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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Dental Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
75306	Master of Technology: Dental Technology
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula 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
Master's Degree	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Promotive Health and Developmental Services
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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
1947	Master of Technology: Dental Technology	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96998	Master of Science in Dental Technology	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare persons to make a contribution, through research, to understand the application and evaluation of existing knowledge in a specialized area of dental technology. They will demonstrate a high level of overall application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation in that area, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical concepts and application of knowledge.

Background

* Dental technology is a dynamic field and depends on current technological research and the advancement of technology.
* This qualification runs parallel to academic research and provides the groundwork for providing learners with appropriate research capabilities to develop and advance dental technology.
* This qualification is not limited to, but is pivotal in supporting academic dental research by developing the technology needed to conduct new academic research.
* The duration of this qualification is a minimum study period of one year and a maximum period of five years.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

* An appropriate Bachelor's degree, National Higher Diploma or an equivalent qualification of at least 480 credits.
* Entry is also subject to a personal evaluation. This is done in order to determine whether the prospective learner has the appropriate experience, aptitude, attitude and generic capabilities to successfully complete this qualification.
* The research proposal must be approved before a learner may register for this qualification.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

One
Upon achievement of this qualification, a student/learner will be able to complete research successfully in dental technology processes, equipment, materials and systems.
1. Write an appropriate research proposal (C) (15 credits) NQF 8

Two
1. Gather information on the research area (C) (15 credits) NQF 8

Three
1. Choose and justify appropriate theory and methods for research (C) (10 credits) (NQF 8

Four
1. Design, perform and manage research (C) (60 credits) (NQF 8)

Five
1. Analyse and evaluate information (C) (10 credits) NQF 8

Six
1. Facilitate the transfer of technological knowledge within academic institutions (C) (10 credits) NQF 8

Critical cross-field outcome satisfied by this exit level outcome:

1 Identify and solve problems in which resources display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking, have been made (specified outcomes 1 and 4)
2 Collecting, organising, analysing and critically evaluating information (specified outcomes 2, 3 and 5)
3 Working effectively with others (specified outcomes 1-6)
4 Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively (specified outcomes 4 and 5)
5 Communicating effectively using visual, scientific and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation (specified outcomes 6).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

One
1. The research field and implications are sufficiently understood.
2. The proposal is feasible.
3. The research proposal is relevant and applicable.
4. The proposed research involves the application of existing theory and practical in complex and innovative ways.
5. The proposal is mostly independently formulated.

Two
1. An appropriate and a wide selection of resources is located.
2. Information is analysed and choices are made and justified as to their relevance.
3. Information is synthesised into a coherent unit.
4. Information is gathered mostly independently of the supervisor.

Three
1. Appropriate theory and methods are chosen and described.
2. The choices of methods and theories are explained and justified.

Four
1. The design is translated into practical application.
2. The design works in practice.
3. Observations made are consistently and accurately recorded.
4. The design and performance are evaluated and suggestions put forward for improvement

Five
1. Information is appropriately categorized.
2. Information is translated into appropriate forms.
3. Information is evaluated, resulting in informed, innovative recommendations concerning the research being put forward.

Six
1. The dissertation is coherently written and laid out according to national and institutional guidelines for level
2. A paper, which the learner/ student has substantially contributed to, is accepted by an accredited or authoritative journal.
3. Peer learning is facilitated through oral and poster presentations and/or seminars.
4. Learning by junior students is facilitated.

Integrated assessment

A dissertation demonstrating integrated knowledge and skills of the exit level outcome.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

There are articulation possibilities with universities and technikons offering doctoral programmes.

MODERATION OPTIONS

* SERTEC
* S A Dental Technicians Council
* The relevant HETQA body

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC criteria as stipulated in the Technikon's evaluation guidelines and/or extensive and recognised experience in the field apply.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012.

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.	Cape Peninsula University of Technology