EBE Electrical Power And Engineering

SubjectElectrical ProtectionUtilization of Electrical PlantEnvironmental EngineeringPrinciples of ManagementSubject Year/ NQF ModulePre-Req.CodeSem Level Credits3B3B3B3B777712888Co-ReqPower Sys 2c) Exit Level OutcomesEngineering students completing this qualification shall demonstrate competence inall the following Exit Level Outcomes (ELO) indicated below, as required by theAccrediting body – the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Assessment ofthese ELO’s are embedded in the modules of the degree. In modules where ExitLevel Outcomes (ELO) are assessed, the student must meet both the academic andthe ELO requirements, as specified in the relevant study guide, to pass the subject.i) Exit Level Outcome 1: Problem Solving:Students will be required to apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose andsolve broadly-defined engineering problems in modules at all levels.ii) Exit Level Outcome 2: Application of scientific and engineering knowledgeStudents will be required to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, andengineering sciences to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systemsand methodologies to solve broadly-defined engineering problems.iii) Exit Level Outcome 3: Engineering DesignStudents will be required to perform design tasks in Projects at all levels. Work will bemore of a procedural nature at the first level, and will increased in complexity throughthe levels.In Design Projects A & B, the preliminary part of the design will be carried out in part A,while part B will see to the project completion. The project will include one or more ofthe following impacts: social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental. DesignProjects A & B are to be seen collectively as one large project.iv) Exit Level Outcome 4: InvestigationStudents will conduct investigations of broadly-defined problems throughlocating, searching, and selecting relevant data from codes, data bases, andliterature, designing and conducting experiments, analysing and interpretingresults to provide valid conclusions.v) Exit Level Outcome 5: Engineering methods, skills, tools, including InformationtechnologyUse of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools,including information technology, prediction and modelling, for the solution ofbroadly-defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations,restrictions, premises, assumptions and constraints will be embedded in allmodules.-9-

vi) Exit Level Outcome 6: Professional and Technical CommunicationStudents will be required to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively,by submitting research assignments and deliver oral presentations, withengineering audiences and the affected parties.vii) Exit Level Outcome 7: Impact of Engineering ActivityDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineeringactivity will be embedded in many courses as well as specifically in the moduleof Environmental Engineering.viii) Exit Level Outcome 8: Individual and TeamworkKnowledge and understanding of engineering management principles will bespecifically covered in the Module of Entrepreneurship Skills. Individual andteamwork competency will be addressed in other modules as well.The ability to manage a project will be demonstrated in the module DesignProjects A & B.ix) Exit Level Outcome 9: Independent LearningEngage in independent and life-long learning through well-developed learningskills.x) Exit Level Outcome 10: Engineering ProfessionalismStudents will be assessed on their comprehension and application of ethicalprinciples and commitment to professional ethics, responsibilities, and normsof engineering technology practice.d) Progression RulesStudents registered for this degree shall meet the following progression rules:i) The student shall obtain at least 80 credits in Study Level One to progress toStudy Level Two.ii) The student shall obtain at least 80 credits in Study Level Two to progress toStudy Level Three.iii) The student shall pass ALL the modules in study level one BEFORE he/ she ispermitted to register for ANY subjects in study level three.e) Unsatisfactory Academic ProgressStudents who do not achieve the minimum number of accumulated credits in each yearof registration as specified in the table below, will be regarded as having UnsatisfactoryAcademic Progress, and will not be permitted to continue with the degree unless anappeal to continue is upheld, (refer to G 1 (8) for appeals).END OF YEAR12345MINIMUM ACCUMULATEDCREDITS80160240320420- 10 -

