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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Technology: Nursing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1779	Doctor of Technology: Nursing
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
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
72108	Doctor of Technology: Nursing	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete
72355	Doctor of Technology: Nursing	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	240	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The learner must be able to specialize within a specific field of nursing at the level of a clinical nurse specialist and be able to apply critical analysis and problem solving techniques in the investigation of health related problems through research which will contribute to a scientific basis for nursing practice

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

An approved Masters or equivalent level degree. Conferment of status. Registered as a general nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Paid up membership of an association providing indemnity cover. (Internal requirements of some nursing departments)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes

The programme will equip students with the following competencies

The qualifying person will demonstrate the capability to contribute independently to the improvement and development of the tourism and hospitality and leisure industries

The qualifying person will demonstrate the capability to contribute independently to the improvement and development of the Tourism and Hospitality industry

Critical outcomes

Problems are identified and solved in such a manner that decision making reflects originality and a critical evaluative approach

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization and community

Organise and manage time and activities responsibly and effectively

Collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information

Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion

Using technology effectively and critically

The intention of the hospitality management programme to sensitize learners to the following aspects of personal development which eventually contributes to society at large and the subject field. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. Participating as responsible citizens in local, national and global communities. Recognition of the inter relatetedness of tourism/hospitality in social, economic, environmental and political context. Exploring education and career opportunities. Developing entrepreneurial skills and opportunities within the tourism/hospitality industry

Specified Outcome

Identify a suitable research topic in the environment of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Select an appropriate research approach, plan, design, motivate and budget for a comprehensive scientific research project

Conduct research using a variety of analytical techniques and information technologies

Contribute new information or technology, or solve a technical or industrial problem related to the Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Industries

Critically evaluate, interpret and present the findings in relation to the particular field chosen for this study in the format of a thesis at an internationally acceptable level

Exit Level Outcomes
Conduct independent research at an advanced level that promotes research-based nursing practice

Contribute new insights, knowledge and/or information to the discipline of nursing

Communicate the results of nursing in a technology transfer document in publishable format

Specified Outcomes

Critically analyse and apply the results of health and nursing related literature to their own field or area of investigation (c/f/e) 20 credits NQF 8

Select the appropriate research paradigm (qualitative or quantitative) and method/s for investigation (c/f) 10 credits NQF 5

Apply the scientific method systematically and with rigour in the research process to solve a problem related to nursing (c/f) 50 credits NQF 8

Apply research tools effectively and correctly to the research process (c/f/e) 40 credits NQF 8

Logically and critically develop, analyse and draw conclusions from the findings of the research (c/f/e) 30 credits NQF 8

Review the research findings in order to expand or redefine existing knowledge or develop new insights, information and/or knowledge in the selected area of nursing (c/f/e) 30 credits NQF 8

Produce a thesis that places the research within the broader context of the field and can withstand international intellectual scrutiny (c/f) 60 credits NQF 8

Critical Outcomes

These critical outcomes must be embedded within all learning or qualification programmes. Critical outcomes include but are not limited to

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

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, community

Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibility and effectively

Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information

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

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

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

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Models, principles, theories, techniques, methodologies and results of health and nursing related literature are critically analysed and applied to their own field of research

The use of literature surveys/correlatio/ experimentation/causal analysis or appropriate qualitative research method is justified fully and correctly in an oral presentation and the written record of research

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

The stated questions, objectives or hypotheses direct the investigation to solve a nursing problem

The research is designed, conducted and reported in accordance with sound ethical principles of research and professional values

The sampling strategy is planned and executed in a manner that aims to a allow study findings, where appropriate to be generalized to the population and to be attributed to the treatment/intervention variable if appropriate

Negotiation, conflict resolution and motivational skills to implement the research are explained

Reflection on the manner in which the research is implemented is demonstrated

Information sources are used critically and appropriately and include a range of media

Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data analyses, data presentation and the production of a thesis

The appropriate narrative, mathematical and statistical analysis methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data

The quality of the data is evaluated based on independently generated criteria in terms of validity and reliability in a manner that is consistent with the research paradigm

The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical and narrative analyses are logical and juxtaposed with relevant models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies of the field or area of investigation

Critical interpretation of data reflects the ability to evaluate contradictory findings of the study and challenge existing theories, models, principles, methodologies and techniques in order to contribute new insights, information and/or knowledge in the area

The research contributes new, complex knowledge in the selected specialized area of nursing practice

Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating and defending the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations clearly in either an oral presentation or written record of the research

The results of the research are correctly explained in relation to existing knowledge in the field or area of investigation by means of either an oral presentation, article prepared for publication or a technical report that will enhance utilization of the research in practice and further research

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC and South African Nursing Council

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.

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