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 MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Table 1: Academic Points Calculation

(Please note Life Orientation is excluded from all points’ calculations and bonus points)
BONUS POINTS
NSC Percentages NSC SC HG SC SG VUT Maths Physical/Natural
Achievement Score Science and English
Score/Rating
90% - 100% 7 A A 8 3 2
80% - 89% 7
70% - 79% 6 B 6 2 1
60% - 69% 5 C B 5 1
50% - 59% 4 D C 4
40% - 49% 3 E D 3
30% - 39% 2 F E 2 0 0
0% - 29% 1 G F 0
The academic point score (APS) for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology admission requirement is shown in the following
tables for different type of qualifications.
Table 2: Diploma programmes in Engineering

Qualification Compulsory Subjects Minimum for the

Diploma programme

Diploma: Mathematics 4
Chemical Engineering Physical Sciences 4
Civil Engineering English Language 4
Electrical Engineering:
· Electronic Any other 3 subjects with a 12
· Power minimum level of 4, excluding
· Process Control & Computer Systems Life Orientation
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Total *24

· *Admission requirements for any of the 4-year extended Diploma programmes in Engineering is a National Senior
Certificate with a minimum of 24 APS points, plus a minimum of 4 for Mathematics, Physical Science and English.
All candidates with APS scores from 24 – 29 will be
required to register for the extended programme.
· *Admission requirements for any of the 3-year Diploma programmes in Engineering is a National Senior Certificate
with a minimum of 30 APS points, plus a minimum of 4 for Mathematics, Physical Science and English.

Table 3: Diploma programme in Operations Management

Qualification Compulsory Subjects Minimum for the

extended Diploma
programme
Diploma: Mathematics 4
Operations Management Physical Sciences 3
English Language 4

Any other 3 subjects with a 12

minimum level of 4, excluding
Life Orientation
Total 23

For admission into Diploma in Engineering Programmes the following should be noted:
· The prospective student’s results must meet the statutory admission requirement.
· Bonus points will only be used for selection purposes.
· Students that need more information regarding Extended programmes should liaise with their respective HOD’s.
· All other grade 12 or equivalent certificates will be treated on ad hoc basis.
· International qualifications: All international qualifications will be evaluated by the International Office based on the Swedish scale.
· Transfers: Applications from students to transfer from other institutions will be dealt with in terms of the Recognition of Prior Learning and
Continuation of Studies policies of VUT.
ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) audit all the engineering programmes offered at the Vaal University of Technology every four years. ECSA
awards an accreditation status to each programme that meets the standard for the award of the qualification. The standards are designed to meet the
educational requirement towards registration as a Candidate or Professional Engineering Technician with ECSA and acceptance as a candidate to write
the examinations for Certificated Engineers (for Diploma in Engineering Programmes) and the educational base required for registration as a Profession-
al Engineering Technologist and/or Certificated Engineer with ECSA (for the Advanced Diploma in Engineering Programmes).
 DEPARTMENT: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
PhD in Chemical Engineering

DIPLOMA: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ADVANCED DIPLOMA

1.2.1 Admission Requirements: Diploma in Chemical Engineering
1.1 Duration of Programme: Three year full-time qualification: Two or equivalent qualification. All other equivalent qualifications will be
and a half years (Five semesters S1 to S5); One semester (6 months) considered on a case-by-case basis.
Workplace Based Learning (WBL)
1.2.2 Duration of Programme: One year full-time qualification, offered
1.1.2 Curriculum at Vanderbijlpark only.
SEMESTER 1
1.2.3 Curriculum
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8
AAECH1A Engineering Chemistry 1 10 YEAR SUBJECTS
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10 EHAPD4A Advanced Process Design 30
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1 10 EHRMP4A Research Methodology and Project 28
APHYS1A Physics 1 10
SEMESTER 1
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
SEMESTER 2
EHAEM4A Advanced Engineering Mathematics 12
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EHARE4A Advanced Reaction Engineering 12
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8 EHFLM4A Advanced Fluid Mechanics 12
AAECH2A Engineering Chemistry 2 10 EHHMX4A Advanced Heat, Mass Transfer and Separa- 10
EMEDR1A Engineering Drawing 1 10 tion: Mod 1
EHITC1A Introduction to Chemical Engineering 1 12
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 SEMESTER 2
APHYT2A Physics 2 (Theory) 5 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
APHYP2A Physics 2 (Practical) 5 EHHMY4A Advanced Heat, Mass Transfer and Separa- 11
EHSPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5 tion: Mod 2
SEMESTER 3 EHMAN4A Engineering Management 7
EHCEL4A Chemical Engineering Laboratory 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EHAPC4A Advanced Process Control 12
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8
BHMAN1A Management 1 10
EHCPI1A Chemical Process Industries 1 12
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
AAECH3A Engineering Chemistry 3 10 1.3.1 Admission Requirements: Advanced Diploma in Chemical
EHMEB2A Material and Energy Balance 2 12 Engineering and equivalent qualification such as BTech in Chemical
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10 Engineering. All other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a
EHMPO1A Mechanical Operation 1 12 case-by-case basis.
SEMESTER 4 1.3.2 Duration of Programme: One year full-time qualification, offered
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS at Vanderbijlpark only.
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8 1.3.3 Curriculum
EHCOA2A Computing Applications 2 7
EHCEL1A Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1 12 SEMESTER 1
EHCET2A Chemical Eng. Thermodynamics 1 12 SUBJECT SUBJECT Core/ CREDITS
EHHMT2A Heat and Mass Transfer 1 12 CODE Fudamental/
EHPCO2A Process Control 1 12 Elective
EHPFD2A Process Fluid Dynamics 1 12 EHPRM5A Research Project (Chemical Core 40
SEMESTER 5 Engineering) *Full Year
EHPEEX5A Environmental Engineering I Core 15
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
(Chemical Eng)
EHATH3A Applied Thermodynamics 2 12
EHPPDX5A Chemical Process Design I Core 15
EHCPR3A Chemical Process Design 12
(Chemical Eng)
EHENE1A Environmental Engineering 1 12
Elective Group YI** Elective 10
EHRTE3A Reactor Technology 1 12
EHSEP3A Separation Processes 1 12 * Research Project (Chemical Engineering) (Full year)
EHCEL2A Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2 12 ** Elective Group YI *(Elective group Y = A or B)
SEMESTER 6
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EHEXL1A Workplace Based Learning 1 60
SEMESTER 2 PHD IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SUBJECT SUBJECT Core/ CREDITS
1.5.1 Admission Requirements: MEng. (Chemical Engineering) or
CODE Fudamental/
equivalent. Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
Elective
EHPEEY5A Environmental Engineering II Core 15 1.5.2 Duration of Programme: At least two years full-time research,
(Chemical Eng) concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
EHPPDY5A Chemical Process Design II Core 15 2. WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(Chemical Eng) TECHNICIAN?
Elective Group YII*** Elective 10 The qualified Chemical engineer/technician may find himself/herself as
*** Elective Group YII *(Elective group Y = A or B) a member of an engineering team which may consist of engineers, sci-
entists, artisans, process personnel, technologists and technicians from
Subject Elective Groups: The learners will first select a group among
other disciplines. Functions may include the commissioning and main-
petroleum, mineral processing and bioprocessing. Elective YI and YII
tenance of chemical plants, process control, design and development,
may not come from different groups. The elective group of subjects to
optimizing of chemical processes, quality control over the products of the
be offered will depend on admission numbers per group (Minimum of
manufacturing processes, feasibility studies and a variety of tasks related
20 students).
to the chemical process industry.
ELECTIVE GROUP A
3. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
SUBJECT SUBJECT Core/ CREDITS
A profession in the field of Chemical Engineering offers a challenging and
CODE Fudamental/
exciting career in both the private and public sectors. There is a continu-
Elective
ous demand for trained manpower in the field of Chemical Engineering.
EHPBEX5A Bioprocess Engineering I Elective 10
Job designations may vary from production foremen, area superinten-
EHPBEY5A Bioprocess Engineering II Elective 10
dents, line managers and various others within several branches of heavy,
ELECTIVE GROUP B light and general types of industries where the services and expertise of
SUBJECT SUBJECT Core/ CREDITS such persons are required.
CODE Fudamental/ 4. ENQUIRIES
Elective Enquiries may be addressed to:
EHPPEX5A Petrochemical Engineering I Elective 10 The Head of Department:
EHPPEY5A Petrochemical Engineering II Elective 10 Chemical Engineering
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Vaal University of Technology
ENGINEERING Private Bag X021
1.4.1 Admission Requirements: BEng degree in Chemical Engineering Vanderbijlpark 1900
or Equivalent level 8 qualification including Postgraduate Diploma in Tel: (016) 950-9243
Chemical Engineering. Fax: (016) 950-9796
1.4.2 Duration of Programme: At least 1 year full-time research, e-mail: [email protected]
concluded with a Master Dissertation. Website: www.vut.ac.za

