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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Policing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
96886	Doctor of Policing
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction		EXCO 0324/24	2024-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will be able to conduct research to make a scientific contribution to the field of safety and security.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Master's Degree in Policing or equivalent qualification in safety and security. The learner must have proven experience in the field of research.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Conduct research and compile a comprehensive research report to contribute towards the development of the field of safety and security.

Specified Outcomes:
1. Select and apply appropriate research methodology (C, F).
2. Analyse research data (C, F).
3. Provide comprehensive recommendations to solve complex safety and security problems (C, F).

Critical outcomes:
1. Identify and solve problems, make responsible decisions, apply critical and creative thinking in dealing with the prevention and investigation of crime.
2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team or group to prevent and/or investigate crime.
3. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively in providing a service to the community.
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in an attempt to address the causes of crime, develop crime prevention programmes and investigate crime.
5. Communicate effectively as a participant in the criminal justice process and in dealing with colleagues and the community.
6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, particularly regarding crime.
8. a). Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
b). Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
c). Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
d). Explore education and career opportunities.
e). Develop entrepreneurial opportunities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Research problems are accurately identified, formulated and analysed.
2. The correct research methodology is selected and scientifically applied.
3. Research reports are scientific and comprehensive and clearly indicate appropriate recommendations.
4. The research contributes to the development of the field of safety and security.

Integrated Assessment:
Continuous assessment of research work; self assessment.
Summative assessment at the completion of the dissertation.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The learner can be admitted to other specialised doctoral fields.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation for all exit levels.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

(a) Experience:
Assessors must have at least 10 years relevant experience. Experience as researchers also essential.

(b) Qualifications:
Assessors must have at least a doctorate.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)