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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Environmental Health

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
78751	Master of Technology: Environmental Health
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"		EXCO 0416/23	2015-07-01	2016-10-20
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-10-20		2024-12-20

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
1627	Master of Technology: Environmental Health	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
100753	Master of Environmental Health	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A person credited with this qualification is competent in applying the research process to identify and address environmental and public health issues independently.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

An appropriate Bachelor`s degree 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.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

One
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research.
* Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.

Two
1. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.
* Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.
* Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process.
* Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

One
* 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.
* 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.

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

Three
* 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 communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.

Integrated assessment:

Assessment is done according to the approved criteria of SERTEC applicable to post graduate assessment.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

There are articulation possibilities with qualifications in the fields of environmental management, food technology and occupational health and safety.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderation procedures will be determined by individual Technikons` within the criteria as set by SERTEC (or other approved body).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The current SERTEC requirements regarding examiners apply.

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