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About the course
Explore petroleum-related systems through chemical-engineering foundations and an introduction to subsurface resource information. The proposed outline asks learners to evaluate technical assumptions alongside environmental and economic implications. Southern African cases should consider energy-system choices, water and land responsibilities, uncertainty and the requirements for safe industrial practice.
What you'll learn
- Explain the scientific principles underlying selected petroleum-system processes.
- Interpret basic geological and process information with stated limitations.
- Compare resource-development or processing options using multiple criteria.
- Prepare an evidence-based technical investigation within a defined academic scope.
Requirements
- Recommended preparation includes strong mathematics, physical science, technical English and computer literacy. BMIT must publish its approved admissions and recognition-of-prior-learning rules before enrolment decisions. Comparator universities set their own thresholds. Their credits, module codes and duration have not been transferred to this outline.
Course content
Sections: 5
•Activities: 1
•Resources: 30
Subjects in this programme
The subjects are grouped by learning stage, from foundations to specialist study and supervised application. Complete earlier foundations before the related advanced work. Clinical, laboratory, field and workplace subjects use approved facilities and supervision appropriate to the programme.
30 subjects are listed below, with a short description of each. The Subject descriptions tab contains the learning outcomes, topics, practical tasks and assessments.
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
- Differential Calculus. Examine functions, limits and their relationship within differential calculus. The subject develops differentiation and rates of change, then examines optimisation and model assumptions. Analyse a measured change and compare graphical and algebraic solutions.
- Integral Calculus and Differential Equations. Develop your understanding of integral calculus and differential equations through integration and accumulated quantities. The subject develops first-order equations and second-order equations, then examines initial conditions and numerical checks. Model a simple accumulation process and check the solution against a numerical estimate.
- Linear Algebra. Study vectors and matrices as foundations for linear algebra. The subject develops linear systems and eigenvalues, then examines transformations and computational verification. Solve a small system using manual reasoning and a computational check.
- Mechanics and General Physics. Examine motion, forces and their relationship within mechanics and general physics. The subject develops energy and momentum, then examines oscillations and measurement uncertainty. Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves. Develop your understanding of electricity, magnetism and waves through electric fields and magnetic fields. The subject develops electromagnetic induction and wave behaviour, then examines optical principles and physical models. Interpret measurements from supervised electrical or optical teaching equipment.
- General Chemistry. Study atomic structure and bonding as foundations for general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
- Engineering Drawing and CAD. Examine orthographic views, sections and their relationship within engineering drawing and cad. The subject develops dimensions and tolerances, then examines assembly drawings and digital modelling. Produce drawings for a non-safety-critical teaching component.
- Programming Fundamentals. Develop your understanding of programming fundamentals through variables and control flow. The subject develops functions and data structures, then examines file handling and testing. Develop a small program which processes a defined teaching dataset.
- Engineering Materials. Study material classes and structure and properties as foundations for engineering materials. The subject develops mechanical behaviour and thermal behaviour, then examines corrosion and material selection. Compare material samples or published teaching data against a component brief.
- Engineering Statics. Examine force systems, equilibrium and their relationship within engineering statics. The subject develops free-body diagrams and structures, then examines friction and distributed loads. Analyse a simple structural model and check equilibrium experimentally.
- Academic and Professional Communication. Develop your understanding of academic and professional communication through reading strategies and evidence use. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
- Engineering Professional Practice. Study professional responsibility and ethics as foundations for engineering professional practice. The subject develops technical communication and public welfare, then examines evidence integrity and continuing development. Analyse a regional engineering decision involving conflicting responsibilities.
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
- Material and Energy Balances. Examine process boundaries, conservation and their relationship within material and energy balances. The subject develops recycle and bypass, then examines energy streams and balance verification. Reconcile a process flowsheet using supplied measurements.
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. Develop your understanding of chemical engineering thermodynamics through phase behaviour and mixtures. The subject develops equilibrium and property models, then examines energy availability and model limitations. Compare property models for a teaching process dataset.
- Fluid Mechanics. Study fluid properties and pressure as foundations for fluid mechanics. The subject develops continuity and energy equations, then examines pipe flow and flow measurement. Compare flow estimates with data from a supervised water-based teaching rig.
- Heat Transfer. Examine conduction, convection and their relationship within heat transfer. The subject develops radiation and heat exchangers, then examines transient behaviour and thermal resistance. Evaluate a safe teaching heat-transfer experiment or validated simulation.
- Petroleum Geoscience. Develop your understanding of petroleum geoscience through sedimentary systems and source and reservoir concepts. The subject develops traps and subsurface information, then examines resource uncertainty and environmental context. Interpret a simplified civilian subsurface teaching dataset.
- Reservoir Systems Concepts. Study porosity and permeability as foundations for reservoir systems concepts. The subject develops fluid properties and reservoir models, then examines data interpretation and model uncertainty. Compare simplified reservoir models using supplied public teaching data.
- Applied Statistics. Examine descriptive measures, probability and their relationship within applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
- Separation Processes. Develop your understanding of separation processes through distillation principles and absorption. The subject develops extraction and membranes, then examines solid-fluid separation and process comparison. Compare separation options for a defined non-hazardous teaching mixture.
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
- Process Design and Simulation. Study design basis and flowsheets as foundations for process design and simulation. The subject develops equipment specification and utilities, then examines economic screening and design review. Develop a non-operational process design study using approved teaching cases.
- Process Safety and Environmental Control. Examine hazard studies, containment and their relationship within process safety and environmental control. The subject develops protective layers and human factors, then examines waste prevention and incident analysis. Review a public industrial case and identify preventive system improvements.
- Energy Systems and Transition. Develop your understanding of energy systems and transition through energy demand and resource options. The subject develops conversion and reliability, then examines emissions and transition decisions. Compare energy options for a defined regional institutional need.
- Environmental Impact Assessment. Study project screening and baselines as foundations for environmental impact assessment. The subject develops impact pathways and alternatives, then examines mitigation and monitoring. Develop an educational impact review for a defined proposed activity.
- Engineering Economics. Examine time value of money, cost estimation and their relationship within engineering economics. The subject develops lifecycle costs and investment appraisal, then examines sensitivity and resource decisions. Compare two feasible project options using transparent cost assumptions.
- Research Methods. Develop your understanding of research methods through research questions and literature review. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Stage 4: Design, practice and final project
- Engineering Design Methods. Study problem definition and requirements as foundations for engineering design methods. The subject develops concept comparison and constraints, then examines verification planning and design review. Develop and review alternatives for a defined civilian technical need.
- Project Development and Feasibility. Examine problem definition, evidence review and their relationship within project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
- Supervised Workplace Learning. Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
- Integrated Project and Technical Report. Study implementation and evidence collection as foundations for integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment and practical learning
- Proposed assessment: mathematical problem sets and technical reports with calculations, units, assumptions and limitations made explicit.
- Supervised laboratory or workshop tasks assessed through observation, evidence records and an individual explanation of results.
- An integrated design or investigation portfolio, presentation and written assessment. BMIT must approve weighting and progression rules.
Practical application
Practical learning should use approved process laboratories, simulations and permissioned industrial data. Field access requires suitable supervision and operator approval. Learners should state the limits of simplified reservoir or process models. Independent industrial design and operational decisions require the appropriate professional and statutory authorisation.
Subject descriptions
Each subject below includes its purpose, learning outcomes, main topics, practical task and assessment approach.
Differential Calculus
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Examine functions, limits and their relationship within differential calculus. The subject develops differentiation and rates of change, then examines optimisation and model assumptions. Analyse a measured change and compare graphical and algebraic solutions.
Learning outcomes
- Explain functions and limits using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving differentiation and rates of change.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing optimisation and model assumptions.
Main topics
- Functions
- Limits
- Differentiation
- Rates of change
- Optimisation
- Model assumptions
Practical task
Analyse a measured change and compare graphical and algebraic solutions.
Assessment
Submit worked problems and a short interpretation of an optimisation case.
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of integral calculus and differential equations through integration and accumulated quantities. The subject develops first-order equations and second-order equations, then examines initial conditions and numerical checks. Model a simple accumulation process and check the solution against a numerical estimate.
Learning outcomes
- Explain integration and accumulated quantities using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving first-order equations and second-order equations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing initial conditions and numerical checks.
Main topics
- Integration
- Accumulated quantities
- First-order equations
- Second-order equations
- Initial conditions
- Numerical checks
Practical task
Model a simple accumulation process and check the solution against a numerical estimate.
Assessment
Complete an analytical assignment explaining initial conditions and solution limits.
Linear Algebra
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Study vectors and matrices as foundations for linear algebra. The subject develops linear systems and eigenvalues, then examines transformations and computational verification. Solve a small system using manual reasoning and a computational check.
Learning outcomes
- Explain vectors and matrices using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving linear systems and eigenvalues.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing transformations and computational verification.
Main topics
- Vectors
- Matrices
- Linear systems
- Eigenvalues
- Transformations
- Computational verification
Practical task
Solve a small system using manual reasoning and a computational check.
Assessment
Submit calculations and an explanation of the meaning of the solution.
Mechanics and General Physics
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Examine motion, forces and their relationship within mechanics and general physics. The subject develops energy and momentum, then examines oscillations and measurement uncertainty. Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
Learning outcomes
- Explain motion and forces using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving energy and momentum.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing oscillations and measurement uncertainty.
Main topics
- Motion
- Forces
- Energy
- Momentum
- Oscillations
- Measurement uncertainty
Practical task
Use a supervised teaching experiment to compare observation with a physical model.
Assessment
Submit a laboratory report and quantitative problem set.
Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of electricity, magnetism and waves through electric fields and magnetic fields. The subject develops electromagnetic induction and wave behaviour, then examines optical principles and physical models. Interpret measurements from supervised electrical or optical teaching equipment.
Learning outcomes
- Explain electric fields and magnetic fields using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving electromagnetic induction and wave behaviour.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing optical principles and physical models.
Main topics
- Electric fields
- Magnetic fields
- Electromagnetic induction
- Wave behaviour
- Optical principles
- Physical models
Practical task
Interpret measurements from supervised electrical or optical teaching equipment.
Assessment
Complete calculations and a report explaining discrepancies from theory.
General Chemistry
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Study atomic structure and bonding as foundations for general chemistry. The subject develops chemical quantities and solutions, then examines equilibrium and acids and bases. Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Learning outcomes
- Explain atomic structure and bonding using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving chemical quantities and solutions.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing equilibrium and acids and bases.
Main topics
- Atomic structure
- Bonding
- Chemical quantities
- Solutions
- Equilibrium
- Acids and bases
Practical task
Analyse low-risk teaching data and complete approved laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Submit a practical record and calculations with units and assumptions.
Engineering Drawing and CAD
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Examine orthographic views, sections and their relationship within engineering drawing and cad. The subject develops dimensions and tolerances, then examines assembly drawings and digital modelling. Produce drawings for a non-safety-critical teaching component.
Learning outcomes
- Explain orthographic views and sections using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving dimensions and tolerances.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing assembly drawings and digital modelling.
Main topics
- Orthographic views
- Sections
- Dimensions
- Tolerances
- Assembly drawings
- Digital modelling
Practical task
Produce drawings for a non-safety-critical teaching component.
Assessment
Submit dimensioned drawings and explain design communication choices.
Programming Fundamentals
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of programming fundamentals through variables and control flow. The subject develops functions and data structures, then examines file handling and testing. Develop a small program which processes a defined teaching dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain variables and control flow using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving functions and data structures.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing file handling and testing.
Main topics
- Variables
- Control flow
- Functions
- Data structures
- File handling
- Testing
Practical task
Develop a small program which processes a defined teaching dataset.
Assessment
Submit working code, tests and a concise user explanation.
Engineering Materials
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Study material classes and structure and properties as foundations for engineering materials. The subject develops mechanical behaviour and thermal behaviour, then examines corrosion and material selection. Compare material samples or published teaching data against a component brief.
Learning outcomes
- Explain material classes and structure and properties using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving mechanical behaviour and thermal behaviour.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing corrosion and material selection.
Main topics
- Material classes
- Structure and properties
- Mechanical behaviour
- Thermal behaviour
- Corrosion
- Material selection
Practical task
Compare material samples or published teaching data against a component brief.
Assessment
Submit a selection report explaining evidence and trade-offs.
Engineering Statics
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Examine force systems, equilibrium and their relationship within engineering statics. The subject develops free-body diagrams and structures, then examines friction and distributed loads. Analyse a simple structural model and check equilibrium experimentally.
Learning outcomes
- Explain force systems and equilibrium using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving free-body diagrams and structures.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing friction and distributed loads.
Main topics
- Force systems
- Equilibrium
- Free-body diagrams
- Structures
- Friction
- Distributed loads
Practical task
Analyse a simple structural model and check equilibrium experimentally.
Assessment
Submit calculations, diagrams and a short validation report.
Academic and Professional Communication
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Develop your understanding of academic and professional communication through reading strategies and evidence use. The subject develops report structure and presentations, then examines audience and referencing. Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Learning outcomes
- Explain reading strategies and evidence use using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving report structure and presentations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing audience and referencing.
Main topics
- Reading strategies
- Evidence use
- Report structure
- Presentations
- Audience
- Referencing
Practical task
Prepare a report and presentation for a defined professional audience.
Assessment
Submit revised written work and an individual presentation.
Engineering Professional Practice
Stage 1: Mathematical, scientific and professional foundations
Study professional responsibility and ethics as foundations for engineering professional practice. The subject develops technical communication and public welfare, then examines evidence integrity and continuing development. Analyse a regional engineering decision involving conflicting responsibilities.
Learning outcomes
- Explain professional responsibility and ethics using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving technical communication and public welfare.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing evidence integrity and continuing development.
Main topics
- Professional responsibility
- Ethics
- Technical communication
- Public welfare
- Evidence integrity
- Continuing development
Practical task
Analyse a regional engineering decision involving conflicting responsibilities.
Assessment
Submit an ethical decision brief and a professional communication exercise.
Material and Energy Balances
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Examine process boundaries, conservation and their relationship within material and energy balances. The subject develops recycle and bypass, then examines energy streams and balance verification. Reconcile a process flowsheet using supplied measurements.
Learning outcomes
- Explain process boundaries and conservation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving recycle and bypass.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing energy streams and balance verification.
Main topics
- Process boundaries
- Conservation
- Recycle
- Bypass
- Energy streams
- Balance verification
Practical task
Reconcile a process flowsheet using supplied measurements.
Assessment
Submit transparent balances and an uncertainty discussion.
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Develop your understanding of chemical engineering thermodynamics through phase behaviour and mixtures. The subject develops equilibrium and property models, then examines energy availability and model limitations. Compare property models for a teaching process dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain phase behaviour and mixtures using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving equilibrium and property models.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing energy availability and model limitations.
Main topics
- Phase behaviour
- Mixtures
- Equilibrium
- Property models
- Energy availability
- Model limitations
Practical task
Compare property models for a teaching process dataset.
Assessment
Submit calculations and a model-selection explanation.
Fluid Mechanics
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Study fluid properties and pressure as foundations for fluid mechanics. The subject develops continuity and energy equations, then examines pipe flow and flow measurement. Compare flow estimates with data from a supervised water-based teaching rig.
Learning outcomes
- Explain fluid properties and pressure using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving continuity and energy equations.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing pipe flow and flow measurement.
Main topics
- Fluid properties
- Pressure
- Continuity
- Energy equations
- Pipe flow
- Flow measurement
Practical task
Compare flow estimates with data from a supervised water-based teaching rig.
Assessment
Submit a laboratory report and engineering calculations.
Heat Transfer
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Examine conduction, convection and their relationship within heat transfer. The subject develops radiation and heat exchangers, then examines transient behaviour and thermal resistance. Evaluate a safe teaching heat-transfer experiment or validated simulation.
Learning outcomes
- Explain conduction and convection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving radiation and heat exchangers.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing transient behaviour and thermal resistance.
Main topics
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
- Heat exchangers
- Transient behaviour
- Thermal resistance
Practical task
Evaluate a safe teaching heat-transfer experiment or validated simulation.
Assessment
Submit calculations and a report explaining thermal performance.
