Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Purpose

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide a well-rounded, broad education that equips qualifying learners with the knowledge base, theory and methodology of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. And to enable them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility in an academic or professional context. This qualification prepares learners for professional training, Postgraduate studies or professional practice in the field of Engineering. The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering provides learners with a foundation in the education, philosophy, principles and skills in the Mechanical Engineering profession. Also, it provides learners with the ability to apply these to professional or career contexts.

Rationale

Engineering is a discipline and profession that serves the needs of society and the economy. The qualification is designed to contribute to meeting this need by developing engineering competence. The qualification, with its broad fundamental base, is the starting point of a career path in one of many areas of engineering specialisation through structured development and lifelong learning. The broad base allows maximum flexibility and mobility for the holder to adjust to changing needs. Skills, knowledge, values and attitudes reflected in the qualification are building blocks for the development of learner engineers towards becoming competent engineers. To ultimately lead complex engineering activities and solve complex engineering problems, thus contributing to economic activity and national development.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements, RPL may be used to grant access to the qualification. The institution applies RPL according to the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and assessment (CHE 2016) and the institution's policy.

• The institution implements quality assurance processes, which addresses the RPL process.
• The RPL process includes the applications, assessment, and reporting and management systems, and that administrative and support systems, both prior and after RPL assessment, are in place.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor studies.

Or

• Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.

This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 totalling 612 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 5, 160 Credits

• Academic Literacy Development, 12 Credits.
• Programming for Engineers, 12 Credits.
• Engineering Graphics I, 12 Credits.
• Introductory Algebra and Calculus I, 12Credits.
• Basic Physics I, 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Digital Systems, 12 Credits.
• Statics and Mathematical Modelling, 12 Credits.
• Electrotechnique I, 8 Credits.
• Materials Science I, 16 Credits.
• Introductory Algebra and Calculus II, 12 Credits.
• Basic Physics II, 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Microcontrollers, 12 Credits.
• Practical Engineering Practice, 8 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 6, 176 Credits

• Electrotechnique II, 176 Credits.
• Electricity and Magnetism, 8 Credits.
• Dynamics I, 8 Credits.
• Differential Equations, 8 Credits.
• Advanced Calculus I, 8 Credits.
• Linear Algebra I, 8 Credits.
• Algorithms and Optimisation, 8 Credits.
• Understanding the Technological World, 12 Credits.
• Electrical Systems I, 16 Credits.
• Signal Theory I, 16 Credits.
• Electronics I, 16 Credits.
• Linear Systems, 12 Credits.
• Numerical Methods, 8 Credits.
• Engineering Analysis, 8 Credits.
• Applied Linear Algebra, 8 Credits.
• Fundamental Engineering Application Programme II, 24 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 7, 152, Credits

• Electrical Systems II, 16 Credits.
• Electromagnetics, 16 Credits.
• Electronics II, 16 Credits.
• Engineering Statistics, 16 Credits.
• Power Systems I, 16 Credits.
• Electrical Design, 16 Credits.
• Control Theory I, 16 Credits.
• Signal Theory II, 16 Credits.
• Principles of Measurement, 12 Credits.
• Science, Technology and Society, 12 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 8, 124 Credits

• Power Electronics, 16 Credits.
• Telecommunication Systems, 16 Credits.
• Signal Theory III, 16 Credits.
• Control Theory II, 16 Credits.
• Power Systems II, 16 Credits.
• Engineering Management, 12 Credits.
• Vacation Training Seniors, 8 Credits.
• Project (year module), 24 Credits.

1. Demonstrate competence to identify, assess, formulate and solve convergent and divergent engineering problems creatively and innovatively.
2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals and an engineering speciality to solve complex engineering problems.
3. Perform creative, procedural and non-procedural design and synthesis of components, systems, engineering works, products or processes.
4. Demonstrate competence to design and conduct investigations and experiments.
5. Demonstrate competence to use appropriate engineering methods, skills and tools, including those based on information technology.
6. Demonstrate competence to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with engineering audiences and the community at large.
7. Demonstrate critical awareness of the sustainability and impact of engineering activity on the social, industrial and physical environment.
8. Demonstrate competence to work effectively as an individual, in teams and multidisciplinary environments.
9. Demonstrate competence to engage in independent learning through well-developed learning skills.
10. Demonstrate critical awareness of the need to act professionally and ethically and to exercise judgment and take responsibility within own limits of competence.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Analyses and defines the problem identifies the criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify necessary information and applicable engineering and other knowledge and skills.
• Generates and formulates possible approaches to the solution of a problem.
• Models and analyses possible solution(s).
• Evaluates possible solutions and selects the best solution.
• Formulates and presents the solution in an appropriate form.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Identify and formulate the design problem to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process: focus on essential issues, recognises and deals with constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate the requisite knowledge, information and resources: applies correct principles, evaluate and use design tools.
• Perform design tasks including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation.
• Evaluate alternatives and preferred solution: exercises judgment, tests implementation and performs techno-economic analyses.
• Assess the impact and benefits of the design: social, legal, health, safety, and environmental
• Communicate the design logic and information.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Plan and conduct investigations and experiments.
• Conduct a literature search and critically evaluates material.
• Perform necessary analyses.
• Select and use appropriate equipment or software.
• Analyse, interpret and derive information from data.
• Draw conclusions based on evidence.
• Communicate the purpose, process and outcomes in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• Select and assess the applicability and limitations of the method, skill or tool;
• Apply the technique, skill or tool properly.
• Test and assess critically the end-results produced by the method, skill or tool.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

• Use appropriate structure, style and language for purpose and audience.
• Use effective graphical support.
• Apply methods of providing information for use by others involved in engineering activity.
• Meet the requirements of the target audience.
• Use appropriate structure, style and language.
• Use appropriate visual materials.
• Deliver fluently.
• Meet the requirements of the intended audience.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

The learner identifies and deals with an appropriate combination of issues in

• The impact of technology on society.
• Occupational and public health and safety.
• Impact on the physical environment.
• Personal, social and cultural values and requirements. Especially regarding those affected by engineering activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8

• Identify and focus on objectives.
• Work strategically.
• Execute tasks effectively.
• Deliver completed work on time.
• Make individual contribution to team activity.
• Perform critical functions.
• Enhance the work of fellow team members.
• Benefit from the support of team members.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Deliver completed work on time.
• Acquire a working knowledge of co-workers' discipline.
• Use a systems approach.
• Communicate across disciplinary boundaries

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9

• Reflect on your learning and determines learning requirements and strategies.
• Source and evaluate information.
• Access, comprehend and apply knowledge acquired outside formal instruction.
• Critically challenges assumptions and embraces new thinking.

Associated Assessment Criteria 10

• Be aware of requirements to maintain competence and to keep abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques.
• Display an understanding of the system of professional development.
• Accept responsibility for own actions.
• Display judgment in decision making during problem solving and design.
• Reason about and make judgment on ethical aspects in case study context.
• Discern boundaries of proficiency in problem solving and design.