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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
118322	Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	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 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2021-10-05	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 Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering prepares learners for research-based postgraduate study. This qualification consolidates and deepens the learner's expertise in a particular discipline and develops research capacity in the methodology and techniques of that discipline. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.
This qualification provides:

Preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to contribute to the economy and national development.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide a foundation of research capacity in modern electrical engineering technology.

Upon completion of the qualification, qualifying learners will be able to:

Apply mathematical modelling and analysis to complex electrical engineering and multidisciplinary problem solving and design.

Apply advanced engineering physics and principles of modern electrical engineering technologies to the analysis and design of complex and advanced electrical engineering systems using current and emerging electrical engineering technologies in areas such as renewable energy, substation automation, mobile communication systems and satellite technology.

Analyse and design solutions to relevant modern challenges using appropriate electrical engineering technologies, theory, circuits, and techniques as well as associated programming and software applications.

Formulate, manage, and conduct relevant electrical engineering technology research under close supervision and guidance.

Investigate the problem, the availability and suitability of electrical engineering technology solutions and perform relevant experiments and associated data analysis using appropriate engineering methods, skills, and tools to compare and confirm their suitability in the solution.

Communicate engineering information effectively both verbally and in writing, using the formal modalities of reports and presentations while making effective use of engineering standards, specifications, codes of practice and relevant legislation.

Apply innovative new solutions to new and existing problems using an integration of appropriate modern electrical engineering technologies, advanced engineering physics and mathematics as well as research methodologies and entrepreneurial techniques and skills to provide economically and environmentally sustainable electrical engineering technology solutions.

Demonstrate engineering professionalism, ethics, and management skills as well as independent learning through self-study assignment work, project work and relevant industry liaison.

Rationale:
This qualification is an Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) standard qualification governed by ECSA standard document E-09-PT rev.6 published on the 29th of January 2019.
This qualification will provide a foundation of research capacity in modern electrical engineering technology and a pathway to access the research higher qualifications. The qualification will provide a year of specialisation in one of three sub-disciplines of electrical engineering, namely power systems, control systems and communication systems.

The recent advances in, and demand for renewable energy technologies as well as the associated technologies in power electronics and electrical machines have seen a resurgence of demand in the power systems sub-discipline also. The ongoing research initiatives in substation automation will have a high impact in helping to solve recent as well as future challenges in the management of local and national electricity supply networks. The institution envisages that the qualifying learners will be empowered to unlock huge potential also in the fields of satellite technology (where the department has established substantial research activity and capacity) and mobile communication systems.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering that is currently offered by the institution, together with this qualification will provide a strong theoretical background in mathematics, physical science, information technology and relevant engineering sciences as well as appropriate engineering communication skills, ethics, entrepreneurship and engineering management skills required to drive the local, national and international electrical engineering industry into the 4th industrial revolution. This industrial revolution will drive the economic and social changes needed to address the challenges we face in the 21st century and to bring about a more equitable and accessible distribution of wealth and well-being, regionally, nationally and internationally.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
This qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the Recognition of Prior Learning, which includes formal, informal, and non-formal learning and work experience.
RPL will be implemented in line with the institutional RPL policy. This will facilitate access to this qualification by learners with old Technikon qualifications, such as T4 National Higher Diploma and others as well as qualifications from Technical Vocational Education and Training colleges such as N6 National Diploma. The institution uses RPL for access, advanced standing, and credit.

RPL for access:

RPL may be used to grant access to the qualification where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements.

Advanced standing is the status granted to a learner for admission to study at a higher level than the learner's prior knowledge and skills and/or formal studies would have allowed, including exemption where applicable.

Not more than 10% of a cohort of students will be admitted through an RPL process.

RPL for credits:

Learners who can demonstrate experiential or work-based learning at an equivalent level may be through RPL granted credits towards the qualification.

Candidates may apply for exemption from certain modules on the grounds of prior qualification study achieved.

Recognition of Prior Learning learners must comply with all the requirements stated in the learning modules and qualification as well as the institution's RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering, NQF Level 7.
Or

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering, NQF 7.
Or

A related qualification at NQF Level 7.

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QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at NQF Level 7 and 8 totalling 140 Credits

Compulsory modules, Level 7, 14 Credits:

Research Methodology and Ethics 4, 7 Credits.

Entrepreneurship and Engineering Management 4, 7 Credits.

Compulsory modules, Level 8, 70 Credits:

Engineering Mathematics 4, 25 Credits.

Engineering Physics 4,, 15 Credits.

Research Project 4Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 8, 56 Credits (Select four modules)

Power Systems 4, 14 Credits.

Control Systems 4, 14 Credits.

Communication Systems 4, 14 Credits.

Electrical Machines 4,, 14 Credits.

Protective Relaying Systems 4, 14 Credits.

Power Systems Simulation 4,, 14 Credits.

Power Electronics 4, 14 Credits.

Renewable Energy Systems 4, 14 Credits.

