Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification in Chemical Engineering
Purpose:
This qualification is primarily industry-oriented with a strong professional or career focus. It aims to provide learners with a solid knowledge base in Chemical Engineering, enabling them to apply their skills in specific career contexts and pursue further specialized learning. The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills to become competent practicing Chemical Engineering technologists or certificated engineers. Additionally, it includes complementary studies beyond engineering sciences, basic sciences, and mathematics to enhance engineering practice and broaden students' perspectives in the humanities or social sciences.
Rationale:
This qualification offers flexibility in career advancement within the Chemical Engineering industry, allowing for both vertical and horizontal progression. Graduates will possess skills essential for troubleshooting chemical plants, optimizing process plants, and designing processes. They will be able to apply engineering technology to solve complex problems, develop systems, and lead in the application of technology for safety, health, and operational efficiency. With a deep understanding of chemical engineering sciences, graduates will also be proficient in financial, legal, social, economic, health, safety, and environmental considerations. This qualification aligns with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Standard E-05-PT and provides learners with the foundation to pursue careers as Professional Engineering Technologists or Certificated Engineers, register with ECSA, and further their studies at the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 and beyond.
Overall, this qualification aims to prepare learners for engineering careers, contribute to national development, and provide the educational background necessary for professional registration and advanced studies in Chemical Engineering or related fields.
Outcomes
- Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to applied engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works, products or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
- Define and conduct investigations and experiments of broadly-defined problems.
- Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the affected parties.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation and the need to act professionally within own limits of competency.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a diverse team and to manage projects.
- Engage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learning skills.
- Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice within own limits of competence.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Analyse and define criteria for an acceptable solution to a problem.
- Model, analyse and evaluate all solutions, selecting the best solution presented in the appropriate form.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Apply fundamental and specialist knowledge by utilizing mathematical, numerical analysis and statistical methods for engineering problems.
- Reason and conceptualise engineering components using mathematical concepts.
- Describe uncertainty and risk through probability and statistics.
- Perform work within the practice area boundaries.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
- Formulate design problems to meet user needs, standards, codes, and legislation.
- Plan and manage the design process, addressing important issues and constraints.
- Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources for a workable solution.
- Perform design tasks, analysis, modeling, and optimization.
- Evaluate solutions based on techno-economic analysis, considering impact and benefits on social, legal, health, safety, and the environment.
- Communicate design logic effectively.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4
- Plan and conduct investigations and experiments.
- Critically evaluate relevant literature and material.
- Conduct investigations and experiments using appropriate equipment.
- Draw conclusions from data analyses.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5
- Formulate assignments and activities to develop skills.
- Assess and select methods, skills, and tools for applicability.
- Use computer packages for computation, modeling, simulation, and information handling.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6
- Communicate assignments and activities effectively to engineering audiences and the community.
- Provide information in a usable format.
- Deliver oral communication fluently with clear meaning.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7
- Incorporate Ethics and Environmental Management in modules.
- Analyze the impact of engineering on society and the environment.
- Consider the impact of technology on society and personal, social, and cultural values in engineering activities.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8
- Explain principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- Identify individual objectives and focus on work tasks.
- Perform critical functions in a team and ensure timely completion.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9
- Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically.
- Source, organize, and evaluate relevant information.
- Challenge assumptions and embrace new thinking.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10
- Describe ethical dilemmas and make ethical decisions.
Integrated Assessment
- Utilize an effective strategy combining formative and summative assessment methodologies.
- Provide multiple assessment opportunities for demonstrating exit level outcomes.
- Conduct assessments and moderation in accordance with institutional policies.
- Include various assessment methods like examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, and tests.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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