DEPARTMENT: CIVIL ENGINEERING

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

DIPLOMA: CIVIL ENGINEERING

1.1 Duration of Programme: This is a three-year course and consists
of five semesters university attendance and one semester Workplace
Based Learning in industry.
SEMESTER 2
1.1.2 Curriculum
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
SEMESTER 1 HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS ECAME1A Applied Mechanics 1 10
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 ECCOA2A Computing Applications 2 7
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10 AAECH2A Engineering Chemistry 2 10
AAECH1A Engineering Chemistry 1 10 ECEDR1A Engineering Drawing 1 10
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1 10 APHYP2A Physics 2 – Practical 5
APHYS1A Physics 1 10 APHYT2A Physics 2 - Theory 5
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3 ECSPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5
SEMESTER 3 1.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS (or a minimum two years part-time programme). Consists of two semes-
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 ters’ university attendance (8 modules) that includes two (2) modules on
ECCOS1A Construction Methods 1 10 Civil Engineering Research Project.
ECCOM1A Construction Materials 1 5 1.3.3 Curriculum
ECEDR2A Engineering Drawing 2 10
SEMESTER 1
EYEGE1A Engineering Geology 1 10
ECESU1A Engineering Surveying 1 10 SUBJECT SUBJECT CREDITS
ECSME1A Soil Mechanics 1 5 CODE
ECST2A Theory of Structures 2 10 ECEEN5A Environmental Engineering 10
ECGTE5A Geotechnical Engineering 20
SEMESTER 4 ECPCM5A Project and Construction Management 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS ECRPX5A Research Project in Civil Engineering (Module 1) 15
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8
SEMESTER 2
ECCEM1A Civil Engineering Management 1 10
ECCOM2A Construction Materials 2 5 SUBJECT SUBJECT CREDITS
ECEOS2A Elements of Structural Steel and Timber 10 CODE
Design 2 ECSTE5A Structural Engineering 20
ECESU2A Engineering Surveying 2 10 ECTEN5A Transportation Engineering 20
ECSAN3A Structural Analysis 3 10 ECWEN5A Water Engineering 20
ECTEN1A Transportation Engineering 1 10 ECRPY5A Research Project in Civil Engineering (Module 2) 25
ECWEN1A Water Engineering 1 10 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER 5 1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng Degree or Equivalent level 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
ECCEM2A Civil Engineering Management 2 10 with an average pass mark of 60% and above. Proof of successful com-
ECDOC1A Documentation 1 10 pletion of a Vaal University of Technology approved course in Research
ECEOR3A Elements of Reinforced Concrete Masonry 10 Methodology. Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
Design 3 1.4.2 Duration of Programme: The equivalent of 1 year, full-time study.
ECFMC2A Fluid Mechanics 2 (Civil) 10
ECSME2A Soil Mechanics 2 10 1.4.3 Programme Structure: This programme comprises of a thesis
ECSAN4A Structural Analysis 4 10 only.
ECTEN2A Transportation Engineering 2 10
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
SEMESTER 6
1.5.1 Admission Requirements: Master of Engineering in Civil Engi-
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
neering or Equivalent level 9 qualification. Ad hoc cases will be treated
ECEXL1A Workplace Based Learning 60
on merit.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA 1.5.2 Duration of Programme: At least two years full-time research,
1.2.1 Admission Requirements: A student with relevant qualification on concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
NQF level 6 (min 360 credits) can enter this Advanced Diploma in Civil 2. CIVIL ENGINEERING FIELDS
Engineering or a relevant qualification (e.g. Bachelors in Civil Engineer-
ing). The relevant NQF level 6 qualification must be passed with an average Fields of study includes but is not limited to transportation, water, struc-
of 65% of all the exit level subjects. All other equivalent qualifications will be tural, geotechnical, construction management and urban engineering.
treated on an ad hoc basis. 3. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
1.2.2 Duration of Programme: A one-year full-time course and consists The following selections of careers are available:
of two semesters’ university attendance (13 modules) that includes two Design Draughtsman, Project Official, Site Agent, Municipal Technician,
(2) modules on Civil Engineering Research Methods and Project. Engineering Surveyor, Quantity Technician, Designer, Laboratory Techni-
1.2.3 Curriculum cian, Contract Manager, Project Planner, Estimator, Quality Controller or
SEMESTER 1 a Geo-technician.
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS 4. ENQUIRIES
ECMAT4A Civil Engineering Materials 10 Enquiries may be addressed to:
ECHTE4A Highway and Traffic Engineering 10 The Head of Department
ECSTR4A Structural Analysis 10 Civil Engineering
ECWWE4A Water and Wastewater Engineering 10 Faculty of Engineering and Technology
ECENS4A Environmental Studies 10 Vaal University of Technology
ECREM4A Civil Engineering Research Methodology 15 Private Bag X021
SEMESTER 2 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
Tel: (016) 950-9241
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
Fax: (016) 950-9957
ECEDE4A Earthworks Design 10
e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
ECSRD4A Steel and Reinforced Concrete Design 10
Website: www.vut.ac.za
ECRWE4A Railway Engineering 10
ECRED4A Reticulation Design 10
ECBDC4A Business Development in the Civil Engineer- 10
ing Environment
ECMTT4A Management Tools and Techniques 10
ECREP4A Civil Engineering Research Project 15
NB: All subjects/modules are compulsory and must be completed in VUT

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA

1.3.1 Admission Requirements: A student with relevant qualification
on NQF level 7, typically a Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma or rel-
evant NQF level 7 qualifications can enter this programme. The relevant
NQF level 7 qualification must be passed with an average of 65% of all the
exit level subjects.
 DEPARTMENT: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electronics), Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electronics)
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) / Master of Engineering in Energy Efficiency (MEng Energy Efficiency)
Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