Process Automation 4, 14 Credits.

Optimal Control Systems 4,, 14 Credits.

Substation Automation 4,, 14 Credits.

Nonlinear Control Systems 4, 14 Credits.

Applied Digital Control 4,, 14 Credits.

Microwave Engineering 4, 14 Credits.

Radio Frequency Circuit Design Circuit Design 4, 14 Credits.

Signal Processing 4, 14 Credits.

Mobile Communication Systems 4,, 14 Credits.

Satellite Technology 4, 14 Credits.

Quantum and Optoelectronics 4, 14 Credits.

Network and Embedded Systems 4, 14 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply mathematical modelling and analysis to complex electrical engineering and multidisciplinary problem solving and design.
2. Apply advanced engineering physics and principles of modern electrical engineering technology to the analysis and design of complex and advanced electrical engineering systems using current and emerging electrical engineering technology in areas such as renewable energy, substation automation, mobile communication systems and satellite technology.
3. Analyse and design solutions to relevant modern technical challenges using appropriate electrical engineering technology, theory, circuits, and techniques as well as associated programming and software applications.
4. Formulate, manage, and conduct relevant electrical engineering technology research under close supervision and guidance. Investigate the problem, the availability and suitability of electrical engineering technology solutions and perform relevant experiments and associated data analysis using appropriate engineering methods, skills, and tools to compare and confirm their suitability in the solution.
5. Communicate engineering information effectively both verbally and in writing, using the formal modalities of reports and presentations while making effective use of engineering standards, specifications, codes of practice and relevant legislation.
6. Apply innovative new solutions to new and existing problems using an integration of appropriate modern electrical engineering technologies, advanced engineering physics and mathematics as well as research methodologies and entrepreneurial techniques and skills to provide economically and environmentally sustainable electrical engineering technology solutions.
7. Demonstrate engineering professionalism, ethics, and management skills as well as independent learning through self-study assignment work, project work and relevant industry liaison.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Investigate and evaluate a range of mathematical models for the goodness of fit to various interdisciplinary and complex electrical engineering problems.

Apply analytical, numerical and/or statistical methods to solve a range of complex electrical engineering problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Apply an appropriate mix of advanced physics and modern electrical engineering technology theory, principles and techniques in the analysis and design of complex and advanced electrical engineering systems.

Evaluate a selection of current and emerging electrical engineering technology techniques for specific applications and identify a preferred solution by appropriate technical, economic and environmental criteria.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Apply relevant modern electrical engineering technology to design electrical engineering solutions to modern technical challenges with emphasis on a comparative analysis of important technical issues and constraints.

Apply programming and/or software applications to perform comparative quantitative analysis and optimisation of electrical engineering systems and processes.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Apply appropriate research methodology to formulate the problem statement and plan and manage the research project activities.

Demonstrate a critical investigation of the problem and comparative analysis of several solution alternatives in line with relevant modern electrical engineering technologies.

Perform and analyse relevant experiments and data analysis to critically compare different solution alternatives and establish a suitable economically and environmentally sustainable optimal solution.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Adapt the structure, style, and language of communication in reports and presentations to be appropriate in the case of either a technical/expert or non-technical/non-expert audience.

Use an appropriate and effective blend of graphical, textual, and numerical electrical engineering information presentation such that a clear communication objective and conclusion is achieved.

Communicate, understand, and apply electrical engineering standards, codes of practice and relevant legislation using the formal modalities of reports and presentations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

Integrate and apply relevant advanced engineering mathematics and physics and appropriate modern electrical engineering technologies in innovative and economically and environmentally sustainable ways to solve current technological challenges.

Investigate and analyse current technological challenges and the innovative application of several integrated modern electrical engineering technology solutions are considered, evaluated and compared.

Display independent learning as well as effective teamwork and communication in the management of an integrated and interdisciplinary electrical engineering project.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

Apply ethical reasoning to decisions taken in electrical engineering and evaluate the ethical implications of alternatives with reference to environmental impact as well as public and employee safety.

Understand the boundaries of competence and apply professional responsibility, transparency and accountability to electrical engineering activities and decisions.

Undertake relevant and appropriate professional industry liaison and exhibit clear and effective communication and professional engineering project management.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

International comparability of this qualification is ensured through compliance with the ECSA standard which in turn aligns with the Sydney Accord governing international standards for Professional Engineering Technologists. ECSA is a member of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA) and a founding signatory to the Sydney Accord together with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom.

Three similar one-year Electrical Engineering honours qualifications from the following institutions were considered for international comparison and benchmarking.

Macquerie University - Sydney Australia

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Hong Kong

RMIT University - Melbourne Australia

The Electrical Engineering Honours qualifications were found to be similar in structure, having core, fundamental and elective components of similar credit proportions, offering a similar level of specialisation and number and type of specialist elective subject choices and containing some significant research projects component or capstone project component.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Engineering in Energy, NQF level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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