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bioSEK was established as a partnership between Biodx and e-SEK to bring to market innovative technologies, products and solutions in the water and sanitation industry. bioSEK is positioned as the preferred provider of cutting-edge antimicrobial and antiviral technologies in water dependent industries and sectors. Innovative products, patented technology for real time data collection for early detection of water contamination, supported by industry-leading ESM software comprise the intellectual capital of the company enabling bioSEK to provide comprehensive water quality monitoring services to water provision and water dependant industries and sectors, including mining, municipalities, water catchment authorities, water boards and other government departments, amongst others.

bioSEK is harnessing the power of innovative homegrown biotechnology and ESM business monitoring and evaluation tools through services and products and products that enhance and facilitate the attainment of the objectives of the National Water Master Plan as it relates to:

  • The protection, management and development of the nation’s water resources in a manner that supports ecologically sustainable economic and social development
  • The transformation of access to water to redress the racial imbalances of the past

bioSEK is positioned to provide solutions to meet the increasing challenges the country is facing with regards to its limited and quality of water resources. The objective is to introduce innovative solutions that mitigate degradation of water resources and in the provision of quality and sustainable water. This in turn will have a positive impact on the socio-economic environment and yield sustainable and ecologically sound management of water resources.

The availability of expertise and supporting infrastructure and technologies can contribute meaningfully to the management of water resources and has the potential to unlock significant business opportunities across the industry. With regard to water resource assessment and protection, bioSEK will focus on physical and chemical processes in water bearing environments, as well as the socio-economic and institutional aspects that affect the management of these resources.

The company’s water monitoring technology offering brings to industry the ability to monitor and evaluate state of both operational management and monitoring of compliance, as well as the introduction of mitigating plans for maintenance, water quality monitoring systems and the deployment of resources in the field.

The bioSEK business model in the diagram below illustrates the end-to-end value proposition to clients that includes:

  • Innovative & Real Time Water Monitoring Technology Applications
  • Safe, Cost Effective Renewable Disinfectants and Preservative Solutions
  • Quality Monitoring and Compliance Management
  • Biological Chemical Solutions

The value proposition comprise of a suit of functions for customer-specific assessments and the development of unique solutions, supported by technology and account management functions to meet the client’s requirements.

 

University of Johannesburg

The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) is one of the seven faculties of the University of Johannesburg. FEBE is home to five schools, 12 departments and two technology stations. The Faculty offer both Engineering Technology and Engineering Science undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. In keeping with the University’s quest for Global Excellence and Stature, the Faculty is the first in South Africa to offer global education to the widest range of comprehensive professional engineering, engineering technology and built environment qualifications. FEBE also offers programmes in quality and operational management.

FEBE remains a leading provider of well-qualified engineers, engineering technologists and technicians. Programmes are appropriately accredited by recognised national and international bodies or accords. Over the years, the Faculty has established strategic partnerships within the international higher education landscape and with key industry stakeholders. Operating within the dynamic and competitive higher education landscape, FEBE is innovative in its approach to teaching, learning, collaborative research, community engagement, international partnerships and remains at the cutting edge of technology. The Faculty focuses on the promotion of reflective and critical thinking, novel ways of problem-solving and believes in environmentally sustainable solutions. Programmes are themed to various areas of sustainable development.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NQF LEVEL 5 – 7

PROPOSED SKILL TRAINING FRAMEWORK FOR TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT BASED ON THE BENG DEGREE /CAPSTONE CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN MODEL AT UJ

Skill training and development would be conducted using the model for the Capstone Civil Engineering Design. A modified studio method.

It will be coordinated and convened by a senior academic staff working together with Civil engineering academic staff and Consulting companies.

The Training is designed to draw from current and emerging state, provincial or municipal projects in water resources engineering

The Taining program will cover NQF Level 5 – 7, (5 ECSA outcomes).

The Credit Loading is 28 Units = 3.0 Months work (July – Oct ) 8 Hours Each Monday – Wednesday

The Training Framework

  • NQF : 5 – 7 (2 ECSA Technicians OUTCOMES)
  • Content: Basic Planning, Analysis and Design of Municipal Water Resources Infrastructures and Services
  • Duration: 0 Months
  • Credits : 20  Units
  • Coordination: Civil Engng Dept & Civil Engng Consulting Company (PREng Lead)
  • Platforms: Lectures and Laboratory Practical
  • Technical Training Team: Four Civil Engineering Specialists

MAKE-UP OF SKILL DEVELOMENT ASSESSMENT 

  1. Laboratory Assessments
  2. Basic Design Assessment
  3. Group Presentation

SCOPE:

ECSA Candidacy Training for Technician and Technologist in Accredited Candidacy Training for Workers to Transit To and From Technicians to Technologists.

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