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5 Amazing Careers in Mechanical Engineering – and How to Get There

by Dale Hes | Sep 4, 2019 | Career Tips and Advice, Engineering | 1 |

Mechanical engineering is probably the most diverse field in engineering. From aviation to...

Confused About the Differences in Engineering Qualifications? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Dale Hes | Oct 29, 2018 | Advice for Students, Engineering | 2 |

What is the difference between a diesel mechanic and a petrol mechanic? And how does electrical...

9 Differences Between a Technical Engineering Qualification and an Engineering Degree

by Adriaan Odendaal | Jul 27, 2018 | Advice for Students, Engineering | 12 |

Do you already know that you want to start a career in engineering, but you aren’t sure about what...

What Does a Fitter and Turner Do?

by Lungiswa Nyatyowa | May 30, 2018 | Career Tips and Advice, Engineering, General | 0 |

Are you interested in becoming a fitter and turner? Do you know what this job entails and what...

What is a Vocational Education Worth?

by Dale Hes | Mar 26, 2018 | Advice for Students, Distance Learning, Engineering | 0 |

With employers increasingly looking at skills rather than qualifications, vocational education...

5 Professions in Demand in the Technical Engineering Industry

by Dale Hes | Oct 13, 2017 | Career Tips and Advice, Engineering, General | 8 |

Engineering courses can prepare you for finding a job in the industry with arguably the highest employment potential in South Africa. Of the top 20 skills on the National Scarce Skills List, 13 are engineering-related

A Day in the Life of a Diesel Mechanic

by Dale Hes | Jun 9, 2017 | Career Tips and Advice, Engineering, General | 8 |

Diesel mechanics help keep the physical and the economic engines of the world running. Here’s a rundown of the typical daily activities of a diesel mechanic: