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Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering | VUT

APS Required

24 points

University

Vaal University of Technology (VUT)

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Diploma

Delivery

Full-time

Requirements

Compulsory subjects
Mathematics Level 4
English Level 4
Physical Science Level 4
APS: 24 (Excluding Life Orientation)

Career Prospects

Metallurgical Technician: Assist in the extraction, processing, and refinement of metals from ores. Metallurgical technicians work in industries like mining, steel production, and mineral processing, ensuring metal quality and efficient production processes.
Materials Testing Technician: Conduct tests on metals and alloys to assess their properties, such as strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. They work in laboratories, research institutions, and manufacturing companies.
Process Metallurgist: Focus on improving and optimising the extraction and refining processes for metals. Process metallurgists work in mining, metal manufacturing, and recycling industries, aiming to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
Foundry Engineer: Oversee the process of casting metals into products, from designing moulds to supervising casting operations. Foundry engineers work in metal casting industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction sectors.
Welding Engineer: Specialise in the design and maintenance of welding processes and techniques used to join metals together. Welding engineers are employed in construction, manufacturing, and heavy industries, ensuring the strength and safety of welded structures and components.

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