Petroleum Geoscience
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Develop your understanding of petroleum geoscience through sedimentary systems and source and reservoir concepts. The subject develops traps and subsurface information, then examines resource uncertainty and environmental context. Interpret a simplified civilian subsurface teaching dataset.
Learning outcomes
- Explain sedimentary systems and source and reservoir concepts using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving traps and subsurface information.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing resource uncertainty and environmental context.
Main topics
- Sedimentary systems
- Source and reservoir concepts
- Traps
- Subsurface information
- Resource uncertainty
- Environmental context
Practical task
Interpret a simplified civilian subsurface teaching dataset.
Assessment
Submit a conceptual resource-system analysis.
Reservoir Systems Concepts
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Study porosity and permeability as foundations for reservoir systems concepts. The subject develops fluid properties and reservoir models, then examines data interpretation and model uncertainty. Compare simplified reservoir models using supplied public teaching data.
Learning outcomes
- Explain porosity and permeability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving fluid properties and reservoir models.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing data interpretation and model uncertainty.
Main topics
- Porosity
- Permeability
- Fluid properties
- Reservoir models
- Data interpretation
- Model uncertainty
Practical task
Compare simplified reservoir models using supplied public teaching data.
Assessment
Submit a non-operational model comparison and limitations report.
Applied Statistics
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Examine descriptive measures, probability and their relationship within applied statistics. The subject develops sampling and estimation, then examines hypothesis testing and regression. Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Learning outcomes
- Explain descriptive measures and probability using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving sampling and estimation.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing hypothesis testing and regression.
Main topics
- Descriptive measures
- Probability
- Sampling
- Estimation
- Hypothesis testing
- Regression
Practical task
Analyse an approved dataset and distinguish uncertainty from systematic bias.
Assessment
Submit a reproducible analysis with justified methods and interpretation.
Separation Processes
Stage 2: Core engineering subjects
Develop your understanding of separation processes through distillation principles and absorption. The subject develops extraction and membranes, then examines solid-fluid separation and process comparison. Compare separation options for a defined non-hazardous teaching mixture.
Learning outcomes
- Explain distillation principles and absorption using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving extraction and membranes.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing solid-fluid separation and process comparison.
Main topics
- Distillation principles
- Absorption
- Extraction
- Membranes
- Solid-fluid separation
- Process comparison
Practical task
Compare separation options for a defined non-hazardous teaching mixture.
Assessment
Submit a process-selection report and balances.
Process Design and Simulation
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
Study design basis and flowsheets as foundations for process design and simulation. The subject develops equipment specification and utilities, then examines economic screening and design review. Develop a non-operational process design study using approved teaching cases.
Learning outcomes
- Explain design basis and flowsheets using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving equipment specification and utilities.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing economic screening and design review.
Main topics
- Design basis
- Flowsheets
- Equipment specification
- Utilities
- Economic screening
- Design review
Practical task
Develop a non-operational process design study using approved teaching cases.
Assessment
Submit a process dossier with calculations and limitations.
Process Safety and Environmental Control
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
Examine hazard studies, containment and their relationship within process safety and environmental control. The subject develops protective layers and human factors, then examines waste prevention and incident analysis. Review a public industrial case and identify preventive system improvements.
Learning outcomes
- Explain hazard studies and containment using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving protective layers and human factors.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing waste prevention and incident analysis.
Main topics
- Hazard studies
- Containment
- Protective layers
- Human factors
- Waste prevention
- Incident analysis
Practical task
Review a public industrial case and identify preventive system improvements.
Assessment
Submit a process-risk review and justified improvement priorities.
Energy Systems and Transition
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
Develop your understanding of energy systems and transition through energy demand and resource options. The subject develops conversion and reliability, then examines emissions and transition decisions. Compare energy options for a defined regional institutional need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain energy demand and resource options using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving conversion and reliability.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing emissions and transition decisions.
Main topics
- Energy demand
- Resource options
- Conversion
- Reliability
- Emissions
- Transition decisions
Practical task
Compare energy options for a defined regional institutional need.
Assessment
Submit an evidence-based energy-system appraisal.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
Study project screening and baselines as foundations for environmental impact assessment. The subject develops impact pathways and alternatives, then examines mitigation and monitoring. Develop an educational impact review for a defined proposed activity.
