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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Technology: Explosives Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17271  Doctor of Technology: Explosives 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
Doctoral Degree  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  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
72332  Doctor of Technology: Explosives Technology  Level 8 and above  Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Persons achieving this qualification will be competent researchers who can work independently in developing and applying knowledge and skills to make an original contribution to the global knowledge or technology in a particular field of research. Graduates of this course are able to lead more than one team of people in product and process development as well as in research projects. The explosive and armaments industry employ graduates from this course. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
M.Tech in Explosives Technology or equivalent level 8, (600-credit) Masters degree in related disciplines or RPL. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

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. Make an original contribution to the knowledge base in the field of investigation and produce a thesis, which meets international standards.

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:
1. Conduct a comprehensive literature survey and evaluate recent scientific trends in the field of investigation
2 Apply proven research methods and techniques independently and effectively in order to make an original contribution to global knowledge and insight in the relevant field.
3 Report findings in scientific format as a thesis for international consumption and make a presentation to a professional audience.

CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
  • Identify and solve problems in an advanced level of basic research by thinking critically, analytically and creatively in a specialised area of explosives technology
  • Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information
  • Make an original contribution to the global knowledge and technology in the field of explosives sciences
  • Work effectively with specialised scientists in the field of explosives sciences at a high academic level
  • Managing one's own time to successful completion of the study and exposition of the thesis
  • Communicate in scientific terms, in internationally acceptable style, both verbally and in written form
  • Use explosives and related science and technology to contribute original knowledge or technology in the field chosen for study
  • Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others, especially in the field of explosives sciences
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving in the field of explosives does not exist in isolation, but in context 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the assessment of it reflects mastery of relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the relevant field.

    Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and critically evaluated and presented.

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

    2. The planned route to address the research project (problem statement), directs the research

    Knowledge and skills in explosives technology and related disciplines is applied to visualise and express possible outcomes.

    The budget for the research project is accurate, hones and responsible

    Experimental research is responsibly, environmental friendly and ethically conducted

    The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods, models and algorithms are applied correctly to recorded data

    Research findings are critically analysed, evaluated, interpreted and conclusions presented in a format for publication

    3. Logical interpretation of data reflects the ability to handle the relationship between facts in the study and contradictory information from literature

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

    Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the problem statement, its investigation, the outcome, and the potential applications.

    New knowledge, technologies, or techniques are published in appropriate scientific journals.

    Findings are presented at an appropriate international conference.

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative assessment:

    Oral presentations
    Research proposals
    Written progress reports

    Summative assessment:

    Research thesis
    Publications in journals
    Conference presentations 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This is a pinnacle of academic achievement and therefore is not followed by any formal qualification. However, post-doctoral studies would be the next academic application for such a qualified learner. 

    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: 
    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.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.