Equilibria: chemical and electrochemical; Quantum mechanics; Basic principles of
photochemistry; and kinetics of photochemical processes. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
PHYSICAL METALLURGY (PHM206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to Project Metallurgy; Project Communication; Research Project Design; Materials Testing and
Analysis; and Technical report writing. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PHYSICS (SEP115B) 1 X 2-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Physics)
Vectors and calculus for physics. Kinematics in 1 dimension. Forces and Newton’s laws of motion. Work energy
and power. Elasticity. Static and dynamic uids. Temperature, heat and thermodynamics. Wave properties and
electromagnetic waves. Reection of light and mirrors; refraction of light and lenses and optical instruments.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)
PHYSICS (PHG115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Physics)
This module includes: Basic Mathematical Concepts for Physics and measurements; Mechanics (Forces and
Newton’s Laws of Motion, Friction, Dynamics of Circular Motion, Drag Forces, 1D, 2D and Rotational Kinemat-
ics); Thermodynamics (Temperature and Heat); Waves and Sound; Electric and magnetic elds and Forces;
Electromagnetic Waves; Optics and Light. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
PLASTICS CONVERSION I (PCO206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to polymer process engineering concepts and principles,
to enable them to analyse polymer processing operations in terms of common elementary and shaping steps.
At the end of the module, if all the tutorials, tests and assignments are completed successfully, the student will
be able to identify, analyse, and solve broadly-dened polymer processing problems. (Total notional time: 280
hours)
PLASTICS CONVERSION II (PCO307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to pre-processing of plastic materials as well as post-pro-
duction operations in order to achieve the nal desired product. At the end of the module, if all the tutorials, tests
and assignments are completed successfully, the student will be able to identify, analyse, and solve, evaluate
and critically reect and address broadly-dened problems. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PLASTICS DESIGN PROJECT (PDP307B/PDP317R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of the module is to provide holistic and systematic understanding and knowledge of product
design. The module is designed and envisaged to mimic real workplace product design problems in which indi-
viduals work as part of a collective but also have responsibilities assigned particularly to them. At the end of this
module, students can undertake advanced tasks related to the design of injection moulded polymer products
and the tools to produce them. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
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PLASTICS MATERIAL SCIENCE I (PMI216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to impart fundamental knowledge of the relationships that exist between the
structures and properties of materials and on the basis of these structure-property correlations, help students
understand the process of designing or engineering the structure of a material to produce a predetermined set
of properties. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
PLASTICS MATERIAL SCIENCE II (PMI307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
This module builds on to the knowledge gained in the Plastics Material Science module. The purpose of this
module is to equip the students with fundamental and application knowledge of polymer materials, in terms of
the phase structure, properties, process requirements and applications, building on to the knowledge gained in
the Plastics Material Science I module. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PLASTICS PART AND TOOL DESIGN (PPT206B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip students with essential skills to design an injection-moulded part and the
tool required to produce it. The module aims to prepare students for their design project in the nal year by intro-
ducing the fundamental aspects of plastic part design and tool (mould) design. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY (PTY105B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with sucient knowledge to understand the variations of
selecting a suitable polymer resin together with suitable additives and be able to relate it to a suitable process so
that a well-dened product can be manufactured. This module gives an understanding of a polymer, its structure
and its properties, which will enable the student to have a fundamental understanding of the concepts of material
and manufacturing processes used. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
POLYMER CHEMISTRY (PYC216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Free radical polymerisation of vinyl polymers; ionic polymerisation of vinyl polymers; vinyl polymerisation with
complex coordination catalysts; vinyl polymers properties and application; reactions of vinyl polymers; step
growth and ring opening polymerisation of non-vinyl polymers; and natural and biodegradable polymers. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
POLYMER MATERIALS (PYT118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to polymer composites; Polymer matrices; Reinforcements used in polymer matrix composites;
Principles and features of polymer matrix composites; Characterisation of polymer matrix composites;
Applications of dierent composite materials; and Designing a polymer matrix reinforced bre composites.
(Total notional time: 150 hours)
POLYMER PROCESSING (PYP118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Review of polymer properties; Polymer rheology; Mixing and compounding; Polymer extrusion; Advanced
Injection moulding processes; and Thermoset and ber reinforced plastics processing. (Total notional time:
150 hours)
POLYMER SCIENCE (SYS118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Polymer architecture, microstructure and morphology; Polymer molecular mass determination; Polymer
chemical composition and molecular microstructure characterisation; Polymer morphology characterisation;
and Reactions of polymers. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
POWER AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION (PDG118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction (structure of a power system); Steady state analysis (line load ability, reactive compensation);
Load ow studies; Short-circuit analysis; Transient analysis (numerical methods of solution, direct methods of
analysis); HVDC, FACTS and stabilizing devices; and Power system control. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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POWER ELECTRONICS (PWE117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Review of Power Semiconductor devices; Review of Electronic circuits used in Power Electronics control cir-
cuits; Gate drive and snubber circuits; Single-phase controlled rectier design; DC converter design; Single-
phase inverter design. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
POWER ELECTRONICS (PWE316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Operation and limitations of power semiconductor devices and basic methods to prevent the failure. AC Voltage
controllers. Single-phase and three-phase uncontrolled rectiers. Power conversion single-phase and three-
phase inverters with PWM (DC-to-AC power conversion). Basic DC-to-DC power conversion. (Total notional
time: 120 hours)
POWER PLANT (PWP118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction to power generation; Turbines; Steam generators; Condensers; Gas generators; Engine power
plants; and Renewable Energies. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
POWER SYSTEMS (PWS117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Transmission line parameters; Transmission lines: Steady State; Power Flows; Transient Stability; Power Sy-
stem Control. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
POWER SYSTEMS (PWS307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The basic operation and the requirements of the dierent types of power stations. Evaluate and comparison of
the power stations in terms of their performance, cost-eectiveness and impact on the environment. Selection
of the most economical supply system and conductor size for a new power line. Design of transmission lines.
Sizing of cables for power distribution. Power ow analysis and stability analysis in planning and operation of
power systems. Power system protection, the principle of operation of circuit breakers, fuses and relays. Analysis
of fault levels in the power systems. Protective relaying in power systems. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
POWER SYSTEMS I (PWS216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The three major components of a power system: generation, transmission and distribution. Theory and applica-
tions: load curves, economics of power generation and taris of supply, power factor improvement, power supply
systems, design and performance of overhead transmission lines, distribution systems and underground cables.
