Engineering Gap Year Program
Best basic GAP year engineering foundation for future studies
- 4 Courses – with Certification Exams
- Hands-on workplace experience
- Personal & Professional Development
- TERM PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
- WORKPLACE READINESS
Course contents:
Mechanics
10 Weeks
This course focuses on Fusion360 ™ training and an introduction to mechanics.
Electronics
& Arduino
10 Weeks
A comprehensive course coving Arduino programming (C++) and Basic electronics.
Industrial Automation
10 Weeks
Siemens ™ LOGO! PLC’s, Industrial hardware, 3 phase electricity and panel wiring.
Python
10 Weeks
Higher order programming. Focuses on OOP, App development and networking.
Term Description
Each term consists of theoretical and practical work – along with Personal and Professional Development. Students create their own website as part of a portfolio that can be used to supplement their CV for further studying or employment.
Requirements
- Student must have a valid Matric Certificate – recommended subjects include Math, EGD (EGO), English 1st Language, IT, CAT, Physics. Achieved NO earlier than 2020.
- Student must be present in class in Swellendam – 5 days a week, 10 weeks per term.