Wits Transnet Centre of Systems Engineering

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1 Partnering for s Solutions Wits Transnet Centre of s Partnering for s Solutions

2 Partnering for s Solutions Wits TCSE Vision The TCSE supports the Wits Vision 2022 Strategic Framework by becoming the leading s Centre in Africa to address the complex needs of our transforming society. Wits TCSE Mission Our mission is to develop capability in s through education, research and engagement through projects with industry. Table of Contents Wits TCSE Vision 1 Wits TCSE Mission 1 TCSE Main Streams of Activity 2 TCSE Structure 4 Education and Training 5 Formal Learning 5 Wits MSc (Eng.) in s 6 Action Learning 7 Research 7 Project & s Lifecycle Processes 8 s Competency Development Programme 10 TCSE Short Courses 11 TCSE Speciality s Competencies 12 Human Factors and Safety Science 12 Mathematical and Operational Optimisation (Modelling & Simulation) 13 Projects 14 Programme 15 Project Execution 16 Advocacy 17 Telephone: +27 (0) /93 Info.tcse@wits.ac.za Website: Physical Address: Wits University 1 st Floor, GenMin Lab Building Braamfontein West Campus 2050 We partner for systems solutions through lifecycle to address significant challenges and opportunities across socio-technical and economic environments. Theoretical Foundations of s Information Science & Mathematics s Thinking Economics & Business Science s s Science & Human Factors & Safety Science Social, Health & Human Sciences Natural & Applied Sciences 1

3 TCSE Main Streams of Activity Partnering for s Solutions What is a? A system is a construct or collection of different elements that together produce results not obtainable by the elements alone. Definition (What) Partnering for s Solutions Situation Analysis (Why) RESEARCH Long-term Focussed Project-related TRAINING AND EDUCATION Postgraduate Undergraduate Short courses Workshops Partnering for s Solutions PROJECTS Strategic Operational The elements, or parts, can include people, hardware, software, facilities, policies, and documents; that is, all things required to produce system-level results. Rechtin, E. (1999), s Architecting of Organizations: Why Eagles Can t Swim s Approaches & Methods (How) PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Collaboration Knowledge Ethical Leadership Capacity Building ADVOCACY Awareness Networking Marketing Symposia s Approaches and Methodologies s encourages the adoption, combination and adaptation of approaches and methodologies to comprehend and manage complexity; e.g. Other Resources Through applied s approaches and methodologies Goals Approaches s Thinking Methodologies definition Viewpoint analysis management Concept of Operations s V-diagram Soft s methodology (including Rich Pictures and CATWOE) Innovation Required Deadlines Day job! Inputs s Science Manager Definition Methodologies Approaches DAVE THE INNOVATOR DAY JOB DAVE 2 3

4 Partnering for s Solutions TCSE Structure Housed within the Faculty of and the Built Environment (FEBE), the TCSE aims to develop sufficient academic capacity in s and feed adequate and capable learners into the demand stream to capacitate Transnet and other major SA enterprises. Education and Training Education and Training activities are primarily focused on the development of knowledge and skills through formal and action learning. Formal Learning Short Courses/ Seminars Education (graduate and post-graduate) Director and Professor Action Learning Senior Manager Programmes Chief s / Technology Officer Academic Lead / Senior Lecturer Speciality s Competency Leaders Master Classes /Tutorials Collaborative Workshops Facilitated Sessions Human Factors & Safety Science Mathematics and Operational Optimisation Formal Learning The TCSE supports the following formal learning initiatives in compliance with Wits University Rules: Undergraduate lecturing in s Post-Graduate supervision and mentorship in s Training Short courses/seminars/workshops s Post-Graduate studies as Occasional Students Wits MSc (Eng.) in s Post-Graduate Diploma in - PGDip Master of - MEng * Master of Science in - MSc(Eng) Doctorate - Phd Coursework only (designed as a means to potentially attain a Masters at Wits should candidate have e.g. a BTech) Mainly coursework based, with minor investigation project contribution * Students cannot progress from an MEng to a PhD. Combination of coursework and research project, but may also purely be research based Normally purely research based 4 5

