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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Philosophy: Engineering and Environmental Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6485  Doctor of Philosophy: Engineering and Environmental Geology 
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
Doctoral Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Earth and Space Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 purpose of the qualification is to provide the qualifiers with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical research skills in the field of Engineering and Environmental Geology to solve complex problems and, in doing so, to serve the short and long term social and economic needs of South Africa, the region and the world.

Inherent in a Ph D qualification is a specialisation within a specific discipline in the field of Engineering and Environmental Geology, thus giving the qualifier the status of a specialist. The path to lifelong learning is thereby also widened considerably. Also inherent in a Ph D qualification is that a contribution to the global knowledge base be provided by the qualifier. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Sc or B Tech (Geology of Engineering and Environmental Geology)
Honours degree: B Sc (Hons) (Geology of Engineering and Environmental Geology)
Master's degree: M Sc Geology or M Sc Engineering and Environmental Geology 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Ph D

Learning outcomes:
Graduates must be able:
  • To demonstrate advanced research ability
  • To apply rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis of Earth materials, Environmental systems and Engineering methods to solve complex problems in Engineering and Environmental Science
  • To apply fundamental knowledge to the Earth to communicate relevant scientific information to the scientific and engineering fraternities
  • To examine and develop linkages between Geo-science, the Construction industry, the Environment and Society
  • To make contributions to the long-term stability and safety of engineering structures
  • To make contributions to the sustainability of the natural environment
  • To make a contribution to the global knowledge base in Engineering and Environmental Geology

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    The qualifier will:
  • Broaden his/her outlook on the role of science in society, and be able to identify and solve problems in a creative and responsible way
  • Collect data and do data reduction in a systematic and critical way, which is usable to society
  • Appreciate the role and need for team efforts, when necessary
  • Do effective communication of scientific knowledge and new research results to relevant scientific communities and to society when the need arises
  • Using technology, including communication technology, effectively in order to remain in touch with the modern trends and developments in the relevant science and its impact on society
  • Be sensitive to cultural heritage and differences. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The candidate's thesis must show and ability to:
  • Identify critical problems in the relevant science
  • Plan a research project to solve a problem
  • Accumulate relevant data and information through literature surveys, experimentation and observation
  • Compile scientific report
  • Put forward solutions that are tenable within the relevant scientific discipline
  • Show applicability to the social and industrial system of the day
  • Compile 2 scientific publications acceptable within internationally recognised earth science or engineering journals.

    Integrated assessment:
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Thesis 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    None 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Second internal promoter
    Two external examiners for thesis, at least one of whom from abroad.
    Public presentation and defence of thesis within faculty context. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Ph D or M Sc in Engineering and Environmental Geology, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or equivalent

    Career experience required:
    At least 10 years experience in a teaching or professional capacity 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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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