Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering is an undergraduate qualification designed to prepare students for careers as Engineering Technologists in the electrical engineering field. It develops the knowledge, understanding, practical abilities and professional skills needed to solve broadly defined engineering problems and to work responsibly within contemporary engineering environments. 

The programme serves the electrical, electronic, energy and automation industries, while also preparing graduates for further postgraduate study and for the educational requirements toward registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA. 

The curriculum is industry oriented and aims to equip graduates to apply established and emerging engineering technologies to real-world problems.

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

The programme meets the requirements of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and received ECSA endorsement. It is designed as the educational base toward registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist. 

Once STADIO have offered more than 50% of the programme modules, ECSA will visit STADIO for a Provisional accreditation visit of the degree programme. When the programme has produced the first graduates, then ECSA will visit STADIO for a full accreditation of the degree programme as per the policy and standards of ECSA.

What is Contact Learning?

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ARE:

Applicants may be admitted with one of the following:

A Senior Certificate (SC) with:

• a minimum symbol of D on Higher Grade in Mathematics, or C on Standard Grade in Mathematics, and
• a minimum symbol of D on Higher Grade in Physical Sciences, or C on Standard Grade in Physical Sciences

OR

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with:

• a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects
• a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language
• a minimum of 50% in Physical Sciences or Technical Science
• a minimum of 60% in Mathematics or Technical Mathematics

OR

A National Senior Certificate Vocational Level 4 [NC(V)] with:

• a minimum of 70% in three fundamental subjects, including English, Mathematics and Engineering Science
• a minimum of 70% in four vocational subjects

HCME and HCRE Graduates
Students who have completed the STADIO Higher Certificate in Engineering in Renewable Energy Engineering or the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering, and who meet the institutional admission criteria, may be admitted to the programme provided they received an average of 60% or above, and a minimum of 60% for Mathematics.

These STADIO students may also apply for subject recognition for modules in the the first semester of the degree.

RPL
Applicants who do not meet the formal admission requirements but have relevant work experience or prior learning may apply for admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL.

To find out more about alternate access routes at STADIO, please click HERE

Exit Level Outcomes

1. Apply engineering principles to systematically diagnose and solve broadly defined electrical engineering problems

2. Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science and engineering sciences to a wide range of practical procedures and electrical problems

3. Perform procedural design of broadly defined electrical engineering components or processes to meet desired needs within applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation

4. Conduct tests, experiments, and measurements of broadly defined electrical engineering problems by applying relevant codes and manufacturers standards

5. Apply appropriate established techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools, including information technology, for the solution of broadly defined electrical engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations

6. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, within an engineering context

7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of engineering activity on society and the environment

8. Apply basic engineering management principles

9. Demonstrate competence to engage in independent and life-long learning

10. Apply the ethics and norms of electrical engineering practice.

The Exit Level Outcomes are aligned with the Graduate Attributes (GA) prescribed by ECSA. Students completing this programme will have to demonstrate competence in all the graduate attributes (GA) 1 to 11 as specified in the Qualification Standard for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech)(E-02-PT, Revision No. 4 of 1 Sep 2020).