BEng Tech in Industrial Engineering

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is thus to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Industrial Engineering Technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with: • preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development; • the educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering technologist with ECSA; • for graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 programmes and then proceed to Master’s degrees; and • for certificated engineers, the education base for achieving proficiency in industrial engineering or plant operations and occupational health and safety.

Career Opportunities

Design and Implement systems in organizations to maximise production.

Admission Requirements

Minimum APS 30, English 4 (50%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 5 (60%), Physical Science or Technical Science 5 (60%).

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