Mechanical Engineering Handbook
Technology Station

It is the most general of all the industry-based occupations, ranging across every stage of the manufacturing process and including design, draughting, assembly, quality control, plant operation, maintenance and management. Mechanical Engineering owes this generality to the diverse interests of the founding fathers of the Industrial Revolution: Brunel, who built railways and ships; Maudslay, who pioneered precision machines and meteorological instruments; Newcome, who developed the first practical steam engine and mine pumps; and Watt, who invented the condenser and a whole variety of mechanical mechanisms.

Entry Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements as stated in the General Rules, the following minimum requirements (or their equivalent) shall apply:

• MATHEMATICS - HG E or SG C
• PHYSICAL SCIENCE - HG E or SG C
• ENGLISH - Pass

In addition, a learner must obtain a minimum score of 35 points in order to be conditionally accepted into a mainstream programme, while less than a total of 35 implies conditional acceptance into an Extended Programme.

SCORING SYSTEM: Using the table below, determine the scores associated with each matric subject result obtained, multiply the Mathematics and Physical Science scores by two (2) and add all the scores together to obtain a total. Preference will be given to technical subjects.

Higher Grade:
A - 8 points
B - 7 points
C - 6 points
D - 5 points
E - 4 points
F - 3 points

Standard Grade:
A - 6 points
B - 5 points
C - 4 points
D - 3 points
E - 2 points
F - 1 points