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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Occupational Therapy

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6067	Master of Occupational Therapy
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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		Rehabilitative Health/Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	180	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0328/24	2024-11-21	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

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

This qualification aims to provide occupational therapists with expert research skills in order to contribute to the body of knowledge of the profession relevant to South Africa. The level of contribution will be comparable to international standards and recognised internationally.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate First degree: B Occ Ther

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Masters in Occupational Therapy Learning outcomes: Learners will be able to: Initiate and complete a research project under the guidance of a study leader Critically appraise research literature Learners will have completed: A research project, rigorous, but not necessarily original in character, culminating in a dissertation Draft an article/s for publication in a reputable professional journal Learners will have gained: In-depth knowledge of the research method used in the research, and insight into their research methods applicable to occupational therapy Advanced knowledge of models of practice Advanced and in-depth knowledge of the field of practice which the research was undertaken Critical cross-field outcomes: Effective interaction within a learning or professional group, demonstrating competent engagement in debate with colleagues and members of other professional groups Written and verbal communication through scientific writing and presentation skills in professional journals and at scientific meetings. Problem-solving through recognition of problems analysing various options for different aspects of the research. Identification and use of appropriate technology in the choice and application of e.g. culturally sensitive measurement instruments. Adhering to ethical practices through obtaining approval for the research project form e.g. ethics committees Critical thinking through a thorough analysis of the results, discussion of the findings, and the making of recommendations.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learners are provided with clear objectives. Learners to demonstrate: Foundational competencies through designing a research project that is indicative of a rigorous approach Practical competencies through scientific writing; designing, designing, testing and applying measurement instruments; and managing a research project Reflexive competencies through the examination and evaluation of existing knowledge; incorporation of emerging knowledge, concepts and paradigms in their research; and the ability to design research relevant to South African conditions. Learner to hand in an essay on a relevant topic Integrated assessment: Written examinations Oral examinations Other: Evaluation of a dissertation

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications: Ph D, D Occ Ther Ph D, D Occ Ther serves as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiner from universities other than the University of Pretoria will be involved

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required: M Occ Ther or D Occ Ther of Ph D Career experience required: Three years clinical experience in the field Experience in research

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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.

1.	University of Pretoria

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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.