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

Master of Technology: Horticulture 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72504  Master of Technology: Horticulture 
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 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Horticulture 
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
2127  Master of Technology: Horticulture  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field of horticulture. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome are reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Prospective students must have a four year degree in Horticulture, equivalent qualification or an acceptable record of practical experience. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

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

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.

2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.

Specified outcomes:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research.

2. Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.

3. Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process.

4. Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.

5. Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.

2. Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

3. Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.
  • information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation and the production of the dissertation.
  • the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
  • the inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
  • language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.
  • knowledge and skills are correctly demonstrated in selecting, harvesting, preparation, storing and despatching of propagation material (eg seed, tubers, bulbs).

    4. The use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/causal analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research.

    5. The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
  • the stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
  • logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.

    Integrated assessment:

    A combination of formative assessment eg. Research papers and summative assessment in the form of a research dissertation are used. A graduate will be able to identify, assess, research, formulate, explain, interpret, discuss and solve advanced problems within the horticultural industry. Assessment practices, should integrate these elements and signify the competence of the learner. Formative assessment should be continuous. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation: D Tech: Horticulture 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC requirements will apply. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The SERTEC requirements regarding examiners apply. 

    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) 


    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.