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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Speech Pathology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3015	Master of Speech Pathology
ORIGINATOR
University of Durban Westville
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Language
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 "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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
81836	Master of Speech Pathology	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the coursework qualification is to provide learners with advanced and specialised knowledge and research skills in Speech-Language Pathology that builds on prior graduate - level knowledge and skills, in order to enhance competence in the management of people with communication disorders and their families. In this manner, the qualification promotes the learner's professional development, and enhance the range of possibilities for employment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1) Formal University entrance requirements, i.e. possession of a 4 year degree in Communication Pathology or in an allied profession

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Learners with other qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the University and Department, and may be required to pass additional modules in Speech-Language Pathology.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

At the end of the programme students will demonstrate the following advanced levels knowledge and skill:

1) Advanced knowledge with regard to the principles of resource development, and the development, application and evaluation of resources in terms of international and national contexts of audiological practice

2) Indepth knowledge and the application thereof in a specialised area of Audiology pertaining to diagnostic audiology; industrial audiology; advanced studies in deafness or audiological management

3) Knowledge and skill in designing research protocols using qualitative and /or quantitative research methodologies in a specific are of audiologic study

In addition the student will demonstrate a professional attitude, embodying principle of confidentiality, ethical practice, and respect for the dignity of all clients as well as a recognition of the need for socially accountable and relevant research.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment.

Throughout programme the learner is exposed to a variety of assessment strategies comprising assignments, a research proposal and short dissertation. The complexity of the tasks will increase according to the level of study, as well as the expected levels of integration and interpretation, and will culminate in the submission of the short dissertation.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1) The Speech-Language Pathology programme in M.Communication Pathology.

2) The postgraduate Higher Diploma in Audiology

3) Other relevant programmes within the School, Faculty University, esATI and other tertiary institutions by the carrying of credits

4) The programmes of Continuing Professional Development in the field of Communication Pathology.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The Professional Board of Speech, Language and Hearing Professions will act as the moderating body through inspections done on a regular basis

1) Moderators and external examiners to be appointed from experts identified form within the profession (on an annual basis) by the Discipline of Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology

2) The accreditation bodies are:
The Council for Higher Education and the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessment will be done via internal and external assessors. In addition to the University criteria, such persons will provide evidence of

1) Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) or a similar relevant international council.

2) Registration as a constituent assessor with/ by the relevant ETQA

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

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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