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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Explosives Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17269	Bachelor of Technology: Explosives Technology
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
B Tech	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Fabrication and Extraction
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	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		2012-06-30

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 apply advanced explosive technologies, as well as management skills, which are appropriate to the cost-effective management of technologies, products and processes in an explosives related environment.

Graduates of this course are able to supervise and lead people in manufacturing, product and process development, contribute to research and development projects and manage quality systems.
The explosives and armaments industry as well as the Department of Defence employ graduates from this course.

Opportunities exist for graduates to pursue further educational qualifications. Graduates may apply for professional registration as national science technologists with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

First degree in Explosives Technology at NQF level 6.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has 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 the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply scientific principles and explosives technologies and skills to manage production and to develop new technologies, products and processes in an explosives environment.

2. Apply management principles when providing leadership and managing staff.

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:

1. Apply advanced explosives technology concepts and skills to anticipate development and production needs. (C; 10 credits; NQF 7)
2. Apply advanced scientific and explosives technology concepts to evaluate the expected performance of explosives. (C; 40 credits; NQF 7)
3. Critically evaluate calculations and the results of measurements and analyses. (C; 10 credits; NQF 7)
4. Manage all information and apply advanced computer skills relevant to the explosives and ammunition industry. (C; 5 credits; NQF 7)

2. Make design contributions and manage relevant Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure that processes remain within designated limits and that reliable results are generated in the workplace. (F; 10 credits; NQF 7)
2.2 Manage projects using interpersonal and communication skills (F; 5 credits; NQF 6)
2.3 Manage all work in compliance with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental laws, legislation and regulations; established policies and procedures; and in accordance with ethical principles. (C; 5 credits; NQF 6)
2.4 Apply problem-solving skills on managerial level. (F; 5 credits; NQF 7)
2.5 Manage resources efficiently and effectively in the workplace. (F; 30 credits; NQF 6)
2.6 Develop entrepreneurship skills to encourage self-employment. (F; 10 credits; NQF 6)

Critical Outcome:

Identifying and solving problems using critical and creative thinking in planning and conducting manufacturing and development projects in the field of explosives technology.

Managing manufacturing, conducting development projects and solving problems in working effectively with personnel, technicians and other scientists in an explosives environment.

Conducting development projects within time limits using dedicated explosives and ammunition related equipment and human resources effectively.

Managing and presenting information from the working environment of explosives technology effectively and precisely.

Ensuring compliance with the health and safety legislation, good laboratory and manufacturing practice and established workplace safety protocols as applicable in the field of explosives technology.

Ensuring that science and technology are used effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, especially in an explosives area.

Interpreting and assessing of results and identifying problems in the workplace by integration of related systems like quality systems applicable in an explosives and ammunition environment with other management systems.

Contributing to the full personal development of the learner by developing a plan for continued professional growth which includes self-knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, awareness of the role of professional bodies like the National Institute of Explosives Technology and keeping of relevant literature.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Advanced explosives technology concepts and skills are used to identify and address future development and production needs.

Advanced explosives technology concepts and explosives physics are applied to evaluate the performance of explosives
Advanced mathematical, physical and chemical concepts are applied to related problems in an explosives environment

Recorded data of measurements and analyses is evaluated and recommendations are made.
Results of mathematical and statistical calculations are evaluated to compare with quality assurance and quality control requirements criteria.
Recommendations regarding deviations from quality standards are made and implemented.

Appropriate current software are selected and used to express and manipulate relevant information.
Computers associated with the setting up, automation and monitoring of flow lines are used.
Relevant software is used to monitor and evaluate quality assurance and quality control processes.

Systems are designed t ensure that processes remain within designated limits by applying the principles of a variety of relevant quality control and quality assurance programs such as International Organisation for standardization (ISO 9000, ISO 14000)

2. Ability to work as a leader in a team is demonstrated.
Oral and written skills are used to communicate effectively when planning and managing projects
Scientific and technical data and results are compiled, organised, prepared and presented using appropriate terminology and visual aids.

3. Adherence to specific industrial practices including good manufacturing practice (GMP), good laboratory practice (GLP) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is ensured.
Compliance to environmental, health and safety legislation and their related regulations such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and the Occupational Health and Safety Act be ensured.
Workplace safety protocols are established and monitored.
The influence that explosives have on society in terms of the environment, health and safety is recognised and propagated.
Ethical guidelines for professional work are promoted.

4. Understanding of problem solving in a complex environment is demonstrated by evaluating and selecting correct options.
Solutions are implemented or referred to other appropriate personnel.

Financial planning for the future is projected in accordance with requirements
An appropriate budget is developed, substantiated, implemented and managed.
Production schedules and raw material logistics are managed.
Human resources are planned and managed.
Economic viability of equipment is evaluated according to their maintenance record and appropriate action is taken.
Understanding of management principles like strategic management, management of change and total quality management is demonstrated by applying these principles successfully.

5. Entrepreneurship skills are demonstrated by managing facilities on business-like principles.
Own appraisals are based on business principles.

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:

Written tests
Oral presentations
Practical tests
Assignments
Group-work projects
Evaluation of experiential learning

Summative assessment:

Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation to the M.Tech in Explosives Technology.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC requirements

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:

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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