Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification in Electrical Engineering
Purpose:
The qualification prepares learners for research, industry, and postgraduate studies. It aims to consolidate and deepen the learner's expertise in electrical engineering and develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of electrical engineering.
Rationale:
The qualification enhances the application of research and development, along with specialist and contextual knowledge, to meet the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering disciplines. The continuous and rapid development of complex technology requires higher levels of conceptual understanding for problem-solving skills. Adaptability to new technologies relies on the ability to apply fundamental conceptual knowledge.
Currently, engineering knowledge and skills from various disciplines, combined with information technology, are utilized in a modern integrated engineering environment with real-time Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition of all engineering systems. Some applications include:
- Smart Grids for Base Power and Renewables (Generation/Transmission/Distribution/Utilization of Energy)
- Smart manufacturing
- e-Mobility and trusted autonomy in autonomous vehicles
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and modern logistic services
With the significant growth in installed renewable energy capacity, engineers are in demand in this field.
Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex electrical engineering problems creatively and innovatively.
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and electrical engineering sciences to the conceptualisation of electrical engineering models and to solve complex electrical engineering problems.
- Perform creative, procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, electrical engineering works, products or processes of a complex nature.
- Conduct investigations of complex electrical engineering problems including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community at large.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of electrical engineering activities on society, economy, industrial and physical environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering management principles.
- 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 Electrical engineering practice.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Analyse and define the problem
- Identify criteria for an acceptable solution
- Identify relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills
- Generate possible approaches for a workable solution
- 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:
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science
- Use theories, principles, and laws
- Perform formal analysis and modelling
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories
- Reason and conceptualise engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Handle uncertainty and risk within the practice area
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Formulate a design problem to meet user needs, standards, and legislation
- Plan and manage the design process
- Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources
- Perform design tasks including analysis and optimisation
- Evaluate alternatives based on techno-economic analysis
- Assess the social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact
- Communicate design logic and information in a technical report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Plan and conduct investigations and experiments
- Search literature and evaluate material critically
- Perform necessary analysis
- Select and use appropriate equipment or software
- Analyse and interpret information from available data
- Draw conclusions based on evidence
- Record purpose, process, and outcomes in a technical report or research project report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Use appropriate structure, style, and language for written and oral communication
- Utilize graphics effectively
- Enhance oral communication with visual materials
- Provide information using accepted methods
- Deliver fluent oral communication with clear meaning
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Explain the impact of technology on society
- Analyse the impact on public and occupational health and safety
- Analyse the impact on the physical environment
- Consider personal, social, economic, cultural values and requirements of those affected
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
- Carry out individual work effectively and on time
- Contribute to team activities and support team output
- Demonstrate functioning as a team leader
- Organize and manage a design or research project
- Carry out effective communication in individual or team work
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically
- Reflect on learning undertaken
- Determine own learning requirements and 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
- Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions
- Maintain continued competence through professional development
- Accept responsibility for consequences of actions
- Justify judgements in decision making within current competence area
Integrated Assessment:
- Assess knowledge outcomes through class tests
- Assess insight and understanding through assignments
- Assess attitudinal outcomes through project work and group assignments
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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