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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Occupational Therapy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3033	Master of Occupational Therapy
ORIGINATOR
University of Durban Westville
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		Rehabilitative Health/Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	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
72917	Master of Occupational Therapy	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

1) To produce a cadre of qualified occupational therapists (OT's) with an advanced level of professional knowledge, expertise and insight

2) To equip OT's with the knowledge and skills to enable them to conduct appropriate research into the role, scope and efficacy of OT intervention, teaching or practice.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1) A basic degree in OT

2) 2 years full-time (or equivalent thereof) clinical experience

3) RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Accredited prior learning as determined by one or more of the following:

Indepth interview.

Submission of a portfolio of prior experience, reading/publication, course attendance, service certificates, letters of recommendation.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of theoretical constructs underpinning the field of study

2) Demonstrate adequate knowledge of research methodology as well as have developed skill to effectively and independently design, implement, write up and evaluate a research project.

3) Demonstrate the integration of professional insights, knowledge and skill within a research context

4) Submit a dissertation of approximately 40,000 words

5) Demonstrate self directed work and study

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment

The assessment will consist of:

1) Evaluation of the research proposal submission

2) Ongoing supervision, monitoring and feedback at different stages of the research process

3) Submission of dissertation

4) Oral examination on dissertation

5) Self and peer appraisal

6) Use of competent assessor within the field of study from disciplines other than OT if indicated

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

With universities offering masters and PhD studies on OT between the disciplines of Occupation Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech therapy & Audiology as well as field of study within psychology, industrial psychology and social work.

MODERATION OPTIONS

1) The suitability of the qualification for registration with the HPCSA will be determined by the Professional Board for Occupational Therapy and Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics

2) Moderators and examiners will be appointed from suitably qualified experts from within and outside of the profession

3) Accreditation bodies are the Council for Higher Education and the HPCSA

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessor should:

1) Demonstrate recognised expertise in the area/topic of study in particular and in the field of OT in general

2) Have attained at least a Master qualifications or have demonstrated suitable research capacity through implementation and publication of such research in recognised publications and settings

3) Evidence of appropriate teaching and/or clinical experience in the field of study

4) Where appropriate, assessors from outside the profession of OT but with the necessary knowledge and skills in the particular area of study

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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