CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to broaden and deepen the knowledge base acquired at diploma level and to consolidate concepts and theories through substantive experimental and design projects. The projects emphasise the development of students, including knowledge acquisition, presentation and research skills. Graduates can apply their knowledge and skills to chemical engineering problems, chemical process design, process operations management and relevant environmental issues, contributing to the needs of the chemical industry and society at large.

Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is primarily industry oriented. The knowledge emphasises general principles and application or technology transfer. The qualification provides students with a sound knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning.

The programmes leading to this qualification is a Diploma in Chemical Engineering and has a strong professional or career focus education, therefore holders of this qualification will be prepared to enter a specific niche in the labour market. Specifically, this educational programme is designed to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Chemical Engineering Technologist.

This qualification provides:
1. Preparation for careers in Chemical Engineering and areas that potentially benefit from Chemical Engineering skills, for achieving technical proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development;
2. The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA. (refer to qualification rules).
3. Entry to NQF level 8 programmes e.g. BEngTech (Honours) Chemical Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering and BEng Chemical Engineering and then to proceed to Masters Programmes.
4. For certificated engineers, this provides the education base for achieving proficiency in mining I factory plant and marine operations and occupational health and safety.

Engineering students completing this qualification will demonstrate competence in all the Exit Level Outcomes contained in the Engineering Standard E-05-PT.

Professional Registration
The Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Opportunities:
Graduates will be involved at any stage of a chemical engineering project, from its conception to sale of the final product. These stages include: research and development, economic evaluation, design, equipment manufacture, plant construction and commissioning, plant operation, product sales and service.

Employment is found in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, fertilisers, fuel technology, oil refining, minerals processing, chemical manufacturing, and synthetic fibres. Opportunities also exist in environmental consultancy, and in government and higher education.

Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
• A 360 credit National Diploma/Diploma in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6.
• A 240 credit Diploma in Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent qualification together with the 120 WIL credits (aligned to the ECSA E-21-PN standard for the Advanced Certificate in Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering)

All international qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za). Once the qualification has been evaluated and the applicant meets the minimum admission requirements (NQF level 6) of the programme the applicant could apply through the normal application process.

Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Vist the RPL page for more information


Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements

Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements

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Department: Mr T Madzimbamuto
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Faculty Office: Mrs W Stoffels
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