Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Physical Planning and Construction - Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Description
Purpose:
The aim of the qualification is to develop an engineering intellectual who can identify, assess, and formulate the engineering needs of society at large. This individual should be able to research and creatively solve engineering problems by applying scientific, mathematical, engineering, economic, and other relevant principles and methods. The qualification is designed to prepare learners for a career in engineering science, design, and project-based roles, through the fundamental understanding and appropriate application of engineering methods, skills, tools, and information technology. Additionally, it aims to provide a foundation for lifelong learning.
Rationale:
The qualification is intended to equip learners for an engineering science, design, and project-based career by imparting a comprehensive understanding of engineering methods and principles. It aims to enable learners to apply these skills innovatively and creatively. Following an accreditation visit conducted by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), the qualification was revised to address industry concerns. Subsequently, the updated qualification was approved and implemented.
Outcomes
- Identify, assess, formulate, interpret, analyse and solve engineering problems creatively and innovatively by applying knowledge of Mathematics, basic science and engineering sciences from first principles.
- Plan an manage small engineering projects demonstrating an underlying fundamental knowledge, understanding and insight into the principles, methodologies and concepts that constitute socially responsible (to local and other communities) engineering practice.
- Work effectively individually or with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, and community or in multi-disciplinary environments.
- Organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly, effectively, professionally and ethically and to take responsibility within his/her own limits of competence and to exercise judgment commensurate with knowledge and expertise.
- Plan and conduct applicable level of investigations, research and/or experiments by applying appropriate theories and methodologies and perform appropriate data analysis and interpretation.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community at large in using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.
- Use and assess appropriate research methods, skills, tools, technology and information technology effectively and critically in engineering practice and show an understanding and a willingness to accept responsibility for the impact that engineering activities have on society and the environment.
- Perform procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, works, products or processes as a set of related systems and assess their social, legal, health, safety and environmental impacts and benefits.
- Employ various learning strategies and skills to master module outcomes required preparing him/herself to engage in continuous learning to keep abreast of knowledge and skills required in the interdisciplinary field. 10 Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national, and global communities by acting professionally and ethically.
- Demonstrate where applicable cultural and aesthetic sensitivity across a range of social context in the execution of engineering activities.
- Explore where applicable education and career opportunities.
- Organise and develop entrepreneurial opportunities through engineering problem solving, design, technical research and managerial skills.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
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Engineering Problem Solving: Identified, assessed, formulated, interpreted, analysed, and solved engineering problems effectively using knowledge of Mathematica's, Basic Science, and Engineering Sciences from first principles.
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Project Management: Planned and managed small engineering projects demonstrating fundamental knowledge, understanding, and insight into socially responsible engineering practice.
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Collaborative Work: Demonstrated collaborative work in research teams, groups, organizations, or communities resulting in leadership and critical function performance.
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Organisational Management: Organised and managed activities responsibly, effectively, professionally, and ethically within limits of competence, exercising judgment appropriately.
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Investigations and Research: Planned and conducted advanced investigations, research, and experiments effectively by applying appropriate theories, methodologies, data analysis, and interpretation.
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Communication Skills: Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community using appropriate structure, style, and graphical support.
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Engineering Practices: Utilised appropriate engineering methods, skills, tools, and technology effectively, critically assessing engineering practice and understanding societal and environmental impacts.
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Design and Synthesis: Performed procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, works, products, or processes considering related systems, social, legal, health, safety, and environmental impacts.
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Learning Strategies: Employed various learning strategies and skills to master module outcomes in Fundamental Mathematics, Engineering Sciences, Engineering Design Research, and Management, preparing for lifelong learning in the engineering field.
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Responsible Citizenship: Modeled responsible citizenship in local, national, and global communities by acting professionally and ethically.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Executed engineering activities with cultural and aesthetic sensitivity across various social contexts.
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Education and Career Opportunities: Explored education and career opportunities relevant to engineering.
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Entrepreneurial Development: Organised and developed entrepreneurial opportunities through engineering problem solving, technical research, and managerial skills.
Integrated Assessment:
Formative Assessment Practices:
- Continuous assessment through informal class tests, tasks, projects, and practical experiments.
- Research and design projects with proper documentation and presentation during seminar sessions.
- Major projects in the third and fourth year.
Summative Assessment Practices:
- Written examinations at the end of each semester for each module.
- Minimum 40% mark on formative assessment for continuation of studies in second semester.
- Oral examinations in specific modules like project and design.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree(Min 480)
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 480
- SAQA Source
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