Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
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About this qualification
The Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering is an advanced higher-education qualification in the Engineering and Related Design field. At NQF level 8 and carrying 120 credits, it is focused on further study in industrial engineering rather than introductory preparation.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic development in industrial engineering and related design contexts. Prospective learners should confirm that their prior qualifications and experience meet the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development relevant to industrial engineering-related work, including roles concerned with improving systems, processes and the use of resources. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Analytical problem-solving in industrial engineering contexts
- Systems and process improvement thinking
- Evaluation of resource use and operational efficiency
- Applying engineering-related knowledge to design and development contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
- SAQA ID
- 117365
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Engineering and Related Design
- Originator
- North West University
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or appropriately accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, including any required prior qualification or experience.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether any practical, project-based or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is currently open for new enrolment and that the advertised qualification title, SAQA ID and NQF level match the official records.