DIPLOMA: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING SEMESTER 5

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
1.1 Duration of Programme: Three years full-time qualification, 360 EEOEL3A Opto-Electronics 3 10
credits. Sixty credits are allocated to Workplace Based Learning which EEWPR4A Projects 4 8
will take place in industry. EEMIC3A Microwave Communication 3 10
1.1.2 Curriculum EERAD3A Radio Engineering 3 10
EETXR3A Transmission 3 (Radio Frequency) 10
SEMESTER 1 ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EEPEL4A Power Electronics 4 10
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 EIENP3A Engineering Programming 3 10
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 SEMESTER 6 WBL PLACEMENT
EPEEN1A Electrical Engineering 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10 EEEXL1A Workplace Based Learning 1 14
AMMAT1A Mathematics1 10 EEEXL2A Workplace Based Learning 2 16
APHYS1A Physics 1 10 EEPRJ4A Engineering Project 4 30
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3
ADDITIONAL SUBJECT ADVANCED DIPLOMA
AAECH1A Engineering Chemistry 1 10
1.2.1 Admission Requirements: All applicants must have a Diploma
SEMESTER 2 in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) with the provision of a 60% per-
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS formance in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the Ad-
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8 vanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electronics). Apart from the
EICOA2A Computing Applications 2 7 prescribed qualification, a specified period of relevant post-qualification
EIDSY1A Digital Systems 1 10 practical experience is a prerequisite for registration.
EPEEN2A Electrical Engineering 2 10 1.2.2 Duration of Programme: The Advanced Diploma is a one-year full-
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 time course.
EEELE1A Electronics 1 10
EEWPR1A Projects 1 7 1.2.3 Curriculum
EESPA1A Safety Principles And Law 1 5 SEMESTER 1
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EIPRI1A Process Instrumentation 1 10 COMPULSARY
APHYT2A Physics 2 (Theory) 5 EEPRO4A Electrical Engineering Project (AD) 25
APHYP2A Physics 2 (Practical) 5 EIREM4A Engineering Research Methods (AD) 15
AAECH2A Engineering Chemistry 2 10 CHOICE SUBJECTS
SEMESTER 3 EEAEL4A Electronics 4 (AD) 20
EERAD4A Radio Engineering 4 (AD) 20
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EIDSP4A Digital Signal Processing 4 (AD) 20
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8
EISPC4A Signal Processing 4 (AD) 20
EIDSY2A Digital Systems 2 10
EEELE2A Electronics 2 10
EEWPR2A Projects 2 7
EECAD1A Electrical Cad 1 10
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10
EEECO2A Electronic Communication 2 10
ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
EIENP1A Engineering Programming 1 10
BHMAN1A Management 1 10
EINET1A Networks 1 10
SEMESTER 4
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8
EEELEC3A Electronics 3 10
EEWPR3A Projects 3 8
EEDCO2A Digital Communication 2 10
EECAD2A Electrical Cad 2 10
EEMET3A Measurement Technology 3 10
CHOICE SUBJECTS
EICSY2A Control Systems 2 10
EIENP2A Engineering Programming 2 10
EIPRI2A Process Instrumentation 2 10
EINET2A Networks 2 10
EIDCS1A Digital Control Systems 1 10
SEMESTER 2 - Steam distribution components
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS - Tracer lines
COMPULSARY - Waste heat recovery
AMAEM4A Advanced Engineering Mathematics 15 - Improving the hot water distribution
BHEMN4A Engineering Management 10 system
CHOICE SUBJECTS - Cogeneration
EEAMI4A Microwave Engineering 4 20 Electrical • Rate structures
EEAOE4A Opto-Electronics 4 20 Systems • Electrical systems
EESAT4A Satellite Communication 4 20 Credits: 20 • Electric motors and drives
EICIA4A Circuit Analysis 4 20 • Tariffs and structures
EIDCS4A Digital Control Systems 4 20 • Electrical protection systems
• Energy systems maintenance
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA • Control systems and computers
1.3.1 Admission Requirements: Students who have completed the Ad- - Need for controls
vanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering automatically qualify for entry - Types of controls
into this Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Students who Manual systems
have completed another relevant qualification are subjected to an RPL Basic automatic controls
process. Web based building automation systems
1.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme. Renewable • Renewable energy sources and water
Energy management:
1.3.3 Curriculum Credits: 25 - Wind generation
- Water energy systems
YEAR - Geothermal energy
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS - Solar energy
EEPRO5A Engineering Research Project 30 - Thermal energy storage
SEMESTER 1 - Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS • Distributed generation (DG)
EEMET5A Advanced Measurement Technology 25 - Economics of DG
EEEMN5A Energy Management 25 - Technologies
- Analysing your own facility for DG
SEMESTER 2
application
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS - A case study
EEMIC5A Microwave Design 25
EPEEM5A Energy Efficiency Management 25 Research • Research Project relating to energy sources and/or
Project water management systems pertaining to:
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN Credits: 90 - Wind generation systems and optimization
- Water energy systems and optimization
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS) - Geothermal energy systems and optimiza-
1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8 tion
qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma. - Solar energy systems and optimization
1.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year, full-time research, con- - Thermal energy storage systems and
cluded with a Master’s dissertation. optimization
- Hydrogen and Fuel Cell systems and
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN optimization
ENERGY EFFICIENCY (MENG ENERGY EFFICIENCY) 1.5.4 Enquiries (MEng Energy Efficiency):
1.5.1 Admission Requirements: An appropriate BEng or Advanced Prof WJ Bekker
Diploma. Tel: (016) 950-9410
E-mail: [email protected]
1.5.2 Programme Structure: One-year full-time or two years part time.
1.5.3 Curriculum DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL
MODULE MODULE CONTENT
ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)
1.6.1 Admission Requirements: A MEng. Electrical Engineering (Elec-
Energy • Building energy use and economic analysis and life
tronics). Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
Accounting & cycle costing
Economics • Building envelopes and insulation 1.6.2 Duration of Programme: At least two years full-time research,
Credits: 20 • Energy auditing concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
• Audit instruments 1.6.3 Programme Structure: This instructional programme comprises
• Codes standards and protocols of a thesis only. This qualification is offered at the Vanderbijlpark campus
• Energy purchasing only.
• Energy accounting and benchmarking
• Energy rates structures 2. ENQUIRIES
• Electrical systems and electricity management Enquiries may be addressed to:
The Head of Department: Electronic Engineering
Process Energy • Fan systems Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Management • Pumps and pump systems Vaal University of Technology
Credits: 25 • Air systems components management. Private Bag X021
• Heating, ventilating and air conditioning Vanderbijlpark 1900
• Understanding and managing boilers: Tel: (016) 950-9416
- Operation Fax: (016) 950-9796
- Boiler components e-mail: [email protected]
- Boiler controls and gauges Website: www.vut.ac.za
- Boiler fuels
- Heat balance for boilers
- Boiler efficiency and improvements
• Steam distribution systems:
- Introduction
 DEPARTMENT: POWER ENGINEERING
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power), Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power)
Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power), Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Power)
Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Power)

DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (POWER) SEMESTER 5

SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
1.1 Duration of Programme: Three years full-time qualification, 360 EPEPR3A Electrical Protection 3 10
credits. Sixty credits are allocated to Workplace Based Learning which EPAEN3A Alternative Energy 3 10
will take place in industry. EPEMA4A Electrical Machines 4 10
1.1.2 Curriculum EPTXP3A Transmission 3 10
SEMESTER 1 EEPEL4A Power Electronics 4 10
EPEMN2A Energy Management 2 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
CHOICE SUBJECT
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8
EEELE3A Electronics 3 10
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5
EPEEN1A Electrical Engineering 1 10 SEMESTER 6
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
AMMAT1A Mathematics1 10 EPEXL1A Workplace Based Learning 1 14
APHYS1A Physics 1 10 EPEXL2A Workplace Based Learning 2 16
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3 EPPRJ4A Engineering Project 4 30
1.1.3 Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)
SEMESTER 2 The Certificate of Competency as a Mechanical and / or Electrical Engi-
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS neering Technician is issued by the Department of Labour (Factories) or
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8 the Department of Minerals and Energy Affairs (Mines) to a person with
EICOA2A Computing Applications 2 8 the necessary academic diploma / degree and practical experience and
EIDSY1A Digital Systems 1 10 who has passed a qualifying examination. A person with such a certificate
EPEEN2A Electrical Engineering 2 10 must take responsibility for the operation of a factory or mine where the
EEELE1A Electronics 1 10 consumption of electricity exceeds a certain limit.
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 This University is one of a few tertiary institutions accredited to offer Di-
EESPA1A Safety Principles And Law 1 5 plomas complying with the requirements for admission to the GCC exam-
CHOICE SUBJECTS ination. This is not a GCC qualification, only a subject package complying
EMEDR1A Engineering Drawing 1 10 with the entry requirements to the GCC examination.
APHYT2A Physics 2 Theory 5 This is for the combination of subjects of the National Diploma and NOT
APHYP2A Physics 2 Practical 5 for the Diploma in Engineering.
SEMESTER 3 GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY (GCC)
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS • Computer & Programming Skills I • Electrical Engineering, I
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 • Mathematics I • Electrical Engineering II
EPEEN3A Electrical Engineering 3 10 • Mathematics II • Electrical Engineering III
EPEMA2A Electrical Machines 2 10 • Industrial Electronics II • Electrical Machines II
EPSYS2A Power Systems 2 10 • Power Electronics III • Electrical Machines III
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10 • Electronics I • Electrical Protection III
EEELE2A Electronics 2 10 • Electronics II • Digital Systems I
CHOICE SUBJECT (CHOOSE 1) • Mechanics I • Applied Communication Skills 1.1
EIDSY2A Digital Systems 2 10 • Mechanical Engineering • Applied Communication Skills 1.2
BHMAN1A Management 1 10 Drawing I • Applied Communication Skills 2.1
EIPRI1A Process Instruments 1 10 • Mechanical Technology I • Applied Communication Skills 2.2
EMMEC1A Mechanics 1 10 • Mechanical Technology II • EDL
• Mechanical Technology III • Strength of Materials II
SEMESTER 4 • Design Project III • Strength of Materials III
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS • Electrical Distribution 3
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8 Government Certificate of Competency Contact Information:
EPSYS3A Power Systems 3 10 Written application for admission to the examination for the Certificate
EEPEL3A Power Electronics 3 10 of Competency can be addressed to:
EPAEN2A Alternative Energy 2 10
EPEMA3A Electrical Machines 3 10 Mines & Industries
EPEEN4A Electrical Engineering 4 10 Department of Minerals & Energy Affairs
CHOICE SUBJECT Private Bag X59
EICSY2A Control Systems 2 10 Pretoria, 0001
The written application must also include a letter stating that all the pre- MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN
scribed theoretical requirements have been met. This letter is obtainable
from the Department of Power Engineering.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (POWER)
1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8
ADVANCED DIPLOMA qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma.
1.2.1 Admission Requirements: All applicants must have a Diploma in 1.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year full-time research, conclud-
Electrical Engineering (Power) with the provision of a 60% performance ed with a Master’s dissertation.
in those diploma subjects that will carry forward into the Advanced Diplo-
ma in Electrical Engineering (Power). Apart from the prescribed qualifica- DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL
tion, a specified period of relevant post-qualification practical experience
ENGINEERING (POWER)
is a prerequisite for registration.
1.5.1 Admission Requirements: Master of Engineering in Electrical
1.2.2 Duration of Programme: The Advanced Diploma is a one-year full-
Engineering (Power). Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
time course.
1.5.2 Duration of Programme: At least two years full-time research,
1.2.3 Curriculum
concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
SEMESTER 1 COMPULSORY
1.5.3 Programme Structure: This instructional programme comprises
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS of a doctoral thesis only, offered at the Vanderbijlpark campus.
EPPRO4A Electrical Engineering Project 4 25
EPREM4A Engineering Research Methods 4 15 2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
EPHVE4A High Voltage Engineering 4 20 A successful candidate can pursue a career as a technician in one of
EPELP4A Electrical Protection 4 20 the following specialisation fields: Electrical Machines; Generation of
EPELM4A Electrical Machines 4 20 Electricity; Electrical Transmission and Distribution, Electrical Protection,
SEMESTER 2 COMPULSORY Alternative Energy and Energy Management. The specialisation fields
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS above each offer careers in Design and Development and Maintenance.
AMAEM4A Advanced Engineering Mathematics 4 15 3. ENQUIRIES
BHEMN4A Engineering Management 4 10
Enquiries may be addressed to:
EPEPS4A Electrical Power Systems 4 20
The Head of Department:
EEPOW4A Power Electronics 4 20
Power Engineering
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA Faculty of Engineering and Technology
1.3.1 Admission Requirements: Students who have completed the Ad- Vaal University of Technology
vanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering automatically qualify for entry Private Bag X021
into this Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Students who Vanderbijlpark 1900
have completed another relevant qualification are subjected to an RPL Tel: (016) 950-9929
process. Fax: (016) 950-9795
e-mail: [email protected]
1.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme. Website: www.vut.ac.za
1.3.3 Curriculum
SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EPELP5A Electrical Protection 25
EPHVE5A High Voltage Engineering 25
EPEPS5A Power Systems 25
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EPAEN5A Alternative Energy Feasibility 25
EPEEM5A Energy Efficiency Management 25
EXPRO5A Engineering Research Project 30

