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

Bachelor of Technology: Jewellery Design and Manufacture 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72145  Bachelor of Technology: Jewellery Design and Manufacture 
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
B Tech  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  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   2024-12-31  

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
19445  Bachelor of Technology: Jewellery Design and Manufacture  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A qualifying learner will be competent in the production of creative jewellery. The learner will present a cohesive body of work that is a synthesis of technology, problem solving and the application of research methodology 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
First Degree: Jewellery Design and Manufacture 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Co-ordinate and conduct research and development in a specialised area of design and/or technology in the jewellery field

2. Produce and present a cohesive body of work that is a synthesis of technology, problem solving and the application of research methodology


Specified outcomes:

1. Identify research problems (c) 20 credits (NQF level 7).
  • Plan and conduct investigation by applying research methodology, analytical and critical skills to solve a specific problem in a specialised area of design and/or technology (c) 20 credits (NQF level 7).
  • Plan organise, manage and complete a research report in a specialised area of jewellery (c) 20 credits (NQF level 7).

    2. Apply advanced technology and interdisciplinary concepts in relation to design, purpose and function to the body of work. (C,F) 30 credits (NQF level7).
  • Apply analytical and critical skills to the techniques and creative concepts used in the body of work.
    (C,F) 30 credits (NQF level 7).

    Critical outcomes:

    A) Working effectively with other learners in the workshop and studio
    B) Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information
    In the first year the emphasis is on collecting and organising, in second year the emphasis moves towards analysing and in the third and fourth year the emphasis shifts to critical evaluation
    C) Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion
    It is essential that various discourses regarding the jewellery field is engaged in for the conceptual development of designers
    D) Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
    The technology used is potentially harmful and needs to be harnessed responsibility
    E) Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
    It is necessary to establish indigenous jewellery and this sensitivity is a prerequisite 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1 Relevance of topic to industry/institution is motivated
  • The research proposal demonstrating the use of research methodology is drawn
  • Data is collected and evaluated critically
  • Data is analysed and interpreted using appropriate technology
  • Results are presented and conclusion drawn

    2. The body of work is seen to be creatively, academically and technologically sound and potentially of interest to the jewellery industry
  • Processes used in the production of the body of work are integrated

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative assessment:

    Written and oral tests
    Evaluation of workshop practice
    Interdisciplinary projects
    Group projects
    Portfolios

    Summative assessment:

    Controlled projects
    Portfolio presentations
    Panel assessment of year`s work
    Written tests and exams 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation to M Tech Degree 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    As approved by SERTEC 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC 

    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: 
    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.
     
    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. Durban University of Technology 


    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.