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Nelson Mandela University

Diploma in Wood Technology

The Diploma in Wood Technology in Engineering and Technology is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

Diploma in Wood Technology offered by the Nelson Mandela University at the Faculty of Science

This programme consists of two years theoretical and one year experiential training offered on campus and at an approved wood processing facility. The programme covers the whole spectrum of subjects related to the working industrial environment. The subjects are packed with new and relevant information as the industry grows. Class time is also interrupted with visits to primary and secondary wood processing plants to expose students to working environments and new technology.

Career fields

Wood Technologist

Duration: The qualification shall extend over four years of full-time study.

Curriculum
Compulsory modules

FIRST YEAR

Communication in English B

Basic Science

Numeric Calculations

Cost and Management Accounting (Module IA)

Computers in Wood Technology I

Properties of Wood I

Timber Processing I

Life Skills

SECOND YEAR

Adhesive Technology I

Heating Systems: Timber II

Mechanical Drawing and Design I

Mathematics and Statistics I

Physics I

Production Engineering Industrial I

Strength of Materials II

THIRD YEAR

Organisational Effectiveness

Wood Technology Practice

FOURTH YEAR

Cost and Management Accounting (Module IB)

Timber Preservation I

Timber Structures III 

Management Timber Processing II

Management Timber Processing III 

Production Engineering Industrial II

Timber Processing IIA

Timber Processing IIB (Advanced primary processing)

Timber Processing III (Saw Doctoring) 

Timber Seasoning III (Drying)