f) Eligibility for ExamsIn addition to G12, the method if assessment of each module is published in thatmodule’s particular Study Guide.g) ABSENCE FROM CLASS TESTS AND PRACTICAL SESSIONSA special test may be granted by the Head of Department to a student who hasbeen prevented from taking a test:(Where the student is unable to return to class within two days of missing theevent, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the department to inform themof the late return. Documented proof of the reasons for absence must then besubmitted within two (2) working days of returning.)i. By illness on the day of the test or immediately before it, provided that he/shesubmits a medical certificate on the prescribed form G194 on which a medicalpractitioner, registered by the Health Professions Council of SA, homoeopath orchiropractor, registered with the South African Associated Health Board, specifiesthe nature and duration of the illness and that for health reasons it was impossibleor undesirable for the student to sit for the test, and that he/she submits suchcertificate to the Head of Department on the day as determined by the practitionerthat the student should return to lectures immediately following such illness, or onone of the two following working days;Note: Medical certificates issued after the student’s recovery will not be acceptedunder any circumstances.ORii. By circumstances which in the opinion of the Head of Department were beyondhis/her control at the time of the test provided that satisfactory evidence of suchcircumstances is provided. Such circumstances shall not include:(1) any misinterpretation by him/her of the date, time or venue of the test;(2) transportation difficulties, where his/her residential term time address is withinthe area serviced by a scheduled bus or commuter train service to centralDurban area, and provided otherwise that he/she informs the Head ofDepartment of such difficulty prior to the time of commencement of the test;(3) failure by him/ her to bring to the test venue any equipment normally requiredfor that subject as specified in the study guide for the particular subject;(4) participation in events, unless the student is granted permission to be absentBEFORE the evaluation takes place.For the purpose of this rule, “test” shall mean any written, oral or practical test, set forthe purpose of determining or contributing towards a semester mark for a subject, andshall include tests set for subjects which are evaluated by continuous evaluation.Any student who misses a test and who does not qualify for a special test, andany student who qualifies for a special test and fails to write it, shall be awardeda zero mark for the missed test.h) CONDUCTThis is to be read in conjunction with the STUDENT CODE OFCONDUCT in the General Handbook:(1) Class Rooms and Laboratories- 11 -

(2) Disruptive behaviour and vandalism will be dealt with in terms of thestudent disciplinary code.(3) Eating, smoking or drinking in the classrooms is strictly forbidden.(4) Safety rules must be strictly observed at all times.(5) Attendance and punctuality are essential.i) TOOLSStudents are expected to supply their own basic tools as required in certainsubjects as specified in the relevant study guide. All student’s registering forthis programme for the first time will be required to pay a toolkit levy inaddition to the standard course fee.j) PROJECT FEEStudents registering for project based subjects may be required to pay aproject fee in addition to the standard tuition fee.4. PROGRAMME INFORMATION AND RULES:NATIONAL DIPLOMA: ENGINEERING: ELECTRICALThis qualification is designed for the development of engineering technicians. Agraduate with this qualification will be competent to apply technical knowledge,engineering principles and problem-solving techniques in the field of ElectricalEngineering by operating within the relevant standards and codes in collaborationwith other members of the engineering team.The qualification will be awarded to a student who has provided evidence to thesatisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, asdetailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through educationand training in a single provider’s learning programme, or through experience thatcomplies with the following stated specified exit level outcomes: Practise Electrical Engineering activities and applications at the level expectedof a Professional Technician (Engineering). Manage Electrical Engineering activities and applications at the level expectedof a Professional Technician (Engineering). The qualified person will be able to apply to register with the EngineeringCouncil of South Africa (ECSA) as a candidate Technician-in-Training in thefield of Electrical Engineering.This diploma is abbreviated as N. Dip.Diploma Phase-out Plan(As approved by the University Senate)Important information for current and prospective students (effective as of January2017):- 12 -

The current National Diploma: Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current) will bephased out starting in 2017 to allow for the introduction of the new Bachelor ofEngineering Technology in Power Engineering.The last cohort of first-time entering students admitted to this National Diplomaqualification will be in January 2017.Notwithstanding all the current rules (both General rules and Departmental Rules)that regulate this diploma, the last semester in which any student may register foreach of the subjects is listed as follows:Subject NameLast Possible Semester of RegistrationComputer Skills IJuly 2017Communication Skills IJuly 2017Electrical Engineering IJuly 2017Mathematics IJuly 2017Projects IJuly 2017Electronics IJuly 2017Electrical Engineering IIJuly 2018Mathematics IIJuly 2018Projects IIJuly 2018Electronics IIJuly 2018Digital Systems IJuly 2018Mechanics IJuly 2018Strengths of Materials II*July 2018Electrical Machines IIJuly 2019Electrical Engineering IIIJuly 2019Mathematics IIIJuly 2019Industrial Electronics IIJuly 2019Digital Systems IIJuly 2019Mechanical Technology IJuly 2019Strengths of Materials III*July 2019Electrical Machines IIIJuly 2020Electrical Distribution IIIJuly 2020Electrical Protection IIIJuly 2020Design Project IIIJuly 2020Power Electronics IIIJuly 2020Mechanical Technology IIJuly 2020Mechanical Technology III*July 2020Experiential Learning I (P1)January 2021Experiential Learning II (P2)July 2021* Subjects for extra credit are not required for the DiplomaThe dates stated in this rule are subject to change depending on effectiveapproval date for the new HEQF aligned programmes.Suitable Candidate Selectioni. On the basis of a variety of placement assessments, successful applicants for studytowards a National Diploma will be accepted into either a three-year minimum oran augmented, four-year minimum programme of study. An augmented curriculumis devised in order to enhance student development and to improve the student’schances of successful completion.- 13 -

