Higher Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering Technology

About this course

Higher Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering Technology develops knowledge and practical capability in engineering design, scientific analysis and technology-based problem-solving. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

What you may study

Mathematics; engineering sciences; design; technical drawing or modelling; computing; laboratories; projects; and discipline-specific engineering practice. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Required school subjects

Other admission conditions

The minimum requirements for this qualification is the Senior Certificate (SC), National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement as defined below:
Candidates who matriculated with Senior Certificate (SC) in 2007 or before must have obtained a least a minimum of 40% on Standard Grade or 30% on Higher Grade in Mathematics and English. Candidates who matriculated with a National Senior
Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) from 2008 onwards must have obtained: a minimum of 40% in grade 12 English, a minimum of 50% in grade 12 Physical Science/Technical Science and either a minimum of 30% in grade 12
Mathematics/Technical Mathematics or a minimum of 40% in Mathematics/Technical Mathematics in grade 11 and a minimum of 60% in grade 12 Mathematical Literacy. Career Opportunities Prospective students who had mathematics up to Grade 11, but who
do not qualify for STEM-related offerings could be admitted into this programme. Upon completion students may: Gain access to STEM-related qualifications at universities. After completion, these students may continue on to engineering and other
STEM-related programmes. Graduates of this programme may also consider working as a research assistant. Remarks All instructional offerings are compulsory. Any application for subject recognition will be considered ONLY for subjects completed
at equivalent level, not at a lower level. The qualification will be issued upon completion of 132 credits. One intake per year, in January. After successful completion of this qualification, the Higher Certificate will be conferred during an
official graduation ceremony of CUT. 1 ST YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL OFFERINGS SAQA CREDITS SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 MLT115C Mathematics Literacy 6 MPS115C Mathematics Problem Solving 6 SMT115C Studying Mathematics 6 MET1151 Mathematics for Engineering

Possible study paths

After completing this higher certificate, graduates may apply for a cognate diploma or bachelor's degree where articulation and admission rules allow. Advanced or postgraduate study in the same engineering discipline, engineering management or a related specialisation, subject to academic results and professional requirements.

Where this qualification may lead

Engineering technologist; design engineer; project technician; production specialist; consulting professional; or technical manager, depending on the discipline and professional registration.