20 January 2020
NOTICE TO ALL ENGINEERING STUDENTS
Dear Students
This notice seeks to provide clarity to all registered and prospective engineering students on the new engineering qualification on offer at the University of South Africa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, School of Engineering. The Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF), which was promulgated in October 2007 (Government Gazette No 30353 of 5 October 2007), provided for the establishment of a single qualifications framework for higher education to facilitate the development of a single national coordinated higher education system. The revised HEQSF was promulgated in August 2013 as approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Training (Notice 1040 of 2012; Government Gazette No. 36003 of 14 December 2012) in terms of the National Qualifications Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 0f 2008) and as contemplated in the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997).
It is vital to emphasise that even though these qualifications are also on NQF level 6, their outcomes are different and, as such, they are assessed differently. It is for this reason that students are advised not to move from the national diploma to the new diploma. However, it remains the prerogative of the student to decide whether to convert or not. Those who choose to convert to the new diploma, further note that only modules shown in tables 3 to 8 will be credited towards the new Diploma: Engineering.
Table 1: The new engineering qualifications
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Undergraduate qualifications |
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Name |
Abbreviation |
Minimum study duration |
NQF level |
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Diplomas (Engineering) |
Dipl (Eng) |
3 Years |
6 |
|
Advanced Diploma (Engineering) |
AdvDipl (Eng) |
1 Year |
7 |
Table 2: Affected new engineering Diploma qualifications
|
Programme |
Qualification code |
SAQA ID |
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Diploma in Civil Engineering |
90137 |
111282 |
|
Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
90138 |
111285 |
|
Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
90130 |
112178 |
|
Diploma in Industrial Engineering |
90136 |
112692 |
|
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
90132 |
111175 |
|
Diploma in Mining Engineering |
To be Provided |
TBA |
Students who choose to convert from old PQM to the new PQM, may only be accredited for the modules shown in table 3 to table 8. This means that students will have to repeat all other modules to fulfil the new diploma requirements. Further note that there will no credit transfer from Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering (BTECH) to the Advanced Diploma: Engineering.
Table 3: Diploma: Chemical Engineering (Qualification code: 90130)
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New National Diploma |
Old National Diploma |
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Code |
Module |
Code |
Module |
|
Code |
Module |
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FIC1PRA |
Physics I (Practical) |
FIC1PRA |
Physics I (Practical) |
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FIC1501 |
Physics IA |
FIC181C |
Physics I (Theory) |
|
MAT1514 |
Precalculus (Engineering) |
MAT1510 |
Precalculus Mathematics A |
|
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
|
MAT2691 |
MAT2691 |
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|
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
|
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
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CHE181T - |
CHE181T |
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CHE1PRA - |
CHE1PRA |
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Table 4: Diploma: Civil Engineering (Qualification code:90137)
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New Diploma |
Old National Diploma |
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|
Code |
Module |
Code |
Module |
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AMC1501 - |
Applied Mechanics for Civil Engineers |
AMC1PRA |
|
|
MAT1514 |
Precalculus (Engineering) |
MAT1510 |
Precalculus Mathematics A |
|
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
|
MAT2691 |
Mathematics II (Engineering) |
MAT2691 |
Mathematics II (Engineering) |
|
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
|
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
|
EDW1501 |
Engineering Drawing I |
DRW1501 |
Drawing I |
Table 5: Diploma: Electrical Engineering (Qualification code: 90138)
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Old National Diploma |
Old National Diploma |
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Code |
Module |
Code |
Module |
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ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
|
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
|
FIC1502 |
Physics IB (Theory) |
FIC181C |
Physics I (Theory) |
|
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
Table 6: Diploma: Mechanical Engineering (Qualification code: 90132)
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New Diploma Modules |
Old National Diploma Modules |
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|
Code |
Modules |
Code |
Modules |
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MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
|
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
|
EME1501 |
Engineering Mechanics I |
MCA1PRA |
Mechanics I (Practical) |
|
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
|
EGP1501 |
Engineering Graphics |
MED161Q |
Mechanical Engineering Drawing I |
|
EMO1601 |
Engineering Modelling |
CAD161S |
Computer Aided Draughting I |
Table 7: Diploma: Industrial Engineering (Qualification code: 90136)
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New Diploma Modules |
Old National Diploma Modules |
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|
Code |
Modules |
Code |
Modules |
|
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
|
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
|
EME1501 |
Engineering Mechanics I |
MCA1PRA |
Mechanics I (Practical) |
|
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
Table 8: Diploma: Pulp and Paper Technology (Qualification code: 90141)
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New Diploma Modules |
Old National Diploma Modules |
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|
Code |
Modules |
Code |
Modules |
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CHE181T |
Chemistry I (Theory) |
CHE181T |
Chemistry I (Theory) |
|
CHE1PRA |
Chemistry I (Practical) |
CHE1PRA |
Chemistry I (Practical) |
|
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
ENG1503 |
Academic Language and Literacy in English |
|
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
EUP1501 |
Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions |
|
FIC1501 |
Physics IA (Theory) |
FIC1501 |
Physics IA (Theory) |
|
FIC1PRA |
Physics I (Practical) |
FIC1PRA |
Physics I (Practical) |
|
MAT1514 |
Precalculus (Engineering) |
MAT1510 |
Precalculus Mathematics A |
|
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
MAT1581 |
Mathematics I (Engineering) |
This notice seeks to provide clarity to all registered and prospective engineering students on the new engineering qualifications on offer at the University of South Africa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, School of Engineering. To ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, Unisa has recently introduced new engineering qualifications. The Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering (BTECH) qualifications were all replaced by the Advanced Diploma: Engineering. In this regard, kindly note that you have until 2021 to complete your Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering programme. Also note that should you wish to convert from the Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering to the Advanced Diploma: Engineering, no credits will be carried over. Students who do not complete their Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering qualifications at the end of 2021 will automatically be moved to a new relevant Advanced Diploma: Engineering. The implication of this decision is that students who do not complete their Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering qualifications, will forfeit all credits. The affected qualifications are shown in tables 9 and 10.
