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

Master of Technology: Industrial Design 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78757  Master of Technology: Industrial Design 
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 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
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  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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
19637  Master of Technology: Industrial Design  Level 8 and above  Level TBA:Pre-2009 was L8+  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in an Industrial Design related field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation and other means which comply with the general accepted norms for research at that level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A qualification in Industrial Design at NQF Level 7 e.g. B.Tech Industrial Design or equivalent.

Recognition of prior learning:

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a 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, 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 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.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.

    2. 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.


    Critical Outcomes:

    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made

    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively

    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information

    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and / or language skills in the modes or oral and/or written persuasion.

    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation

    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
    1 Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
    2 Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
    3 Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
    4 Exploring education and career opportunities
    5 Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.The listed an cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and 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 presentation and the written record of research

    2. 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
  • 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 quantities 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:

    Reports and final panel review. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation to a qualification at NQF Level 8 (D-Tech) in Three-Dimensional Design and Industrial Design Programmes (TWR and Cape Technikon) or Specialist Design Programmes (Europe; USA) 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Individual institution programme Advisory Bodies. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Current SERTEC requirements. 

    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 


    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.