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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7053  Postgraduate Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation 
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
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Rehabilitative Health/Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  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 
The purpose of this qualification is to develop specialist clinical skills in occupational therapy in the field of vocational rehabilitation.

Graduates will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge and specialised skills in the field of vocational rehabilitation. An attitude of life-long learning will be fostered, ensuring self-development as well as development of the field.

Society will benefit from this qualification leading to higher efficacy of vocational rehabilitation, contributing to higher levels of employment for people with disabilities, better evaluations of impact of disease/disability/handicap on work abilities and promote occupational performance of the people of South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at NQF Level 8 totalling 120 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Obtain and assimilate Scientific knowledge and skills to the field of vocational rehabilitation, to be applied critically in:
  • Client assessment, intervention and management.
  • Community settings.
  • Vocational rehabilitation qualifications.
  • Placement of people with disabilities.
  • Utilisation of resources.

    Practical skills and techniques in:
  • Groups (including interviewing and counselling).
  • Job analysis.
  • Evaluation of work and work abilities.
  • Focussed evaluations (including medico-legal and insurance work).

    Knowledge and skill to manage financial and marketing aspects of vocational rehabilitation services. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:

    Learners are provided with clear objectives and criteria.

    Learners to demonstrate:
  • Practical competencies through the presentation of seminars, case studies and practical sessions with self- and peer evaluations.
  • Foundational Foundational competencies are by means ofemploying written seminars and written and practical exams.
  • Reflexive competencies through portfolios (client reports), development and implementation and evaluation of real vocational rehabilitation programmequalifications.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Portfolios (client reports).
  • Simulations (group presentations).
  • Work-place assessments (real programmequalifications, job analysis).
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Practical examinations, presentations, e.g. case studies, seminars. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Occupational Therapy, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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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