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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111594  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  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   2033-06-30  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
97090  Diploma in Mechanical Engineering  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Persons achieving this qualification will be able to, independently as well as under supervision, integrate analytical and practical engineering techniques and engineering knowledge to solve well-defined and open-ended engineering problems. They will also be able to select criteria to judge processes and outcomes. This qualification is intended for engineering practitioners in industry. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning:

Entry Requirements:
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply mechanical engineering principles to diagnose and solve engineering problems.
    2. Demonstrate mechanical engineering knowledge and skills in one or more specialised areas.
    3. Engage in mechanical engineering design work individually and as part of a team.
    4. Communicate effectively in a technological environment.
    5. Apply management principles in an engineering environment. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Identify a mechanical engineering problem and gather information about it and other, related issues.
  • Analyse and synthesise information to do with mechanical engineering problems.
  • Carry out practical investigations into a mechanical engineering problem.
  • Recommend solutions to assist in decision-making.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Analyse and make components in an engineering environment.
  • Solve practical engineering problems by using engineering concepts and principles.
  • Describe and perform the operation and modification of machines.
  • Plan, implement and improve on mechanical engineering processes.
  • Function as an entrepreneur.
  • Relate engineering activity to environmental issues.
  • Use computers to process, control and model engineering information.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Gather and interpret information about a technical, need.
  • Formulate and select appropriate designs, which satisfy the mechanical engineering, need.
  • Design and report successfully on the product.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Produce documents in a technological environment.
  • Use interpersonal skills to facilitate co-operative decision making.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Apply knowledge of the concepts and principles of management to describe and evaluate the management of engineering systems.
  • Apply knowledge of the concepts and principles of management to describe and evaluate the management of engineering processes.
  • Manage and complete projects.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Tests.
  • Integrated exams and tests.
  • Integrated Portfolios.
  • Integrated Project and work related assignment work. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Mechatronics, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in Renewable Energy, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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