Table 9: Affected old Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering
|
Qualifications |
Code |
Area of Specialisation |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTENC) |
Chemical |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTECE) |
Chemical (Environmental) |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTECV - ENV) |
Civil Environmental Engineering |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTECV - STR) |
Civil Structural |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTECV - URB) |
Civil Urban Engineering |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTECV - WAT) |
Civil Water |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTELN - CEN) |
Electrical Clinical Engineering |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTELN - COS) |
Electrical Computer Systems |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTELN - PEN) |
Electrical Power Engineering |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTELN - PIN) |
Electrical Process Instrumentation |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTELN - TEL) |
Electrical Telecommunication |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTENI) |
Industrial Engineering |
|
Baccalaureus Technologiae |
(BTMEE) |
Mechanical Engineering |
Table 10: Affected new Advanced Diploma: Engineering
|
Qualifications |
Qualification code |
Area of Specialisation |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90127 |
Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90126 |
Electrical Engineering in Power Engineering |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90133 |
Mechanical Engineering |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90134 |
Industrial Engineering |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90128 |
Chemical Engineering |
|
Advanced Diploma |
90131 |
Mining Engineering |
This notice seeks to provide clarity to all registered and prospective engineering students on the new engineering qualification on offer at the University of South Africa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, School of Engineering. To comply with the South African regulatory framework, Unisa has recently introduced new engineering qualifications. The National Diploma: Engineering qualifications were all replaced by the Diploma: Engineering. In this regard, kindly note that you have until 2023 to complete your National Diploma: Engineering programme. Also note that students who wish to convert from the National Diploma: Engineering to the new Diploma: Engineering may do so, but with the condition that they will only be credited for modules shown in tables 3 to 8. Similarly, students who do not finish their National Diploma: Engineering qualifications at the end of 2023, will automatically be moved to a new relevant Diploma: Engineering. The implication of this decision is that students who do not complete their National Diploma: Engineering qualifications, will forfeit credits, except those that are listed in tables 3 to 8. The affected qualifications are shown in tables 11 and 12.
Table 11: Current Diploma Engineering qualifications
|
Qualifications |
Code |
Area of Specialisation |
|
National Diploma |
(NDECI) |
Civil Engineering |
|
National Diploma |
NDEEN - CEN |
Electrical Clinical Engineering |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEEN - COS) |
Electrical Computer Systems |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEEN - EEC) |
Electrical Electronics and Electronic Communication |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEEN - MEC) |
Electrical Mechatronics |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEEN - PEN) |
Electrical Power Engineering |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEEN - PIN) |
Electrical Process Instrumentation |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEID) |
Industrial Engineering |
|
National Diploma |
(NDEMC) |
Mechanical Engineering |
|
National Diploma |
(NDMSR) |
Mine Surveying |
|
National Diploma |
(NDMIN) |
Mining Engineering |
|
National Diploma |
(NDPPT) |
Pulp and Paper Technology |
Table 12: Affected new engineering Diploma: Engineering
|
Programme |
Qualification code |
SAQA ID |
|
Diploma in Civil Engineering |
90137 |
111282 |
|
Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
90138 |
111285 |
|
Diploma in Chemical Engineering |
90130 |
112178 |
|
Diploma in Industrial Engineering |
90136 |
112692 |
|
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
90132 |
111175 |
|
Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology |
90141 |
112567 |
Students who chose to convert from old PQM to new PQM, may only be accredited for the modules shown in Table 3 – Table 8. This means that students will have to repeat all other modules to fulfil the new Diploma requirements. Further note that there will no be credit transfer from Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering (BTECH) to Advanced Diploma: Engineering.
Should you seek any further clarity, please contact the School of Engineering at
Tel: (011) 471-2299 – Mrs Susan de Klerk
(011) 670-9228 – Mandira Komane
(011) 670-9063 – Mr Maswika Molepo
Email: cset@unisa.ac.za
Yours Sincerely,
The School of Engineering
Publish date: 2020-03-26 00:00:00.0