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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16582	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Honours
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	150	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		EXCO 0417/23	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. To equip students with postgraduate level knowledge, specific skills and applied competencies in a chosen field of occupational therapy.

2. To provide opportunities for continuous personal intellectual growth.

3. To enable students to provide specialized services.

4. To prepare students for research and further study and to promote an approach based on academic integrity and professional ethics

5. To contribute to the pool of specialised professionals with the competence and critical intellectual abilities to ensure advancement of the profession and meeting the country's need for a skilled workforce.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

First degree: Bachelor in Occupational Therapy.

Addititional requirements:

Registration as an occupational therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1). GENERIC / CRITICAL CROSS FIELD OUTCOMES

The Honours Bachelor in Occupational Therapy graduate will:

1. Show critical and creative thinking in problem solving and accountable decision-making in the chosen specialisation field.

2. Manage own professional activities

3. Communicate effectively and efficiently using appropriate technology in collaboration with all role players managing specialised occupational therapy services

4. Apply a holistic approach and consider all professional actions to contribute to the well being of all in immediate as well as in the wider community

5. Further own professional development by participating in and utilising of learning opportunities.

2). SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

The Honours Bachelor Occupational Therapy graduate will be able to:

6. Demonstrate an ability to read and interpret profession related and scientific literature, as well as the ability for self-study

7. Show an understanding of the use of the scientific method in the acquisition of knowledge.

8. Demonstrate higher level skills in the verbal and written presentation of reports and case studies

9. Demonstrate the ability to manage specialised occupational services in a chosen health care programme at all levels

10. Show an in-depth understanding of occupational therapy theory in a chosen focus area

11. Demonstrate competence in applying clinical reasoning in a chosen specialised occupational therapy focus area

12. Show an appreciation of the importance as well as application of evidence based research and practice

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1).

1. The assessment used for Honours Bachelor in Occupational Therapy ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods, such as portfolios, simulations, assignments, oral and written presentations, case studies and written and oral examinations are used.

3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

4. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement of NQF level 7.

To demonstrate competence in outcomes (1, 3, 8 and 10) a student must be able to communicate in a logical and coherent way in both written and verbal presentations

The criterion used to assess outcome (6,7,9, 10 and 12) is largely whether the information and conceptual content of the assignments the student submits, are correct and applicable

The students written and oral presentations must be of an acceptable standard in terms of use of Afrikaans or English language and the structural organisation of presentations

The criterion used to assess outcomes (2 and 8) is largely whether the information and conceptual content of the work is reflected in assignments and verbal case presentations.

The criterion used to assess outcome (2 and 5) is largely whether the student shows enthusiasm, participate in discussions and present the knowledge attained in practical applications, in assignments and discussions

Competence in outcome (10) will demonstrate if the student shows an ability to generate solutions applying procedural, narrative, interactive and clinical reasoning strategies

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

The research proposal constitutes the final assessment of the student's integration and application of research methodology and specialised occupational therapy knowledge applying a high level of appropriate clinical reasoning. Application of specialised clinical practise will be demonstrated by integrated case presentation and written assignments

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Bachelor in Occupational Therapy serves as an entry point to the Advanced Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific:

Master's in Occupational Therapy at the university of Stellenbosch (for research and management modules), university of Stellenbosch Postgraduate Business School (for specific modules in management)

MODERATION OPTIONS

The university of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the deparment.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner that fits into the quality assurance system of the university.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Stellenbosch University