Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose:
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide a well-rounded, broad education that equips qualifying learners with the knowledge base, theory and methodology of Computer and Electronic Engineering. Also, it is to enable them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic or professional context. This qualification prepares learners for professional training, Postgraduate studies or professional practice in the field of Engineering. The Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Electronic Engineering provides learners with a foundation in the knowledge, philosophy, principles and skills in the Mechanical Engineering profession. The qualification provides learners with the ability to apply these to professional or career contexts.
Rationale:
Engineering is a discipline and profession that serves the needs of society and the economy. The qualification is designed to contribute to meeting this need by developing engineering competence. The qualification, with its broad fundamental base, is the starting point of a career path in one of many areas of engineering specialization through structured development and lifelong learning. The broad base allows maximum flexibility and mobility for the holder to adjust to changing needs. Skills, knowledge, values and attitudes reflected in the qualification are building blocks for the development of learner engineers towards becoming competent engineers. To ultimately lead complex engineering activities and solve complex engineering problems, thus contributing to economic activity and national development.
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