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How to become a mechanical engineering technician

Compare programmes, entry requirements and universities for becoming a Mechanical Engineering Technician.

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University requirements

Compare the APS and subject requirements for programmes that can lead to Mechanical Engineering Technician. Universities use different APS scales, so check your marks against each university separately.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma

Individuals who have strong analytical skills and who are interested in engineering.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

APS 30
Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+Technical Maths 60%+English 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Diploma: Mechanical engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology

APS 32
Faculty of Engineering3 years

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Mechanical Engineering (Duration 6 Months)

Mangosuthu University of Technology

APS 18
Faculty of Engineering

Subject requirements

Maths 40%+English HL 50%+English FAL 40%+Physical Sciences 40%+

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology

APS 24
Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Subject requirements

Maths 50%+English 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology

APS 22
Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Subject requirements

Maths 40%+English 40%+Physical Sciences 40%+
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