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

Master of Technology: Town and Regional Planning 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78773  Master of Technology: Town and Regional Planning 
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  Civil Engineering Construction 
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 10105/14  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
13863  Master of Technology: Town and Regional Planning  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
100736  Master of Urban and Regional Planning  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification enables graduates to apply integrated technical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to a particular specialisation in the field of Town and Regional Planning through involvement in an applied research project, and to demonstrate a high level of overall knowledge, ranging from fundamental concepts to advanced theoretical or applied knowledge. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Professional degree (B Tech) in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent at NQF level 7. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

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. Conduct research in a specialised area in the field of town and regional planning.

2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Display proficiency in the theory and application of research methodology.

1.2 Engage in research by problem formulation, gathering and analysing information and decision-making.

1.3 Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.

2.1 Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process.

2.2 Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process.

Critical outcomes:

The following applies to town and regional planning:
  • utilising science and technology in identification and solving of developmental problems relating to the discipline of Town and Regional Planning.
  • Orderly gathering, analysing of information and drawing of conclusions.
  • Communicating effectively, using accepted and systematic reporting methods.
  • Contributing to an understanding of a planning problem and possible solutions. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1 Demonstrates the ability to formulate problems, gather and analyse information, draw conclusions and publish results.

    2.1 Fully and correctly justifies the use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/casual analysis in oral presentation and the written record of research.
  • clearly identifies, defines and details the research problem 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.

    2.2 Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include 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 clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.

    Integrated assessment:

    Will be formatively and summatively assessed by regular evaluation of progress by supervisor and final evaluation of thesis by internal and external examiners. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Entry into relevant doctoral studies at NQF level 8. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Final thesis assessed internally and externally. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Refer to SERTEC requiremens regarding examiners. 

    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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