Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The specific purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineering Technologist. This qualification provides:
- Preparation for careers in engineering and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and competency to make a contribution to the economy and national development.
- Possible admission to an appropriate Bachelor of Engineering in Technology Honours or a Bachelor of Engineering National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 qualification, or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge in fundamental engineering with an emphasis on mining engineering principles and application.
- In-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline, enabling the application of knowledge and skills to specific career or professional contexts.
- Equipping learners for more specialized and intensive learning, with a strong vocational, professional, or career focus.
Rationale:
The qualification is beneficial to the economy and society as it addresses training needs outlined in the Higher Education and Training Framework for the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDSIII). Skilled mining engineering technologists play a vital role in meeting the developmental needs of the country across manufacturing and mining engineering production sectors.
Professional Engineering Technologists possess the ability to apply established and emerging engineering technology to solve broadly-defined problems, develop components, systems, services, and processes. They lead in applying technology to safety, health, engineering, and operations effectively while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills. These professionals work independently and responsibly, making sound judgments related to technology application, health, safety, and associated risks.
The qualification design aligns with the new standard for engineering technologists mandated by the Engineering Council of South Africa within the Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF). The qualification sets the foundation for the professional development of a Professional Engineering Technologist, leading to registration and specialization in specific engineering disciplines.
Professional Engineering Technologists are required to have a comprehensive understanding of engineering science, alongside knowledge in financial, commercial, legal, social, economic, health, safety, and environmental aspects.
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 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.
- Analyse and model possible solutions.
- Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution.
- Formulate and present the solution in an appropriate form.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Utilize knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science at a fundamental level.
- Apply theories, principles, and laws to engineering problems.
- Perform formal analysis and modeling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories effectively.
- Handle uncertainty and risk within the practice area.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Formulate the design problem to satisfy user needs, standards, codes of practice, and legislation.
- Plan and manage the design process focusing on important issues and constraints.
- Acquire knowledge, information, and resources to apply appropriate design principles and tools.
- Evaluate alternatives and select a preferred solution based on analysis and judgement.
- Assess the selected design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact.
- Communicate the design logic in a technical report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within the discipline.
- Search and critically evaluate literature for investigation suitability.
- Perform necessary analysis.
- Select and use equipment or software for investigations.
- Analyse and interpret information derived from available data.
- Record the purpose, process, and outcomes in a technical report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Assess the applicability and limitations of methods, skills, or tools.
- Apply methods correctly to achieve the required result.
- Test and assess results produced against required results.
- Create, select, and use computer applications as required.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Ensure appropriate structure, style, and language for written and oral communication.
- Use effective graphics to enhance meaning.
- Utilize visual materials for oral communication enhancement.
- Deliver oral communication fluently.
- Ensure written communications meet the audience's requirements.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Discuss the impact of technology on society.
- Analyse engineering activity impact on health, safety, and the environment.
- Consider personal, social, economic, and cultural values in engineering activity.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain the principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
- Carry out individual work effectively and on time.
- Contribute to team activities and support team output.
- Organize and manage projects effectively.
- Demonstrate effective communication in individual or teamwork.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically.
- Reflect on learning and determine personal learning strategies.
- Source, organize, and evaluate relevant information.
- Apply knowledge acquired outside formal instruction.
- Challenge assumptions critically and embrace new thinking.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Describe ethical dilemmas and implications of decisions made.
- Apply ethical reasoning in evaluating engineering solutions.
- Maintain continued competence through professional development.
- Accept responsibility for consequences stemming from actions.
- Make judgements within the area of current competence.
Integrated Assessment:
- Use an effective strategy addressing summative assessment of exit level outcomes.
- Derive evidence from major work or multiple instances of limited scale work.
- Formative Assessment: Continuous assessment focusing on small sections of work (20% of final mark).
- Summative Assessment: Examination or equivalent to test integration of knowledge (80% of final mark).
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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