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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
101988 | Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Mangosuthu University of Technology | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Advanced Diploma | Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology | Engineering and Related Design | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 120 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0821/24 | 2021-07-01 | 2027-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2028-06-30 | 2031-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
In this qualification the knowledge component emphasises general principles and application or technology transfer. The qualification provides students with a sound knowledge base in a chemical engineering and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in their professional life while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. The purpose of the qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent Practicing Engineering Technologist or Certificated Engineer. Professional Engineering Technologists are characterised by the ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve broadly- defined problems, develop components, systems, services and processes. They provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills. They work independently and responsibly, applying judgment to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks. Professional engineering technologists have a specialised understanding of engineering sciences underlying a deep knowledge of specific technologies together with financial, commercial, legal, social and economic, health, safety and environmental matters. Rationale: This qualification is aimed at process or Chemical Engineering Technologists working in the process related industries. This qualification is primarily industry oriented. The process of professional development in engineering has three principal phases: education, training and experience leading to registration and continuing development during practice. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL may be used to demonstrate competence for admission to this programme. This qualification may be achieved in part through Recognition of Prior Learning processes. Entry Requirements: The minimum requirements for admission into the qualification is either: Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 6 and 7 totalling 142 Credits.
Compulsory Modules Level 6, 6 Credits: Compulsory Modules Level 7,136 Credits: |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to applied engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems. 3. Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works, products or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation. 4. Define and conduct investigations and experiments of broadly-defined problems. 5. Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints. 6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the affected parties. 7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation and the need to act professionally within own limits of competency. 8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a diverse team and to manage projects. 9. Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills. 10. Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice within own limits of competence. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10: Integrated Assessment: Integrated assessment will be used to determine learners' achievements. The assessment would be structured in such a way as to ensure maximum integration between variety of outcomes, variety of learning areas as well as between the theory and practice. Summative assessment of the Exit Level Outcomes will be clearly identified in various components of assessment. Evidence of this may be derived from major work or multiple instances of limited scale work. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
International comparability of this engineering technologist education qualification is ensured through the Sydney Accord. The Exit Level Outcomes and level descriptors defined in this qualification are aligned with the attributes of a Sydney Accord technologist graduate in the International Engineering Alliance's Graduate Attributes and professional Competencies. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows for articulation options.
Vertical Articulation: Horizontal Articulation may occur with a cognate Bachelor of Engineering Degree, Level 7. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
N/A |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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NONE |
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