Purpose of the Qualification

• The Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Extended) Programme aims to equip underprepared students who wish to study towards a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering qualification. Additional modules are therefore introduced at S1 and S2 levels, hence the extended time period for the completion of this programme. To achieve its purpose, the programme aims to:
• Provide students “at risk” with a viable platform to successfully undertake Mechanical engineering studies at the tertiary education level.
• Provide students from disadvantaged educational backgrounds with adequate foundational competence based on specific and discipline-related knowledge.
• Improve the retention and throughput of academically disadvantaged students entering the mainstream programme.
• Provide a learning environment where the gap in academically disadvantaged student needs and the required student support are bridged.
• Provide a student who has the potential to succeed with Mechanical Engineering studies at the tertiary level with an opportunity to:
• Gain a contextualised understanding of the field of Mechanical Engineering
• Develop the knowledge and skills to engage in basic Mechanical Engineering practices effectively
• Become familiar with applying basic knowledge and skills in the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Ensure that the required educational quality standards in teaching and learning are maintained while simultaneously achieving the above aims.

The rationale for the Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical Extended Programme Curriculum Programmes are, therefore, essentially the same as the three-year Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical, but are specifically designed in such a way as to benefit students by providing support to students to obtain essential skills for completion of either of the qualifications. Students completing the Extended Curriculum Programme will thus be able to:

• Develop a contextualised understanding of the field of Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop the knowledge and skills to engage in Mechanical Engineering. practices effectively.
• Apply knowledge and skills in the Mechanical Engineering academic environments.
• Continue with their studies beyond the S2 level towards the obtainment of Diploma: Engineering: Mechanical

(b) Minimum Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for this qualification are the same as those for the Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. However, applicants whose Mathematics or Physical Science rating is one symbol below the above requirements will be considered.                                                                                                     

(c) Exit Level Outcomes / Graduate Attributes

This qualification's exit level outcomes and graduate attributes are the same as the Diploma in Mechanical  Engineering qualification.