Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Occupation Code : 214402)
Description
Analyses and modifies new and existing mechanical engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of mechanical engineering projects.Tasks
Advising on and designing machinery and tools for manufacturing, mining, construction, agricultural, and other industrial purposes.
Advising on and designing steam, internal combustion and other non-electric motors and engines used for propulsion of railway locomotives, road vehicles or aircraft, or for driving industrial or other machinery.
Advising on and designing: hulls, superstructures and propulsion systems of ships; mechanical plant and equipment for the release, control and utilisation of energy; heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems, steering gear, pumps, and other mechanical equipment.
Advising on and designing airframes, undercarriages and other equipment for aircraft as well as suspension systems, brakes, vehicle bodies and other components of road vehicles.
Advising on and designing non-electrical parts of apparatus or products such as word processors, computers, precision instruments, cameras and projectors.
Establishing control standards and procedures to ensure efficient functioning and safety of machines, machinery, tools, motors, engines, industrial plant, equipment, or systems.
Ensuring that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
Alternate Occupation Names
Machine Design and Development Engineering Technol
Fluid Mechanics Technologist
Rotational Plant Technologist
Structural Steel Technologist
Thermodynamics Technologist
Forensic Technologist
Piping Technologist
Pressurised Vessels Technologist
Mechatronics Engineering Technologist
Maintenance Technologist
Air-conditioning
Automotive Technologist
Heating and Ventilation (including fire) Technolog
Clinical Technologist
Transportation Systems Technologist
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Bachelor of Technology. 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
In order to register as a Professional Engineering Technologist at the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) you first have to register as a Candidate Engineering Technologist and gain three years of work experience.
Step 4 : Final assessment
- Professional Review (Engineering Technologist)
After completion of the candidate phase there is a professional review of the work experience by ECSA. You can apply for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist after the review has been completed.
Step 5 : Designation
- Designation: Professional Engineering Technologist
Only engineering technologists registered with ECSA may use the designation Professional Engineering Technologist. A designation is a title that a professional person may use (write behind her/his name) to indicate that she/he is fully qualified in a certain professional field and is a member of a professional body. It also indicates that the person subscribes to the code of conduct of that professional body.