(Total notional time: 120 hours)
POWER SYSTEMS II (PWS316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to electrical protection: main components. Symmetrical faults calculation and methods of limiting
fault currents. Principle of operation of circuit breakers, fuses. Principle of operation of relays. Implement protec-
tive relaying schemes for alternators and transformers and busbars and lines. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
PRECISE ENGINEERING SURVEYING (PCS107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to enable survey projects in support of engineering works, where the surveyor
is required to produce results better than the precision expected in standard tasks such as topographical
surveys and setting out. Units include Instrumentation for precise surveying, Precise engineering surveying
methods, Deformation Surveying and Structural Monitoring, Setting out, GNSS for Precise Surveying, Inertial
Navigation Systems, and 3D Laser Scanning. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
PRESENTATION DRAWING (PDW206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Mastering of drawing and rendering skills using a variety of mediums so that these can be used eectively,
eciently and convincingly to develop, communicate, express, sell and record design. (Total notional time: 200
hours)
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PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES I (PTR105P, PTR005P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental architectural presentation drawings and sketching, focusing on: (1) Drawing concepts (perception
and relationships of lines, shapes and spaces). (2) Techniques (line work, typography and hatching). (3) Model
building. (4) Contextual and scaling elements. (5) Layout and composition. (6) 3D sketching, perspectives and
graphic presentation; and (7) Self-expression and meaning in a drawing. (Total notional time: 120 hours for
PTR105P and 60 hours for PTR005P)
PRICE ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATING III (PAY306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Specication of items for analysis of unit rates in bills of quantities. Dierent methods of estimating. Factors
which could inuence the estimate. Cost calculation. Compiling unit rates. Material, labour, overheads and
prot. Waste and storage of material. Analysis of costs of mechanical equipment. Subcontractors and suppliers.
Analysis of unit rates. Pricing of specialist items. Provisional sums and prime cost items. Pricing of model
preliminaries according to a standard system. Drawing up of unit rates for composite items such as additions
and renovations. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (PAS117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Data Handling; Combinatorics; Probability and Probability Models; Normal Distribution and Sampling; Statistical
Inference. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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)
PROCESS AUTOMATION (PAU307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
To provide the student with a fundamental understanding essential for technicians and technologists working
in the eld of automation engineering. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PROCESS FLUID FLOW (PFF216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Fluid statics and dynamics principles; Incompressible ow in pipes and channels for Newtonian and non-New-
tonians; Flow of compressible uids in pipes; Two-phase ow; Pumps and valves; and Mixing of Newtonian
liquids in tanks. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION I (PCI216D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
This module teaches students the required knowledge and skills to understand and apply the basic principles
of all the dierent types of sensors and instruments for process control (ow, temperature, pressure, level),
Electronic detectors, transmitters, actuators and their applications and PLC control systems. The knowledge
and skills are required to dene, design, construct, commission and maintain a process control system. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION II (PCI316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
The use of measuring instruments, valves, pumps, tanks, piping, vessels, turbines and motors in various plant
operations and systems. Process control diagrams, control strategies and operation of plant units for boilers,
heat exchangers, furnaces, cooling towers and distillation systems. Instrumentation for hazardous environ-
ments. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
PROCESS METALLURGY AND DESIGN (PMD307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Design Development; General Design Consideration; Computer Aided Design; Design and Optimisation of a
Mineral Processing Plant; Furnace Design; and Project. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
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PRODUCT DESIGN IV (PDE107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Study at this level is conducted from a cooperative working relationship within a development group, the
members of which may come from marketing, engineering, manufacturing, research and development,
software development, or other professions. The ability to function and independently manage the design
process as part of a multidisciplinary team is therefore essential. The qualifying undergraduate student should
therefore be capable of integrating, interpreting and applying knowledge from a range of disciplines to respond
to changing technologies, materials and social environments to design specic products solutions selected
from diverse elds of business. The qualication also provides an essential background for industrial design
specialisation studies that support design and research activities within the tertiary training community. (Total
notional time: 1000 hours)
PRODUCTION AND AUTOMATION (PAA206B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Manufacturing processes, design and development of products. Theory, laboratory work and practical.
Manufacturing and the technologies associated with the design and analysis of products processes. Auto-
mation and associated technologies. (Total notional time: 420 hours)
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (PRE206B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Identifying and investigating factors that hamper productivity in the organisation; Selecting the appropriate
methodologies that will solve operational problems; Proposing solutions to operational dysfunctions by applying
the prescribed methodologies; Identifying and investigating factors that hamper productivity in the organisation;
proposing solutions to operational dysfunctions by applying the prescribed method study techniques; Selecting
the appropriate direct work measurement technique(s) to measure the work content of a given task; Whilst
taking into consideration the work environment, The human factor and the impact of technology on the particular
business environment. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PRODUCTION METALLURGY (PDM307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Bulk deformation processes; Foundry technology; Metal powder processing; Metal joining methods; Welding;
Metal sheet welding processes; and Advanced manufacturing techniques. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I (PFR125P, PFR025P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Written and oral communication in the architecture profession, focusing on: (1) Relevant terminology and
professional vocabulary. (2) Report writing. (3) Academic writing and referencing; and (4) Verbal presentation.
Local Authority building plan submission and approval processes, focusing on: (1) Town planning schemes
(building lines, street setback, zoning etc.). (2) Preparing drawings for approval. (3) Preparing required application
forms and other documentation for submission; and (4) Checklists for Local Authority submission. Fundamental
Building Surveying, focusing on: (1) Basic surveying methods. (2) Practical levelling and contouring. (3) Setting
out of buildings. (4) Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). (5) Basic use and application of the
Global Positioning System (GPS). (6) Cadastral, referencing and photogrammetry software; and (7) Fieldwork
practice. (Total notional time: 60 hours for PFR125P and 30 hours for PFR025P)
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II (PFR216P) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Intermediate Professional Architectural Practice, based on the Work-Integrated Learning experience during a
supervised internship at an approved architectural practice, including the following aspects: (1) The structure
and regulation of the profession, specically: Overview of the profession; Statutory and voluntary bodies;
Categories of registration; and the Building delivery process (with reference to the SACAP work stages). (2)
SAIA practice manual, specically: Role of the principal-agent and consultants; Agreement between architect
and client; and the Relationship between and responsibilities of the architect / consultants / client / contractor
and subcontractors. (3) Contracts and tenders, specically: Types of building contracts; Tender procedures; The
building contract; Forms of subcontractors; and Dispute resolution. (4) Local Authority, specically: Town planning
schemes (building lines, street setback, zoning, etc.); Preparing drawings for approval; Preparing required
application forms and other documentation for submission; Submission of drawings for approval; and Follow-
up visits to obtain approval. (5) Architectural projects, specically: Management of architectural projects, and
Accompanied site inspections and attending site meetings. (6) Oce management, specically: Oce procedures
and protocols; and the Issuing of drawings and other documentation. (7) Professional demeanour, specically:
Attributes of an architectural professional and techniques for time management, eciency and productivity.
