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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Engineering: Industrial

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72178	Master of Technology: Engineering: Industrial
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
Master's Degree	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
1629	Master of Technology: Engineering: Industrial	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is intended to allow graduates to apply integrated operations techniques, together with advanced analysis and problem-solving, to a particular specialisation in the field of Industrial Engineering/Operations Management, through involvement in an applied research project.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

B. Tech degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent at NQF level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Conduct research and development in a specialised area and engage in the transfer of technology in the field of Industrial Engineering or Operations Management.

1. Display proficiency in the theory and application of research methodology
2. Engage in original research by problem formulation, gathering and analysing information and decision-making
3. Publish research.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Competence in formulating problems, gathering and analysing of information, drawing conclusions and publishing of results has to be demonstrated correctly.

Integrated assessment:

Will be formatively and summatively assessed by regular evaluation of progress by supervisor and final evaluation of thesis by an external examiner and/or panel of selected evaluators. Theoretical aspects will be complemented by practical input, experience and expertise from industry.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Entry into relevant doctorate study at NQF level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Final thesis/dissertation assessed internally and externally. Refer to SERTEC requirements.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Refer to SERTEC requirement regarding examiners.

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