School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

engineering problems. This qualification is intended for technician level employment in industry
within the range of planning, design, construction and maintenance of Mechanical Engineering
operations. Diplomats achieving this qualification should, after initial supervision, be able to
apply engineering principles, techniques and instruments to systematically diagnose an solve
well-defined Mechanical Engineering problems, perform procedural design functions of limited
context, be able to use appropriate terminology, style and structure to communicate effectively
with superiors and subordinates, apply management concepts to projects and operations and
exhibit an awareness of ethics, professionalism, safety and consideration of the social and
natural environment.
12.6.1.4 Exit Level Outcomes of the Programme
• Ability to apply Mechanical Engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve
well-defined Mechanical Engineering problems.
• Demonstrate the application of knowledge and the requisite skills in a Mechanical
Engineering environment.
• Perform procedural design of well-defined elements/components to meet desired needs
within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
• Communicate technical, supervisory and general management information effectively, both
orally and in writing, using appropriate language, structure, style and graphical support.
• Acquire knowledge of self-management principles and concepts for managing projects
and/or operations within the Mechanical Engineering environment, within the range:
Maintenance, Operation, Development, Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental.
The graduate achieving this qualification should therefore be able to:
• Perform procedural design of well-defined elements/components to meet desired needs
within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
• Follow developments in Mechanical Engineering and critique the status of current
knowledge.
• Apply the knowledge gained to new, well-defined, situations, both concrete and abstract,
in the workplace/community.
• Gather evidence from primary sources and journals using appropriate retrieval skills, and
organise, synthesise and present the information professionally in a mode appropriate to
the audience.
• Use basic methods of enquiry in a Mechanical Engineering environment to contribute to a
project.
• Demonstrate the capacity to explore and exploit educational, entrepreneurial, and career
opportunities, and to develop him/her professionally, including the ability to proceed to the
BTech level.
• Make independent decisions taking into account the relevant technical, economic, social,
safety and environmental factors.
• Work independently, as a member of a team and as a supervisor
• Relate Mechanical Engineering activities to environmental, safety, cultural and economic
sustainability.
This qualification promotes, in particular, the following Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: In the
problem solving process, the student is expected to be both creative and critical.
Working effectively with others as a member of a group, organization and community, e.g.
demonstrate effectiveness in:
• individual work and the ability to function in a team situation;
• communication, including receiving advice from supervisors.
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