(Total notional time: 360 hours)
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE III (PFR327P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Advanced Digital Building Surveying, focusing on: (1) Pertinent hardware and software used for photogram-
metry and 3D-object scanning. (2) Field exercises, resulting in data collection, data translation and object
production, and the (3) Documentation, presentation; and transfer of collected data to other applications.
(Total notional time: 60 hours)
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IV (PFR418P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of Professional Architectural Practice, focusing on: (1) The legal implications of professional
architectural services. (2) Ethics in architectural practice. (3) SACAP (Client-Architect agreement, Board
Notices and other published documents). (4) Professional indemnity insurance. (5) SAIA Practice Manual.
(6) Pertinent South African laws. (7) Dierent building contracts; and (8) Dispute resolution. Expert study of
Architectural Practice Management, focusing on: (1) The economics of professional architectural services. (2)
Management styles and approaches. (3) Financial management. (4) Establishing a small business; and (5)
Entrepreneurship. Fundamental study of Quantity Surveying, focusing on: (1) The methodology of measuring.
(2) Building cost estimates. (3) Feasibility studies. (4) Economic design. (5) Contract administration; and (6)
Valuation of buildings. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT (PJC118G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Students will complete a project within an approved budget. Beginning with estimating, a vital tool in Project Cost
Management, actual historical data is used to accurately plan all aspects of the project. As the project continues,
job control uses data from the estimate with the information reported from the eld to measure the cost and
production in the project. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
PROJECT ENGINEERING (POE215B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Need for and advantages of project management. Denition of the project. Modern project planning methods.
Communication and presentation of information. Feasibility studies (aordability). Project implementation. Support
of the operational systems. Case studies, projects and computer applications. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PMA109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
This module addresses the core project management methods and practices required from the built environment
professional. The complex environmental and legal framework within which professional service delivery takes
place are investigated against the background of current oce practices. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT - ENGINEERING SURVEYING (PSR117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to equip students with all aspects of managing a project. Issues of workplace
ethics and professional conduct. Provide the student with the essential understanding of how projects are
managed as qualied geomatics technologists. Sensitive issues of development of professional ethical stan-
dards, aspects of town planning, property law and land use management are incorporated into this module
as it is pertinent to the project management environment by geomatics technologists. (Total notional time:
120 hours)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT V (PRM109M) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to construction management. Construction procurement and tender processes. Project
implementation strategies. Scope and integration management. Planning, coordination, monitoring, evaluation
and control through the project cycle. Tools of planning. Construction time management. Construction cost
management. Value engineering. Earned value management. Human resource management and productivity.
Plant, equipment and labour. Quality control of civil and building works. Risk management and tools of ana-
lysis. Communication in construction and stakeholder management. Legal framework for health, safety and
environment. Application of environment, safety and health in the construction industry. Post-construction
management concepts. Asset management and retrotting. (Total notional time: 360 hours)
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT: SURVEYING (PRS317B) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Outline project management. Project management and organisation. Project feasibility and scheduling. Proj-
ect selection. Acquiring project resources and outline using teams and disposing project information appro-
priately. Demonstrate knowledge in project management philosophy. Evaluate project control and closure.
Prepare project plans. Dene project risk management. Review project objectives for timely project comple-
tion. Determine impacts of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Identify good ethical and professional conduct. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
PROJECT METALLURGY (PML307B/PML317R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
This module focuses on the various learning skills needed to understand the features, importance and proce-
dure for conducting a research project. This module is an introduction to Project Metallurgy, Project Communi-
cation Research Project Design, Materials Testing and Analyses and Technical Report Writing. (Total notional
time: 280 hours)
PROJECTS (PJT215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Group applications projects: research, building (planning, design, layout), construction, testing, documentation
and oral presentation of complete projects. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
PROPERTY LAW AND VALUATIONS (PLV117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to the Law of Property, matters such as legal objects, property rights, real rights and creditor’s rights,
introduction to ownership, co-ownership, statutory land use, limitations on ownership, original acquisition of own-
ership, derivative acquisition of ownership, protection of ownership, termination of ownership, possession and
holder ship, Introduction to possession and holder ship, acquisition of possession and holder ship, protection of
possession and holder ship, termination of possession and holder ship, limited Real Rights and other Rights in
Property, introduction to limited real rights and other rights in property, servitudes and restrictive conditions, real
security: pledge and mortgage, Real security rights created by law, other property rights, Constitutional Property
Law, introduction to Constitutional Property Law, property rights: Section 25, reform of property law, property
valuation, introduction to property valuation, legislation in property valuation, property development, introduction
to property development, and legislation in property development. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
PYROMETALLURGY (PYM216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Simple Stress and Strain; Torsion of Circular Shafts; Temperature Stresses; Catenaries; Beams-Shear Force
and Bending Moment. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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QUALITY ENGINEERING (QUE119M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to quality. Quality management systems. Quality improvement. Strategies. Quality assurance.
(Total notional time: 100 hours)
QUALITY ENGINEERING (QEN118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to quality infrastructure; South Africa quality infrastructure; Total quality methodologies in enginee-
ring; Advanced statistical approaches to quality; Total quality project management; Quality assurance for systems
engineering; and Quality in supply chain design. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
QUALITY ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (QMS307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Analyse dierent management systems and process to ensure eective operations. Enhance the understanding
of quality and management systems in industry. Knowledge regarding management and management systems
to solve broadly dened engineering problems in the industrial engineering environment. Problem-solving will
be developed. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
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QUANTITY SURVEYING I (QSU105D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER (PRESCRIBED OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Introduction to the principles, processes and methods of measurement and documentation of builders’ work.