ii. The department reserves the right to request prospective students toundergo an aptitude test.iii. Selection of students is strictly on merit. Where there are more studentsthan places available, selection will be based on academic performancein English, Mathematics and Physical Science.iv. Final selection (into either the mainstream or foundation programmes)is made at the full discretion of the Head of Department based on anumber of factors including class size, equity etc.b) Minimum Admission RequirementsIn addition to the general admission requirements as stated in the GeneralRules, the following minimum requirements (or their equivalent) shall apply:i. Senior Certificate (SC) SymbolsMathematicsHG E or SG CScienceHG E or SG CEnglishHG Pass or SG PassIn addition, a student must obtain a minimum of a total score of 35 whenusing the following scoring system for Senior Certificate Subjects* to beconditionally accepted into a mainstream programme (less than a totalof 35 implies conditional acceptance into a foundation programme)Scoring system: using the table below, determine the scores associatedwith each SC subject result obtained, multiply the mathematics andscience scores by two and add all the scores together to obtain a total.SymbolHGSGA86B75C64D53E42F31* Preference will be given to technical subjectsi. National Senior Certificate (NSC) RequirementsEnglish (Home)4OR English (1st Additional)4Mathematics4Physical Science4And three 20 Credit subjects (not more than one language) 4ii. National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4The following subjects must be on the NCV Level 4 certificate, each witha minimum mark of 60 %:English (First Additional Language)Life OrientationMathematicsPhysical Science- 14 -

iii. National N4 CertificateN4 Certificate with passes at 50% in four (4) relevant subjects includingMathematics and Electro-technics, or an equivalent SAQA NQF Level 4qualification, as well as compliance with the English languagerequirements as stated in the General Rules.c) Programme Structure *The Diploma subjects are in the Table below:NATIONAL DIPLOMA: Engineering Electrical (Power and Plant Streams)Name of subjectSubjectStudy NQFCredits C/E* Pre-Req. Exam**CodeLevel LevelCommunications Skills ICSKI103150,05CNilNoComputer Skills ICSCC101150,05CNilNoElectrical Engineering IELEN103150,1CNilYesElectronics IETRS101150,1CNilYesMathematics IMATH101150,1CNilYesProjects IPRJT101150,1CNilNoMechanics IMECH101250,1ENilYesElectrical Engineering IIELEN202250,1CELEN103, YesMATH101Electronics IIETRS201250,1CETRS101,YesMATH101Digital Systems IDSYS102250,1ENilYesMathematics IIMATH201250,1CMATH101 YesProjects IIPRJT201250,1CPRJT101NoMechanical Technology IMTCH101350,1EMECH101 YesStrength of Materials IISMAT302350,083EMECH101 YesElectrical Engineering IIIELEN302360,1CELEN202YesElectrical Machines IIEMAH202350,1CELEN202YesIndustrial Electronics IIIETS201350,1CETRS201,YesMATH201Digital Systems IIDSYS202350,1EDSYS102YesMathematics IIIMATH301360,1CMATH201 YesMechanical Technology IIMTCH201450,1EMTCH101 YesStrength of Materials IIISMAT302460,083ESMAT202 YesDesign Projects IIIDSPJ301460,1CPRJT201,ELEN302NoElectrical Distribution IIIEDIS301460,1CELEN302YesElectrical Machines IIIEMAH302460,1CEMAH202 YesElectrical Protection IIIEPRT301460,1CELEN302YesMechanical Technology III MTCH301460,1EMTCH201 YesPower Electronics IIIPETR301460,1EIETS201YesExperiential Learning IEXEP10150,5CELEN103NoExperiential Learning IIEXEP20160,5CELEN202No* Approved with effect 01 January 2015Total formal time doing subjects: 2 years; Experiential Learning: 1 year*; Total credits for Graduation(minimum): 3C Compulsory; E Elective; ** Subjects without NO for exams are “Continuously Evaluated”i.Students choosing to follow the Power Plant stream will choose to do Mechanics I andMechanical Technology I & II. They may also do Mechanical Technology III and Strengthsof Material II & III for extra credit.ii. Students choosing to follow the Power Systems stream will choose to do DigitalSystems I & II and Power Electronics III.- 15 -

