Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
Physical Planning and Construction - Physical Planning Design and Management
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of civil engineering and equip them with skills that will enable them to practise as Professional Engineering Technologists. A qualified learner will be able to:
- Systematically diagnose and solve broadly defined Civil Engineering problems by applying engineering principles.
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, and engineering sciences to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems, and methodologies to solve broadly-defined Civil engineering problems.
- Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works, products, or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of practice, and legislation in Civil engineering.
- Conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, databases, and literature; design and conduct experiments; and analyze and interpret results to provide valid conclusions.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and affected parties.
- Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of Civil engineering technology practice.
Rationale:
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering is designed to provide learners with integrated knowledge and understanding of Civil Engineering and equip them with necessary skills to practise as Engineering Technologists. This qualification provides learners with skills that enable them to identify, analyse and critically reflect on and address problems relating to Civil Engineering. It also contributes to the development of scarce and high-level technical skills in Civil Engineering. This qualification prepares learners for careers in engineering that will enable them to contribute to the economy and development of the nation, and forms an educational base to register as a Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Outcomes
- Systematically diagnose and solve broadly defined Civil Engineering problems by applying engineering principles.
- Apply knowledge of Mathematics, Natural Science and Engineering Sciences to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined Civil Engineering problems.
- Perform procedural and non-procedural design of broadly defined components, systems, works, products or processes to meet desired needs normally within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation in Civil 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.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and affected parties.
- Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of Civil Engineering technology practice.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Analyse and define the problem
- Identify criteria for an acceptable solution
- Identify relevant information and engineering knowledge and skills
- Generate possible approaches for a workable solution
- Model and analyse possible solutions
- Evaluate possible solutions and select the best one
- Formulate and present the solution appropriately
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science
- Use theories, principles, and laws
- Perform formal analysis and modelling
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories
- Reason and conceptualise engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Handle uncertainty and risk within the practice area
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Formulate design problem to meet user needs, standards, codes, and legislation
- Plan and manage the design process
- Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources
- Perform design tasks, analysis, and optimization
- Evaluate alternatives and select a preferred solution
- Assess design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact
- Communicate design logic and information in a technical report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Plan and conduct investigations and experiments
- Search literature and critically evaluate material
- Analyse information from available data
- Draw conclusions from evidence
- Record purpose, process, and outcomes in a technical report
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Use appropriate structure, style, and language for written and oral communication
- Use effective graphics to enhance meaning
- Use visual materials to enhance oral communication
- Provide information using accepted methods
- Deliver fluent oral communication with intended meaning apparent
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Describe ethical dilemmas and implications of decisions
- Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions
- Maintain continued competence through professional development
- Accept responsibility for consequences of actions
- Make judgements within current competence area
Integrated Assessment:
- Assess learner progress at formative points
- Ensure eligibility for supplementary assessments when necessary
- Conduct internal moderation checks for reliability
- Provide formative assessment to support teaching and learning
- Offer feedback and diagnose strengths and weaknesses
- Assist in planning future learning and contribute to self-evaluation
- Make decisions on readiness for summative assessments
Summative Assessments:
- Conduct formal assessments to judge learner competence
- Express results as a pass or fail mark
- Minimum number of summative opportunities will be defined
- Follow Academic Regulations for assessment guidelines.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 441
- SAQA Source
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