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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Marine Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
118358	Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Marine Engineering
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University
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	2021-08-03	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 Marine Engineering is characterised by preparing learners for industry and research. This qualification serves to consolidate and deepen the learner's expertise in Marine Engineering and to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of Marine Engineering research and lay a foundation for Naval Architecture.

Rationale:
The qualification will enhance and entrench the application of research and development as well as providing specialist and contextual knowledge to meet the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate Master's Degree.

In Marine Engineering disciplines, the continuous and rapid development of complex technological systems necessitates higher levels of conceptual understanding required by the complex problem-solving skills needed. Adaptability to new technologies furthermore relies heavily on the understanding and the ability to apply fundamental conceptual knowledge.

Marine Engineers and Technologists are essential for the design, operation and structural integrity of components and structures of ships, watercraft, off-shore platforms and submersible vessels, which in turn are applied to (or are in use) in all aspects of modern society. The modern Engineer and Technologist must therefore be equipped with knowledge and skills that would satisfy the needs of evolving technologies across engineering sectors.

This qualification will address the challenges set by industry and sustainability demands by producing Technologists with the skills to innovate, design, automate, maintain and manage advanced engineering systems within the context of rapidly evolving technological fields. This qualification focuses on ensuring, with the use of advanced modelling, the integrity of engineering design with optimised utilisation of modern engineering materials and minimised probability of failure.

The institution is well-positioned to provide graduates who will be able to deal with the needs of various emerging marine industries serving the renewable energy, maritime engineering sectors, as well as oil and gas (Off-shore).

The institution, with a well-developed transformation process in higher education in South Africa, is committed to significantly contribute to the delivery of the future human resource needs of a developing South Africa. The institution is recognised for its partnerships with industry and other institutions of higher learning both nationally and internationally, it continues to maintain a reputation for research, co-operative education and community outreach.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Although it is anticipated from historic experience that less than 10% of possible applications will require an RPL process, the institution's Report of the Admissions Committee (AC): Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be applied where relevant. Both admission status and module credits may be granted through the RPL process.
RPL implementation will use a triangulated verification approach using academic records, portfolios and interviews conducted by a panel of academic and external experts. All RPL decisions are tabled at the Faculty Management Committee (FMC) meeting for scrutiny and approval.
Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria as stipulated, but who can demonstrate experiential or work-based learning at an equivalent level may be considered for RPL.

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

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Marine Engineering, NQF Level 7
Or

An equivalent academic qualification, NQF Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 7 and 8 totalling 140 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 10 Credits.

Applied Mathematics, 10 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 130 Credits.

Ship Design and Economics, 14 Credits.

Ship Structural Design and Production, 14 Credits.

Off-shore Engineering, 14 Credits.

Marine Materials and Composites, 14 Credits.

Hydrodynamics, 14 Credits.

Marine Research Project, 30 Credits.

Marine Design Project, 30 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate competence to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex marine engineering problems creatively and innovatively.
2. Demonstrate competence to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, and marine engineering sciences to the conceptualization of Marine Engineering models and to solve complex marine engineering problems.
3. Demonstrate competence to perform creative, procedural, and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, marine engineering works, products or processes of a complex nature.
4. Demonstrate competence to conduct investigations of complex marine engineering problems including engagement with the research literature and use of research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
5. Demonstrate competence to use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern marine engineering tools, including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of complex marine engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.
6. Demonstrate competence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with marine engineering audiences and the community at large.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of marine engineering activities on society, economy, industrial and physical environment.
8. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of marine engineering management principles.
9. Demonstrate competence to 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 marine engineering practice.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Analyse and define the problem and identify the criteria for an acceptable solution.

Identify relevant information and engineering knowledge and skills for solving the problem.

Generate and formulate possible approaches that would lead to a workable solution for the problem.

Model and analyse possible solutions.

Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution.

Formulate and present the solution appropriately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Bring an appropriate mix of knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science and engineering science at a fundamental level and in a specialist area to bear on the solution of complex engineering problems.

Use theories, principles and laws.

Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems or processes.

Concepts, ideas and theories are communicated.

Communicate reasoning about and conceptualising engineering materials, components, systems or processes.

Handle uncertainty and risk.

Perform work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Formulate the design problem to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.

Plan and manage the design process to focus on important issues and recognises and deals with constraints.

Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information and resources in order to apply appropriate principles and design tools to provide a workable solution.

Perform design tasks including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation of the product, system or process subject to the relevant premises, assumptions, constraints and restrictions.

Evaluate alternatives for implementation and select a preferred solution based on techno-economic analysis and judgement.

Assess the selected design in terms of the social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact and benefits.

Communicate the design logic and relevant information in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within an appropriate discipline.

Search available literature and critically evaluate material suitability to the investigation.

Investigate analysis as necessary to the investigation.

Select and use equipment or software appropriate in the investigations.

Analyse, interpret and derive information from available data.

Draw conclusions from an analysis of all available evidence.

Record the purpose, process and outcomes of the investigation in a technical report or research project report

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Assess the method, skill or tool for applicability and limitations against the required result.

Apply the method, skill or tool to achieve the required result correctly.

