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

Master of Technology: Architectural Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78738  Master of Technology: Architectural 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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
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 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
2137  Master of Technology: Architectural Technology  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A person achieving this qualification will be a competent Architectural Technologist/ Practioner who can conduct independent research and. independently perform professional architectural services in technology, design and management in the public and/or private (formal or informal) sectors or specialized fields in the built environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
480 Credits from B.Tech degree, and 60% pass rate in major subjects at level 7 and / or Portfolio of work and / or Interview Panel Evaluation and / or Recognition of Prior Learning 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction 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. Demonstrate independent research in Architecture.

2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in a selected field / area of research. (C) (24 credits) (NQF 8)
1.2 Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field. (C) (24 credits) (NQF 8)

2.1 Select the appropriate research method for investigation. (C) (24 credits) (NQF 8)
2.2 Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process. (C) (24 credits) (NQF 8)
2.3 Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process(C) (24 credits) (NQF 8)

Critical outcomes:
  • organising, analysing and critically evaluating information.
  • collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
  • using architectural technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the built environment.
  • demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1The listed and cited literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in Architectural technology, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.

    1.2Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologiesIn the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research

    2.1The use of literature, surveys/ experimentation/ correlation/ casual analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research.

    2.2.The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.The stated hypothesis directs the investigation

    2.3 Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.

    2.4 Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.

    2.5 Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data analysis, data presentation and the production of the dissertation.

    2.6 The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data

    2.7 The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analysis are valid.

    2.8 Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly

    Integrated assessment:

    Examinations and/or projects and assignments and/or continuous evaluation and/or panel evaluation and/or portfolio presentation and evaluation by Architectural professionals. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    D.Tech ( Technikon )
    Professional recognition 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderation 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC Requirements - M+5 OR EQUIVALENT 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
    hown in the table above. 

    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. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 


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