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School of Applied Science & Technology

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The Power Engineering Technology Diploma program is designed to help students obtain ABSA 4th and 3rd class certificates of competency. This comprehensive curriculum includes hands-on training in electrical, instrumentation, and industrial mechanic trades, enhancing job readiness. Graduates will acquire valuable skills in communication, computer applications, and project management, in addition to strengthening their knowledge in technical mathematics, physics, and applied research.

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To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including course requirements, minimum marks, and language proficiencies.
 

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Kickstart a Career in Power Engineering

A diploma in power engineering opens up career opportunities in any industry that uses boilers, such as gas plants, power generating plants, pulp mills, refineries, and breweries.

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This course provides an overview of elementary mechanics and dynamics, as well as elementary chemistry and thermodynamics, covering topics such as forces, moments, equilibrium, velocity, power, and energy, as well as properties of materials, stress and deformation, power transmission systems, and thermodynamics principles.

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This course covers various topics related to power engineering such as boiler designs, components, and operation. The course will also cover different types of piping, valve designs, plant sketches, and communication systems.

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This course covers the theory behind materials, welding, mechanics, electricity, instrumentation, and controls. Students will also be introduced to hands on, practical aspects of these topics, allowing them to succeed in an integrated operations and maintenance team.

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