Learning outcomes
- Explain project screening and baselines using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving impact pathways and alternatives.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing mitigation and monitoring.
Main topics
- Project screening
- Baselines
- Impact pathways
- Alternatives
- Mitigation
- Monitoring
Practical task
Develop an educational impact review for a defined proposed activity.
Assessment
Submit an assessment report distinguishing evidence from assumptions.
Engineering Economics
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
Examine time value of money, cost estimation and their relationship within engineering economics. The subject develops lifecycle costs and investment appraisal, then examines sensitivity and resource decisions. Compare two feasible project options using transparent cost assumptions.
Learning outcomes
- Explain time value of money and cost estimation using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving lifecycle costs and investment appraisal.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing sensitivity and resource decisions.
Main topics
- Time value of money
- Cost estimation
- Lifecycle costs
- Investment appraisal
- Sensitivity
- Resource decisions
Practical task
Compare two feasible project options using transparent cost assumptions.
Assessment
Submit an economic appraisal and sensitivity analysis.
Research Methods
Stage 3: Specialist and integrative subjects
Develop your understanding of research methods through research questions and literature review. The subject develops study design and data collection, then examines ethics and interpretation. Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain research questions and literature review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving study design and data collection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing ethics and interpretation.
Main topics
- Research questions
- Literature review
- Study design
- Data collection
- Ethics
- Interpretation
Practical task
Prepare a feasible investigation proposal with a defined evidence need.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, methods rationale and ethics considerations.
Engineering Design Methods
Stage 4: Design, practice and final project
Study problem definition and requirements as foundations for engineering design methods. The subject develops concept comparison and constraints, then examines verification planning and design review. Develop and review alternatives for a defined civilian technical need.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and requirements using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving concept comparison and constraints.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing verification planning and design review.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Requirements
- Concept comparison
- Constraints
- Verification planning
- Design review
Practical task
Develop and review alternatives for a defined civilian technical need.
Assessment
Submit a requirements-led design dossier with review responses.
Project Development and Feasibility
Stage 4: Design, practice and final project
Examine problem definition, evidence review and their relationship within project development and feasibility. The subject develops requirements and method selection, then examines feasibility and evaluation criteria. Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain problem definition and evidence review using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving requirements and method selection.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feasibility and evaluation criteria.
Main topics
- Problem definition
- Evidence review
- Requirements
- Method selection
- Feasibility
- Evaluation criteria
Practical task
Develop an approved discipline-specific project proposal with a supervisor.
Assessment
Submit a proposal, evidence review and evaluation plan.
Supervised Workplace Learning
Stage 4: Design, practice and final project
Develop your understanding of supervised workplace learning through workplace roles and approved task planning. The subject develops professional conduct and technical records, then examines feedback and reflective learning. Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Learning outcomes
- Explain workplace roles and approved task planning using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving professional conduct and technical records.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing feedback and reflective learning.
Main topics
- Workplace roles
- Approved task planning
- Professional conduct
- Technical records
- Feedback
- Reflective learning
Practical task
Complete an agreed placement task under an approved workplace supervisor.
Assessment
Submit an authenticated work portfolio and reflective presentation.
Integrated Project and Technical Report
Stage 4: Design, practice and final project
Study implementation and evidence collection as foundations for integrated project and technical report. The subject develops analysis and verification, then examines limitations and communication. Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Learning outcomes
- Explain implementation and evidence collection using an appropriate example.
- Analyse a subject-related problem involving analysis and verification.
- Present reasoned evidence addressing limitations and communication.
Main topics
- Implementation
- Evidence collection
- Analysis
- Verification
- Limitations
- Communication
Practical task
Complete the approved project and maintain an auditable evidence record.
Assessment
Submit the final project, report and individual oral defence.
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Course modified date: 13 September 2026
Explore petroleum-related systems through chemical-engineering foundations and an introduction to subsurface resource information. The proposed outline asks learners to evaluate technical assumptions alongside environmental and economic implications. Southern African cases should consider energy-system choices, water and land responsibilities, uncertainty and the requirements for safe industrial practice.
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