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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Explosive Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17270	Master of Technology: Explosive 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 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72496	Master of Technology: Explosives Technology	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will have the competence to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. Graduates of this course are able to lead people in product and process development as well as in research projects.
The explosives and armaments industry employ graduates from this course. Opportunities exist for graduates to pursue further educational qualifications.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A 480-credit B. Tech in Explosives Technology or a 480- credit equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 or RPL.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Integrate existing knowledge with own research findings and development results in the field of investigation and present the integrated product as a thesis.

Specified outcomes:

1. Source, analyse and critically evaluate literature relevant to the field of investigation.
(C; 30 credits; NQF 8).

Apply appropriate research methods and techniques independently and effectively in the research process to solve complex problems using appropriate knowledge and skills.
(C;60 credits; NQF 8).

Report findings in scientific format as a thesis and make a presentation to a professional audience.
(C; 30 credits; NQF 8).

Critical outcomes:

Identifying and solving problems while thinking critically and creatively in structuring, conducting and reporting on a development or research project in a specialised area of explosives technology.

Analysing and critically evaluating information sourced from literature or generated personally in the particular field of study.

Working effectively with scientists and engineers as a team in the particular field of explosives sciences at a high academic level.

Managing one's own time to achieve successful execution of a development or research project and integrate all information meaningful.

Communicating, particularly in terms of explosives sciences in acceptable style both verbally and in written reports and publications.

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

Recognising the interdependence of related systems by integrating it into meaningful and successful programmes in the field of explosives sciences.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. A comprehensive literature base is critically analysed and evaluated to establish recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the relevant field.

Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the relevant field are analysed, evaluated and used correctly in the investigation.

The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in a proposal for a research project.

2. The chosen route of solving the research problem, (hypothesis) directs the investigation.

Knowledge and skills in the field of explosives technology are applied to visualise possible solutions for a complex problem and conduct the necessary research.

The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to data where necessary.

Findings are critically analysed, evaluated, interpreted and conclusions made.

3. Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and information from literature.

The interpretation and conclusions based on critical review of data are valid.

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

Findings are presented at an appropriate national or international conference.

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:

Oral presentations
Research proposals
Written progress reports

Summative Assessment:

Research thesis
Oral and visual presentations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation to the PhD/ D.Tech in Explosives Technology or related disciplines.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC (currently).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC (currently).

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:

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:

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