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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Commerce: Human Resource Management: Industrial Psychology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3251	Master of Commerce: Human Resource Management: Industrial Psychology
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
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 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with an advanced level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of industrial psychological principles and methods. Together with an internship, it puts the learner in a position to register as an industrial psychologist with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A potential learner should possess an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology on NQF level 7 and have studied statistical methods or analytical techniques undergraduate NQF level 5 or 6 and have passed a course in research methodology at honours NQF level 7. Alternatively any other qualification or related experience, which is considered relevant and sufficient by the department of Human Resource Management (RAU) will be assessed.

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read study material with understanding and interpret relevant literature on a post-graduate level. Learners must be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage his/her own study`s, applying effective time planning.
The learner should have developed applied competence in acquisition and application of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology principles. The learner should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology and be able to reflect on the decisions made.

A potential learner should possess an Honours Degree in Industrial psychology on NQF level 7 and have studied statistical methods or analytical techniques undergraduate NQF level 6 and have passed a course in research methodology at honours NQF level 7. Alternatively any other qualification or related experience, which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Human Resource Management (RAU) will be assessed.

Recognition for prior learning:

Recognition for prior learning in case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the highly advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of industrial psychology / human resource management correctly and reflect on the application made (problem solving skills).

2. Plan and exercise highly advanced research in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on industrial psychology/human resource management issues correctly by utilising the relevant highly advanced theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken (Research skills).

3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing on a highly advanced level with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made correctly (Communication skills)

4. Accountable develop a highly advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/retionally and locally (development of macro vision).

5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying relevant highly advanced theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (Entrepreneurship).

6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)

7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in this relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant highly advanced theory and reflect on the implementation thereof (Team ship).

8. Utilise appropriate management technology (eg. computer and e-mail) effectively in the industrial psychology/human resource management environment (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management (Explore learning strategies)

10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of highly advanced management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology/human resource management both on the local and national level (Promoting citizenship)

11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology/human resource management industry by applying the appropriate highly advanced theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof (Employment seeking skills)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Can the learner:

1. Demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management correctly by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles correctly and reflect on the application made. (Problem solving skills).

2. Plan and exercise highly advanced research in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on industrial psychology/human resource management issues correctly by utilising the relevant highly advanced theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken (Research skills).

3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing on a highly advanced level with the different role players in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles and reflect on the application made correctly (Communication skills)

4. Develop an accountable and highly advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally (Development of macro vision).

5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of industrial psychology /human resource management by applying relevant highly advanced theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof (Entrepreneurship).

6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)

7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in this relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing relevant highly advanced theory and reflect on the implementation thereof (Team ship).

8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the industrial psychology/ human resource management environment (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of industrial psychology /human resource management (Explore learning strategies)

10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of industrial psychology/human resource management (Promoting citizenship)

11. Practise acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the industrial psychology/human resource management industry by applying the appropriate highly advanced theoretical principles and reflect on the application made (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by applying the highly advanced theoretical principles of employment seeking and reflect on the application thereof (Employment seeking skills)

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented

Learners are continuously assessed via written ad hoc modular tests and assignments, which will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam purposes. A minimum modular mark of 40% is required for entry into summative assessment per module.
Learners will also need to complete a written research paper, which will count 50% of their final mark. Learners will assess themselves in the writing of their research article and the subsequent assessment thereof by their supervisor. Further editing and re-writes may be necessary.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written 3-hour examination per module. A final mark will be calculated on the average of the modular and exam mark.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:
The learner will be able to access certificates, diplomas or degrees in the field of Human Resource Management /Industrial Psychology and gain credit for modules passed depending on the admittance requirements of the qualification.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or another related qualification on NQF level 8 at another higher educational institution, will be allowed to enter mid-stream . Such learners will retain credit for subjects that have been passed, after recognition by the previous institution and the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (RAU)
Learners, who want to switch to another qualification or other modules at this institution, may do so, subject to certain time limits. They will retain full credit for modules that have been passed.
If learners want to continue their studies at another higher educational institution, they switch towards the end of the first or the second semester. This will also be in accordance with the regulations of other institutions.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study of higher education programme exist namely a doctoral degree programme in Industrial Psychology on NQF level 8 at any university.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences upon recommendation by the Department of Human Resource Management at this institution.

At least one internal and external examiner will be appointed. External examiners with at least a doctoral degree on NQF level 8 will be selected from within the different higher education institutions or other educational institutions in South Africa or abroad.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal qualified assessors for assessing learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, with at least a doctoral degree on NQF level 8 in the related field of study, will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of this institution upon recommendation by the particular department.
Assessors should have job related or learning area experience to be able to act as an assessor. Assessors should be SAQA accredited with assessment experience in the related field 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:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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