Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
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About this qualification
This is a Level 7 higher-education qualification in Mechanical Engineering, within the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is intended to provide an advanced undergraduate foundation related to the analysis, design and application of mechanical engineering systems. The recorded registration end date is 30 June 2009, and its current registration status should be verified before relying on it for enrolment or study planning.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing a higher-education pathway related to mechanical engineering may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners interested in engineering design, mechanical systems and related technical work, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward mechanical-engineering-related work by providing a formal foundation in the field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification, and its historical registration position should be confirmed before considering it as a current study route.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Applying engineering principles to mechanical systems
- Analytical and quantitative problem-solving
- Mechanical engineering design and evaluation
- Understanding engineering and related-design concepts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 4051
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 740
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Rand Afrikaans University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is available for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification offered matches the relevant SAQA record.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification’s current recognition and suitability for your intended further-study or career plans.