| Qualification code: | 90128 |
| NQF level: | 7 |
| Total credits: | 144 |
| SAQA ID: | 112054 |
| APS/AS: | 60 |
Purpose statement:
The specific purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering is designed to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Professional Engineering Technologist.
The qualification design is aligned to the Standard for Engineering Technologists as required by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Therefore, learners will have the ability to apply established and newly developed engineering technology to solve broadly defined problems, develop components, systems, services and processes. They will be able to provide leadership in the application of technology in safety, health, engineering and commercially effective operations and have well-developed interpersonal skills. They will also have the ability to work independently and responsibly, applying judgment to decisions arising in the application of technology and health and safety considerations to problems and associated risks. Therefore, Professional Engineering Technologists learners will have a specialised understanding of the engineering science that underpins specific technologies together with financial, commercial, legal, social and economic, health, safety and environmental matters.
The qualification serves to provide learners with knowledge in chemical engineering. The knowledge emphasises chemical engineering principles and application. Also, the qualification provides learners with an in-depth knowledge base in a particular field or discipline and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to a particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning.
This qualification contains modules with practical components, which will require you to spend time away from your home and responsibilities, to gain the required industry exposure through applying your theoretical understanding in a workplace. You will be expected to complete tasks which will reflect your experience and skills gained while in the workplace. These tasks will be formally assessed and grades awarded.
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate 360 credit Diploma or National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 60% average,
or
an Advanced Certificate in Engineering Practice in Chemical Engineering at NQF Level 6,
from an accredited provider of higher education, with a minimum of 60% average,
or
a national or international equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 in the appropriate field, with a minimum of 60% average.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements as indicated above may apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) provided they are at least 27 years old with a minimum of five years' current, relevant working and research experience in line with the approved qualification's RPL requirements. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements should consider applying for a lower level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.
Study material for this qualification will only be available online.
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 18 August and 10 October 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.