Drawing up of bills of quantities. Drawing up a list of dimensions. Calculation of quantities. Measurement and
description of the following elements of a single-storey building: foundations, including site clearance and
simple demolitions, superstructure brickwork, solid oor construction, roofs, nishes, comprising plaster, paint
and tiling on walls, conventional oors and plastered and boarded ceilings on brandering. Stock steel, timber
and aluminium windows. Stock ush and hard-wood doors, including timber and metal frames. Adjustments
for windows, doors and plain openings. Working up by squaring, abstracting and billing. (Total notional time:
200 hours)
QUANTITY SURVEYING II (QSU206D, QSU216R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Projects based on load-bearing structures, including measuring, abstracting and billing with full descriptions and
specications. Reference to manufacturer catalogues and the ASAQS Model Preambles regarding the following:
precast and pre-stressed concrete beams and oors, standard metal doors and windows, standard timber doors
and windows, glass, prefabricated timber trusses, roof coverings, eaves, ashing and rainwater goods, oor,
wall and ceiling nishes, drainage and plumbing detail, paint. The above projects should be augmented with
the following systems when compiling a bill of quantities: traditional method x, computerised method, the use of
the model preambles and x preliminaries. The appointment of the members of the professional team and their
fee scales. The use of standard forms for certicates. BIM in quantity surveying. BIM and cost estimating. (Total
notional time: 200 hours)
QUANTITY SURVEYING III (QSU306D) 1 X 4-HOUR PAPER (PRESCRIBED OPEN BOOK)
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Measurement and description of the following elements of multi-storey buildings: bulk earthworks and site
clearance, load-bearing and framed concrete and brick structures, at roofs, waterproong to concrete roofs,
sheet-metal covering and boarded roofs. Staircases, including balustrade walls, balustrading and nishes.
Structural steelwork. Finishes, comprising facings, in-situ terrazzo, patent plaster nishes, more complex tiling,
panelling, other non-standard nishes and suspended ceilings. Purpose-made timber and aluminium windows
and doors, including sidelights, fanlights and adjustments. Joinery ttings. Plumbing and drainage complete.
Prime cost and provisional sums, payment certicates, including nal account adjustments and builders’ work
regarding specialist installations. Practical working up and drawing up of bills of quantities, complete with trade
preambles. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
QUANTITY SURVEYING V (QSU109M) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Trends in the Quantity Surveying profession. Supply chain management, trends in procurement and e-procurement.
Partnering, alliancing and joint ventures. Cost modeling and optimisation for construction projects pre-
construction, construction and post-construction. Cost optimisation in the Building Information Management
(BIM) platform. Risks, uncertainty and accuracy of cost estimating. Cost indices and cost appraisal. Alternative
dispute resolution. Integrated quantity surveying case study. (Total notional time: 360 hours)
QUANTITY SURVEYING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (QSF118G) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Quantity surveying as a profession, Legal dimensions of a practice, Registration of a practice, Professional eth-
ics, developing a practice, starting up, Legal structure, Individual / sole proprietor, Partnership, Close corpora-
tions, Companies, Focusing on the practice, Marketing, running a practice, Administration, Financial planning,
Insurance coverage, Personnel, hiring, Basic conditions of employment, Client agreements, Client Consultant
Professional Services Agreement (PROCSA), Professional fees. QS IDOW. Professional Ethics, and implement
Project service quality assurance on Built Environment Projects. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
QUALITY SYSTEMS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS (QSP115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Application of quality techniques and methods in dierent manufacturing and service processes. Contribute
towards the continual quality improvement in manufacturing and services processes. Develop the student in
self-study and problem-solving methods. Personal and professional ethics are addressed during the course
of learning. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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REAL ESTATE STUDIES (REE107V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
The basic principles of urban land economics and township development; The theory and practice of housing
development and management; Local authority land use management; Real Estate Economics and Mixed De-
velopments; Sustainable Rural Development, Housing and Urbanisation; and The Government and Strategic
Real Estate Policies. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (RRC118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Refrigeration; The vapour-compression cycles; Load calculation; Compressors; Condensers; Evaporators;
Expansion devices; Refrigerants; Refrigeration systems; Air conditioning; Introduction to air conditioning;
Psychrometry and psychrometric chart; Indoor environment quality; Heating and cooling load calculations; Air
conditioning processes and systems; Thermal distribution systems; and Space air distribution. (Total notional
time: 150 hours)
REFRACTORY ENGINEERING (RFN216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Refractory Materials, compositions and Forms; Refractory Engineering and installation Technology; Refractory
in Steelmaking Industry; Refractory in the Ferro-Alloy Industry; Refractory in the Non-Ferrous Industry; Refrac-
tory in the Foundry Industry; Refractory in other Industries. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
REMOTE SENSING (RSS206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module introduces the principles lying behind remote sensing, concentrating on space-borne platforms.
