Diploma in Engineering Technology in Instrumentation Engineering
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About this qualification
This is a 240-credit, NQF Level 6 diploma focused on instrumentation engineering within the Electrical Infrastructure Construction subfield. It is intended to provide higher-education preparation in a technical engineering area involving instrumentation and electrical infrastructure.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in instrumentation engineering, electrical infrastructure and technical engineering work may consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners seeking diploma-level preparation in this field, subject to the institution’s applicable admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward technical work related to instrumentation engineering and electrical infrastructure. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related career mappings are provided. Because the supplied registration information requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024, prospective learners should confirm whether the qualification is currently available before making plans to enrol.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of instrumentation engineering
- Technical thinking related to electrical infrastructure
- Problem-solving in an engineering technology context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Engineering Technology in Instrumentation Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 101016
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 12
- Subfield
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Originator
- University of Johannesburg
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant institution.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific programme is approved for delivery.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-related requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 101016, NQF level and credit value in the provider’s current information.
- Clarify whether credits or prior learning may be recognised before enrolling, if this is important to your study plans.