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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Chemistry

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72376	Bachelor of Technology: Chemistry
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
B Tech	Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences		Physical Sciences
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		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
1439	Bachelor of Technology: Chemistry	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
111822	Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry	Not Applicable	NQF Level 07	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Graduates of this course are able to devise and apply specialized strategies and relevant management principles in quality control (QC) and research and development (R&D). They may work as Chemists, supervising technicians and technologists in product and process development, and quality control. Employment may be in a laboratory, or production or sales environments. Industries such as petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, mining, metallurgy and educational institutions employ graduates from this course.

Opportunities exist for graduates to pursue further educational qualifications. Graduates may apply for full membership of SACI (South African Chemical Institute) and professional registration as national science technologists with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry at NQF level 6

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply scientific principles to perform specialist chemical analyses and syntheses in the laboratory and in production.
2. Apply management principles when providing leadership and supervising staff.
3. Co-ordinate and conduct research to solve chemical problems in the laboratory and production.

1.1. Apply advanced mathematical, physical and chemical concepts to related problems in the laboratory and in production. (C) (5 credits) (NQF 7)
1.2. Conduct and interpret wet chemical and instrumental analyses using appropriate and innovative laboratory procedures. (C) (20 credits) (NQF 7)
1.3. Organic and inorganic compounds are synthesised using various synthetic and purification procedures to obtain optimum yield of a product. (C) (10 credits) (NQF 7)
1.4. Critically evaluate calculations and interpret the results of analyses to meet quality assurance and quality control requirements and criteria. (C) (5 credits) (NQF 7)
1.5. Apply computer skills relevant to the chemical laboratory. (f) (5 credits) (NQF 7)

2.1. Perform relevant Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure that processes remain within designated limits and that reliable results are generated in the laboratory. (C) (5 credits) (NQF 7)
2.2. Manage projects using interpersonal and communication skills. C) (3 credits) (NQF 7)
2.3. Ensure that all work is performed in compliance with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental laws, legislation and regulations; established policies and procedures; and in accordance with ethical principles. (C) (5 credits) (NQF 7)
2.4. Develop a plan for continued professional growth. (F) (5 credits) (NQF 7)
2.5 Develop entrepreneurship skills to encourage self-employment. (C) (120 credits) (NQF 7)
2.6 Develop entrepreneurship skills to encourage self-employment. (C) (12 credits) (NQF 7)

3.1 Identify a research problem. (C) (10 credits) (NQF 7)

Critical outcomes:

1. Identification and solving of problems using critical and creative thinking underlie all the specified outcomes for this qualification.
2. Sampling, reporting of results and problem solving involves the ability to work effectively with the supervisor and plant/production personnel.
3. Quantitative and qualitative analysis needs to be performed within time limits using the equipment effectively.
4. Data from quantitative and qualitative analyses has to be organised, analysed and critically evaluated.
5. Results of the analyses are to be communicated effectively using graphs, control charts, written and oral persuasion.
6. Compliance with the health and safety legislation, good laboratory and manufacturing practice and established workplace safety protocols will ensure that science and technology is used effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
7. Integration of related system is crucial in interpreting and assessing of results and identifying problems in the workplace.
8. A plan for continued professional growth, which includes self-knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, awareness of role of professional bodies and keeping abreast of relevant literature will contribute to the full personal development of each learner.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1. Mathematical skills such as algebraic equations, functions, factors, ratios, conversions, linear regressions and mathematical modelling are used to perform data analyses and to make predictions based on the data
* The principles of physics such as heat, sound, light, electricity and mechanics are applied to solve or refer the problems of instrumentation used in the chemical laboratory.
* The principles of advanced organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry are applied to chemical problems encountered during chemical analyses and syntheses.

1.2. The principles of specialist instrumental theory is applied to the performance of chemical analyses.
* Appropriate techniques are used for collection, preparation and analyses of samples.
* Laboratory equipment is calibrated using the appropriate materials for quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses.
* Advanced / hyphenated spectrometric, electrometric and chromatographic instruments and their associated data systems are calibrated and used for qualitative and quantitative analyses.
* Solutions of known concentrations are prepared and appropriate dilutions for laboratory procedures are performed.
* Physical tests such as melting points, boiling points, density and refractive index are performed on chemicals and materials.
* Time, equipment and materials are used in a cost-effective manner when performing analyses.

1.3. Appropriate synthetic procedures are used to optimise the yield of a product
* Appropriate separation and purification methods such as distillation, crystallization, preparatory chromatography and extraction are used to obtain pure samples.
* The purity and identity of the products are confirmed using various procedures.

1.4. Recorded data of quantitative and qualitative analyses is evaluated in the required format.
* Results of mathematical and statistical calculations are evaluated to meet quality assurance and quality control requirements and criteria.
* Recommendations regarding abnormal results are made and implemented.

1.5. Appropriate current software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases are selected and used to express and manipulate chemical technology information.
* Computers associated with the setting up and monitoring of laboratory automation are used.
* Software is used to acquire, store, retrieve, process and present data and/or information.
* Relevant software is used to monitor laboratory quality assurance and quality control.

2.1. Systems are designed to ensure that processes remain within designated limits by applying the principles of a variety of relevant quality control/quality assurance programs such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and ISO guide 25).
2.2. Ability to work as a leader in a team is demonstrated.
* Oral and written formats are used to communicate effectively when planning and organising projects
* Scientific and technical data and results are compiled, organized, prepared and presented using appropriate terminology and visual aids.

2.3. Adherence to specific industrial practices including good manufacturing practice (GMP), good laboratory practice (GLP) and International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) is ensured.
* Compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation and their related regulations such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is ensured
* Workplace safety protocols are established and monitored.
* The influence that chemistry has on society in terms of the environment, health and safety is recognized
* Ethical guidelines for professional work are followed

2.4. Strategies for continued professional development are identified.
* Ability to work in a variety of practice locations and types is demonstrated.
* Relevant literature is processed to keep up to date with advances in technology.
* Plans are developed to upgrade skills as required by technological change.
* The role of professional associations and certification are identified.
* Self-knowledge of strengths, weaknesses and goals are applied to improve own professional competence.

2.5. Financial planning for the future is projected in accordance with laboratory requirements.
* An appropriate budget is developed, substantiated and implemented.
* Appropriate stock control strategies are demonstrated.
* Economic viability of equipment is evaluated according to their maintenance record and appropriate action is taken.

3.1.The relevance of the research project is motivated.
* Information is gathered and captured from a variety of appropriate sources.
* Data is analysed and interpreted using appropriate technology.
* A plan of action of action/ research proposal is presented in a written and oral format.

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:

Written tests
Oral presentations
Assignments
Group-work projects
Case-studies
Research proposal
Research report
Business plan

Summative assessment:

Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation to the M Tech. or MSc in chemistry or a related discipline.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC requirements

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.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)