Higher Certificate in Industrial Engineering
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Industrial Engineering is a 140-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5 within the Engineering and Related Design subfield. It is intended to provide an introductory foundation related to industrial engineering and how work systems, processes and resources may be understood in an engineering context.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in an introductory higher-education pathway related to industrial engineering, engineering and related design, or the improvement of work and production systems. Prospective learners should confirm that their background and goals align with the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards work associated with industrial engineering, including the mapped relationship to Industrial Engineer. This indicates relevance to that career, but does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into the occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational industrial engineering knowledge
- Awareness of engineering and related design contexts
- An introductory understanding of industrial engineering work and processes
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Industrial Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 99013
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 140
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- 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 requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based learning or practical requirements apply.
- Ask the provider whether new enrolment is currently available, given the supplied registration information.