5 Partnering for s Solutions Action Learning Wits MSc (Eng.) in s Course Structure: 4 Courses (20 credits each) s compulsory course At least 2 s elective courses Maximum of 1 course from MSc in Industrial or MSc in Electrical electives The application of s principles, making use of industry experience, that actively involves a small group working on real issues, taking action, and learning together as individuals, as a team, and as an organisation. The project control and management remains with the identified industry person. Application Domain Expertise s Processes Lifecycle Research methods course (10 credits) Research report (90 credits) s Compulsory Course Project & Controls Technical s : Hard s Methodologies s Elective Courses s s : Soft s Methodologies Analysis in s s : Architecture s : An Overview s Modelling and Simulation: Principles and Approaches s : Integration, Verification and MECN7058 MECN7053 MECN7054 MECN7055 MECN7056 MECN7062 MECN7063 MECN7064 Research TCSE Research centres on industry-led challenges and opportunities that supports the development, integration, testing and sustainability of systems, enterprises and services; specifically: Informing best practice application to projects and operations Providing a means to adopt, combine and adapt systems approaches and methodologies for successful design and development of systems Underpinning effective integration of people, process and technology through lifecycle. Industry 4.0 Projects s 4.x 6 7

6 Partnering for s Solutions s Toolbox Through Lifecycle Risk Verification & Interface Functional Analysis Synthesis Integrity of Analyses Integrated Technical Configuration Trade Studies Speciality Competencies (e.g. Human Factors & Safety Science) Project & s Lifecycle Processes s Lifecycle Process Project Lifecycle Process Pre-Project Phase Front End Research Situational Analysis (Stakeholder /User Needs) Concept User & Definition Pre-Feasibility Optioneering & Feasibility Execution Installation & s Verification Acceptance & s Project Phase Finalise/ Close-out User Satisfaction & Handover/ Handback Post Project Review Operations & Maintenance Performance Monitoring Modification & Retrofit Post Project Phase Decommission & Disposal 8 9

7 Partnering for s Solutions s Competency Development Programme s Competency Development Programme The Competency Development Programme is focussed at building knowledge and skills through formal learning and practical application through domain- and industry-specific application. Supervised Practitioner Practitioner s Competence Expert Awareness Supervised Practitioner Practitioner Expert Graduate Level Short Courses (NQF-7) Formal Learning Fascination with s Thinking Seminar Fundamentals of s Short Course Introduction of s Short Course Post-Graduate Level Short Courses (NQF-9*) Post-Graduate Level Degree (NQF-9*) Domain Specific Experience 0-2 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10 + years Awareness * NQF Level 9 Short Courses could be credited for Masters degree purposes, if the short course was done for a Certificate of Competence and achieved at an appropriate level. What is s? s is a methodical, disciplined approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. Rechtin, E. (1999), s Architecting of Organizations: Why Eagles Can t Swim s Thinking s Concepts Super- Capability Issues Enterprise & Technology Environment s Competencies Holistic Lifecycle View Stakeholder s s Integration & Verification Transition to Operation s Concurrent Enterprise Integration of Specialisms Lifecycle Process Definition Planning, Monitoring & Controlling TCSE Short Courses Graduate Level Short Courses (NQF -7) Fundamentals of s Introduction to s s Practices Advanced s Integrated Logistics Support Formulation Economy Earned Value Inventory Procurement Practices Quality as a Strategic Weapon Acquisition Principles of Project Project Lifecycle for Professionals Fundamentals of Human Factors in s Applied Dynamics Workshop Postgraduate Level Short Courses (NQF -9) s : Hard s Methodologies s s : Soft s Methodologies Analysis in s s : Architecture s : An Overview s Modelling and Simulation: Principles and Approaches s : Integration, Verification and MECN7058 MECN7053 MECN7054 MECN7055 MECN7056 MECN7062 MECN7063 MECN