The fundamentals of electro-magnetic (EM) radiation are explained, as are its interactions with Earth’s surface
and atmosphere. The module goes on to examine sensor characteristics, satellite orbits and various current and
future missions involving a range of sensors across the visible, radar and microwave components of the spec-
trum. When dealing with images, the skills of image processing are used to extract meaning and interpretation
from the spatial relationships of data, and the basics of image processing are also taught. The module includes
a large number of examples of applications of remote sensing to environmental questions. (Total notional time:
240 hours)
REMOTE SENSING I (RSS307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Elementary image processing. Sensor calibration. Deriving object information from Remote Sensing data. Digi-
tal image classication. Laser Scanning Remote Sensing. Advanced Remote Sensing data manipulation. (Total
notional time: 240 hours)
RENEWABLE ENERGY (REN316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Fundamentals on Energy Conversion; Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Conversion; Hydro Power Conversion; Wind
Energy Conversion Systems; Energy Storage. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RCG117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
The research process; The literature review; The research strategy; Methodological frameworks; A quantitative
research approach; A qualitative research approach; Combining methods and mixed methods; and writing up
the research. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RES118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Conceptual Design (research objective, research framework, research questions, dening concepts, concep-
tual modelling); Technical Design (research strategies, research material, research planning); Communicating
your research (thesis/dissertation/project layout, research proposal, oral presentation, referencing, style; re-
search paper writing); Statistics in research; and Research Professionalism (plagiarism, ethics in research,
predator journal avoidance, intellectual property (IP) in research). (Total notional time: 100 hours)
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (REV118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Conceptual Design (research objective, research framework, research questions, dening concepts, conceptual
modelling); Technical Design (research strategies, research material, research planning); Communicating your
research (thesis/dissertation/project layout, research proposal, oral presentation, referencing, style; research
paper writing); Statistics in research; Research Professionalism (plagiarism, ethics in research, predator journal
avoidance, intellectual property (IP) in research). (Total notional time: 100 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RGM118G) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
When complex theoretical and technical problems are solved, new knowledge is created. This module focuses
on the research process and methods of inquiry to solve such problems. This involves evaluating current re-
search in the geomatics disciplines and developing competence in using instruments and software to collect
data, evaluate results and judge the quality and limitations of research. Emphasis is also placed on the verbal
and written communication of research ndings to specialist audiences. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RMD109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Study designs, proposal writing, sample size and power calculations, descriptive and univariate methods of data
analysis such as descriptive statistics and graphs, one-sample tests and condence intervals, two-sample tests
and condence intervals, Pearson’s chi-square tests of association, multivariate methods of data analysis such
as simple and multiple linear regression analysis, logistic regression analysis, qualitative research methods,
use of commonly used statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS, NVIVO and ATLAS for quantitative and
qualitative data analysis. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RMD209M/R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Equipping students with the skills and knowledge of architectural research. Students will develop a research
proposal, dissertation and a research paper/article. Students will learn about the administrative processes
in the research process, how to identify research topics, how to dene a research problem and its setting,
how to plan a research project, including considering the funding implications of a project. Consider the
design process and design thinking as a tool for managing the research process and tackle an architectural
design problem through solving conicting problems and investigating precedent studies. Technical aspects
of developing a dissertation such as format, layout, numbering, bibliography and referencing systems. (Total
notional time: 40 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RMD118M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Research Methodology. Administrative procedures. Research topic. Research problem and objectives. Research
proposal. Technical structure of dissertation. Application for funding. Article training. (Total notional time:
150 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (REA118S, REL118S, REI118S, CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
REY118S, RME118S)
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Conceptual Design (research objective, research framework, research questions, dening concepts, concep-
tual modelling); Technical Design (research strategies, research material, research planning); Communicating
your research (thesis/dissertation/project layout, research proposal, oral presentation, referencing, style;
research paper writing); Statistics in research; and Research Professionalism (plagiarism, ethics in research,
predator journal avoidance, intellectual property (IP) in research). (Total notional time: 100 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RGM117V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
This module equips students with the ability to conduct scientic research. This is achieved through hands-on
training of research concepts that lead to successful research execution and the design of academic or sci-
entic documents and communicating the research ndings. The major topics covered in this module include
plagiarism, referencing, scientic writing, research processes and research design. On completion of this
module, students should be able to design a clear and concise research proposal together with the literature
survey in the geomatics elds. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY V (RAT109M/R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
This module explores the scope and nature of the dissertation, administrative procedures, research topics,
the problem and its setting, research proposals, applications for funding, research protocols and research
planning. The module includes the technical structure of a dissertation: format, layout, numbering system,
typography, bibliography and referencing. The product of this module is a well-formulated research proposal.
(Total notional time: 90 hours)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: QUANTITY SURVEYING (RQS117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
This module will provide the knowledge needed to: understand and apply the research processes to construction
related problems and questions, and to dene a research problem within the built Environment Field. The study
is to include qualitative versus quantitative approaches. Sourcing of information and literature reviews. Harvard
method of citation. Sampling, research instruments, Hypotheses, research objectives, referencing methodology,
Survey instruments, data collection, data analysis etc. Students will be able to formulate a research proposal
(Total notional time: 120 hours)
RESEARCH PROJECT: CIVIL ENGINEERING (RCE108S, RCE118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; nal Report: Introduction
and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)
RESEARCH PROJECT: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (REG108S, REG118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; nal Report: Introduction
and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)
RESEARCH PROJECT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (RIE108S, RIE118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; Final Report: Introduc-
tion and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)
RESEARCH PROJECT: MECHANICAL PROJECT ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING (RMH108S, RMH118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; and nal Report: Introdu-
ction and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)
RESEARCH PROJECT: MECHATRONICS PROJECT ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING (RPM108S, RPM118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; nal Report: Introduction
and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total notional
time: 300 hours)
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RESEARCH PROJECT: METALLURGICAL PROJECT ASSESSMENT
ENGINEERING (RMY108S, RMY118R)
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; Final Report: Introduc-
tion and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)
RESEARCH PROJECT: POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (RPC108S, RPC118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Project Design and Development; Conference poster and oral presentation; Proposed design and preliminary
results; Conference paper and oral presentation; Final implementation and results; Final Report: Introduc-
tion and project plan, literature review, detail design and implementation, test results and conclusion. (Total
notional time: 300 hours)
RESEARCH REPORT: ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY: MINI-DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGY V (ATG109M/R)
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
The mini-dissertation investigates a relevant research problem. A review paper or a research paper based on
the research have to be accepted for publication in a DHET accredited journal. (Total notional time: 900 hours)
RESEARCH REPORT: ARCHITECTURE: MINI-DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT
PROFESSIONAL V (ARP209M/R)
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed towards the completion of an architectural project
and presenting it in an exhibition and mini-dissertation. The production of the mini-dissertation is a studio-based
procedure, led by supervisors, co-supervisors and design-supervisors, where activities are planned to address
discipline- and industry-specic requirements. The module is student-centred and engenders independent, critical
thinking and synthesis. Skills will be developed in research problem denition, design concept development
and building design resolution leading up to the production of a rened nal architectural design, technical
resolution, and detailing. Working in the design studio (under supervision of the programme coordinator and
assigned design supervisor) is compulsory. (Total notional time: 900 hours)
RESEARCH REPORT: BUILDING MINI-DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT
SCIENCE V (RCP109M/R, RCP119R)
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
Each student must identify an appropriate topic within the chosen discipline and prepare a proposal which
must be approved by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Under the guidance of an assigned
academic supervisor, the student must demonstrate an understanding of the conceptualisation of the research
problem and critical review of the underlying theory and relevant literature. The student must design and
explain the research methods used and demonstrate the application of appropriate tools of data analysis.
