Industrial Engineering Technologist (Occupation Code : 214102)
Description
Analyses and modifies new and existing industrial engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of industrial engineering projects.
Tasks
Studying functional statements, organizational charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
Establishing work measurement programs and analysing work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation.
Analysing workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies.
Developing specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems.
Organising and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
Inspecting plant to improve and maintain performance.
Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys and maintenance schedules.
Advising management on new production methods, techniques and equipment.
Liaising with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies.
Alternate Occupation Names
Operations Research Technologist
Rubber Production Technologist
Manufacturing Logistics Technologist
Fabrication Technologist
Robotics and Production Automation Technologist
Textile Production Technologist
Footwear Production Technologist
Clothing Production Technologist
Process Design Technologist
Agri Produce Process Technologist
Supply Chain Technologist
Automation and Control Technologist
Value Engineering Technologist
Leather Production Technologist
Process Technologist
Quality Management Technologist
Industrial Machinery Technologist
Safety Engineerinf Technologist
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : General Qualification
Step 4 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
You need to acquire at least five years of relevant workplace experience in your specific occupation, in addition to knowledge and experience of the regulations related to your particular sector, before you can apply to become a Safety Inspector.
Step 5 : Final assessment
- Professional Review (Engineer)
After completion of the candidate phase there is a professional review of the work experience by ECSA. You can apply for registration as a Professional Engineer after the review has been completed.