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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Postgraduate Diploma: Engineering Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
3211  Postgraduate Diploma: Engineering Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  140  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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 
To equip graduates with values, knowledge and skills to enable them to engage at a high level in continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions beneficial to society

To provide South Africa with a cadre of engineering and management focussed graduates who have a sound basis of high level knowledge, competence and skills in engineering, technological and management arenas so that may act as participants or leaders of project teams dealing creatively with social, developmental, environmental, engineering and physical design challenges associated with human activity.

More specifically, to provide the student with:
  • Postgraduate level knowledge in mathematical, engineering/surveying (geomatics) and business sciences that will permit him/her to solve engineering, management and social problems and multi-disciplinary combinations of these, at a high level using processes of analysis and synthesis; the end product of these processes is usually but not limited to engineering/geomatics and/or management designs, schemes or practices which serve the needs of society with due regard to social, economic and environmental aspects.
  • Appropriate high level skills and tools, such as ability to use computers, networks and information sources for accessing, processing and managing information to enhance the engineering/geomatics and business management enterprise, as well as personal intellectual growth and productivity and so to promote life long learning.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written, so as to enhance interaction with the wider engineering/geomatics and business community oriented towards exercising leadership in a knowledge-based economy.
  • The necessary high-level understanding of the professional and ethical qualities for the practice of engineering/geomatics and business management for the good of society.
  • High-level knowledge, skills and values to contribute to the upliftment of communities and the country through engineering, management and other related professional activities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Graduate-level knowledge in mathematical, environmental, business, engineering/Geomatics or general sciences, that will permit them to solve engineering/Geomatics and or business related problems using processes of analysis and synthesis
  • Appropriate skills and tools, such as ability to use computers, networks and information sources for accessing, processing and managing information to enhance the analysis and synthesis processes.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written, so as to enhance interaction with wider planning, engineering scientific and business community.
  • The necessary understanding of the professional and ethical qualities for the practice of planning, engineering, science and business for the good society.
  • Knowledge, skills and values to contribute to the upliftment of communities and the country through engineering, scientific, management, business and other professions.
  • As a minimum, the learner will need the equivalent of a four-year undergraduate (i.e. honours) degree in engineering, molecular, life or mathematical sciences, business, management or social science and would have proven skills and competence in these areas at a recognised international level.

    1. Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification

    2. First degree:
    BSc (Eng), BSc (Surv)

    Other qualification(s)
    N/A

    Recognition of prior learning (e.g. Work or field experience (if applicable): Relevant work experience in the fields concerned (minimum of 5 years) to be taken into account for persons not meeting standard entry requirements e.g. a BTech Degree holder. N/A

    State specific additional requirements (e.g. matric subjects) 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)

    The PG Dip Eng Man qualifier is?
  • Competent to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with planning, engineering, scientific or business audiences and the community at large.
  • Critically aware of the impact of planning, engineering, business and management activity on society and the environment, and to exercise the appropriate judgement in engineering analysis and design.
  • Competent to work effectively as an individual, in teams and multi-disciplinary environments showing leadership and performing critical functions.
  • Critically aware of the need to act professionally and ethically, to take responsibility and to exercise judgement commensurate with knowledge and experience.
  • Aware of the need for lifelong learning, and is able to undertake continuing professional development through ongoing formal and informal education.
  • Demonstrate the ability to think and apply information logically and creatively.

    2. General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

    Depending on the area of specialization, the M.Eng.Man qualifier is competent at a high level to?
  • Apply knowledge of mathematical, molecular, life, business and/or engineering sciences from the first principles to technical, engineering, business and environmental and planning problems integrally based on socially, managerially and environmentally centred principles and values.
  • Perform creative, procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, works, products or processes.
  • Undertake investigations, experiments and data analysis.
  • Use appropriate engineering methods, skills and tools, which include the use of computer packages for computation, modelling, simulation, and information handling.

    3. Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

    The qualifier should be able to?
  • Undertake or propose at a high level engineering, planning and/or managerial designs, procedures and/or processes that integrate first-principle solutions or code approaches with an understanding of the use of materials, all within the context of maximum economy and due regard for the environment.
  • Assist in planning, managing, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering and managerial systems or processes with due regard for the health and safety of personnel, and within the constraints of a budget.
  • Access, manipulate, process, provide and use spatially referenced data for the solution of engineering, planning or managerial problems.
  • Exercise leadership and managerial skills in the wider engineering and business environment, thus enhancing productivity and effectiveness. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.
    Can the student?
  • Produce a written project report and deliver an oral presentation using visual, graphic and language skills that appropriately describes a planning, engineering, business or management problem, the methodology to solve the problem, and solutions to the problem?
  • Demonstrate an understanding that the world is a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts don not exist in isolation, and provide solutions that are technically, economically, environmentally or managerially viable and benefit society in a way that improves the quality of life or industrial competitiveness?
  • Produce output that demonstrates clearly own contribution and the benefits of interaction with others in solving complex problems?
  • Understand the need to exercise ethics in the workplace and have a reasonable appreciation of law?
  • Access and assimilate information through various means such as reading, attending lectures means such as reading, attending lectures, workshops and seminars, and the electronic media?
  • Collect, organise, analyse, critically evaluate, rework and synthesize information?

    2.
    Can the student?

    ...Provide quantitative and/or quantitative solutions to complex engineering, technical, financial, environmental problems?
  • Design engineering components and structures that are fit for purpose, innovative and economically viable?
  • Translate an engineering problem into a well-planned experiment that is devised to provide quantitative and qualitative data that can be analysed to provide a solution?
  • Demonstrate a good working knowledge of analytical methods and equipment, as well as a high level of computer literacy?

    3.
    Can the student?
  • Demonstrates understanding of basic and engineering or social sciences so as to exercise innovative and independent thinking that provides solution?
  • Understand the inter-relation of the various members of an inter-disciplinary team, and of the impact of their individual contributions on the final product?
  • Competently use computers, and show existence of understanding the meaning on the use of data?
  • Identify the necessary courses of action to facilitate the engineering or managerial process and put them effectively in place?

    Integrated assessment

    No integrated assessment of the curriculum in a single examination process is carried out but the results of all courses are considered by the Faculty's Examinations Committee for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Title(s) of related qualification(s)
    MEng, MSc (Eng); MSc (Appl Sci); M.Phil, MIndAdmin

    This qualification serves as an entry Point to the related to the qualification(s).
    Subject to selection

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific N/A 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner, which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Cape Town 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.