Further discuss the results, make conclusions and recommendations. The research must follow a systematic
and logical format accepted for academic research reporting norms and be written in a satisfactory language.
(Total notional time: 900 hours)
RESEARCH REPORT: ENGINEERING MINI-DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT (RRT109M/R, RRT119R)
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Each student must identify an appropriate topic within the chosen discipline of Industrial Engineering and
prepare a proposal which must be approved after an oral presentation by the Departmental Research and
Innovation Committee. Under the guidance of an assigned academic supervisor, the student must demonstrate
an understanding of the conceptualisation of the research problem and critical review of the underlying theory
and relevant literature. The student must conduct a thorough literature review, design and explain the research
methods used and demonstrate the application of appropriate tools of data analysis. The student should further
discuss the results, make conclusions and recommendations. The research must be systematic and logical
and follow academic research reporting norms and be written in a satisfactory language. (Total notional time:
900 hours).
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RESEARCH REPORT: QUANTITY SURVEYING (RQS108G, RQS118R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Building Sciences)
This module focuses on assisting the student to develop research capabilities by proposing a research topic,
which is centred on contemporary construction related challenges. The students are expected to work inde-
pendently under the supervision-designated members of academic faculty. In carrying out this assigned task
the student is expected to demonstrate the following capabilities through his/her treatise namely the ability to
identify problems confronting construction management, urban development and quantity surveying practice;
ability to articulate research questions/ or propositions; highlight the aim of the research study; develop a set of
objectives for the proposed study; articulate clear, robust and achievable research design and appropriate data
collection and analysis techniques; identify and review the relevant literature and; critically analyse the data ob-
tained. Students are also expected to adhere to the relevant ethical practices and standards during the process
of data collection and analysis as well as report writing. This module will not consist of contact sessions as the
prospective students are expected to have fundamental knowledge in research methodology. (Total notional
time: 240 hours)
ROBOTIC SYSTEMS (RSY118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to robotic systems; Robotic sensors and actuators; Position and orientation in space; Forward
and inverse kinematics; Jacobian matrix; Dynamic models of robotic systems; and Control of robotic systems.
(Total notional time: 150 hours)
RURAL AND URBAN PLANNING (RUP317B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
History of Rural and Urban Planning. Land tenure in Rural South Africa. Town and Regional Planning Law and
Practices. Land use Planning and Zoning. Township Design. Metropolitan Region Interventions. Global City
Regions. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
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SATELLITE SURVEYING AND GEODESY (SSY107V) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
The purpose of this module is to equip Geomatics Technologists with competence in applying the theoreti-
cal basis for calculations on ellipsoids and on dierent map projections they use in day-to-day practice. The
technologists will acquire an understanding of the theoretical basis for calculations and reliability analysis
of coordinates and heights. They will acquire an understanding of Spherical Astronomy, Geodesy and Map
Projections, Coordinate Systems and 3D rotations, Terrestrial versus geodetic coordinate systems, Geo-
detic principles, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Gravimetry and gravity eld of the earth, High precision
GNSS Geodesy, Satellite Coordinate Systems, Satellite orbits and parameters, Principles of position location
using satellites, Numerical expression of the coordinates of the observer with reference to satellites, Least
Squares and Point positioning using pseudo range. (Total notional time: 240 hours)
SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (SCP216B, SCP316B, CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
SHM216B, SIE216B, SML216B, SPT316B)
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Scientic computing and programming environment. Fundamentals of programming: Selection and loop
statements. Use-dened functions. Input, output and graphics. Engineering application case studies and
simulations. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
SIGNAL PROCESSING (SPR117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to signals and systems; Time-domain analysis of continuous-time systems; Signal representation
by Fourier series; Continuous-time system analysis using Fourier transform; Continuous-time system analysis
using Laplace transform; Frequency response and analogue lters; Project. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
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SIGNAL PROCESSING (SPR307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Introduction to signals and systems; Time-domain analysis of continuous-time systems; Signal representation
by Fourier series; Continuous-time system analysis using Fourier transform; Continuous-time system analysis
using Laplace transform; Frequency response and analogue lters; Discrete-time signals and systems; Time-
domain analysis of discrete-time systems; Fourier analysis of discrete-time signals; Discrete-time systems
analysis using the z-transform; Frequency response and digital lters. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
SIMULATION DESIGN (SID216B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Modes of simulation and its application in solving real-life engineering problems. Knowledge of Simulation De-
sign is essential for component development in engineering disciplines. Introduce simulation software, opera-
tions scheduling and other modules to become competent in simulation designs. The relationship between
simulation design and real-life models will be emphasised in all units. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
SITE SURVEYING (SSV215D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Spatial surveying and methods of measurement; scale drawings; preparation of contours and use of laser
equipment; survey of existing buildings; practical work that involves setting out of sites and buildings by levelling
and tachometry, determining contours and heights by means of levelling instruments, theodolite and Dumpy
level and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
SITE SURVEYING I (SSU105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
Introduction to surveying. Methods of measuring with a tape. Interpretation and layout of scale model drawings.
Contouring and the use of laser equipment. Surveys of existing buildings. Practical application by setting out
sites and buildings by means of levelling and elementary tachometry. Setting out and determining contours.
Determining of heights of benchmarks by means of levelling instruments. (Total notional time: 200 hours)
SOFTWARE DESIGN (SFD117V) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Variables and I/O; Loops (for / while); Program Flow (if - else); Functions; Structures; Pointers; GUI's; Dynamic
Data Types; Classes and Objects; Networking. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
SOFTWARE DESIGN (SFD115D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Developing and applying structured programming. The core outcomes focus on basic C programming. This
includes basic input/output, conditional execution, statement repetition, functions, libraries and one- dimensional
arrays. The module is very practical, and assessment is based on a number of programming tasks and/or tests
completed during the semester. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
SOIL TECHNOLOGY (STC115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Soil properties. Geotechnical site investigation. Soil tests and result interpretation and safety system. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
SPECIFICATION V (SFN209M/R) PROJECT ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
An introduction to the National Building Specications (NBS) software package (or other approved specication
software). Preparation of on-screen specications for the building industry. Integrated with technical resolution
of the design proposal. (Total notional time: 40 hours)
STATISTICS (SAI115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Presentation of statistical data and introduction to probability. Inferential statistical applications such as mean,
standard deviation, and descriptive statistics. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
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STATISTICS (SAT115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Introduction to statistics. Descriptive statistics: graphical representation of data, measurements of central
position, measures of dispersion. Basic probability concepts. Hypothesis testing: one, mean, percentages
(proportions), variances. Linear regressions and correlation. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
STRENGTH OF MATERIAL I (SOA115B) 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 (SOM216B, SOT115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS I (SOM115B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodians: Departments of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering and Chemical,
Metallurgical and Material 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)
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS: STRUCTURAL 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
ANALYSIS (SA216DB)
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS: THEORY OF 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
STRUCTURES (SA216CB)
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IV (SAS118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 100 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN: REINFORCED CONCRETE AND MASONRY (ST317CB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN: STRUCTURAL STEEL AND TIMBER DESIGN (ST317DB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN IV (STD118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 150 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
STRUCTURES AND CONCRETE III (SAC306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Unit of measurement, laws of motion, forces and moment of forces, simple rigid body of equilibriums problems,
centres of gravity and centroids, stress-strain and elasticity, simple beam designs and beam reactions.