DEPARTMENT: PROCESS CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Control and Computer Systems), Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process
Control and Computer Systems), Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Control and Computer Systems)
Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Process Control and Computer Systems)
Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Process Control and Computer Systems)
DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SEMESTER 1
(Process Control) SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
1.1 Duration of Programme: Offered full-time, contact classes are for EIPRO4A Electrical Engineering Project 4 25
a period for six semesters (three years) followed by a one-year Workplace EIREM4A Engineering Research Methods 4 15
Based Learning (carried out through attachment to industry) component. EIPRI4A Process Instrumentation 4 20
EIDSP4A Digital Signal Processing 4 20
1.1.2 Curriculum
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS AMAEM4A Advanced Engineering Mathematics 4 15
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 BHEMN4A Engineering Management 4 10
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 EIDCS4A Digital Control Systems 4 20
EPEEN1A Electrical Engineering 1 10 EIINT4A Industrial Network Systems 4 20
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10
AMMAT1A Mathematics1 10 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL
APHYS1A Physics 1 10 ENGINEERING(Process Control)
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3
1.3.1 Admission Requirements: All applicants must have an Advanced
SEMESTER 2
Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Control) with the provision of a
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS 60% performance in the Advanced Diploma subjects.
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8
EICOA2A Computing Applications 2 7 1.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme.
EIDSY1A Digital Systems 1 10 1.3.3 Curriculum
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10
EIPRI1A Process Instrumentation 1 10 SEMESTER 1
APHYP2A Physics 2 Practical 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
APHYT2A Physics 2 Theory 10 GROUP A (Compulsory)
EESPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5 EIPRP5A Process Control Engineering Research 30
SEMESTER 3 Project 5
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS GROUP B (Compulsory)
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 EIASI5A Advanced Smart Instrumentation Engi- 25
EPEEN2A Electrical Engineering 2 10 neering 5 25
EEELE1A Electronics 1 10 EIANX5A Advanced Networking Concepts (A) 5 25
EIENP1A Engineering Programming 1 10 EIANY5A Advanced Networking Concepts (B) 5
EINET1A Networks 1 10 SEMESTER 2
EIPRI2A Process Instrumentation 2 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10
EIAPI5A Advanced Process Instrumentation Systems 25
SEMESTER 4 5
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EIADS5A Advanced DCS and Safety Systems Engi- 25
EIDCS1A Digital Control Systems 1 10 neering 5
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8 EIPCS5A Process Control System Design and Devel- 25
EIDSY2A Digital Systems 2 10 opment 5
EEELEC2A Electronics 2 10 EISIN5A Smart Industrial Network Control 5 25
EIENP2A Engineering Programming 2 10
EINET2A Networks 2 10 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN
EIPRI3A Process Instrumentation 3 10 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (PROCESS CONTROL)
SEMESTER 5 1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma.
EEPEL3A Power Electronics 3 10 1.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year full-time research, conclud-
EIDSY3A Digital Systems 3 10 ed with a Master’s dissertation.
EINET3A Networks 3 10
EICSY2A Control Systems 2 10 DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL
EIDCS2A Digital Control Systems 1 10
EIENP3A Engineering Programming 3 10
ENGINEERING (PROCESS CONTROL)
1.5.1 Admission Requirements: Master of Engineering in Electrical
SEMESTER 6
Engineering (Process). Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL 1.5.2 Duration of Programme: At least two years full-time research,
EIDSY 4A Digital Systems 4 10 concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
EICSY3A Control Systems 3 10 1.5.3 Programme Structure: This instructional programme comprises
EINET4A Networks 4 10 of a doctoral thesis only, offered at the Vanderbijlpark campus.
WBL PLACEMENT
2. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR THE INSTRUMENTATION
EIEXL1A Workplace Based Learning 1 14
TECHNICIAN
EIEXL2A Workplace Based Learning 2 16
EIPRJ4A Engineering Project 4A 30 Measurement and control of pressure, level, flow and temperature
parameters. Design, installation and maintenance of process control
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING systems and instrumentation. Installation, commissioning and optimisa-
(Process Control) tion of various control systems, industrial networks, Safety Systems and
1.2.1 Admission Requirements: All applicants must have a Diploma in Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Electrical Engineering: Process Control with the provision of a 60% perfor-
mance average in the third year subjects. Certain pre-required subjects DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
in the Diploma in Electrical Engineering: Process Control must also be (Computer Systems)
passed with a 60% average. 2.1 Duration of Programme: Offered full-time, contact classes are for
1.2.2 Duration of Programme: The Advanced Diploma is a one-year full- a period for six semesters (three years) followed by a one-year Workplace
time course. Based Learning (carried out through attachment to industry) component.
1.2.3 Curriculum 2.1.2 Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 COMPULSARY
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 AMAEM4A Advanced Engineering Mathematics 4 15
EPEEN1A Electrical Engineering 1 10 BHEMN4A Engineering Management 4 10
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10 GROUP A
AMMAT1A Mathematics1 10 EISEN4A Software Engineering 4 20
APHYS1A Physics 1 10 EIWDC4A Wireless Data Communications 4 20
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3 GROUP B
SEMESTER 2 EICNS4A Computer Network Security 4 20
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EIDBS4A Database Administration 4 20
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8 EIARI4A Artificial Intelligence 4 20
EICOA2A Computing Applications 2 7 Students must do at least 2 subjects from
EIDSY1A Digital Systems 1 10 Group A
EPEEN2A Electrical Engineering 2 10 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 ENGINEERING (Computer Systems)
APHYP2A Physics 2 Practical 10 2.3.1 Admission Requirements: All applicants must have an Advanced
APHYT2A Physics 2 Theory 10 Diploma in Electrical Engineering: Computer Systems with the provision
EESPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5 of a 60% performance in the Advanced Diploma subjects.
SEMESTER 3 2.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme.
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS 2.3.3 Curriculum
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 SEMESTER 1
EIDSY2A Digital Systems 2 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EEELE1A Electronics 1 10 GROUP A (Compulsory)
EIENP1A Engineering Programming 1 10 EICRP5A Computer Engineering Research Project 5 50
EINET1A Networks 1 10 GROUP B
EISEN1A Software Engineering 1 10 Co-requisite Modules:
EIOSY1A Operating systems 1 10 EIASX5A Advanced Software Engineering Module 1 5 25
SEMESTER 4 EIASY5A Advanced Software Engineering Module 2 5 25
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EISNX5A Systems Engineering Module 1 5 25
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8 EISNY5A Systems Engineering Module 2 5 25
EIDSY3A Digital Systems 3 10 SEMESTER 2
EEELEC2A Electronics 2 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EIENP2A Engineering Programming 2 10 EIANX5A Advanced Networking Module 1 5 25
EINET2A Networks 2 10 EIANY5A Advanced Networking Module 2 5 25
EIOSY2A Operating Systems 2 10 Independent Modules:
EISEN2A Software Engineering 2 10 EICSS5A Computer Systems Security 5 25
SEMESTER 5 EIAHS5A Advanced Hardware Systems 5 25
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EIESS5A Emerging Systems 5 25
EIDSY 4A Digital Systems 4 10 GROUP C
EIENP3A Engineering Programming 3 10 EIOSD5A Operating System Design 5 25
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10 EIISS5A Intelligent Systems 5 25
EINET3A Networks 3 10
EIOSY3A Operating Systems 3 10
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL ENGI-
EISEN3A Software Engineering 3 10 NEERING (COMPUTER SYSTEMS)
SEMESTER 6 2.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma.
CHOICE (At least 1) 2.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year full-time research, conclud-
EIENP4A Engineering Programming 4 10 ed with a Master’s dissertation.
EINET4A Networks 4 10
WBL Placement DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRICAL
EIEXC1A Workplace Based Learning 1 14 ENGINEERING (COMPUTER SYSTEMS)
EIEXC2A Workplace Based Learning 2 16 2.5.1 Admission Requirements: Master of Engineering in Electrical
EIPRC4A Engineering Project 4A 30 Engineering (Computer Systems). Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2.5.2 Duration of Programme: At least two years full-time research,
(Computer Systems) concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
2.2.1 Admission Requirements: All applicants must have a Diploma in 2.5.3 Programme Structure: This instructional programme comprises
Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems) with the provision of a 60% of a doctoral thesis only, offered at the Vanderbijlpark campus.
performance average in the third year subjects. Certain pre-required sub-
3. TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR THE INSTRUMENTATION
jects in the Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems) must
TECHNICIAN
also be passed with a 60% average.
The environment where an Instrumentation technician will function is
2.2.2 Duration of Programme: The Advanced Diploma is a one-year full-
in measurement and control of pressure, level, flow and temperature
time course.
parameters. The design, installation and maintenance of process control
2.2.3 Curriculum
systems and instrumentation. Installation, commissioning and optimisa-
SEMESTER 1 tion of various control systems, industrial networks, Safety Systems and
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
COMPULSARY
4. ENQUIRIES
EIPRE4A Electrical Engineering Project 4 25
Enquiries may be addressed to:
EIREM4A Engineering Research Methods 4 15
The Head of Department:
GROUP A
Process Control and Computer Systems Tel: (016) 950-9254
EIMSD4A Micro System Design 4 20
Faculty of Engineering and Technology Fax: (016) 950-9727
EEAEL4A Electronics 4 20
Vaal University of Technology e-mail: [email protected]
GROUP B
Private Bag X021 Website: www.vut.ac.za
EINTP4A New Technology Programming 4 20
Vanderbijlpark 1900
EIDBP4A Database Programming 4A 20
 DEPARTMENT: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Diploma in Industrial Engineering Diploma in Operations Management
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering Advanced Diploma in Operations Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management
Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering

DIPLOMA: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING EMMAE1A Maintenance 1* 10

EMMOM2A Mechanics of Machines 2* 10
1.1 Duration of Programme: Three-year full-time qualification: Five EMSOM2A Strength of Materials 2* 10
semesters (S1 to S5) of theoretical learning at the Vaal University of Tech- SEMESTER 5
nology and one semester (at least) of Workplace Based Learning (Indus-
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
try).
EBAUT3A Automation 3 10
1.1.2 Curriculum EBEWS3A Engineering Work Study 3 10
SEMESTER 1 EBIAC3A Industrial Accounting 3 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EBILE3A Industrial Leadership 3 10
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 EBORE3A Operations Research 3 10
AAECH1A Engineering Chemistry 1 10 SEMESTER 6
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10 EBWIL1A Work Based Learning (Industrial) 60
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1 10
APHYS1A Physics 1 10
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3 1.2.1 Admission Requirements: A Diploma in Industrial Engineering or
equivalent with an overall minimum average of 60% and with a pass in
SEMESTER 2
Mathematics 3. All other equivalent qualifications will be treated on an
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS ad hoc basis.
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills I.2 8
EBCOA2A Computing Applications 2 7 1.2.2 Duration of Programme: The Advanced Diploma is a one-year full-
AAECH2A Engineering Chemistry 2 10 time course.
EMEDR1A Engineering Drawing 1 10 1.2.3 Curriculum
EBMRE2A Manufacturing Relations 2 10 SEMESTER 1 (All 3 modules are compulsory)
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
APHYT2A Physics 2 (Theory) 5 EBMPS4A Manufacturing and Production Science 4 20
APHYP2A Physics 2 (Practical) 5 EBQIC4A Quality Control and Improvement 4 20
EBSPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5 EBRMI4A Research Methods and Industrial Engineer- 20
SEMESTER 3 ing Project 4
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS SEMESTER 2 (3 compulsory modules and 1 elective)
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EPEEN1A Electrical Engineering 1 10 Compulsory modules:
EBEWS1A Engineering Work Study 1 10 EBFPD4A Facility Planning and Design 4 20
EMMEN1A Manufacturing Engineering 1 10 EBHFE4A Human Factors and Ergonomics 4 20
EBPEN1A Production Engineering 1 10 EBIEM4A Industrial Engineering Management 4 20
EBQTE1A Qualitative Techniques 1 10 Elective modules (choose one):
EMMEC1A Mechanics 1 10 EBFEE4A Financial Engineering and Economics 4* 20
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10 EBIKM4A Information and Knowledge Management 20
SEMESTER 4 (All Compulsory and 1 Elective) 4*
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EBMOS4A Modelling and Simulation 4* 20
Compulsory (All):
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: INDUSTRIAL
BACOS2A Costing 2 10 ENGINEERING
EBEWS2A Engineering Work Study 2 10
EBFLA2A Facility Layout and Material Handling 2 10 1.3.1 Admission Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diplo-
EMMEN2A Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering 2 10 ma or relevant NQF level 7 qualification with an overall minimum average
EBPEN2A Production Engineering 2 10 of 60%. All other equivalent qualifications will be treated on an ad hoc
EBQAS2A Quality Assurance 2 10 basis.
Electives* (Only 1): 1.3.2 Duration of Programme: The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial
EBCAD1A Computer Aided Draughting 1* 10 Engineering is a minimum one-year, full-time course.
EPEEN2A Electrical Engineering 2* 10
1.3.3 Curriculum MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN INDUSTRAIL
YEAR MODULES (All compulsory) ENGINEERING
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EBIPD5A Industrial Engineering Project Planning and 30 1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8
Design 5 qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma.
EBIDI5A Industrial Engineering Project Design and 30 1.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year full-time study, comprising
Implementation 5 of a thesis only.
SEMESTER 1 (All modules are Compulsory) 1.5 Job Opportunities: There is a great need for persons who are well
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS trained in Industrial Engineering. Job opportunities as business advisors,
EBADA5A Advanced Decision Analysis 5 20 industrial analysts, production personnel, planning personnel and line
EBAMS5A Advanced Modelling and Simulation 5 20 managers are available in all types of manufacturing companies as well
SEMESTER 2 (1 Compulsory module and 1 Elective) as in service organisations. Experience has shown that people with a
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS dynamic personality and a qualification in Industrial Engineering quickly
Compulsory module: progress to management level or start their own businesses.
EBMPE5A Manufacturing and Production Engineering 20 1.6. ENQUIRIES
5 Enquiries may be addressed to: Tel: (016) 950 9287
Elective modules (choose one): The Head of Department Fax: (016) 950 9797
BAFD5A Advanced Facility Design 5* 20 Industrial Engineering & Operations Management
EBFEN5A Financial Engineering 5* 20 Vaal University of Technology e-mail: [email protected]
EBPRE5A Project Engineering 5* 20 Private Bag X021 Website: www.vut.ac.za
Please note: All modules must be done at VUT. This is an NQF level 8 Vanderbijlpark, 1900
qualification with 140 credits.

