This document provides information on the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering program offered by INTEC College. The 240-credit program takes 24 months to complete and covers topics like mechanical engineering, mechanics, mathematics, production planning and control, materials testing, and communication. Successful graduates will have the skills and knowledge to engage in more advanced mechanical engineering studies or related careers. Students are assessed through formative, summative, and project assignments and must pass the final integrated assessments to receive the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

1. OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION 2014 FACT SHEET
FIELD OF STUDY: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL STUDIES
PROGRAMME TITLE SAQA ID NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Diploma: Mechanical
Engineering
21120 6 240
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Student's Initials: …………………….
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DESCRIPTION
This Diploma in Mechanical Engineering will provide the learner with the knowledge in communication and
mathematics, Producing Accurate Technical Sketches and Drawings, Interpreting Technical Drawings, and small
business management.
CAREER FIELDS/FURTHER STUDIES
Successful students will have a solid basis for further learning to engage in more advanced mechanical
engineering studies. Please enquire at your nearest INTEC College branch for the prospectus containing
information with regard to further studies.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Electrical
 Electrical Principles
Electrochemistry
 Engineering Materials
 Sources & Properties of Heat
 Elements of Chemistry
 Electricity & Electromagnetism
 AC Principles
Mechanical Engineering
 Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics
 Basic Technical Drawing
 Fun of Matter, Motion, and Force
 Machine Sketching
 Principles of Mechanics
 Mechanics of Fluids
Mathematics N4
 Equations
 Manipulation and word problems
 Determinants
 Complex numbers
 Trigonometry
 Sketch graphs
 Limits and Differentiation
 Integration
Production Planning and Control
 Plant Layout
 Stock Control and Store keeping
 Production Planning and Control
 Purchasing
 Materials Handling
 Numeric control for Machining
 Quantitative Techniques
 Purchasing
 Production Control
 Transfer Devices, Machine Tools
 Quality Control of Manufactured Products
 Modern Management Techniques
 Value Engineering and Cost Reduction
Strength & Testing of Material
 Testing Engineering Materials
 Strength of Materials
Communication
 Communication Theory
 Written Communication
 Oral and graphic communication techniques

2. OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION 2014 FACT SHEET
FIELD OF STUDY: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL STUDIES
PROGRAMME TITLE SAQA ID NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Diploma: Mechanical
Engineering
21120 6 240
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Student's Initials: …………………….
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TYPE OF PROGRAMME
Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (SAQA ID 21120) is an accredited National Qualification.
DURATION
You should be able to complete this course within 24 months.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 (Standard 10) or National Senior Certificate with Mathematics, or verifiable and relevant working
experience (2 years), or the Certificate: Basic Mechanical Engineering with INTEC.
LEARNING MATERIAL
Quality learning materials designed specifically for distance study are included and, where applicable, up-to-
date and current prescribed textbooks are provided for your study convenience.
PRICING
Enquire at your nearest INTEC College branch for a current programme pricelist.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Registration/course fees do not include (where applicable) membership costs with professional bodies and/or
exam costs (internal and/or external).
ASSESSMENT
Assessment in education and training is about collecting evidence of students' work so that judgements and
decisions about students' achievements, or non-achievements, can be made. The decisions concern the
student’s ability to do specific tasks, embark on a particular course of study and show knowledge and skills
set/s in order to be deemed qualified. Decisions are made about the education and training system itself, and
judgements are made in the process of assessment. The most important use of assessment is to judge the
performance of students in education and training so that qualifications may be awarded. In order for your
National Qualification to be concluded, you will be required to successfully complete the final integrated
summative assessments.
Subject/Module
Formative and
Summative Assessments
PoE Assignment
Electrical N/A 2
Electrochemistry Yes 5
Mechanical Engineering Yes 2
Mechanics Yes 4
Mathematics N4 Yes 4
Production Planning & Control Yes 4
Strength & Testing of Material Yes 2
Communication Yes 3
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a Diploma: Mechanical Engineering.
COLLEGE ACCREDITATION
INTEC College (Pty) Ltd has been awarded accreditation by the QCTO. The QCTO is the Quality Council for
Trades & Occupation qualifications.
COURSE ACCREDITATION/REGISTRATION
INTEC College (Pty) Ltd has been awarded accreditation by the QCTO. The QCTO is the Quality Council for
Trades & Occupation qualifications.

3. OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION 2014 FACT SHEET
FIELD OF STUDY: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF TECHNICAL STUDIES
PROGRAMME TITLE SAQA ID NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Diploma: Mechanical
Engineering
21120 6 240
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond INTEC
College’s control (such as environmental, regulatory, or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact
sheet or of the programme to change. In the event of any such change, INTEC College will attempt to formally
notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students. All course
requirements, including hardware and software requirements, should be acknowledged and adhered to, as per
the course brochure. INTEC College reserves the right to change kit items without prior notification.
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I,…………………………......................................................................... , hereby acknowledge that I understand
the information stated in this document and fully comprehend the specifics explained above and below
pertaining to this course. I understand that the programme I am enrolling for is a/an:
 National Qualification
 Agent Programme
 INTEC Programme
The value and status of the course type is explained in the course brochure, which I have read.
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