Concrete and concrete design. Sectional properties of dierent structural elements, reactions, shear forces on
cantilever beams, elastic theory of beams, equilibrium in structural elements, deections of simply supported
beams, analysis stresses on structural bases, analysis of retaining walls, pre-stressed concrete, determinacy
of structures, structural analysis of parabolic and circular arches, introduction to struts, and solving problems
using Euler, Rankne and Perry Robertson theories.(Total notional time: 200 hours)
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STRUCTURES AND CONCRETE III (SEK306D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Elementary structural analysis, calculation of sectional properties, shear force and bending moment diagrams
of simple supported beams with dead loads, as well as the design of beams in timber and steel. Reinforced
concrete column design, steel columns. Earth pressures and foundations. Concrete: properties of concrete,
mix design, batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compaction and curing of concrete, ready-mixed concrete,
concrete pumping, quality control, special techniques, repair of concrete and cost analysis. (Total notional
time: 200 hours)
STUDIO WORK IV (STW408P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert architectural studio work, focusing on: (1) The overall process of ‘design, develop, model and make’.
(2) A hands-on, studio-based learning environment moving projects from proposal to an interactive product;
(3) Prototyping skills from carpentry to digital fabrication, electronics, and coding; and (4) Research contribution
to the WikiHouse project. (Total notional time: 300 hours)
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SPP119M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
This module focuses on the supply chain and methods of design and strategy. The module demonstrates
how to solve problems related to supply chain management (SCM). This involves evaluating current SCM
applications and strategies in local and global settings. An important part of this module is the use of numerical
and computational tools to address SCM issues. (Total notional time: 100 hours)
SUPPLY CHAIN SYSTEMS (SCS317B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to provide general supply chain knowledge, as well as the fundamental ways in
which a supply chain can be designed, implemented and managed. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT (SMG118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
An overview of the technical processes found in systems engineering; The emergence of sustainable strategic
management; In search of sustainability; Environmental analysis for sustainable strategic management;
Sustainable strategic management resource assessment; Concepts and instruments for corporate sustain-
ability management; Innovation and technology management in the engineering eld; Project management in
the engineering eld; and Sustainable management assignment and group presentation. (Total notional time:
100 hours)
SYSTEM DYNAMICS (SYD118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering)
Introduction to system dynamics and mechanistic models; Causal models; Dynamics of mechanistic models,
based on fundamental conservation principles; Structure and behaviour of dynamics systems, based on causal
dependencies; Steps in fundamental and causal modelling; Agent-based modelling; Distributed systems in
engineering modelling. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
SYSTEM DYNAMICS (1YD118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
On the completion of this module, students will gain knowledge and experience on basic numerical techniques
that are commonly used in scientic computing, such as solution of linear equations (with vectors and matrices)
and nonlinear equations (by bisection, iteration, and Newton’s method), interpolation, curve-tting, dierence
equations, iterated maps, numerical dierentiation and integration, and dierential equations. To implement
these numerical techniques, computer systems and programming language for scientic computation will be
introduced and practiced in projects, under the direction of lecturer/researchers in the department. MATLAB
and Python will be used as the programming platform, by introducing elementary programming skills useful
for applications relying on numerical data analysis (including simulations of complex engineering systems and
scientic visualisation). Toolboxes and packages widely used in scientic computing in MATLAB and Python
will be introduced and used for solving problems in the projects. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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SYSTEM ENGINEERING (SYE307B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Systems thinking, concepts, methodologies, models, and tools needed to understand, tailor, and apply
systems engineering to most types of human-made systems. Interdisciplinary application of scientic and
engineering eort, role as systems thinkers and process engineers. The nature of systems engineering being
life-cycle orientated ensures the study of systems engineering encompasses, economic, environmental and
social implications of bringing systems into being, whether it be products, services, operations, temporary or
permanent projects. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
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TECHNICAL DESIGN STUDIO (TDO109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
In this module, the design proposal of a real-world project has to be developed through all the documentation
stages. This module involves applied research and uses a realistic professional commission to expose the
student to a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. (Total notional time: 180 hours)
TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS (TMA105C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Matrices, engineering calculations, functions for engineers, trigonometry, geometry, vectors, Introduction to
dierentiation and integration, applications of dierentiation and integration, data handling. (Total notional
time: 210 hours)
TECHNOLOGY VENTURE CREATION (TVC119M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Industrial Engineering)
Translation of ideas into commercially viable high technology venture. Development of business plan and
funding strategies are discussed. To elucidate the role of creativity, entrepreneurial and innovative business
activities, and their management, within a global environment, and also of gender and ethnic diversity. (Total
notional time: 150 hours)
THEORY AND HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I (THR105P, THR005P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Fundamental theory and history of architecture, focusing on: (1) Ancient and contemporary architecture. (2)
General characteristics of African architecture. (3) Geographic inuences on African architecture. (4) Religious
inuences on African architecture. (5) Palaces and shrines. (6) Vernacular architectures; and (7) Timelines of
African architecture and pertinent artefacts. Architectural theory and history is studied through the theoretical
lenses of: (1) Geometric principles of organisation. (2) Form and space. (3) Proportion and scale resulting in
a normative position on architecture. (Total notional time: 120 hours for THR105P and 60 hours for THR005P)
THEORY AND HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II (THR216P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Intermediate theory and history of architecture, focusing on: (1) Historical development of infrastructures and
services. (2) African artefacts c. 24 000 BCE to the present, and (3) Architecture without architects. Architec-
tural theory and history is studied through the theoretical lenses of: (1) Elements of architecture. (2) Mass
production and craftsmanship. (3) Problem-solving and art practice. (4) Pattern, form and meaning, resulting
in a normative position on architecture. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
THEORY AND HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE III (THR307P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Advanced theory and history of architecture, focusing on: (1) The architecture of the African diaspora. (2) South
African modernity. (3) Afro-futurism. (4) Architectures of resistance. (5) Rhetoric and ideology in architecture;
