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

Master of Technology: Explosives Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72496  Master of Technology: Explosives Technology 
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
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
17270  Master of Technology: Explosive Technology  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will have the competence to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. Graduates of this course are able to lead people in product and process development as well as in research projects.
The explosives and armaments industry employ graduates from this course. Opportunities exist for graduates to pursue further educational qualifications. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A 480-credit B. Tech in Explosives Technology or a 480- credit equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 or RPL. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Integrate existing knowledge with own research findings and development results in the field of investigation and present the integrated product as a thesis.

Specified outcomes:

1. Source, analyse and critically evaluate literature relevant to the field of investigation.
(C; 30 credits; NQF 8).
  • Apply appropriate research methods and techniques independently and effectively in the research process to solve complex problems using appropriate knowledge and skills.
    (C;60 credits; NQF 8).
  • Report findings in scientific format as a thesis and make a presentation to a professional audience.
    (C; 30 credits; NQF 8).

    Critical outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems while thinking critically and creatively in structuring, conducting and reporting on a development or research project in a specialised area of explosives technology.
  • Analysing and critically evaluating information sourced from literature or generated personally in the particular field of study.
  • Working effectively with scientists and engineers as a team in the particular field of explosives sciences at a high academic level.
  • Managing one's own time to achieve successful execution of a development or research project and integrate all information meaningful.
  • Communicating, particularly in terms of explosives sciences in acceptable style both verbally and in written reports and publications.
  • Using explosives and related science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others.
  • Recognising the interdependence of related systems by integrating it into meaningful and successful programmes in the field of explosives sciences. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. A comprehensive literature base is critically analysed and evaluated to establish recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the relevant field.

    Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the relevant field are analysed, evaluated and used correctly in the investigation.

    The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in a proposal for a research project.

    2. The chosen route of solving the research problem, (hypothesis) directs the investigation.
  • Knowledge and skills in the field of explosives technology are applied to visualise possible solutions for a complex problem and conduct the necessary research.
  • The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to data where necessary.
  • Findings are critically analysed, evaluated, interpreted and conclusions made.

    3. Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and information from literature.
  • The interpretation and conclusions based on critical review of data are valid.
  • Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, the outcome, and the recommendations.
  • Findings are presented at an appropriate national or international conference.

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative assessment:

    Oral presentations
    Research proposals
    Written progress reports

    Summative Assessment:

    Research thesis
    Oral and visual presentations 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation to the PhD/ D.Tech in Explosives Technology or related disciplines. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC (currently). 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC (currently). 

    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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