The Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering is primarily industry oriented. The knowledge emphasises general principles and application or technology transfer. The qualification provides learners with a sound knowledge base in Chemical Engineering and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to particular career or professional contexts, while equipping them to undertake more specialised and intensive learning.
The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent practicing Chemical Engineering Technologist or certificated engineer.
The process of professional development in engineering has three principal phases: education, training and experience leading to registration and continuing development during practice. Phases are separated by important stages. At Stage 1, educational requirements are met. During employment, training is completed and experience is gained to attain the competencies for Stage 2, namely professional competence at the point of registration. Holding a qualification attached to a qualification accredited for the category of registration is the normal way of meeting the Stage 1 educational requirements.
