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

Bachelor of Technology: Nursing: Generic 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73497  Bachelor of Technology: Nursing: Generic 
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
B Tech  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Rehabilitative Health/Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  Level TBA: 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   2024-12-31  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The independent nurse practitioner and midwife will be competent to apply scientific nursing and midwifery skills and technologies in the rendering and management of a comprehensive nursing service based on research findings. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF 4 - general information.
Recognition of prior learning according to the criteria for every level. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

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 the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning, which concept includes, but is not limited to learning outcomes achieved through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
One
Apply scientific nursing and midwifery skills and technologies in rendering comprehensive nursing service.
1. Provide scientific nursing and midwifery care to the individual, family and community (56 credits)
2. Integrate and practice a caring philosophy in rendering a comprehensive nursing and midwifery practice (6 credits)
3. Practice within the ethical-legal framework relevant to the profession (6 credits)
4. Act as an advocate for the client and the profession in rendering quality care (27 credits)


Two
Maximises utilisation of resources to improve quality of health care and services
1. Manage client health needs responsibly and accountable (15 credits)
2. Establish and maintain collaboration across all levels and sectors (56 credits)
3. Utilise human, material and financial resources optimally in a given context (8 credits)

Three
Apply the principles of research in nursing and midwifery practice
1. Analyse, interpret and utilise a range of research findings in scientific nursing and midwifery practice. (C) (6 credits)
2. Develop and implement a research project for a given context. (C) (6 credits)

CRITICAL OUTCOMES embedded in the specific outcomes:

The candidate will demonstrate competence in achieving the following critical cross-field educational and training outcomes within the context of the specified outcomes for this level.

* Identify and solve problems within the context of the nursing and midwifery environment in which responses display that responsible decision-making, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
* Working effectively with others as a member of a multi-disciplinary health team, intersectional group, organisation and community
* Organise, analyse and critically evaluate information within the context of nursing and midwifery
* Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to draw up appropriate nursing care plans within the context of nursing and midwifery
* Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion to colleagues, staff and clients
* Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others
* Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, hence the focus is on 'holistic' nursing and midwifery care
* Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
One
1. A holistic approach is demonstrated in the care of clients in a range of contexts
* Scientific foundations and theoretical framework are applied in nursing and midwifery

2. The ability to show an appreciation of the role the philosophical values play in the nursing and midwifery professions are demonstrated
* Empathy and sensitivity are demonstrated in nursing and midwifery care in a range of contexts

3. The legal, statutory and ethical aspects of nursing and midwifery practice are applied

4. The rights of the clients are protected and the safety and well being of clients ensured
* The profession is promoted through assertive participation, at different levels, in health related activities

Two
1. Nursing and midwifery practice is monitored for quality and appropriateness

2. Planning and implementation of an integrated health service is carried out in collaboration with teams at different levels within and across health services
* Leadership within the multi-disciplinary health teams, organisations and special interest groups considered key to client care is demonstrated

3. Negotiating and presentation skills are demonstrated in labour, political and financial contexts
* The ability to provide and utilize material and financial resources optimally, is demonstrated
* The ability to quantify the numbers and qualifying the skill mix of nursing, health and other personnel required to provide nursing and midwifery care in collaboration with stakeholders, is demonstrated

Three
1. Research findings are applied to improve nursing and midwifery care
* Issues for research are identified and presented

2. Research principles are applied in selective appropriate situations according to nursing and midwifery needs

Integrated assessment:

Formative
* Tests
* Projects
* Clinical assessment

Summative
* Internal examination with external moderation
* A comprehensive clinical assessment in nursing and midwifery
All of these will demonstrate that all of the capabilities have been integrated. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Horizontal:
Bachelor's degree in nursing management and/or nursing education
Bachelor's degree in any clinical speciality field in nursing.

Vertical:
Masters degree in nursing/midwifery
Doctorate degree. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
SERTEC
South African Nursing Council 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Compliance with SERTEC requirements for assessors 

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: 
 
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 


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.