Post on 20-Aug-2020
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ENGINEERING
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CSEC REQUIREMENTS
a.At least 5 CSEC subjectsb.Grades 1 – 3 usuallyc.Including – English,
Mathematics & Science subjects
d.Good grounding in Maths & Sciences
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CAPE REQUIREMENTSa.Three (3) CAPE subjects▪Maths and/or Physics▪Other subject depending on
the specific branch of Engineering▪Chemistry, Computer
Science, Biology, Environmental Science
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Possible useful subjects
❖Technical Drawing❖Engineering Drawing❖Electronics❖Electronic technology❖Geography❖Environmental Studies
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Associate Degree in Science (BCC 2 or 3 majors
reqd.)
➢Building & Civil Engineering➢Electronics & Computer
Engineering➢Mechanical Engineering
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Associate Degree
▪Usually transfer credits awarded towards a Baccalaureate Engineering Degree Program▪This is Institution/
University dependent
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Diploma◆Usually this leads to a
qualification as an Engineering Technician◆This is generally referred to a
Vocational Educational Training (can be accepted as credits as part of a Bachelors Degree program (program dependent))◆Some SJPI programs can be
used as an entry requirement for the Associate degree program
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Specialisation and secondary degrees
◇1st degree in Engineering ◇Sometimes work experience
is required◇Degree will need to be
accredited for some Universities to accept students into a Masters program
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Other 1st degrees other than Engineering degrees
❑There are some individuals that have pursued a Bsc. In Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Electronics and want to do Engineering
❑Some universities will accept individuals to do this
❑These however generally do not qualify to become a Registered Engineer
❑Registration will only occur if persons have become chartered; this would show that they have gained the necessary Engineering experience and have gone through the rigors to qualify them as such
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TYPES OF ENGINEERING (40and counting)
➢ MAIN BRANCHES➢ MECHANICAL➢ CIVIL➢ ELECTRICAL➢ CHEMICAL
➢ NEW AREAS➢ BIOMEDICAL➢ GEOTECHNICAL➢ AEROSPACE➢ ARCHITECTURAL➢ STRUCTURAL➢ ELECTRONIC➢ MARINE & COASTAL
➢ ENVIRONMENTAL➢ COMPUTER SYSTEMS➢ AGRICULTURE➢ SYSTEMS ENGINEERING➢ AUTOMOTIVE➢ ROBOTIC➢ PETROLEUM
➢ INDUSTRIAL
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Choose your program wisely
❑Ensure you know the entry requirements
❑Ensure you are aware of all entry deadlines
❑Check to see if there are any scholarships for Barbadians and/or International Students
❑Make sure your University and program is Accredited