2. Admission Requirements:
DIPLOMA: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8
BACEY1A Costing and Estimating 1.2 10
Subjects EBMAY2A Operations Management 2.2 10
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma EBMAT2A Operations Management Techniques 2 10
Compulsory subjects Note EBOGY2A Organisational Effectiveness 2.2 10
English 4 3 = 40-49% (Subjects with * are electives) – choose one:
4 = 50-59% AAECH2A *Engineering Chemistry 2 10
Mathematics 4
5 = 60-69% EMMAE2A *Maintenance Engineering 2 10
Physical Science 3 6 = 70-79% EMMEN2A *Manufacturing Engineering 2 10
Any other 3 subjects minimum 12 7 = 80-89% APHYS2A *Physics 2 10
of 4, excl Life Orientation 8 = 90-99% ASPRG2A *Programming 2 10
SEMESTER 5
TOTAL 23
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
2.1 Duration of Programme: Five semesters of theoretical learning EBILE3A Industrial Leadership 3 10
and one semester Operations Management Practice (Project based). EBMAX3A Operations Management 3.1 10
EBMAT3A Operations Management Techniques 3 10
2.1.2 Curriculum
EBOMG3A Operations Management Technology 3 10
SEMESTER 1 EBOEG3A Organisational Effectiveness 3 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS SEMESTER 6
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10
EBMAP1A Operations Management Practice 1 60
EBMFX1A Manufacturing Technology 1.1 10
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1 10 ADVANCED DIPLOMA: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
EBOPX1A Operations Management 1.1 10
EBOGX1A Organisational Effectiveness 1.1 10 2.2.1 Admission Requirements: A Diploma in Operations Management
EBWPX1A Workplace Dynamics 1.1 10 or other engineering disciplines or equivalent (including National Diplo-
SEMESTER 2 ma in Operations Management) with an overall minimum average of 60%
and a pass in Mathematics 1. All other equivalent qualifications will be
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
treated on an ad hoc basis.
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8
EBMFY1A Manufacturing Technology 1.2 10 2.2.2 Duration of Programme: The Advanced Diploma is a one-year full-
EBOPY1A Operations Management 1.2 10 time course.
EBOGY1A Organisational Effectiveness 1.2 10 2.2.3 Curriculum
EBQMA1A Quality Management 1 10
EBWPY1A Workplace Dynamics 1.2 10 SEMESTER 1 (All 3 modules are compulsory)
SEMESTER 3 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EBQMA4A Quality Management 4 20
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 EBRMO4A Research Methodology for Operations 20
BACEX1A Costing and Estimating 1.1 10 Management 4
EBMAX2A Operations Management 2.1 10 EBSCM4A Supply Chain Management 4 20
EBOGX2A Organisational Effectiveness 2.1 10 SEMESTER 2 (2 compulsory modules and 1 elective)
EBQAS2A Quality Assurance 2 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EBSTX1A Statistics 1.1 10
Compulsory modules:
(Subjects with * are electives) – choose one:
EBFIM4A Financial Management 4 20
AAECH1A *Engineering Chemistry 1 10
EBWDE4A Workplace Design 4 20
HLAWX1A *Labour Law 1.1 15
Elective modules (choose one):
APHYS1A *Physics 1 10
EBMAS4A Manufacturing Systems 4* 20
ASPRG1A *Programming 1 10
EBMOM4A Modelling in Operations Management 4* 20
SEMESTER 4
Please note: All modules must be done at VUT. This is an NQF level 7
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
qualification with 120 credits.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: SEMESTER 2 (1 Compulsory module and 1 Elective)
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
Compulsory module:
2.3.1 Admission Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diplo- EBOMS5A Advanced Manufacturing Systems 5 20
ma or relevant NQF level 7 qualification with an overall minimum average Elective modules (choose one):
of 60%. All other equivalent qualifications will be treated on an ad hoc EBAIM5A Advanced Industrial Management 5* 20
basis. EBAFD5A Business Finance 5* 20
2.3.2 Duration of Programme: A minimum one-year, full-time course. Please note: All modules must be done at VUT. This is an NQF level 8
2.3.3 Curriculum qualification with 140 credits.
YEAR MODULES (All compulsory)
2.3 JOB OPPORTUNITIES
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
Operations Management offers a challenging and exciting career in the
EBOPD5A Operations Management Project Planning 30
private sector. The expertise and skills that you will achieve find their
and Design 5
optimum applications and growth in the manufacturing industry as
EBODI5A Operations Management Project Design 30
Production Assistant / Production Planner, Production Scheduler / Head
and Implementation 5
Planner, Production Superintendent, Production Manager and Opera-
SEMESTER 1 (All modules are Compulsory) tions Manager. People with Operations Management qualifications and
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS experience are also well equipped to be in many other industries or to
EBAMA4A Advanced Modelling in Operations Manage- 20 start their own business.
ment 5
EBQRM5A Quality and Reliability Management 5 20
2.4 ENQUIRIES Tel: (016) 950 9287
Enquiries may be addressed to: Fax: (016) 950 9797
The Head of Department: Industrial Engineering and Operations Management e-mail: [email protected]
Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1900 Website: www.vut.ac.za

DEPARTMENT: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering ,
Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

1.1 Duration of Programme: Three-year full-time (six semesters S1 to EMPRJ1A Project 1 (WIL Mechanical) 7
S6) qualification at the Vaal University of Technology. EPEEN1A Electrical Engineering 1 10
1.1.2 Curriculum AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8
SEMESTER 1
EMMEN1A Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering 1 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EMEDR2A Engineering Drawing 2 10
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 SEMESTER 4
AAECH1A Engineering Chemistry 1 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5
EMMED2A Mechanical Engineering Design 2 10
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10
EMMOM2A Mechanics of Machines 2 10
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1 10
EMSOM2A Strength of Materials 2 10
APHYS1A Physics 1 10
EMFMM2A Fluid Mechanics 2 (Mechanics) 10
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3
EMTHE2A Thermodynamics 2 10
SEMESTER 2
EMPRJ2A Project 2 (WIL Mechanical) 8
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills I.2 8 EMCAI1A Computer Aided Draughting 1 10
EMCOA2A Computing Applications 2 7
SEMESTER 5
AAECH2A Engineering Chemistry 2 10
EMEDR1A Engineering Drawing 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 EMMOM3A Mechanics of Machines 3 10
APHYT2A Physics 2 (Theory) 5 EMSOM3A Strength of Materials 3 10
APHYP2A Physics 2 (Practical) 5 EMFME3A Fluid Mechanics 3 10
EMSPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5 EMTHE3A Thermodynamics 3 10
EMMED3A Mechanical Engineering Design 3 10
SEMESTER 3
EMMEN2A Manufacturing Engineering 2 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EMMAE1A Maintenance Engineering 1 10
EMMEC1A Mechanics 1 10 EMPRJ3A Project 3 (WIL Mechanical) 15
SEMESTER 6 EMEIC5A Internal Combustion Engine Analysis 8*
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EMEMM5A Maintenance Management 7*
EMTOM3A Theory of Machines 3 10 SEMESTER 2
EMAOM3A Applied Strength of Materials 3 10
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EMHYM3A Hydraulic Machines 3 10
EMECM5A Continuum Mechanics 15
EMSPL3A Steam Plant 3 10
EMEES5A Energy Systems 15
EMMDE3A Machine Design 3 10
EMEMS5B Engineering Modelling and Simulations 15
EMMAE2A Maintenance Engineering 2 10
Module 2
EMMEC2A Modelling and Engineering Computation 2 10
EMEPM5A Production and Manufacturing 8*
EMEXM1A Workplace Based Learning 1 (Mechanical) 30
EMERE5A Refrigeration and Air-conditioning 7*
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING YEAR MODULE
1.2.1 Admission Requirements: Diploma or National Diploma in Me- SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
chanical Engineering with an average of at least 60% in the following sub- EMEAR5A Applied Research Methodology in Mechan- 30
jects: Hydraulic Machines 3, Steam Plant 3, Theory of Machines 3, Applied ical Engineering
Strength of Materials 3 and Mathematics 3. All other equivalent qualifica- * Elective: total credit 15 required
tions will be treated on an ad hoc basis.
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL
1.2.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme.
ENGINEERING
1.2.3 Curriculum
1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8
qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma.
SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS 1.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year full-time study, comprising
EMEPR4A Engineering Professionalism 10 of a Master’s dissertation only.
EMECN4A Engineering Economics 10
EMAEM4A Applied Engineering Mathematics 15
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL
EMMTS4A Material Science 15 ENGINEERING (DEng. Mechanical)
SEMESTER 2 1.5.1 Admission Requirements: Master of Engineering in Mechanical
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS Engineering or equivalent. Ad hoc cases will be treated on merit.
EMTFM4A Thermo-Fluids and Turbo Machinery 15 1.5.2 Programme Structure: At least two years full-time research,
EMHMT4A Heat and Mass Transfer 15 concluded with a Doctoral Thesis.
EMSMS4A Solid Mechanics and Stress Analysis 15
EMVCE4A Vibration and Control Engineering 15 2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
YEAR MODULE In any heavy or light manufacturing industry, e.g. the chemical industry,
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS iron and steel manufacturing industry, mining industry, power stations,
EMRMD4A Research Methods and Engineering Design 30 transport services, provincial and government services, etc. Technicians
Project are much sought after and a career in this field is lucrative and rewarding.
3. ENQUIRIES
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: MECHANICAL
Enquiries may be addressed to:
ENGINEERING The Head of Department:
1.3.1 Admission Requirements: Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engi- Mechanical Engineering
neering and equivalent qualification. Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
1.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year full-time programme.
VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
1.3.3 Curriculum:
SEMESTER 1 Tel: (016) 950-9287/9302
Fax: (016) 950-9797
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
e-mail: [email protected]
EMEAM5A Advanced Engineering Mathematics 15
Website: www.vut.ac.za
EMEMS5A Engineering Modelling and Simulations 15
Module 1

