Specialisations in Mechatronics, Electronic, Power, Computer, Computer Networking and provide discipline specific in-depth skills combined with elective courses to complement your specialisation.

Mechatronics specialisation graduates will have a fundamental understanding of the analysis and design of mechanical and electrical devices; a broad understanding of the utilisation of computers in industrial control; an understanding of the principles of control systems, with particular application to motion control; and an in-depth knowledge of the use, programming and interfacing of PLCs in automated processes.

The Electronic specialisation focuses on electronics and the integration of microprocessors into consumer or industrial equipment.

The Power specialisation focuses on the generation, distribution and use of electrical power. It also includes a strand of automation technology to enable the automatic production of goods.

Computer specialisation graduates will have in-depth programming skills in current programming languages; expertise in embedded systems; and an appreciation of modular and structured design.

Computer Network specialisation graduates will be able to plan, implement, manage and trouble shoot local area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs); and will have the knowledge and skills to acquire various industry certifications.

Students complete a selection of the following courses according to their chosen specialisation:

Electrical Major Compulsory Courses:

Year One

• Electrical and Electronic Principles 1 - MG5014
• Electrical and Electronic Principles 2 - MG5015

Year Two

• Design – MG6136

Specialisations:

Power

Year Two

• Elements of Power Engineering – MG5016
• Electrical Machines – MG5017
• PLC Programming 1 – MG5018
• Electronics Manufacturing 1 – MG5021
• PLC Programming 2 – MG6019

Year Three

• Automation – MG6020
• Power Systems – MG7110
• Electrical Machine Dynamics – MG7011

Electronic

Year Two

• Electronics 1 – MG5019
• Microcontroller Systems 1 – MG5020
• Electronics Manufacturing 1 – MG5021
• Programming for Engineers 1 – MG5022
• Electronics 2 – MG6021
• Microcontroller Systems 2 – MG6022
• Electronics Manufacturing 2 – MG6023

Year Three

• Electronic Design – MG6024
• Signal Processing – MG7012
• Embedded Systems – MG7013

Computer

Year Two

• Programming for Engineers 1 – MG5022
• Microcontroller Systems 1 – MG5020
• PC Engineering – MG5023
• Programming for Engineers 2 – MG6025
• Microcontroller Systems 2 – MG6022
• Network Operating Systems – MG6026

Year Three

• Programming for Engineers 3 – MG7014
• Embedded Systems – MG7013
• Electronic Design – MG6024

Networking (Cisco)

Year Two

• Introduction to Networks – MG5124
• Routing and Switching Essentials – MG5125
• PC Engineering – MG5023
• Network Operating Systems – MG6026
• Scaling Networks – MG6127
• Connecting Networks – MG6128

Year Three

• Network Security – MG6129
• Advanced Network Routing – MG6130
• Advanced Network Switching – MG7115
• Advanced Network Troubleshooting – MG7116

Mechatronics

Year Two

• PLC Programming 1 – MG5018
• Instrumentation and Control 1 – MG5026
• PLC Programming 2 – MG6019
• Instrumentation and Control 2 – MG6031
• Fluid Mechanics (Mech) – MG6032
• Mechanics of Machines – MG6033

Year Three

• Automation – MG6020
• Robotics – MG7017
• Systems and Control – MG7018

Common Electives:

Year Three

• Project Management – MG7025
• Risk Management – MG7026

Accreditation by the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) confirms that the Bachelor of Engineering Technology meets national and international benchmarked standards for first degrees for professional engineers in South Africa, USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. IPENZ accreditation also provides recognition for professional membership and registration/licensing purposes in those countries.