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Electrical Power Engineering

Electrical Power Engineering Handbook
Work Integrated Learning

This career is related to the generation and distribution of electricity for power, heat and light. These days, most processes in modern industry take place automatically, by means of the driving force provided by electric motors and are automatically controlled by electronic equipment. The technician in this field is concerned predominantly with designing, developing, installing, fault-finding and testing of electrical systems including motors, generators, alternators, transformers, transmission lines, cables and switchgear.

The technician is not office bound but can be called upon to work on plant and installations at times, both indoor and outdoor. Hours are generally regular but, in emergencies, the technician can be called upon to work after hours.

Personal Qualities Required
The prospective technician must have an enquiring mind and enjoy problem-solving tasks. They must be able to think in a logical, deductive manner. They must have some organisational abilities and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at various levels.

National Diploma: Engineering - Electrical Power

Entry Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements as stated in the General Rules, the following minimum requirements (or their equivalent) shall apply :

  • MATHEMATICS - HG E or SG C
  • PHYSICAL SCIENCE - HG E or SG C
  • ENGLISH - Pass

Departments

Head of Department:
Mr E R Bussy
Secretary: Ms P Naidu
Tel: 031 373 2062
Fax: 031 373 2063
Location: Steve Biko Campus, Block S7 Level 3
E-mail: peggyn@dut.ac.za
Cental Applications Office Website

In addition, a learner must obtain a minimum score of 35 points in order to be conditionally accepted into a mainstream programme, while less than a total of 35 implies conditional acceptance into an Extended Programme.

SCORING SYSTEM : Using the table below, determine the scores associated with each matric subject result obtained, multiply the Mathematics and Physical Science scores by two (2) and add all the scores together to obtain a total. Preference will be given to technical subjects.

Higher Grade:
A - 8 points
B - 7 points
C - 6 points
D - 5 points
E - 4 points
F - 3 points

Standard Grade:
A - 6 points
C - 4 points
D - 3 points
E - 2 points
F - 1 points

OR

An N4 Certificiate with passes at 50% in four(4) relevant subjects including Mathematics and Electrotechnics, or an equivalent SAQA
NQF Level 4 qualification, as well as compliance with the English language requirements as stated in the General Rules.

Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering - Electrical Power

Admission Criteria

The entrance qualification is the National Diploma : Engineering : Electrical; subject to having been completed within 8 semesters of registration, (including experiential training requirements).

A student who has taken more than 8 semesters to complete the National Diploma will be accepted for the degree programme
after obtaining a minimum of one year of post diploma industrial experience.

CONFERMENT OF STATUS OF NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Conferment of Status of National Diploma

Persons in possession of other similar qualifications may apply to have them evaluated for acceptance.

Experiental Learning

Experiential learning within the electrical power industry forms an essential part of the requirements for the
National Diploma : Engineering : Electrical (Power). Such formal experiential learning as specified by the departmental
experiential learning program is uniquely competency based with predefined outcomes. This incorporates a recommended
syllabus in which proven competencies are to be developed. Variations to such syllabi, in individual cases, is possible, subject
to prior written motivation to the department and its subsequent approval.

For further information, provisional registration forms and portfolios, please visit : Work Integrated Learning

Applications to this programme must be made via the Central Applications Office (CAO):
Tel: 031 268 4444
Web: http://www.cao.ac.za