DEPARTMENT: METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Advanced Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
Master of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering
DIPLOMA: METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA: METALLURGICAL
1.1 Duration of Programme: Three-year full-time qualification. Five ENGINEERING
semesters, S1 to S5 at the Vaal University of Technology. One semester 1.3.1 Admission Requirements: Admission requires a 120 credit Ad-
Workplace Based Learning (WBL). vanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Metallurgical Engineering.
1.1.2 Curriculum 1.3.2 Duration of Programme: This is a one-year programme.
SEMESTER 1
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS 1.3.3 Curriculum:
AMMAT1A Mathematics 1 10 PHYSICAL METALLURGY OPTION
AAECH1A Engineering Chemistry 1 10 SEMESTER 1
APHYS1A Physics 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EESIN1A Social Intelligence 1 3 EYPTH2A Process Thermodynamics 10
EEESK1A Engineering Skills 1 5 EYMKR5A Corrosion Engineering 10
ASICT1A ICT Skills 1 10
HKCOX1A Applied Communication Skills 1.1 8 SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS EYHMT5A Heat and Mass Transfer 10
AMMAT2A Mathematics 2 10 SEMESTER 1 + 2 (YEAR SUBJECTS)
EMEDR1A Engineering Drawing 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
APHYS2A Physics 2 10 EYMAS5A Advanced Modelling and Simulation 20
AAECH2A Engineering Chemistry 2 10 EYPRO5A Physical Metallurgy Research Project 30
EYSPA1A Safety Principles and Law 1 5 EYPME5A Physical Metallurgy 20
EYCOA2A Computing Applications 2 7 EYMAM5A Manufacturing Metallurgy 20
HKCOY1A Applied Communication Skills 1.2 8 EYMAE5A Materials Engineering 20
SEMESTER 3 EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY OPTION
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS SEMESTER 1
EYPTH1A Process Thermodynamics 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EYEME1A Extractive Metallurgy 1 10 EYPTH2A Process Thermodynamics 10
EYPME1A Physical Metallurgy 1 10 EYMKR5A Corrosion Engineering 10
EYMPR1A Mineral Processing 1 10
SEMESTER 2
EYMAM1A Manufacturing Metallurgy 1 10
EYEGE1A Engineering Geology 1 10 SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
HKCOX2A Applied Communication Skills 2.1 8 EYHMT5A Heat and Mass Transfer 10
SEMESTER 4 SEMESTER 1 + 2 (YEAR SUBJECTS)
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EYHYD2A Hydrometallurgy 2 10 EYMAS5A Advanced Modelling and Simulation 20
EYPYR2A Pyrometallurgy 2 10 EYPRO5A Extractive Metallurgy Research Project 30
EYPME2A Physical Metallurgy 2 10 EYMIP5A Mineral Processing 20
EYMPR2A Mineral Processing 2 10 EYHYD5A Hydrometallurgy 20
EYMAM2A Manufacturing Metallurgy 2 10 EYPYR5A Pyrometallurgy 20
EBQCO2A Quality Control 2 10 MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGICAL
HKCOY2A Applied Communication Skills 2.2 8
SEMESTER 5
ENGINEERING
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS 1.4.1 Admission Requirements: A BEng degree or equivalent level 8
EYHYD3A Hydrometallurgy 3 10 qualification including the Postgraduate Diploma.
EYPYR3A Pyrometallurgy 3 10 1.4.2 Programme Structure: At least 1 year full-time study, comprising
EYPME3A Physical Metallurgy 3 10 of a Master’s dissertation only.
EYMPR3A Mineral Processing 3 10
EYMAM3A Manufacturing Metallurgy 3 10 2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
BHMAN1A Management 1 8 Many opportunities exist at primary producers of both ferrous and
EYENC1A Environmental Geochemistry 1 8 non-ferrous metals as well as in the manufacturing industry.
SEMESTER 6 3. ENQUIRIES
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS Enquiries may be addressed to:
EYWBL1A Workplace Based Learning 1 60 Head of Department:
ADVANCED DIPLOMA: METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING Metallurgical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
1.2.1 Admission Requirements: A Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
Private Bag X021
or the old National Diploma: Engineering Metallurgy.
VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
1.2.2 Duration of Programme: It is a one year programme. Tel: (016) 950 9243
1.2.3 Curriculum Fax: (016) 950 9796
E-mail: [email protected]
SEMESTER 1
Website: www.vut.ac.za
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
AMMAT3A Mathematics 3 10
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EBQCO3A Quality Control 3 10
YEAR MODULE
SUBJECT CODE SUBJECT CREDITS
EYHYD4A Hydrometallurgy 4 20
EYPYR4A Pyrometallurgy 4 20
EYPME4A Physical Metallurgy 4 20
EYMIP4A Mineral Processing 4 20
EYMAM4A Manufacturing Metallurgy 4 20
EYPRO2A Metallurgical Research Methods and 20
Project 2
 VUT
WELCOME
The VUT Sport and Recreation would like to extend a warm
welcome to you as a new student on campus. We invite you
Sport Academy to make use of the numerous well-equipped sport facilities
that are available. We have top quality coaches who are
willing to help with your needs. Through sport we build the
image of Vaal University of Technology (VUT). We wish you a
happy and successful sporting experience.

Where champions meet

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SPORT AWARDS

Registration at any one of the sport clubs is open to all full time, Honours:
part time, as well as non-students at VUT. Acceptance to clubs Awarded to athletes who are selected at a senior provincial
depends on that club’s constitution. There is no discrimination level or higher and to those who are selected to represent the
with regard to gender, colour, or creed at the Sport Academy different USSA teams.
and its associated divisions and clubs. This is also the policy at
the Vaal University of Technology. Kindly note that only bona General:
fide VUT students will qualify for selection to national student The Sport Academy works in conjunction with the Academic
teams and for representing VUT at the University Sport South Faculties and the Sport Management Department as well as
Africa (USSA) tournaments and Varsity sport competitions. with student sport organizations such as University South Af-
rican (USSA), Varsity Sport Competitions (High performance
SPORT CODES student competitions), as well as South African Sport Federa-
USSA and Provincial Leagues Rugby tions such as South African Football Association (SAFA), Netball
Track and Field Basketball South Africa (NSA), Athletics South Africa (ASA), Basketball
Cross Country Softball South Africa (BSA), Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB), Gauteng Soft-
Road Running Volleyball ball Association (GASA), Falcons Rugby, Federation of Dance
Tennis Netball South Africa (Fedansa) Volleyball South Africa (VSA) etc.
Table Tennis Body Building ENQUIRIES
Dance Aerobics Sport Academy
Karate Chess Vaal University of Technology
Cricket Football Private Bag X021
Hockey Vanderbijlpark 1900
Head: Sport and Recreational Services: Tel: (016) 950-9917
Mr. T. Mabulelong (016) 950-9481 Fax: (016) 950-9763
Administrator: Sport & Recreation
Ms. H. Molatela (016) 950-9282 Tel: (016) 950-9282
Stadium Manager: Fax: (016) 950-9763
Mr. Hannes Hattingh (016) 981 6403

FACILITIES Hockey/cricket/soccer clubhouse

Isak Steyl Stadium 2 cricket fields (2 x floodlit)
2 rugby fields (floodlit) 8 cricket nets
Grandstand & VIP lounge Hockey/cricket open pavilion
3 soccer fields (floodlit) 6 netball courts (floodlit)
1 athletics track (floodlit) 6 tennis courts (floodlit)
throws practice nets (floodlit) 3 basketball courts (floodlit)
Astro hockey field (floodlit) Weight training room
2 hockey grass fields (floodlit) VUT radio station

VUT RESIDENCES
3 tennis courts (floodlit)
2 soccer fields
1 gymnasium

SPORT MERIT BURSARIES

Merit bursaries are available and awarded to athletes who are
selected for the following categories:
1. Representation on National or International level
2. Representation in any South African Junior teams and/or
USSA representation.
3. SA and/or USSA and/or Provincial representation.
4. School Honoury Colors and Regional representation.
The annual closing date is 31 October.
GPS: S26, 42’ 15.1 /E27, 52’ 35.1
 Bursaries & Loans

