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BTech (Quality)

Introduction

The programme enables students to determine the effectiveness of the quality system, appraising the current quality problem areas or potential areas, as well as to assist in the correction or minimisation of problem areas. Students will also have the ability to improve product and/or service quality in cooperation with other departments in organisations.

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Students must have a 65% average for a National Diploma; or
  • 60% average for a National Diploma and two years post-diploma working experience.
  • Mathematics 1 or equivalent is a pre-requisite for students who have not done Mathematics as part of their pre-requisite qualification.
  • Other and non-South African qualifications will be considered based on SAQA reports and merit and may require the submission of curricula and learning material. These applicants may be required to complete a language proficiency module.

APPLICABLE RULES
Purpose Statement
Persons achieving this qualification will acquire dynamic quality management skills which would ensure smooth operation within manufacturing and service concerns.  They will be able to analyse and solve independently complex, open-ended manufacturing and service quality and other related problems through the application of accepted quality management techniques.

Qualification Objectives
To enable students to determine the effectiveness of the quality system, appraising the current quality problem areas or potential areas, as well as to assist in the correction or minimisation of the problem areas concerned.  Students will also have the ability to improve product/service quality in cooperation with the respective department in organisations.

Obtaining the qualification
The qualification shall be obtained by completing the modules prescribed by Senate.

Awarding the qualification cum laude
Unless Senate decides otherwise, the qualification shall be awarded cum laude if candidates comply with the relevant General Rules for the Bachelor of Technology qualifications.

DURATION
The qualification shall extend over at least two years of part-time study.

Career fields

  • Quality Management
  • Production Management

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