Test and assess results produced by the method, skill or tool against required results.

Create, select and use computer applications as required by the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

Ensure that the structure, style and language of written and oral communication are appropriate for the communication and the target audience.

Ensure that the graphics used are appropriate and effective in enhancing the meaning of the text.

Use visual materials to enhance oral communications.

Use accepted methods for providing information to others involved in the engineering activity.

Deliver oral communication fluently with the intended meaning being apparent.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

Explain the impact of technology in terms of the benefits and limitations to society.

Analyse the engineering activity in terms of the impact on public and occupational health and safety.

Analyse the engineering activity in terms of the impact on the physical environment.

Take personal, social, economic, cultural values and requirements into consideration for those who are affected by the engineering activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

Explain the principles of planning, organising, leading and controlling.

Carry out individual work effectively, strategically and on time.

Contribute to team activities, including at disciplinary boundaries, support the output of the team as a whole.

Demonstrate the functions of a team leader.

Organise and manage a design or research project.

Carry out effective communication in the context of individual or teamwork

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically, individually and in learning groups.

Reflect learning undertaken and determine own learning requirements and strategies to suit personal learning style and preferences.

Source, organise and evaluate relevant information.

Comprehend and apply the knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction.

Challenge assumptions critically and embrace new thinking.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

Describe the nature and complexity of ethical dilemmas.

Describe the ethical implications of decisions made.

Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.

Maintain continued competence through keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques available in the workplace.

Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development as an ongoing process.

Accept responsibility for consequences stemming from own actions.

Make and justify judgements in decision making during problem solving and design.

Limit decision making to the area of current competence.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification was compared to the following international qualifications:

Country: Australia
Institution: UTAS
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours
Admission Requirements: This is the 4-year qualification, and entry is dependant on successful completion of the 3rd year
Purpose of the Qualification: The qualification is designed to prepare learners for the engineering career with the expertise to pursue one of three maritime specialisations:
Naval Architecture

Provides a learner with specialist knowledge and technical skills to design and construct vessels within the shipping, high-speed, offshore, defence, underwater and recreational industries;
Ocean Engineering

Provides a learner with specialist knowledge and technical skills to design offshore structures, sub-sea and coastal installations for sustainable development in the maritime environment;
Marine and Offshore Engineering

Provides a learner with specialist knowledge and technical skills in design, deployment, commissioning and management of mechanical and mechanical-electrical systems associated with the shipping, marine and offshore oil and gas industries.

Qualification Outcomes:

Rationally apply comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles underpinning maritime engineering with advanced knowledge in the specialisation modules

Knowledge of research principles and management methods to devise, plan and execute a piece of engineering research with limited supervision.

Problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify complex problems in both the maritime and wider engineering fields and to formulate innovative solutions with intellectual independence.

Demonstrate a high level of communication skills in professional practice and articulate complex knowledge, by written and oral means

Demonstrate entrepreneurship and creativity, professional accountability and ethical conduct

Comparison to NMU Qualification: NMU has covered similar modules and a similar outline with a research project and a design project. UTAS further divides the learners to focus on specialities where NMU is more generic to Marine Engineering.

Country: United Kingdom
Qualification Title: Marine Technology with Marine Engineering MEng Honours
Admission Requirements: 3rd year BE(Spec)(Hons)
This is a 4-year qualification, and entry is dependant on successful completion of the 3rd year.
Purpose of the Qualification: This professionally accredited four-year Marine Engineering MEng Honours includes a year of advanced study at Master's level, leading to Chartered Engineer status.
It focuses on the engineering systems that keep a ship running, from the main propulsion engines to the auxiliary machinery
Qualification Outcomes: This develops your technical expertise and equips you with professional-standard skills which lead directly to Chartered Engineer status
Comparison to NMU Qualification: The NMU has focused on more academic theory modules which has a broader application to the needs of South Africa. Therefore, NMU has included Off-Shore Engineering and Hydrodynamics.
Similar in project and report requirements, however, NMU will be individual final design and research projects.
Country: United Kingdom
Qualification Title: Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Engineering
Admission Requirements: Honours Degree or equivalent
Purpose of the Qualification: The qualification will provide graduates with the advanced technical and managerial skills needed to enhance innovation and business competitiveness.
Comparison to NMU Qualification: NMU has focused on the academics required that has been built on the undergraduate qualification. This qualification facilitates coming from other engineering streams

International comparability of engineering education qualifications is ensured through the Washington, Sydney and Dublin Accords, all being members of the International Engineering Alliance (IEA). The Exit Level Outcomes (Graduate Attributes as per ECSA Standards) and level descriptors defined in this qualification are aligned with the International Engineering Alliance's Graduate Attributes and Professional Competencies. The respective signatory countries are documented in the various Accords.

Furthermore, the development of the modules was in conjunction with the University of Southampton, and a fellow of RINA (Royal Institute of Naval Architects) and a consultant to Nelson Mandela University to assist in the development of this qualification. This collaboration has ensured that this proposal will be able to be submitted in line with the requirements of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation:

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering, NQF Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Engineering, NQF Level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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