Mechanical Engineering Technologist
OFO No: 214402
Other names for Mechanical Engineering Technologist:
- Air-Conditioning
- Automotive Technologist
- Clinical Technologist
- Fluid Mechanics Technologist
- Forensic Technologist
- Heating and Ventilation (including fire) Technologist
- Machine Design and Development Engineering Technologist
- Maintenance Technologist
- Mechatronics Engineering Technologist
- Piping Technologist
- Pressurised Vessels Technologist
- Rotational Plant Technologist
- Structural Steel Technologist
- Thermodynamics Technologist
Transportation Systems Technologist
What is a Mechanical Engineering Technologist?
A Mechanical Engineering Technologist analyses and modifies mechanical engineering systems and equipment.
They can work in many industries:
- Mining
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Industrial
- Aeronautical
- Manufacturing etc
What does a Mechanical Engineering Technologist do?
- assembles and installs mechanical systems
- conducts tests and makes modifications
- analyses data
- advises on the design team
- advises on construction
- establishes safety standards
- monitors mechanical installations
- makes sure all systems are installed and run efficiently and according to safety standards
- helps prepare quotes / costs etc
Are you . . . ?
- good at maths and science?
- interested in engineering?
- observant?
- analytical?
- a team player?
- a problem solver?
- reliable?
How do I become a Mechanical Engineering Technologist?
PATH 1
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (BTech)
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- UNISA
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
PATH 2
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (BTech)
- 3 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineering Technologist through ECSA)
- Professional Review by ECSA
- Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Professional Engineering Technologist.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
- ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)
ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.
https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER:
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