and (6) Moxomatsi and the Bokoni. Architectural theory and history is studied through the theoretical lenses
of: (1) Politics. (2) Power, dierence and embodiment. (3) Aesthetics, pleasure and excess. (4) Nation, world
and spectacle. (5) Memory, tradition and identity, resulting in a normative position on architecture. (Total
notional time: 120 hours)
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THEORY AND HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE IV (THR408P) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Expert study of theory and history of architecture, focusing on: (1) The City, the metropolis and territory. (2)
Building typologies. (3) Pre-colonial African cities. (4) Contemporary African and Global South cities, and
(5) Humanitarian projects. Architectural theory and history are studied through the theoretical lenses of: (1)
Sequence. (2) Montage, collage and composition. (3) Nature, ecology and sustainability. (4) Science, technology
and virtuality. (5) Design, production and practice. (6) Nomadic place-making resulting in a Normative position
on architecture. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
THEORY OF DESIGN V (THD109M) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Architecture and Industrial Design)
Architectural theory as a precursor to the built form. Formulating a normative position within the broad develop-
ment of architectural theory. Research paper related to a specic eld of interest. (Total notional time: 70 hours)
THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS (THT118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction to energy systems; Introduction to energy impacts, economics, policies, and sustainability; Basics of
thermal energy systems; Analysis of thermal energy systems; Fluid transport in thermal energy systems; Energy
transport in thermal energy systems; Simulation, evaluation, and optimisation of thermal energy systems; and
System engineering management. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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-uid systems.
(Total notional time: 280 hours)
THERMO-FLUIDS (TFL206B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction to uid ow, uid mechanics and the basics of heat ow in the form of fundamental thermodynamics
and principles thereof. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
THERMOFLOW (TMF307B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
Introduction to uid ow, uid mechanics and the basics of heat ow in the form of fundamental thermodyna-
mics and principles thereof. (Total notional time: 280 hours)
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: GEOMETRIC DESIGN II (TR317DB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: PAVEMENT TECHNOLOGY II (TR317CB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: TRANSPORTATION 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
TECHNOLOGY I (TR216DB)
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING: TRANSPORT PLANNING I (TR216CB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
TRANSPOTATION ENGINEERING IV (TRE118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
This module covers various aspects of transportation systems and infrastructure. It delves into Trac
Measurements, Analysis, and Design, providing students with the tools and knowledge to assess and optimise
trac ow. Forecasting Travel Demand and Modelling is another critical component, enabling students to
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anticipate future transportation needs and plan accordingly. Route Determination and Road Safety are key
focal points, emphasising the importance of safe and ecient road networks. Additionally, the module explores
Transportation Innovation and technology, highlighting new materials and cutting-edge advancements, fostering
a modern approach to Transportation Engineering. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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UNIT OPERATIONS (UNO216B) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering)
Psychometrics charts and cooling towers; Distillation; Adsorption; Drying; Extraction; and Leaching. (Total
notional time: 140 hours)
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (WWS115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Waste collection, treatment and discharge systems. Septic tanks and pumping systems. Wastewater treatment
and euent discharge methods. Collection systems and maintenance and troubleshooting. (Total notional
time: 140 hours)
WATER ENGINEERING: HYDRAULICS I (WA216DB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
WATER ENGINEERING: HYDROLOGY I (WA216CB) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
WATER ENGINEERING: WATER AND WASTEWATER 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
RETICULATION II (WA317DB)
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
WATER ENGINEERING: WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
TECHNOLOGY II (WA317CB)
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 140 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
WATER ENGINEERING IV (WAE118S) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Total notional time: 250 hours. Overview of syllabus not available at time of publication.
WATER RETICULATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (WRO115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Storage facilities. Reticulation facilities. Water quality characteristics in reticulation networks and reticulation
network operation and maintenance. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
WATER SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (WSO115C) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Civil Engineering)
Water Sources and treatment. Wells. Water treatment plants and disinfection. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (WCO118S) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Fundamentals of wireless communications; Capacity of wireless channels; Cellular systems - multiple access
and interference management; MIMO wireless communications; Wireless communication link analysis; and
Radio resource management techniques for next generation wireless networks. (Total notional time: 150 hours)
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WORKSHOP PRACTICE (WOP115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering)
The purpose of this module is to equip the student with a fundamental knowledge of the use of hand tools and
how to use them to manufacture parts using dierent materials. (Total notional time: 140 hours)
WORKSHOP PRACTICE (WSP115C) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Workshop safety. First aid. Measuring techniques. Tools (hand tools, pneumatic/hydraulic/electric). Soldering.
Printed circuit board design. Wiring circuits (electrical). Construction and application. (Total notional time: 140
hours)
WORKSHOP PRACTICE (WSP215D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Electrical Engineering)
Practical application of electrical engineering concepts as in single- three-phase applications which includes
various machine starting methods, rotor testing, transformer tests, distribution board layout and wiring and basic
house wiring techniques. (Total notional time: 120 hours)
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WBS215D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING I (EXP115D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING II (EXP216D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Building Science)
Students are required to work for six months with approved employers who are –
• building contractors (preferably with MBA or BIA);
• registered quantity surveyors; or
• other employers approved by the Department of Building Sciences as being able to provide students with
suitable Work-Integrated Learning.
Students should be given a broad introduction to the building industry and gain experience in the Build Industry
as much as possible. (Total notional time: 600 hours)
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING: GEOMATICS (WGM306D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Geomatics)
A practical module, that combines and applies knowledge gained from all theoretical modules in years one and
two of the programme. The module will prepare the student for the working environment prior to graduation, will
build their personal and professional ethics and enable students to be work ready. (Total notional time: 1200
hours)
