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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Correctional Services Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
62348	Master of Technology: Correctional Services Management
ORIGINATOR
University of South Africa
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 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
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 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 qualifying learner will be competent to undertake a research project by exploring the study field of Correctional Services Management and extend the level of knowledge in this field by original thought and judgment for the benefit of the academic world and industry in particular.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

HET B Tech at level 7.

Language proficiency at level 4

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to the learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved either through education and training as a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Conduct research and compile a research report in the broad field of Correctional Services
2. Execute ad-hoc research projects for the correctional services industry in order to solve particular correctional services problems.

Specified outcomes:

1. Apply the requisite skills and abilities to a research project in the broad field of correctional services by completing the following:

Formulate problem statement to address a correctional services problem

Design a research plan

Select research methodology

Analyse research data

Provide recommendations to solve correctional services problems

Critical outcomes:

1. Identification and solving problems where responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, organisation community.

3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

5. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion.

6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others.

7. Demonstrating and understanding the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

8. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

Participating in the life of local, national and global communities as responsible citizens.

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

Exploring education and career opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Research problems are accurately identified, formulated and analysed.

2. Utilise appropriate research methods.

3. Apply technical academic requirement for research projects.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

Evaluation of the research project by both internal and external examiners.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation with the Doctores Technologiae: Correctional Services Management

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC

Advisory Committee

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Experience:

Ten years operational or teaching experience in the field of Correctional Services Management.

Qualifications:

Relevant NQF level 8 qualification.

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 South Africa