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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Forensic Investigation

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
16890	Master of Technology: Forensic Investigation
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
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 9900/00	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will have the competence to conduct research in the field of safety and security.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF level 7 (B Tech: Forensic Investigation)

Comparable M+4 qualification with relevant experience

Research Methodology must have been passed already

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Intelligence

Process information for intelligence

Manage intelligence for use by different project teams

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

1. Evaluate and interpret information for access for the purpose of scientific analysis
2. Apply and utilise intelligence to support to support the investigative process (E)

2. Methods and Techniques

1. Manage the use of forensic methods and techniques in the investigation process
2. Identify and oversee the application of different forensic investigative methods to investigate organised crime
3. Apply appropriate managerial methods to support the investigation process
4. Utilise international agencies to support the investigative process

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

1. Manage and allocate resources for investigative purposes
2. Utilise intelligence for strategic investigative purposes
3. Manage intelligence to support national crime combat measures (C)

3. Forensic Auditing

Investigate economic irregularities

Investigate corporate irregularities

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES

1. Apply auditing and accounting practices and utilise technology within the forensic investigation process
2. Prepare evidence and present documentation for litigation purposes
3. Acknowledgement of debt and recovery of loss (E)

Conduct research and compile research report in the field of safety and security (Forensic Investigation)

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

1. Identify a problem and formulate problem statements to address a complex safety and security issue
2. Design a research plan
3. Select and apply appropriate research methodology
4. Analyse research data

Provide comprehensive recommendations to solve complex safety and security problems

Critical outcomes

1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community

3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively

4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information

5. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion

6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

7. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation

8. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social context

Exploring education and career opportunities

Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Demonstrate the ability to develop a model to implement intelligence strategies as a report of the overall portfolio on relevant case studies.

2. Intelligence is evaluated and implemented according to policy analysis criteria

3. A portfolio on relevant case studies provides the necessary evidence that supports the investigative process

Methods and Techniques

1. Manage the use of forensic methods and techniques in the investigation process

2. Identify and oversee the application of different forensic investigative methods to investigate organised crime

3. Apply appropriate managerial methods to support the investigation process

4. Utilise international agencies to support the investigative process

2. Resources are managed according to management principles

2.1. Intelligence are analysed by applying scientific methods

2.2. Intelligence are managed according to national crime combat measures

2.3. International co-operation is explained according to policy to legal and investigative principles

2.4. Demonstrate by means of practical syndicate exercise based on relevant case studies an understanding of and application and evaluation of intelligence support procedures

2.5. Investigate economic irregularities

2.6. Investigate corporate irregularities

3. Demonstrate by means of relevant practical case studies analysed during the autumn school (experiential learning) that the principles of risk financing are understood

3.1. Demonstrate by means of practical syndicate exercise based on case studies and understanding of and application and evaluation of security risk control measures

3.2. Written assignments and written examination based on case studies are answered correctly

3.3. Demonstrate the ability to correctly answer relevant oral questions during the autumn school

3.4. A report as part of the overall portfolio provides the necessary evidence that supports the preparation of evidence for litigation process

3.5. Research problems are accurately identified, formulated and analysed

3.6. The appropriate research methodology is selected and scientifically applied

3.7. Research reports are scientific and comprehensive and clearly indicate appropriate recommendations

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

This qualification provides for sufficient practical applications of knowledge, skills and attitudes across modules to ensure that the learners' competencies can be assessed through a variety of assessment criteria and forms e.g.

Formative assessment:

Portfolios, assignments, projects, research papers, case studies, role-plays, self-assessment and fieldwork.

Summative assessment:

Written and/or oral examination

Continuous assessment of research work

Summative assessment at the completion of the dissertation

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification forms the basis for admissions to a doctorate degree in safety and security at any tertiary institution.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation for all exit levels.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Experience:

Assessors must have at least 10 years relevant experience. Experience as researcher also essential

Qualifications:

Assessors must have at least an NQF level 8 (Masters degree) qualification.

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
shown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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