| Qualification code: | NDEID |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 62387 |
| APS/AS: | 18 |
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Rules: Work-integrated learning (WIL) is a compulsory component towards the completion of this qualification. Students may do IDP101E and IDP201E sequentially, that is, IDP201E after IDP101E or simultaneously by registering for both modules in the same year. Please note that all practical will be conducted at Unisa Science campus, in Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. Further note that this is compulsory to all students and for all the engineering modules that require practical work in the laboratories. Some of the pre-requisites and/ or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. |
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| Purpose statement: The Industrial Engineering technician is involved in the investigation, improvement, design and implementation of integrated systems, comprising the optimisation of capital, plant, manpower and raw materials. The principles and techniques of engineering, industrial economics and management are utilised to design the systems to obtain the desired physical and economical results. A qualified person with sufficient experience will be able to register with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Technician in this field of Engineering. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
| Qualification offered until 2023, and ONLY for students previously registered for this qualification. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ENG1503 - Academic Language and Literacy in English | |
| EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions | |
| MAT1581 - Mathematics I (Engineering) | |
| MCA1PRA - Mechanics I (Practical) | Co-requisite:PHY1501 |
| MED161Q - Mechanical Engineering Drawing I | |
| MME1501 - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering I (Theory) | Co-requisite:MMEPRA1 |
| MMEPRA1 - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering I (Practical) | Co-requisite:MME1501 |
| PHY1501 - Elementary Mechanics | Co-requisite:AMC1PRA or MCA1PRA |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ELE1501 - Electrical Engineering I (Theory) | Co-requisite:ELEPRA1 |
| ELEPRA1 - Electrical Engineering I (Practical) | Co-requisite:ELE1501 |
| EWS121Q - Engineering Work Study I | |
| MME2601 - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering II (Theory) | Pre-requisite:MME1501 Co-requisite:MMEPRA1 |
| MMEPRA2 - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering II (Practical) | Pre-requisite:MME1501 Co-requisite:MMEPRA1 & MME2601 |
| PEI191V - Production Engineering: Industrial I | |
| QUT151Z - Qualitative Techniques I | |
| SOM2601 - Strength of Materials II (Theory) | Pre-requisite:PHY1501 & MCA1PRA Co-requisite:SOMPRA2 |
| SOMPRA2 - Strength of Materials II (Practical) | Pre-requisite:PHY1501 & MCA1PRA Co-requisite:SOM2601 |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| EWS271L - Engineering Work Study II | Pre-requisite:EWS121Q |
| FLM271S - Facility Layout and Materials Handling | |
| HRM2605 - Human Resource Management for Line Managers | |
| MAC1501 - Introduction to Management Accounting | |
| MAC2602 - Principles of Strategy, Risk & Financial Management Techniques | Pre-requisite:FAC1601 & (either BNU1501 or QMI1500 or DSC1630)
CAS1501, CBC1501 Recommendation:IOP1501, ECS1601, MAC2601 |
| MME3601 - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering III | Pre-requisite:MME2601 & MMEPRA2 |
| PEI281S - Production Engineering: Industrial II | |
| QAS221U - Quality Assurance II | |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| ATO331Q - Automation III | Pre-requisite:MME2601 & MMEPRA2 |
| EWS381G - Engineering Work Study III | Pre-requisite:EWS271L, FLM271S, MAC1501 & MAC2602 |
| FMA401V - Financial Management IV | |
| IDP101E - Industrial Engineering Practice I | |
| IDP201E - Industrial Engineering Practice II | |
| MEE231V - Mechanical Engineering Design II | Pre-requisite:MED161Q |
| MGP437U - Management Practice IV | |
| OPR371S - Operational Research III | Pre-requisite:PEI281S & QUT151Z |