Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Civil Engineering
Physical Planning and Construction - Civil Engineering Construction
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Civil Engineering is a postgraduate qualification that prepares learners for industry and research. This qualification aims to:
- Consolidate and deepen the learner's expertise in civil engineering.
- Develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of civil engineering.
- Address complex engineering problems.
- Serve as part of the educational requirements for registration as a candidate engineer.
- Benefit learners who have completed undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering or Advanced Diploma.
- Enhance engineering management principles knowledge.
- Prepare learners for research careers in civil engineering and related areas.
- Provide leadership skills for managing engineering projects.
- Equip learners for more specialized postgraduate studies.
- Prepare learners for entry into a Master's Degree program in Civil Engineering.
Rationale:
South Africa is experiencing population growth, leading to increased demand for civil infrastructure resources. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Civil Engineering addresses the skill shortage in engineering professions by:
- Providing skilled professionals to meet the demand in civil engineering.
- Meeting the needs of the Engineering Council South Africa and the Engineering Association of South Africa.
- Contributing towards the objectives of the National Development Plan.
- Aligning with the recommendations of the Joint Initiative on Priority Skills Acquisition.
- Supporting the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for SA.
- Enhancing the employability of graduates.
- Aligned with ECSA standards for civil engineering education and training.
The qualification prepares learners for various fields within civil engineering, such as agricultural irrigation projects, civil design, environmental consultation, civil construction projects, and material laboratories. It also meets the requirements for admission to a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in the area covered by the Bachelor Honours Degree.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence to identify, formulate, analyse, and solve complex civil engineering problems creatively and innovatively.
- Demonstrate competence to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, and engineering sciences to the conceptualization of engineering models and to solve complex civil engineering problems.
- Demonstrate competence to perform creative, procedural, and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, engineering works, products, or processes of a complex nature.
- Demonstrate competence to conduct investigations of complex civil engineering problems including engagement with the research literature and use of research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
- Demonstrate competence to use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology, prediction, and modelling, for the solution of complex civil engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions, and constraints.
- Demonstrate competence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community at large.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activities on society, economy, industrial and physical environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles.
- Demonstrate competence to 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.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Analyse and define the problem and identify 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.
- Model and analyse 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:
- Analyse and apply an appropriate mix of knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science.
- Evaluate and apply theories, principles, and laws.
- Conduct formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes.
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories effectively.
- Ability to handle uncertainty and risk.
- Ability to work within the boundaries of 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 and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources for a workable solution.
- Perform design tasks including analysis, modelling, and optimisation.
- Evaluate alternatives for implementation based on techno-economic analysis.
- Assess the 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 literature and material critically evaluate their suitability.
- Conduct necessary analysis for the investigation.
- Select and use appropriate equipment or software.
- Analyse and interpret information derived from data.
- Record 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 correct methods, skills, or tools for the required result.
- Apply results correctly and assess against requirements.
- Create, select, and apply computer applications as needed.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Apply appropriate structure, style, and language for written and oral communication.
- Use effective graphics to enhance meaning.
- Use visual materials for oral communication.
- Provide information effectively to others.
- Deliver fluent oral communication with clear meaning.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Explain the impact of technology on society.
- Analyse the impact of engineering activities on health, safety, and the environment.
- Consider personal, social, economic, and cultural values of those affected.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain principles of planning, leading, and controlling.
- Carry out individual work effectively and on time.
- Contribute to team activities and support team output.
- Organise and manage projects effectively.
- Apply effective communication in individual and teamwork.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically.
- Reflect on learning and determine personal learning strategies.
- Source, organise, and evaluate relevant information.
- Analyse and apply knowledge acquired outside formal instruction.
- Challenge assumptions and embrace new thinking.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Describe ethical dilemmas and their complexity.
- Analyse ethical implications of decisions.
- Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.
- Maintain competence through continuous learning.
- Embrace continuing professional development.
- Accept responsibility for consequences of actions.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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