Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: The Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is intended for mechanical engineering practitioners who, on achieving this qualification, will be able to apply management, analytical and practical engineering techniques, and knowledge to conduct operations and solve problems in a mechanical engineering working environment in the areas of design, manufacturing, maintenance, environmental engineering and automation, and control.
Upon completion of the qualification, qualifying learners will be able to:
- Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to well-defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems, and methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Perform procedural design of components, systems, works, products, or processes to meet requirements, normally within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
- Conduct investigations of well-defined problems through locating and searching relevant codes and catalogues, and conducting standard tests, experiments, and measurements.
- Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools including information technology for the solution of well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions, and constraints.
The learner's attributes are designed to meet the educational requirement towards registration as a Candidate or Professional Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa and acceptance as a candidate to write the examinations for Certificated Engineers.
Outcomes
- Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to well-defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems, and methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Perform procedural design of components, systems, works, products, or processes to meet requirements, normally within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
- Conduct investigations of well-defined problems through locating and searching relevant codes and catalogues, and conducting standard tests, experiments, and measurements.
- Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools including information technology for the solution of well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions, and constraints.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with engineering audiences and the affected parties within an engineering context.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by defined procedures activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a 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. Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering technical practice.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Define and analyse the problem and criteria for an acceptable solution
- Use relevant information and engineering knowledge to solve the problem
- Formulate various approaches to workable solutions
- Model and analyze solutions
- Evaluate all solutions and select the best one
- Formulate and present the solution appropriately
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Gather knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science, and engineering science
- Use principles and laws applicable to solve problems
- Analyze engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Present concepts and ideas logically
- Reason about engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Justify procedures for uncertain variables
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Formulate design problems to satisfy user needs, standards, codes, and legislation
- Plan and manage the design process
- Acquire knowledge and resources to apply appropriate principles and design tools
- Perform design tasks with analysis and optimization
- Evaluate alternatives for implementation
- Communicate design logic in a technical report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Define the scope of investigation
- Plan and conduct investigations within the discipline
- Search and evaluate literature for investigation
- Analyze and interpret data
- Draw conclusions from evidence
- Record investigation outcomes in a technical report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Assess applicability and limitations of methods, skills, or tools
- Apply methods correctly
- Test and assess results
- Use relevant computer applications
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Select appropriate communication structure, style, and language
- Use graphics to enhance meaning
- Provide information in a usable format
- Deliver clear oral communication
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Assess technology's impact on society
- Analyze engineering activity's impact on the environment and health
- Evaluate methods to minimize impacts
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain planning, organizing, leading, and controlling principles
- Make effective individual and team contributions
- Organize and manage projects
- Communicate effectively in individual and team contexts
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Identify, plan, and manage learning tasks
- Demonstrate independent learning
- Source, organize, and evaluate relevant information
- Apply knowledge acquired outside formal instruction
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Describe ethical dilemmas and implications in engineering decisions
- Make judgements in mechanical engineering problem solving
- Limit decision-making to the mechanical engineering field
Integrated Assessment:
- Holistic development through various assessment methods
- Utilization of different teaching and learning techniques
- Combination of formative and summative assessments
- Fair, reliable, and valid assessment practices
By adhering to these assessment criteria, learners will be able to demonstrate their competency in various aspects of mechanical engineering.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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