8 Partnering for s Solutions TCSE Speciality s Competencies Human Factors and Safety Science What is Human Factors? The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) defines Human Factors as: The scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. (IEA, 2016) Improving Human & Performance Climate, lighting, noise, temperature, health hazard exposures Adapted from: International Association of Gas and Oil Producers (2011) ENVIRONMENT Physical and mental interaction with technology and equipment EQUIPMENT Users, Operators, Maintainers, support: characteristics, capabilities, needs, limitations PEOPLE HUMAN PERFORMANCE WORK WORK ORGANISATION Team structures, shift schedules, responsibilities Nature of the work done by the people Human Factors Methods: Education & training Ergonomic risk assessments Accident Investigations Mental workload assessments Fatigue management & shift work Alignment to Human Factors standards Increased Reliability & Maintainability Increased Economy & Production Improved Employee Performance Human Factors Benefits Increased Safety Improved Performance Mathematical and Operational Optimisation (Modelling & Simulation) Mathematics and information science drawing on General s Theory and s Science for mathematical and operational optimisation in strategy, planning and execution. Typical Mathematical and Operational Optimisation Methodologies Data mining Decision making Mathematics and Operational Optimisation Methodologies Complex adaptive systems Computational intelligence Dynamics Computer modelling and simulation 12 13

9 Partnering for s Solutions Projects Building on the foundations of Research, Training and Education; the TCSE develops individual, team and organisational s competencies through the application of s approaches and methodologies on Projects. Research and Development Capacity Development Digitisation Operational Optimisation Modelling and Simulation Human Factors & Safety Science Support and Advisory TRANSNET COMPETENCE* * Competencies to make reference to relevant legislation, regulations, standards, policies and processes INDUSTRY COMPETENCE* TCSE FOCUS AREA PROJECT i PROJECT ii PROJECT... n UNIVERSITY COMPETENCE* FOREIGN COMPETENCE* RESEARCH, TRAINING AND EDUCATION SCIENCE: e.g. Mathematics & Information Science; Economics & Business Science; Science & ; Social, Health & Human Sciences; and Natural & Applied Sciences TCSE COMPETENCE* Programme The appropriate Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology is dependent on the type of project and the applicable technologies. Typical approaches applied to projects are Staircase-, Spiral-, and/ or Concurrent-SDLC methodologies; as well as the s Vee Diagram. Concurrent SDLC Methodology Initial Planning Planning Integration & Verification Analysis & Needs s Implementation Development & Specifications Conceptual, Logical & Physical Architecture Vee Diagram Evaluation Testing Spiral SDLC Methodology Needs assessment Concept Selection Project Planning Changes and Upgrades Retirement / replacement Determine objectives, alternatives and constraints Evaluate alternatives, identify, resolve risks s Planning Concept of Operation High Level Sub-system Verification Integration Sub-system Verification Subsystem Integration Operations & Maintenance Initial Deployment Operations & Maintainance Analysis Review Risk analysis Risk analysis Risk analysis Prototype 1 Risk analysis Prototype 2 Prototype 3 Operational Prototype Adapted from s Guidebook for Intelligent Transportation s Detailed Software Coding Hardware Fabrications Unit Testing Architectural Integration & Verification Staircase SDLC Methodology Planning Plan next phase plan Lifecycle plan Development plan Integration and test plan Concept of Operations Requirement V&V Service Simulation Acceptance Test Models Product Integration Test Unit Test Benchmarks Detailed Develop, verify next-level product Implementation and 14 15

10 Project Execution Projects delivery draws on the resources of the TCSE, Wits University, other local education and research institutions and foreign research and technology networks; e.g. Control s, Mobile Applications, e-enablement, Materials Handling, Value Chain, Supply Chain, Logistic Corridors, Rail Technology, High Voltage s, Energy Optimisation, Renewable Energy Sources and Capital Planning. ANOTHER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PROGRAMME MAN- AGEMENT OPTIONS LOG AND TRAINING CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT TESTING FUNCTIONAL DESIGN ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING PHYSICAL AND HW/SW DESIGN ANOTHER SYSTEM Advocacy The TCSE participates in and develops various events, networks, collaborations and outreach through various professional bodies and interest groups often in collaboration with local and international universities. Examples include: International Council on s (INCOSE) INCOSE South Africa Chapter Ergonomics Society of South Africa (ESSA) Southern African Dynamics (SASD) Chapter International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) Southern African s Analysis Centre (SASAC) Transport Forum 16 17

11 Wits Transnet Centre of s Partnering for s Solutions Partnering for s Solutions Telephone: +27 (0) /93 Info.tcse@wits.ac.za Website: Physical Address: Wits University 1 st Floor, GenMin Lab Building Braamfontein West Campus 2050