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

Doctor of Technology: Quality 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72363  Doctor of Technology: Quality 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  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
16719  Doctor of Technology: Quality  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  240  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Develop and apply technological innovations and advancements in quality technologies to make an original contribution utilising modern quality technologies in a broad spectrum of organisational situations. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a doctoral thesis which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
M Tech Quality or the equivalent at NQF - level 8

At least 600 credits in the quality - or relevant related field, of which at least 120 credits will be at NQF-level 8 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Make an original contribution to the field of quality through research that applies the latest technologies and techniques in a particular field of quality
2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:
1. Identify, plan and explore a research project

2.1 Conduct the research project according to the research plan
2.2 Interpret findings
2.3 Present the research product 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. An original topic in the field of quality relevant to a general or specific organisational situation is selected. The topic is explored using a suitable variety of research techniques.
  • The problem is conceptualised clearly using appropriate definitive statements. The hypothesis is appropriate and the relationship to underlying assumptions explored sufficiently and clearly.
  • The research plan and strategy is appropriate to the problem and includes relevant parameters, data sources, research methods and techniques.

    2.1 Appropriate research tools are applied effectively and correctly.
  • Knowledge of theory, technology and techniques in the field of quality are integrated effectively.
    2.2 Logical conclusions are drawn clearly and succinctly.
    2.3 The method, style, professional format of the research report complies with the accepted research guidelines and criteria.
  • The content is academically and ethically defendable. Conclusions and recommendations make a unique contribution to research in the quality field


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

    Formative:
  • Formative
  • Interim Projects
  • Colloquiums

    Summative:
  • Thesis 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    N.a. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Accreditation visits by SERTEC are undertaken every four years. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Criteria as required by SERTEC
    Assessors should:
  • Be in possession of relevant research qualifications
  • Have relevant experience in the quality field
  • Be familiar with the Technikon education system 
    		•

    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. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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