Notwithstanding the rules for subjects allocated to streams, a student who has passed allcompulsory subjects, and has obtained 2.0 credits (SAQA), and has completed the two WorkIntegratedLearningModules,(Experiential LearningI& II) shall applytobeacceptedforgraduation.d) Assessment PlanAs indicated in the Tables, some subjects are continuously evaluated, while othersare assessed with a combination of course work and final examination.i. Continuously Evaluated SubjectsThe method of evaluation for these subjects is stipulated in the relevant subjectStudy Guide.(1) Course Work and Examined Subjects(2) Course marks will be calculated as follows:Tests (at least two) constitute 70% of course mark.Assignments and practical component together constitute 30% of course markii. A sub-minimum mark of 50% for the course practical component is required toobtain a valid course mark for the particular subject.iii. A minimum course mark of 40% must be obtained to enable a student to writethe final examinations.iv. Only registered students qualify for a course mark.A sub-minimum examination mark of 40% must be obtained to enable a studentto pass.(1) In accordance with G 15(9), the final pass mark is calculated as follows:Examination - 60%Course mark - 40%(2) A final mark of at least 50% is required to pass.e) RE-REGISTRATION RULESi) No registration for any subject will be allowed later than one week after commencementof lectures, unless the student has obtained PRIOR permission from the Head ofDepartment to register late. In addition, students who, for any reason, are unable toregister during the published registration periods, must obtain permission to attend classfrom lecturers concerned before the end of the first week of lectures.ii) No student will be allowed to register for a subject if there is a timetable clash with anyother subject. In the event of there being a clash then the student will be required toregister for the subject from the lowest level of the qualification for which they areregistering.iii) Deleted wef 01 Jan 2015f) PROMOTION TO A HIGHER STUDY LEVELi. Deleted with effect 01 January 2015.ii. S2 to S3The student must pass all study level S1subjects before registering for anysubjects in study level S3.iii. S3 to S4The student must pass all study level S2 subjects before registering for anysubjects in study level S4.- 16 -

g) MONITORING OF ACADEMIC PROGRESSStudents registered for this Diploma are required to meet the followingprogression rules:i. The student must pass a minimum number of subjects to accumulate at least0.25 credits for each semester of registration of the first four semesters ofregistration. In addition, the student must accumulate at least 1.5 credits by theend of the fifth semester of registration. (This does not include WorkExperience registrations.)ii. For each of study levels S1 to S3, a student must pass a minimum of 0.25 creditsto be promoted to the next level.iii. Notwithstanding the above, a student is required to accumulate 2.0 credits tocomplete all the subject requirements for the Diploma in six semesters ofregistration.iv. A student who fails any subject twice will not be permitted to re-register.A student who fails to meet any the above progression requirements will havean Exclusion Status placed on his academic record and further registration willnot be permitted. (The student may appeal this ruling in accordance with theUniversity General Rules.)(Revised with effect 01 January 2015)h) ABSENCE FROM CLASS TESTS AND PRACTICAL SESSIONSA special test may be granted by the Head of Department to a student who hasbeen prevented from taking a test:(Where the student is unable to return to class within two days of missing theevent, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the department to inform themof the late return. Documented proof of the reasons for absence must then besubmitted within two (2) working days of returning.)i.By illness on the day of the test or immediately before it, provided that he/shesubmits a medical

B Eng Tech (Power Engineering) 99611 ND: Engineering: Electrical: (Heavy Current) 72228* B TECH: Engineering: Electrical: (Heavy Current) 72129* M ENG: Engineering 96827 D ENG: Engineering 96812 * As gazetted in the Government Gazette, Vol. 613, No. 40123, 06 July 2016,