Financial Aid Office

VISION session of confirmation letters must report to the Financial Aid

To become recognised as a leading administrative section pro- Bureau where their registration will be dealt with.
viding a creative, holistic personalised and satisfactory service The following assistance is provided
to a wide range of clients, to the maximum benefit of all con- * Meal vouchers
cerned. * Book vouchers
* Booking of residence
MISSION * Sending of statements
Financial Aid Office strives to offer a comprehensive internal * Sending of Academic Records
and external administrative service to all stakeholders, spe- * Handling of all refunds
cifically catering for individual needs in a creative and profes- * Debt Collection
sional manner in order to make a meaningful contribution to * Company Visits
their success and in so doing to foster a long term working NOTE: The Vaal University of Technology is not responsible in
relationship. funding or seeking sponsorship (s) for students. It also remains
The Financial Aid Office offers the following services in order the responsibility of the student to ensure that their accounts are
to help students to obtain bursaries and/or loans to be able to settled on time.
complete their studies. Bursaries and/or loans are offered in all
study fields at the Vaal University of Technology. Should any information be required feel free to contact the fol-
lowing numbers:
1. SPORT BURSARIES Tel: (016) 950 7652/9342 Fax: (016) 950 9106
The Vaal University of Technology offers Sport Bursaries to stu- The Vaal University of Technology will provide assistance to
dents who have excelled in sport. The value of these bursaries students in securing placements for experiential training but
is determined by the level of competitions in which candidates does not guarantee such placements.
have participated.
The retention of a sport bursary is dependent on satisfactory 4. LOANS
academic progress. i) NSFAS LOANS
Contact number: (016) 950 9282 / 9307 What is NSFAS?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a loan
2. MERIT AWARD (Academic) and bursary scheme operating in terms of Act 56 of 99 and
2.1 FIRST YEARS funded by the National Department of Education. NSFAS has
been established to assist academically deserving and finan-
Grade 12 Results cially needy students to achieve academic goals at tertiary ed-
% Criteria Bursary ucational institutions in South Africa, with particular concern in
75%+ Science Engineering & Technology R15 000 overcoming barriers created by structural disadvantagement.
70%+ Photography R12 000 What does NSFAS offer?
65%+ Fine Arts R10 000 - The means to obtain a tertiary qualification
- Loans at low interest rates
75%+ Accounting R10 000 - Loans without guarantees
70%+ Accounting R 6 000 - A reasonable repayment plan
65%+ Accounting R 4 000

75%+ Other R 7 500 NSFAS convert loan (s) to a Bursary.

70%+ Other R 5 000 Up to 40% of the award may be converted into a bursary de-
65%+ Other R 3 000 pending on your end of year results.
- If you pass all the courses for which you have registered,
Contact number: (016) 950 7652 / 950 9342 you qualify for a 40% bursary.
- If you pass three quarters of the course, you qualify for
2.2 SENIOR STUDENTS Please note: a 30% bursary.
Funds are allocated in the following manner: Annual aggregate - If you pass half of the courses, you qualify for a 20%
of 75+(Minimum 3 registered subjects per annum), R5000 au- bursary.
tomatic award. - If you pass one quarter of the course, you qualify for a
10% bursary.
3. COMPANY BURSARIES - If you pass none of the courses, you qualify for no bursary
At the Vaal University of Technology we fully provide assistance at all.
to all company sponsored students. Students who are in pos-
 Student Counselling
and
Support Career
Services
Student Counselling and Support as a whole is committed to offering
career support, career counselling and guidance, therapeutic counselling
and support as well as spiritual/pastoral guidance and support.
Career services that are offered within Student Counselling and Support What is a loan?
The Career Centre Support Services include: - A loan is the money you borrow to cover tertiary studies.-
• Career Guidance This loan has to be repaid.
• Psychometric Testing Who qualifies for a NSFAS loan?
• Workplace Preparation: You can qualify for a NSFAS loan if you are:
o CV writing - A South African citizen;
o Job hunting skills - Registered at a South African university or University of
o Interview skills Technology;
o Professionalism and ethics - An undergraduate, studying for a first tertiary
• Academic Support: educational qualification; or
o Adjustment to student life - Studying for a second tertiary qualification, if this is
o Study skills/time management necessary to practice in your chosen profession;
o exam preparation (e.g. LLB or HDE)
o exam and test anxiety - Able to demonstrate potential for academic success;
o Personal Finance - Financially needy;
As enrolled students, the above services are available - You will, however, be expected to make your own
FREE of charge. family contribution towards the total costs of your
Prospective students and External Clients can liaise with our department studies. (EFC)
to enable them to make appropriate subject (Grade 9) and career (Grade How much money do you get?
11/12) choice as well as graduate career development decisions. Career - There is a minimum award and a maximum award,
and subject choice counselling process include: which is determined annually by NSFAS. Please enquire
at the Financial Aid Office for the current limits.
1. The initial interview (40-60 minutes) and parents are welcome to sit Where do you apply for a loan?
in on the interview At the Financial Aid Office of the Vaal University of Technology.
2. Psychometric testing (approximately 5 hours) determining your:
• interests: which measures how people differ in their motivation, NOTE:
values and opinions in relation to their interests Interest on NSFAS awards is determined annually by NSFAS.
• Aptitude: Which measures how people differ in their ability to Closing dates:
perform or carry out different tasks Senior students (year and first semester courses) 04 October.
• Personality: Which measures how people differ in their style or First year students (year and semester courses) 31 October.
manner of doing things and in the way they interact with their Late first year applicants: 24 January.
environment and other people Late applicants will only be considered for awards if funds are available.
3. Feedback session (40-60 minutes), where we will be giving
Contact numbers:
feedback about the assessment and discussing the outcomes with
(016) 950 9484, 9972, 9486, 9485, 9571
you. Parents are welcome to sit in during this session
Brochures for NSFAS ‘Students guide to funding’ are available at the Finan-
Procedure to follow on assessing our services:
cial Aid Bureau office.
• Phone (016) 950-9244 or visit us at P021
• An initial interview will be arranged, after which a payment
( R600.00) must be made at AW-Building into cost code 4220/5460. Apply for a loan at the Finance Office,
The receipt must be forwarded to us. Window 14&15, VUT
• A booking for psychometric testing will be confirmed as soon as Please contact your customer service consultant,
the proof of payment is received Nonkululeko Jali.
• The payment includes the feedback session that will be scheduled Tel: 016 950 9948 | Email: [email protected]
after the psychometric testing to discuss the results. For more information, visit www.fundi.co.za
Career Assessments and Career Guidance Services are offered to Grade
9-12 Learners as well as those who have graduates and are looking to
At Fundi, we cover study fees, registration fees, outstanding
develop in their career.
balances, text books, accommodation, uniforms and stationery,
Office Hours: laptops, tablets and other study tools.
Monday – Friday
08:30-16:30 With the agreement we have with various institutions around
For Further information, please feel to contact us and calling our office South Africa, we pay direct into the institutions.
Where to find us: P-Block (P021-ground floor)
Contact number: (016) 950 9244 And the applicant pays us back with low interest rate and at an
affordable monthly repayment.
For someone to qualify for a Fundi Loan, the person must be
www.vut.ac.za
permanently employed.
VUT- Student Counselling and Support @ScsVut
 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Tel: (016) 950 9243, Fax: (016) 950 9796,
e-mail: [email protected].
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND BUILDING Tel: (016) 950 9241, Fax: (016) 950 9957,
e-mail: [email protected]
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Tel: (016) 950 9416, Fax: (016) 950 9796
e-mail: [email protected]
POWER ENGINEERING Tel: (016) 950 9929, Fax (016) 950 9795,
e-mail: [email protected]
PROCESS CONTROL AND COMPUTER SYSTEM Tel: (016) 950 9323, Fax: (016) 950 9727,
e-mail: [email protected]
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Tel: (016) 950 9287, Fax: (016) 950 9797
e-mail: [email protected]
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Tel: (016) 950 9287, Fax: (016) 950 9797,
e-mail: [email protected]
METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING Tel: (016) 950 9243, Fax: (016) 950 9796,
e-mail: [email protected]
Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900,
Tel: (016) 950-9323; Fax: (016) 950-9727 e-mail: [email protected], website: www.vut.ac.za
Whilst every effort has been made to present the relevant information in this brochure, programme offerings may be subject to change in order
to keep abreast with new developments in the higher education landscape. The institution therefore reserves the right to unilaterally change or
amend any of the content/structures contained herein.

Major expenses for the year:

Registration fee, Accommodation, Class / Course Fees, Books, Pocket Money, Transport.
For costs see VUT website www.vut.ac.za (look under: Study at VUT, Tution Fees & Study Loans).
Application for Admission & Accommodation:
Prospective students are advised to apply early in the year preceding registration for admissionto the course, and / or for hostel
accommodation.
Arrangements can be made to visit the campus in this regard.
Closing date for admission 30 September.
Closing date for accommodation applications 31 October.
International Students:
31 October
How to apply:
See front page of application form or VUT website (www.vut.ac.za) click on “study at VUT” and then “admissions and how to
apply” and then “how to apply”.
Enquiries:
General Tel: (016) 950 9924/5 or Call Centre 0861 861 888
Admission Enquiries: (016) 950 9356
Application Status: Self-check
Go to VUT website - www.vut.ac.za
Click on “admisssions new students”
Click on “check your application status”
Click on blue block “check your application status”
Enter student or identification number
Click “submit”
The Department of Co-operative Education assists in experiential learning administrationand placements.
Contact details: Tel: (016) 950 9496
Fax: (016) 950 9759
E-mail: [email protected]
The institution makes every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities.
Whilst every effort has been made to present you with the relevant informationin this brochure, program offerings may be
subject to change in order to keep abreast with new developments in the higher education landscape. The institution therefore
reserves the right to unilaterally change or amend any of the content / structures contained herein.