Industrial Engineering Technician
OFO No: 311905
What is an Industrial Engineering Technician?
An Industrial Engineering Technician often works in a factory, manufacturing plant or in a warehouse. Their job is to make production etc more efficient and safe.
Most Industrial Engineering Technician work alongside industrial engineers or other specialised professionals.
What does an Industrial Engineering Technician do?
- reviews manufacturing systems and equipment
- analyses data
- recommends upgrades or new equipment
- makes production lines more efficient and cost effective
- liaises with other specialised professionals
- follows strict safety standards
- reviews efficiency of receiving / shipping transactions (in a warehouse)
- designs new, improved systems
Are you . . . ?
- observant?
- good with people?
- diplomatic?
- a problem solver?
- analytical?
- a creative thinker?
- good at mathematics?
How do I become an Industrial Engineering Technician?
PATH 1
National Diploma of Industrial Engineering
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- UNISA
- Vaal University of Technology
PATH 2
National Diploma of Industrial Engineering
- 2 years workplace experience (registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician with ECSA)
- Professional Review by ECSA
- Designation: Only engineers registered with ECSA may use the title Engineering Technician.
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education. CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
- ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)
ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.
https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chemical Engineering Technician or Environmental Engineering Technician
Is becoming an Industrial Engineering Technician the right career choice for me?
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Maths Required Qualification Required Science Required
