Diploma in Industrial Engineering
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About this qualification
The Diploma in Industrial Engineering is a higher-education qualification focused broadly on applying engineering thinking to the improvement of industrial and operational systems. It is positioned at NQF Level 6 within the Engineering and Related Design field and carries 360 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in how products, processes, resources and operations can be organised and improved in industrial or related engineering environments. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for industrial engineering-related work and further learning in related areas. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers were supplied for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Systems-oriented thinking
- Process and operations analysis
- Engineering problem-solving
- Industrial and production improvement thinking
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Industrial Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 100774
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and indicates that verification is required.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection procedures.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical, laboratory or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 100774, NQF level and credit value with the provider before making an enrolment decision.