Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Engineering and Related Design
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Industrial Engineering Technology
Purpose:
- This qualification is application-oriented and aims to provide learners with a solid knowledge base in the field of Industrial Engineering.
- The qualification equips learners with the necessary skills to apply their knowledge within a professional context.
- It prepares learners for further studies at a higher level and fosters the development of essential learning skills.
- Graduates are prepared to enter the labor market with a strong professional career focus.
- The qualification aims to build the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for learners to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a candidate Engineering Technologist.
- Industrial Engineering Technologists are trained to apply Engineering Technologies to solve problems and develop components, systems, services, and processes.
- The qualification provides preparation for a career in Industrial Engineering, contributing positively to the economy and national development.
Rationale:
- The qualification seeks to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills for learners to progress towards becoming competent Industrial Engineering Technologists.
- Empowers candidate Industrial Engineering Technologists to apply their knowledge effectively in the work environment.
- Adds value to learners in terms of personal enrichment, status, and recognition.
- Graduates, with relevant work experience, are eligible for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as Engineering Technologists.
- Industry consultation highlighted a high demand for locally qualified personnel in Industrial Engineering, leading to the design of this qualification to meet the regional industry's needs.
- Currently, the industry relies on personnel from other provinces, incurring high costs and leading to high employee turnover as many seek to return to their home provinces.
Outcomes
- Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly-defined Industrial Engineering problems.
- Application of scientific and engineering knowledge - Apply knowledge of Mathematics, Natural Science and Engineering Sciences to define and apply engineering procedures, processes, systems and methodologies to solve broadly-defined Industrial Engineering problems.
- Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of Engineering Technology practice.
- Conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems through locating, searching and selecting relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, designing and conducting experiments, analysing and interpreting results to provide valid conclusions. 5.Use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including Information Technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution of broadly-defined Industrial Engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations, restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints. 6.Professional and technical communication - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the affected parties.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on the society, economy, industrial and physical environment, and address issues by analysis and evaluation.
- Individual and teamwork - 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.
- 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.
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:
- Apply a mix of knowledge in Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Statistics, Natural Science, and Engineering Science
- Use 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 a 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 including analysis, modelling, and optimisation
- Evaluate alternatives and select a preferred solution based on techno-economic analysis
- Assess the 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 investigations and experiments relevant to industrial engineering
- Search available literature and critically evaluate materials
- Perform necessary analysis
- Select and use equipment or software appropriately
- Analyse, interpret, and derive information from available data
- Draw conclusions and record the 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 correctly to achieve the required result
- Test and assess results produced
- Create, select, and use computer applications as required
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Use appropriate structure, style, and language for written and oral communication
- Use graphics effectively to enhance meaning
- Use visual materials to enhance oral communications
- Employ accepted methods for providing information
- 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 the engineering activity on occupational and public health and safety, and 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 and support team output
- Demonstrate functioning as a team leader
- Organise 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 learning undertaken and determine personal learning requirements and strategies
- Source, organise, and evaluate relevant information
- Comprehend and apply knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction
- Challenge assumptions critically and embrace new thinking
Integrated Assessment:
- Use formative, summative, and diagnostic assessment methodologies
- Provide multiple assessment opportunities for learners to demonstrate achievement of Exit Level Outcomes
- Ensure constructive alignment between intended outcomes, learning activities, and assessment activities
- Include tests, assignments, exams, projects, portfolios, oral assessments, presentations, tutorials, etc.
- Incorporate extensive Design Modules at each level of the qualification
- Subject all summative assessments to internal moderation and NQF Level 7 modules to external moderation.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 420
- SAQA Source
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Durban University of Technology
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