Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification in Electrical Engineering
Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to provide a learner with a sound knowledge base in Electrical Engineering and enable them to apply their knowledge and skills to a career in Electrical Power Engineering. It prepares learners to register as a Candidate Professional Technologist or Candidate Certificated Engineer, and also enables them to undertake more specialized and intensive postgraduate learning.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Apply knowledge of Mathematics, basic science, and Engineering Sciences to practical procedures and practices to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Perform procedural design of broadly-defined components or processes to meet desired needs within applicable standards, codes of practice, and legislation.
- Conduct tests, experiments, and measurements of broadly-defined problems by applying relevant codes and catalogues.
- Use appropriate established techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools including Information Technology for the solution of broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by defined procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a technical team.
- Engage in independent and life-long learning through broadly developed learning skills.
- Understand and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering technical practice.
Rationale: The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering is designed to provide learners with integrated and detailed knowledge of Power Engineering and equip them with skills to solve related problems. Power Engineering deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric power and the electrical devices connected to such systems. There is a shortage of Engineers in South Africa in this sector, and the qualification aims to address this shortage by training more Engineers. The qualification emphasizes a strong foundation in Physics and Mathematics, followed by coverage of basic Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Engineering to provide a firm foundation for Electrical Power Engineering. Learners are exposed to electrical power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, and mechanical technology, along with modules of a more general educational nature such as Environmental Engineering, Finance, and Management. This prepares learners for careers in sectors such as sugar mills, refineries, and motor vehicle manufacturers.
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.
- Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including Information Technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-defined Civil 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 knowledge and understanding of the impact of Power Engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Power 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 Power 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 solution
- Formulate and present the solution appropriately
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Utilize knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science, and engineering science
- Apply theories, principles, and laws
- Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems, or processes
- Communicate concepts, ideas, and theories
- 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
- Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information, and resources
- Perform design tasks including analysis, modelling, and optimization
- Evaluate alternatives for implementation
- 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
- Search available literature and critically evaluate material
- Perform necessary analysis
- Select and use equipment or software appropriately
- Analyse, interpret, and derive information from available data
- Record the purpose, process, and outcomes of the investigation 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 and use computer applications as required
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Ensure appropriate structure, style, and language of written and oral communication
- Use graphics effectively
- Enhance oral communication with visual materials
- Use accepted methods for providing information
- Deliver fluent oral communication with clear intended meaning
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Explain the impact of technology on society
- Analyse the impact of engineering activity on occupational and public health and safety
- Analyse the impact of engineering activity 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, organising, leading, and controlling
- Carry out individual work effectively and strategically
- Contribute to team activities
- Demonstrate functioning as a team leader
- Organise and manage a design or research project
- 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 learning undertaken
- Determine own learning requirements and strategies
- Source, organise, 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 made
- Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions
- Maintain continued competence
- Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development
- Accept responsibility for consequences of own actions
- Make judgements in decision making within current competence area
Integrated Assessment:
- Combines formative, summative, and diagnostic assessment methodologies
- Provides multiple assessment opportunities for learners
- Ensures alignment between intended outcomes, learning activities, and assessment activities
- Includes tests, assignments, practicals, exams, projects, portfolios, oral assessments, presentations, tutorials, etc.
- Utilizes extensive design subjects to evaluate multiple outcomes and critical cross-field outcomes
- Subject to internal and external moderation according to institutional policy.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 396
- SAQA Source
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Durban University of Technology
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