Bachelor of Mine Surveying
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Mine Surveying is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent and practicing Mine Surveyor (technologist). Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with:
-
Preparation for careers in mining engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development.
-
The educational base required to undertake PLATO stage 2 qualifications that will allow them to practice as registered professional Mine Surveyors.
-
For graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF Level 8 qualifications and then proceed to a Master's Degree.
-
For Certificated Mine Surveyors, the education base for achieving proficiency in mine surveying and occupational health and safety.
The qualification will enable learners to:
-
Diagnose and solve mining engineering and mine surveying problems by applying engineering and surveying principles.
-
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, and engineering sciences to engineering procedures, processes, systems, and methodologies to solve mining engineering and surveying problems.
-
Perform procedural and non-procedural design within applicable standards, codes of practice, and legislation in mining engineering.
-
Conduct investigations of problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, databases, and literature, design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret results to provide valid conclusions.
-
Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools for the solution of mining engineering problems.
-
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the affected parties.
-
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of mining engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.
Rationale:
The phasing out of the National Diploma and Bachelor of Technology prompted the Department of Mine Surveying to replace the two qualifications in Mine Surveying with a three-year Bachelor qualification, called the Bachelor of Mine Surveying. The new Bachelor's Degree is a step towards the alignment of all the technology-based engineering qualifications offered by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) with the new requirements of the HEQSF. The standard and quality of the mine surveying curriculum is continuously scrutinized by industry in collaboration with the Council of Professional and Technical Surveyors of South Africa (PLATO). The qualifying learners can be Principal Surveyors who provide consulting and specialist mine surveying services to the companies and recommend solutions to operational problems related to mine surveying.
Outcomes
- Systematically diagnose and solve broadly defined mine surveying problems by applying engineering principles.
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to define and apply engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined mining engineering and surveying problems.
- Perform procedural and nonprocedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works, products or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation in mining engineering.
- Conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems locate, search and select relevant data from codes, databases and literature, design and conduct experiments, and analyse and interpret results to provide valid conclusions.
- Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-defined mining engineering problems with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and affected parties.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the impact of mining engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mining 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 norms of mine surveyors.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Analyze and define the problem
- Identify criteria for acceptable solutions
- Identify relevant information, engineering knowledge, and skills
- Generate possible approaches to lead to a workable solution
- Model and analyze possible solutions
- Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution
- Formulate and present the solution appropriately
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Apply a mix of knowledge in mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science
- Use theories, principles, and laws
- Perform formal analysis and modeling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories
- Reason and conceptualize engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Handle uncertainty and risk
- Work within the boundaries of the practice area
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Formulate design problems to satisfy user needs, standards, codes of practice, and legislation
- Plan and manage the design process effectively
- Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources
- Perform design tasks including analysis, modeling, and optimization
- Evaluate alternatives based on techno-economic analysis
- Assess the selected design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact
- Communicate design logic and relevant information in a technical report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within an appropriate discipline
- Search literature and critically evaluate materials
- Perform necessary analysis
- Select and use equipment or software appropriately
- Analyze, interpret, and derive information from available data
- Draw conclusions based on available evidence
- 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 methods, skills, or tools correctly
- Test and assess results against required outcomes
- Create, select, and use computer applications as required
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Ensure appropriate structure, style, and language in written and oral communication
- Use graphics effectively to enhance text meaning
- Use visual materials to enhance oral communication
- Utilize accepted methods for providing information in engineering activities
- Deliver fluent oral communication with clear intended meaning
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Explain the impact of technology on society
- Analyze the impact of engineering activities on occupational and public health and safety
- Analyze the impact of engineering activities on the physical environment
- Consider personal, social, economic, cultural values and requirements of those affected
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Explain principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling
- Carry out individual work effectively, strategically, and on time
- Contribute to team activities to support overall team output
- Demonstrate functioning as a team leader
- Organize and manage design or research projects
- Carry out effective communication in individual and team work
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
- Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically
- Reflect on own learning requirements and determine suitable learning strategies
- Source, organize, and evaluate relevant information
- Comprehend and apply knowledge acquired outside formal instruction
- Challenge assumptions critically and embrace new thinking
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
- Describe the nature and complexity of ethical dilemmas
- Describe the ethical implications of decisions
- Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions
- Maintain continued competence through staying up-to-date with tools and techniques
- Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development
- Accept responsibility for consequences of own actions
- Make judgments in decision making limited to current competence areas
Integrated Assessment:
- Include a variety of assessment methods in learning guides
- Assign predetermined weights to assessment opportunities
- Provide feedback within fifteen working days
- Utilize formative assessment opportunities to establish marks and give feedback
- Structure semester marks and final assessments accordingly
- Set pass performance at 50%
- Award final marks for special projects judged by a panel to cover Exit Level Outcomes adequately
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 428
- SAQA Source
- More Information
Education Cost Calculator
This page includes information from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) . Builtneat Pty Ltd trading as Study Start, has modified all or some of this information. SAQA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.