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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
109579	Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula 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	2019-07-25	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:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the required knowledge that emphasises general principles and application or technology transfer. It provides students with a sound knowledge base in industrial engineering and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. This qualification has a strong professional or career focus and holders of this qualification are prepared to enter in the industrial engineering labour market.

The qualification builds the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Industrial Engineering technologist or certificated engineer.

This qualification provides:

Preparation for careers in Industrial Engineering and areas that potentially benefit from Industrial Engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development.

The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist and/or Certificated Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Entry to National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 programmes e.g. Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Programmes in Industrial Engineering and then to proceed to Masters qualification in Industrial Engineering or related programmes.

Qualifying learners with the required competence as contained in the ECSA E-05-PT standard.

Qualifying learners will be able to:

Diagnose and solve broadly defined engineering problems.

Apply engineering procedures, processes and systems.

Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works, products or processes.

Conduct investigations and experiments of broadly-defined problems.

Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology.

Apply Engineering management principles.

Commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

Rationale:
This qualification is aligned to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Standard E-05-PT.

The different categories of registration under the Engineering Profession Act and regulated by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) are: Professional Engineer, Professional Engineering Technologist, Professional Engineering Technician, and Professional Certificated Engineer.

Graduates with an Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering will be able to register as a Professional Engineering Technologists.

The Professional Industrial Engineering Technologists are characterized by:

The ability to provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills.

The ability to work independently and responsibly, applying judgement to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks.

Having a specialised understanding of industrial engineering sciences underlying a deep knowledge of specific industrial technologies together with financial, commercial, legal, social and economic, health, safety and environmental matters.

The ability to apply established and newly developed industrial engineering technology to solve broadly-defined problems, develop components, systems, services and processes.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process of identifying the knowledge and skills against a qualification or part thereof. The process involves the identification, mediation, assessment and acknowledgement of knowledge and skills obtained through information, non-formal and/or formal learning. PRL provides an opportunity to identify the learning and the have it assessed and formally acknowledged.

RPL may be used to demonstrate competence for admission to this qualification. This qualification may be achieved in part through the RPL processes.

Gaining access:
If an applicant has considerable work experience, but do not meet the entry requirements of this qualification, the applicant may want to apply for entry into this qualification through RPL. This is referred to as "access". The RPL application will be evaluated against the entry requirements of this qualification according to the Institutional RPL policy. If access is granted, the qualification on the lower level is not awarded.

Advanced Standing:
An applicant might have gained knowledge and/or experience in specific areas, when compared to the outcomes against this qualification that might cover some subjects. The applicant may apply for RPL of these subjects and this is called "advanced standing".

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements to the qualification are as follows:

A 360 Credit Diploma in Industrial Engineering (or related field) or an equivalent qualification at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 6.
Or

A 240 Credit Diploma in Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering or equivalent qualification together with the 140 Credits required in the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) E-21-PN standard: Advanced Certificate in Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering or related field.
Or

A National Diploma in Industrial Engineering (or related field) or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Levels 6 and 7, totalling 140 Credits.

Compulsory Modules at Level 6, totalling 14 Credits:

Environmental Engineering, 7 Credits.

Industrial Sociology, 7 Credits.

Compulsory Modules at Level 7, totalling 126 Credits:

Quality Engineering, 14 Credits.

Project Engineering, 14 Credits.

Systems Engineering 2, 14 Credits.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing 2, 14 Credits.

Enterprise Engineering, 14 Credits.

Logistics Engineering, 14 Credits.

Enterprise Resource Planning, 14 Credits.

Research Methodology, 14 Credits.

Maintenance Engineering, 14 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Problem solving:

Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
2. Application of scientific and engineering knowledge:

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to applied engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
3. Engineering Design:

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. Investigation:

Conduct investigations and experiments of broadly-defined problems.
5. Engineering methods, skills, tools, including Information technology:

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. Professional and technical communication:

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the affected parties.
7. Impact of Engineering Activity:

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. Individual and Teamwork:

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. Independent Learning:

Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills.
10. Engineering Professionalism:

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:

Identify, formulate and solve broadly defined engineering problems.

Critically analyse the context in which the problem exists.

Verify the problem through a clear and concise problem statement.

Appraise appropriate techniques to solve this problem.

Select the most effective techniques/methods from established analytical, computational and experimental methods or new and innovative methods.

Correctly apply the technique and consider the outcome.

Take appropriate action based on the outcome.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics and sciences underlying their engineering specialisation, at a level necessary to achieve the programme outcomes.

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of engineering tools, techniques, etc. underlying their specialisation, at a level necessary to achieve the programme outcomes.

Apply the most appropriate and relevant techniques, methods, etc. from established analytical, computational and experimental methods or new and innovative methods.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Conceptualise engineering products, factory layouts, processes and systems.

Develop, design new and broadly-defined products (devices, artefacts, etc.), processes and systems, with specifications broadly defined that require integration of knowledge from different fields and non-technical - societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial > Commercial-constraints; to select and apply the most appropriate and relevant design methodologies or to use creativity to develop new and original design methodologies.

Evaluate and compare competing designs, by applying relevant decision criteria, and select the most appropriate design.

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques and methods of analysis, design and investigation and of their limitations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Identify, locate and obtain required data.

Investigate and conduct scientific research of broadly-defined technical issues.

Conduct searches of literature, to consult and critically use databases and other sources of information, to carry out simulation in order to pursue detailed.

Consult and apply codes of practice and safety regulations.

Conduct experimental investigations, critically evaluate data and draw conclusions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Apply norms of engineering practice.

Identify, formulate and solve broadly-defined engineering problems, and non-technical.

