ND: Engineering: Mechanical: Marine Engineering  Course and Fees

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CPUT Course Information and Fees

ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL: MARINE ENGINEERING

ND: (National Diploma)

The aim of the course is to afford the student the opportunity to obtain the National Diploma in Engineering: Mechanical which is accepted by maritime commerce and industry (Part A), as well as the SAMSA certificate of competency which will enable students to serve on vessels as certificated Engineer Officers (Part A & B).

Purpose and Rationale of the qualification
Persons achieving this qualification will be able to, independently as well as under supervision, integrate analytical and practical engineering techniques and engineering knowledge to solve well-defined and open-ended engineering problems. They will also be able to select criteria to judge processes and outcomes. This qualification is intended for engineering practitioners in industry.

Career Opportunities
The course provide an opportunity for Marine Engineer Officers (or aspirant marine engineer officers) to obtain both a National Diploma and a STCW95 compliant certificate of competency.Career opportunities also exist in the shore-based maritime industry, particularly for those persons who ultimately wish to terminate their sea-going employment.

Admission requirements

Undergraduates

For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.

General admission requirements

Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.

Additional admission requirements

Postgraduates

For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.

Postgraduate admission requirements

Accreditation
The Deck Officer Certificate of Competency, Chief Mate Certificate of Competency, Master (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency, Engineering officer of the Watch, Second Engineer and Chief Engineer Courses are accredited by SAMSA.
Syllabus and fees

First Year

GRANGER BAY: ENGINEER OFFICER CoC

Semester 1 Only
Compulsory subject(s):
Semester 2 Only
Compulsory subject(s):

Second Year

Twelve months seatime

Semester 1 Only
Compulsory subject(s):
Semester 2 Only
Compulsory subject(s):

Third Year

GRANGER BAY: ENGINEER OFFICER CoC

Semester 1 Only
Compulsory subject(s):
Second Year:
Semester 2 Only
Compulsory subject(s):
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Second Year:
Requirements for sea-going officersCourse Structure
Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (CoC)
Year 1: Academic component at CPUT, i.e. Semester 1 (S1) and S2
Year 2: Marine Engineering Workshop Training at Northlink College
Year 3/4: Experiential (sea-going) learning component, i.e. 12 months approved sea-service required on vessels with propulsion power 750 kW or greater. SAMSA ancillary certification and Level 3 Oral examination.

Second Engineer Officer CoC
S3 + 12 months approved sea-service required on vessels with propulsion power 3000 kW or greater. SAMSA ancillary certification and Level 3 Oral examination.

Chief Engineer Officer CoC
S4 + 24 months approved sea-service required on vessels with propulsion power 3000 kW or greater. SAMSA ancillary certification and Level 3 Oral examination.

Requirements for cadetship
– Year 12 schooling with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
– maximum age 21
– foreign students to arrange their own experiential (sea-going) learning component.

Experiential Learning
Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 months unlimited sea service aboard vessels with an engine capacity greater than 750 kW as well as practical workshop training of approximately six months.The Department of Maritime Studies may be able to assist in finding sea-going (experiential learning) opportunities, but cannot guarantee placement. During the sea-going period, students complete a complex on-board training programme and a cadet’s record book.

Offering Type and Duration
Full-Time / Three years.
Students attend 2 semesters at the university, followed by 12 months of sea-going experiential learning, followed by another 2 semesters at the university. Students are also required to complete 6 months of workshop training.
Course is offered on Granger Bay Campus. Part B
For any queries get in touch with:
Contact: Admin office
Telephone: +27 21 440 5752 / 5780
Fax: N/A
Email: maritimeinfo@cput.ac.za
Contact: Ms Melanie Frieslich
Telephone: +27 21 440 5771
Fax: N/A
Email: frieslichm@cput.ac.za
Contact: Ms Theresa Williams
Telephone: +27 21 440 5755
Fax: +27 21 440 5759
Email: williamsth@cput.ac.za
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning. 

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Disclaimer

This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.

Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.

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