National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial
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About this qualification
The National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial is a Level 6 engineering qualification focused on industrial engineering and related design. It is intended to build a foundation for understanding how people, processes, resources and systems can be coordinated and improved in industrial settings. The qualification is associated with Vaal University of Technology and carries 360 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification might be considered by people interested in industrial engineering, manufacturing and the design or improvement of industrial processes. Prospective learners should confirm that the qualification is available for enrolment and that they meet the provider’s current requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards work involving industrial engineering, production systems, process improvement or related technical environments. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the recorded registration end date is 20 October 2016 and current status needs to be verified, prospective learners should confirm whether it remains available and how it is recognised before relying on it for a career plan.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of industrial engineering concepts
- Awareness of industrial and production systems
- Process and systems-oriented problem-solving
- Technical thinking relevant to engineering and related design
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- National Diploma: Engineering: Industrial
- SAQA ID
- 72728
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- Vaal University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2016-10-20
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery arrangement is recognised.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical, laboratory or workplace requirements before enrolling.
- Confirm how successfully completed study will be recorded and recognised, particularly in view of the recorded registration end date.
- Obtain current information about fees, duration, delivery mode and learner support directly from the provider.