Select and apply the most appropriate and relevant methods from established analytical, computational and experimental methods or new and innovative methods in problem solving.

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques and methods of analysis, design and investigation and of their limitations.

Apply practical skills, including the use of computer tools, for solving complex problems, realising complex engineering design, designing and conducting complex investigations.

Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of applicable materials, equipment and tools, engineering technologies and processes, and of their limitations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

Use diverse methods to communicate clearly and unambiguously; - conclusions and recommendations must have data, knowledge and rationale underpinning it. The message must be clear and unambiguous to specialist and non-specialist audiences in national and international contexts.

Function efficiently and effectively in national and international contexts, as a leader or member of a team, that may be composed of different disciplines and levels, and that may use virtual communication tools.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

Apply engineering principles related to the environment, with emphasis on causes of problems and technologies for abatement.

Differentiate between the characteristics of air and water pollution, global climate change, hazardous chemical and emerging environmental technologies are.

Evaluate the impact of energy sustainability and global warming; thermodynamic fundamentals; engines (combustion technologies, fossil-fuel pollution, carbon capture and sequestration) on the economy.

Identify potential socio-economic benefits of Wind, solar, biomass, and other renewable energy sources.

Explore the study of green engineering, focusing on key approaches to advancing sustainability through engineering design. Topics include current design, manufacturing, and disposal processes; toxicity and benign alternatives; policy implications; pollution prevention and source reduction.

Separations and disassembly; material and energy efficiencies and flows; systems analysis; bio-mimicry; and life cycle design, management, and analysis.

Evaluate the legislation and legal policies on the state of environmental pollution in South Africa. The economics of pollution. Internalisation of environmental costs: polluter pays principle; beneficiary pays principle, and full-cost pricing.

Apply practical application of environmental engineering fundamentals to solve real-world environmental and human-health problems in underdeveloped regions of the world. Issues related to water and wastewater treatment, water-and air-quality monitoring and control, subsurface remediation, and hygienic infrastructure.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

Explore critical awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of engineering and of knowledge issues at the interface between different fields.

Evaluate the technical and non-technical societal, health and safety, environmental, economic and industrial implications of engineering practice.

Select and apply the most appropriate and relevant technique or methods from established analytical, computational and experimental methods in problem solving.

Identify a research area that is relevant to the workspace and has a tangible benefit to the body of knowledge and the community at large.

Develop comprehensive research questions that are supported by a research problem that has been well articulated based on existing literature.

Demonstrate sound research practice ethics by acknowledging and referencing every source of information.

Demonstrate sound research ethics by following all institutional protocols as set out by the ethics committee whenever sensitive information is used in the research.

Formulate a research methodology that includes a comprehensive account of the research method and the techniques that will be employed.

Identify and apply measuring instruments and statistical analysis tools, if appropriate, to be used during the research.

Produce and defend a research proposal that will lead to a postgraduate qualification.

Produce peer reviewed conference papers and journal articles.

Demonstrate, through their references and citations, continuous use of resources such as Institutional repositories, Databases e.g. Scopus and Library catalogues.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

Understand and demonstrate the study of green engineering, focusing on key approaches to advancing sustainability through engineering design. Topics include current design, manufacturing, and disposal processes; toxicity and benign alternatives; policy implications; pollution prevention and source reduction; separations and disassembly; material and energy efficiencies and flows; systems analysis; bio-mimicry; and life cycle design, management, and analysis.

Demonstrate an understanding the legislation and legal policies on the state of environmental pollution in South Africa. The economics of pollution. Internalisation of environmental costs: polluter pays.

Evaluate economic, organisational and managerial issues such as project management, risk and change management.

Evaluate and discuss the laws according to the current Labour Relations Act of Republic of South Africa (RSA).

Apply these laws in accordance with the company policies and in a real life scenario of unionised workforce.

Apply these principles to create a social culture of inclusion, cohesion, understanding and working together for the better of all parties involved.

Integrated Assessment:
A variety of Teaching and Learning methods will be used and is a blend of class room teaching, tutorials and small group teaching, practicals, computer laboratory work, field work, peer learning groups, independent learning (self-study), and independent research. Different modalities of work-integrated learning such as work-directed theoretical learning, problem-based learning and project-based learning are staggered throughout the programme. These ensure that students engage actively with the material in different ways. The methods of delivery have been designed so that students operate at different cognitive levels as they progress through the programme, with more sophisticated or deeper levels of learning being stimulated as more knowledge is gained. The teaching and learning methods are appropriate for an engineering or science qualification. There will be constructive alignment between the teaching and learning strategy and the assessment strategy to achieve the intended outcomes.

An effective Integrated Assessment strategy will be used. The Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering will combined Formative and Summative Assessment methodologies. There will be multiple assessment opportunities for learners demonstrate the Exit Level Outcomes as specified in section I of this document. All assessments and moderation will be performed and is subject to the institutional Assessment policies, procedures and guidelines.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

International comparability of engineering education qualifications is ensured through the Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords, all being members of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA). 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.

For Sydney Accord (SA):
SA1: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in SK1 to SK4 respectively to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.
SA2: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to the discipline or area of specialisation. (SK1 to SK4).
SA3: Design solutions for broadly- defined engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (SK5).
SA4: Conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature (SK8), design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
SA5: Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (SK6).
SA6: Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to broadly defined engineering problems. (SK7).
SA7: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technology work in the solution of broadly defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. (SK7).
SA8: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice. (SK7).
SA9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams.
SA10: Communicate effectively on broadly- defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
SA11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
SA12: Recognise the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

Vertical Articulation:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Industrial Engineering, Level 7.

Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Level 7.

Horizontal Articulation:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering, Level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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