About this program
The Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering at Vaal University of Technology in South Africa is an education programme in the field of mechanical engineering.
VUT's 4-year Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering provides an education in the design of new products or equipment for use in industry or society. Students also acquire the skills to complete preventative maintenance so they can function at their highest capacity. The education curriculum includes 2 semesters of work-integrated learning within the industry. Specific education courses offered within this mechanical engineering programme are:
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Strength of Materials
- Thermodynamics
- Maintenance Engineering
- Theory of Machines
- Maintenance Engineering
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, graduates are well-prepared to launch a successful career in the field of mechanical engineering, working within the chemical, mining, or iron and steel industries, or in transport services, power stations, or provincial or government services.
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Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
VUT was established in 1966. It is now a fully-fledged University of Technology. It is an educational institution with a long tradition of learning since its establishment in 1966 in Vaal in central South Africa. As one of the largest universities...