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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Audiology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3023	Master of Audiology
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 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 "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
81833	Master of Audiology	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the dissertation qualification is to provide learners with advanced and specialised knowledge of and research skills in the field of Audiology. The qualification 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 a allied profession.

2 Learners with other qualifications may be considered at the discretion of the University and Department, and may be required to pass additional modules in Audiology.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

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

1. Indepth knowledge and the application thereof in a specialised area of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

2. Knowledge of designing research protocols using qualitative and /or qualntitative research methodologies in a specific are of study in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

3. Knowledge of skills in implementing, evaluating and documenting independent research in a selected area of 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 ad relevant research.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Throughout the programme students will be exposed to formative and summative assessment strategies comprising a research proposal and the dissertation, as well as extensive verbal and written feedback during research seminar presentations, research tutorials and drafts of thesis chapters.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulation possibilities exist with:

1. The Audiology programmme in M Communication Pathology

2. Postgraduate Higher Diploma in Speech-Language Pathology.

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 for Speech, Language and Hearing Professions will act as the moderating body through inspections done on a regular basis.

1. Modarators and external examiners to be appointed from experts identified from 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:

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