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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Veterinary Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16657	Master of Technology: Veterinary Technology
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1536/01	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2010-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72539	Master of Technology: Veterinary Technology	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To make a significant contribution, through research, to the understanding, application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialised area of technology and to demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that specialised area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.

The qualified researcher can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation, which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Professional Degree (B Tech) in Veterinary Technology or equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with stated specified outcomes. The recognition of prior learning will be conducted according to outcomes as well as experience gained in the relevant industry.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation (C).

2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly. (C)

Specified outcomes:

1.1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research. (C)
(NQF 8:30 credits)

1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field. (C).

2.1. Select the appropriate research method for the investigation. (C).
(NQF 8:15 credits).

2.2. Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process. (C).
(NAF 8:20 credits).

2.3. Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process. (C).
(NQF 8:25 credits).

Critical outcomes:

Critical and creative thinking, problem solving, communication, self-management, teamwork, safety and ethics, mind set of continuous professional development.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.

1.2. Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

2.1..The use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/casual analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research.

2.2.The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.

The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.

Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.

2.3. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.

Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.

The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.

The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.

Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.

Integrated assessment:
The dissertation and an oral presentation of the research results are evaluated.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation with D Tech: Veterinary Technology.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Accreditation visits by SERTEC is presently undertaken every four years.

An advisory committee with representatives from the state and private sectors, diagnostic laboratories and research centres and the South African Veterinary Council, is consulted at regular intervals during each year.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The criteria of the current accreditation body for Technikon qualifications, SERTEC, applies.

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
hown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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