Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Power Engineering
Purpose:
The Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Power Engineering serves to provide learners with advanced knowledge in fundamental engineering. It emphasises electrical engineering principles and application. Also, the qualification provides learners with an in-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to specific career or professional contexts while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning. Programmes leading to this qualification tend to have a strong vocational, professional or career focus and holders of this qualification are usually prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market.
The specific purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practising 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 contribute to the economy and national development.
- The educational base required for registration as a Candidate or a Professional Engineering Technologist with Engineering Council of South Africa and.
- Possible entry to a Bachelor's qualification.
Engineering learners completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in all the Exit Level Outcomes contained in this standard.
Rationale:
The qualification is developed in line with the mission of the institution to offer quality education; lead, challenge, create and explore knowledge; and contribute to national objectives regarding skills development. This qualification supports the improvement of stature and quality of the scientific and technology qualifications offered by the institution.
The qualification is beneficial to the economy and society as it addresses some of the training needs indicated in the Higher Education and Training Framework for the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS). Skilled electrical engineering technologists are required to meet the developmental needs of the country in all manufacturing and electrical engineering production fields. This qualification prepares its learners for professional registration as technologists in the electrical engineering field.
Professional Engineering Technologists are characterised by the ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve broadly-defined problems, design components, systems, services, and processes. They provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering, and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills. They work independently and responsibly, applying judgement to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks.
This qualification design reflects the new standard for engineering technologists as required by the Engineering Council of South Africa (referred to as the ECSA hereafter) based on the new HEQF. The qualification is consonant with the institution's mission, forms part of institutional planning and resource allocation, meets national requirements, the needs of learners and other stakeholders, and is intellectually credible. It is designed coherently and articulates well with other relevant qualifications, where possible.
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 usually 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 competence.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's 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:
- Define and analyse the problem.
- Identify criteria for an acceptable solution.
- Use relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills for solving the problem.
- Formulate various approaches for workable solutions.
- Evaluate, analyse, and select the best solutions.
- Present a solution in an appropriate form.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science.
- Utilize theories, principles, and laws.
- Perform analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories effectively.
- Handle uncertainty and risk using probability and statistics.
- Work within the boundaries of the practice area.
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 effectively.
- Acquire knowledge and resources to provide a workable solution.
- Analyse, model, and optimize the product, system, or process.
- Evaluate alternatives based on techno-economic analysis.
- Assess the design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact.
- Communicate design logic in a technical report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Plan, design, and conduct investigations and experiments.
- Evaluate relevant literature and material for suitability.
- Perform analysis necessary for investigations.
- Select and use appropriate equipment or software.
- Interpret information from relevant data.
- Record investigation outcomes in a technical report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Select and assess methods, skills, or tools for applicability and limitations.
- Apply methods correctly to achieve required results.
- Test results critically against requirements.
- Use computer applications as needed.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Deliver written and oral communication appropriate for the audience.
- Use graphics and visual materials effectively.
- Provide information using accepted methods.
- Communicate fluently and effectively.
- Ensure written communications meet audience requirements.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Analyse the impact of technology on society.
- Consider health, safety, and environmental impacts.
- Account for personal, social, economic, and cultural values.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain principles of planning, organising, leading, and controlling.
- Contribute effectively to team activities.
- Organise and manage projects.
- Communicate effectively in individual or team contexts.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically.
- Reflect on individual learning requirements.
- Source, organise, and evaluate information.
- Apply knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction.
- Challenge assumptions and embrace new thinking.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Describe ethical dilemmas and implications.
- Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate solutions.
- Maintain competence through continuing professional development.
- Accept responsibility for consequences.
- Make judgements within current competence.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative assessment focuses on smaller sections of work continuously.
- Summative assessment examines the ability to manage a large body of knowledge.
- Assessors credit evidence of learning from various sources.
These criteria ensure that learners are proficient in problem-solving, design, communication, ethical considerations, and continuous learning in the field of engineering.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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