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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Technology: Dental Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72095	Doctor of Technology: Dental Technology
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Curative Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	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 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
1951	Doctor of Technology: Dental Technology	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	240	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96810	Doctor of Dental Technology	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is intended for persons who will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in a specialised area of dental technology.
They will have a high level of overall knowledge in that specialised area ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical concepts and application of knowledge.

The person achieving this qualification will be competent to complete a specialised independent research project in the field of dental technology.

The qualifying learner will be an authority on previous research and the latest technology and techniques in the appropriate field of expertise.

Background
* Dental Technology is a dynamic field and depends on current technological research to develop and advance technology.
* This qualification runs parallel to academic research and provides a platform for the development and advancement of dental technology.
* This qualification is not limited to, but is pivotal in, supporting academic dental research by developing the technology needed to conduct new academic research.
* The duration of this qualification is a minimum study period of two years and a maximum period of five years.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

* An appropriate Master`s degree in Technology or an equivalent qualification of at least 600 credits.

* The research proposal must be approved before a learner may register for this qualification.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Upon achievement of this qualification, the learner will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities.

1. Research a specialised area of dental technology in depth.
2. Research, develop and transfer significant advances in knowledge within a specialised area of dental technology.

One
1. Write a well-reasoned and appropriate research proposal
2. Gather information pertinent to research area
3. Analyse and evaluate information

Two
1. Generate original research and/or analytical methods for the design of systems, processes or components
2. Perform and manage the research
3. Facilitate the transfer of technological knowledge within academic institutions

Critical cross-field outcomes satisfied:
1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking have been made
2. Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information
3. Work effectively with others (all)
4. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
5. Communicate effectively, using visual, scientific and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion
6. Managing self and others

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

One
1. The research field and implications are sufficiently understood.
2. The proposal is feasible.
3. Justification for the proposal is given.
4. The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
5. The proposed research involves the development of original and innovative theory and practice in complex technological situations.
6. The proposal is independently formulated.

Two
1. Appropriate and widely resourced sources are located.
2. Information is analysed and choices are made and justified as to their relevance.
3. Information is synthesised into a coherent unit.
4. Information is gathered independently from the supervisor

Three
1. Information is appropriately categorised.
2. Information is translated into appropriate forms.
3. Information is evaluated, resulting in informed and innovative recommendations concerning the research being put forward.

Four
1. Methods are at an appropriately high level of complexity.
2. Methods are original or are innovative refinements or improvements on existing methods.
3. All major related research methods are discussed and compared to the chosen method.
4. The merits of the chosen method are justified/ defended

Five
1. The design is translated into practice.
2. Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded.
3. The design and performance are evaluated and suggestions put forward for improvements.
4. The research process is successfully managed.
5. The research process is successfully carried out independently of the supervisor.
6. Contradictions and omissions in theory and research practice can be dealt with.
7. The research process is successfully carried out independently of the supervisor.

Six
1. The thesis is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for level
2. A paper, which the learner/student has substantially contributed to, is accepted by an accredited or authoritative journal.
3. Peer learning is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or seminars.
4. Research at lower levels is supervised.

Integrated assessment:

Thesis demonstrating integrated knowledge and skills of the exit level outcomes.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

There are articulation possibilities with Universities and Technikons offering further higher qualifications.

MODERATION OPTIONS

* SERTEC
* S A Dental Technicians Council
* The relevant HETQA Body

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC criteria as stipulated in the Technikon`s evaluation guidelines and/or extensive and recognised experience in the field apply.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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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.	Durban University of Technology