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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Chemical

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72391	Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Chemical
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
16427	Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Chemical	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is intended for process or chemical engineering technicians working in the process related industries. Learners achieving this qualification have the competence to apply existing process technology to chemical engineering related problems, process design and will illustrate competence thus contributing to the needs of the chemical industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Descriptive entry level: The qualified person will be able to apply process engineering knowledge and skills in the chemical process industry. The applicant should be in possession of a Higher Education and Training First Degree or equivalent (NQF 6) in Chemical Engineering.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The qualifying learner will have the ability to:

Identify, assess, formulate and solve process related technical and operational problems creatively and innovatively.
Design process equipment in order to modify existing sections of the plant or for new additions.
Plan and implement the production of required chemical products.
Plan and implement projects using project management tools and skills
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of audiences using appropriate language structure, style and graphical support.
Have knowledge of the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) impacts of chemical processing activities in order to identify the impacts and measures used to control these impacts.
Use I.T in the application of engineering methods, skills and tools.

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:

The qualifying learner will have the competence to:

Apply knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences and chemical engineering sciences when solving complex engineering problems.
Identify and solve process bottleneck problems to maximize production throughput
Monitor the process, in order to take corrective action timeously.
(C,30 credits) (NQF level 07)

2.1 Analyse the design problem, theoretical principles involved; make design calculations appropriate design drawings and recommendations
(C,40 credits) (NQF Level 07)

Produce detailed plans in which objectives are clearly defined and action steps are clearly specified.
Store, handle and transport materials and chemicals according to safety and environmental regulations and process conditions
Develop and manage the operating budget
(C,10 credits) (NQF level 06)

Plan and manage projects
Perform economic justification of projects
(C, 10 credits) (NQF level 07)

Write technical reports effectively in order to convey the design problem, possible causes and a proposed solution
Communicate information orally to specified audiences
Exercise judgement to act professionally and ethically, and take responsibility within own limits of competence
(C,10 credits) (NQF level 07)

Apply environmental management principles regarding effluent treatment, air pollution, solid waste disposal.
Perform Environmental Impact Assessment studies
(C, 10 credits) (NQF level 07)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The qualifying learner should provide evidence of his/her abilities to:
1. Apply relevant mathematic, scientific and engineering principles in solving specific engineering problems

Recognise a deviation in process parameters and propose a solution, which will restore desired performance.

Apply existing monitoring techniques (e.g. SPC, rating equipment) to evaluate the process.

Identify the crucial parameters for the operation of process equipment when solving process related problems

Manage the application of monitoring techniques

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

Design chemical engineering equipment and processes.

Plan and manage the design process, recognise and deal with the constraints.

Apply the correct principles, evaluate and use design tools when evaluating information and resources.

Perform design tasks including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation.

Evaluate alternatives and preferred solution.

Assess impacts and benefits of the design.

Communicate the design logic and proposal.

Write safe operating procedures.

3. Establish clear priorities, schedule activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources, monitor performance against objectives

Plan and monitor handling activities by using relevant safety and hazardous information on materials/chemicals to safeguard the environment.

Submit an operating budget

4. Work effectively as an individual, in a team and in multi-disciplinary environments.

Develop a project plan, defining all work required and providing a basis for monitoring and controlling work.

Identify the type of project (feasibility study, modification of existing facilities, complete design, procurement and construction) and perform appropriate project costing, estimation and cost control.

Evaluate possible alternatives through economic justification and assessment of their impact on social, legal, health, safety and environmental aspects.

5. Write a report in the required format on a specific design problem.

Present, facilitate and exchange information on the above to technical and non-technical audiences? Identify ethical, responsible and professional behaviour within the working environment.

6. Identify the main aspects of chemical processing activities that impact on the environment.

Advise applicable measures to control these impacts

Identify the SHE risks applicable to the use of a chemical for a certain activity given the Material Safety Data sheet.

Demonstrate knowledge of Environmental legislation (water act, air pollution act) to a given problem.

Apply methods of hazard identification and waste minimisation to a given environmental situation.

Design plant equipment and processes on appropriate engineering computer packages.

Demonstrate the ability to analyse and assess the software results correctly.

Integrated assessment:

Continuous evaluation of tests, assignments, tutorials and reports on practical experiments.

Written examination on relevant subjects

Panel evaluation of project

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical: M Tech: Engineering: Chemical

MODERATION OPTIONS

SAQA, ECSA, NQF.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Examiners are appointed by the Senate on recommendation of the Vice-Rector and Dean concerned.
Moderators are appointed by the Senate on recommendation of the Vice-Rector and Dean concerned. Moderators for terminating instructional offerings must be competent persons who are not members of staff. Moderators for non-terminating instructional offerings may be full-time or part-time lecturers and/or other competent persons.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This qualification replaces 1827: National Higher Diploma: Chemical Engineering, Level 7, 120 credits.

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.

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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.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)