SAQA

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.

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Radiography

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1941	Master of Technology: Radiography
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
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 1536/01	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
72200	Master of Technology: Radiography	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete
72535	Master of Technology: Radiography	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	120	Complete
74065	Master of Technology: Radiography	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	120	Complete
78771	Master of Technology: Radiography	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is intended for persons who will make a contribution through independent research in a chosen field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation that complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. They will also demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

B Tech Rad or equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided satisfactory evidence that the stated competencies of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, have 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

One
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of research. (35)

1. Demonstrate knowledge in the selected field/area of research
? (15 credits)
NQF 8
2. Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field
? (20 credits)
NQF 8

Two
A research project is successfully completed in Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology or Ultrasound (85)
1. Gather information on the research area
? (10 credits)
NQF 8
2. Choose appropriate theory and methods for research
? (10 credits)
NQF 8
3. Design, perform and manage the research
? (10 credits)
NQF 8
4. Analyse and evaluate data
? (20 credits)
NQF 8
5. Produce a research dissertation
? (35 credits)
NQF 8

Critical outcomes embedded in the specified outcomes:

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

Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information relevant to health

Working effectively with others in the health care team and education environment

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

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

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

One
1. The listed and cited literature reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field
2. Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and used correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research

Two
1. Appropriate and wide sources are located
Information is analysed and choices are made
Information is synthesised
2. Appropriate theory and methods are chosen and described
The choices of methods and theories are explained and justified
3. The research process is successfully managed
The research process is carried out mostly independently from the supervisor
4. The appropriate data analysis is applied
5. The dissertation is coherently written
Learning by peers is facilitated through oral/poster presentations and/or institutional seminars and/or publications
Learning by junior students is facilitated

Integrated assessment:
Research dissertation
Oral presentation/evaluation

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Doctorate in Technology: Radiography.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal and external moderation.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Level 8 in radiography or equivalent.

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 s
hown 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.

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.

NONE