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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Nuclear Technology Leadership 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
103095  Master of Nuclear Technology Leadership 
ORIGINATOR
University of Witwatersrand 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-06-26  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The qualification will produce skilled practitioners who can adopt leadership roles in the nuclear industry in the context of planning and implementing the procurement, establishment, financing, operation and finally the decommissioning of nuclear projects worldwide.

Graduates will be able to offer their services in terms of providing critical, interpretive, evaluative and discriminating inputs with respect to all aspects of the lifecycle of nuclear projects, with a particular emphasis on the common thread of safety, licensing and regulatory processes in line with international standards and best practice.

Students will be required to consider and evaluate relevant economic and social issues at a level expected from an expert in the specific technology area or sector. Students are also expected to apply and integrate principles and methods introduced in each of the qualification's individual modules.

Rationale:
This qualification has been requested by Eskom, the country's main electricity producer, and is pertinent to its planned multi-billion Rand nuclear build. Therefore, the qualification has validity on the basis that the mission of the University is inherently aligned to the socio-techno- economic needs of South Africa.

The Nuclear Technology Leadership initiative clearly fulfils a substantial role by providing trained and educated practitioners in the vital nuclear industry, thus satisfying Eskom's operational requirements, but more broadly the needs of South and Southern Africa and beyond. Thus, in addition to Eskom's needs, this presents a great opportunity for this institution to then tap into the African and Middle Eastern markets, a number of which have already expressed a desire to "gonuclear". 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Learners who do not have a four-year (Honours level) Engineering degree such as the BSc (Mech) Eng. offered at the institution will, subject to the discretion of the institution, be considered for admission on an individual basis according to at least one of the institutions Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria:
In addition, the learner must meet one of the following experiential criteria, required to demonstrate the necessary nuclear technology knowledge required for this course:
1. Certificate of completion of the Koeberg Eskom Nuclear Engineers Programme.
2. An international qualification at MSc level (or equivalent) in nuclear engineering or science that has been recognised as such by SAQA.
3. Demonstrate to the satisfaction of Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, an adequate knowledge of nuclear technology that will allow the student to successfully complete the qualification contemplated in this document.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirements for admission into the Advance Diploma studies are:
  • Engineering Degree such as the BSc (Mech) Eng.
  • An Honours Degree at Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 9 totaling 180 Credits.

    Elective Modules Level 9, 80 Credits:
  • Financial Modeling for Nuclear Energy, 20 Credits.
  • Global Trends and Sustainability, 20 Credits.
  • Leadership of Nuclear Strategy, 20 Credits.
  • Managing the Environmental Impact of a Nuclear Energy Project, 20 Credits.
  • Regulation and Security of Nuclear Energy Projects, 20 Credits.
  • Strategic Management of the Nuclear Energy Projects Lifecycle, 20 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules Level 9, 100 Credits:
  • Research Methods in Engineering 10 Credits.
  • Research Report, 90 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply specialist knowledge to engineering problems.
    2. Perform high order problem solving techniques.
    3. Apply specialised engineering tools and techniques.
    4. Demonstrates a critical awareness of the impact of engineering activities on the social, industrial and physical environments. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Comprehensive, systematic and integrated knowledge of all the relevant disciplines, with specialist knowledge at the forefront of professional practice.
  • A coherent and critical understanding of the theories, research methodologies, epistemologies, and methods/techniques relevant to the individual disciplines and the area of practice as a whole.
  • Rigorously critique and evaluate current research in the area and participate in scholarly debates; to relate theory and practice and vice versa; familiarity with the application of relevant research methodologies, methods/techniques and technologies should be demonstrated.
  • Use range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and deal with complex problems and issues drawing systematically and creatively on the theories, research methodologies, methods/techniques, literature and materials of the disciplines contained in the field should be demonstrated.
  • Advanced information retrieval and processing skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and independently evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative data, using appropriate Information and communication technology (ICT) should be demonstrated.
  • Plan, execute and write up a research, investigation in an area of specialisation, under supervision should be demonstrated.
  • Effectively present and communicate the results of research to specialist and non- specialist audiences, using the resources of academic/professional discourse, and the production of a research report which meets the standards of scholarly/professional writing/presentation should be demonstrated.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment within each module follows the principles of integrated assessment. Formative assessment is limited in view of the Postgraduate nature of the qualification. Assessment concentrates on the demonstration of competence to apply specialist knowledge. In those components of the qualification focusing on professional competencies, assessment is performed by project work, within or simulating a professional practice environment.

    Integrated assessment will be both summative and formative. The summative component of the qualification allows students to undertake significant investigation projects. The assessment will thus integrate practical, theoretical and reflective competence. In addition there will be a long technical report and oral presentations that will require integration of information from different areas of the course content.

    Formative integrated assessment will take place during seminar presentations and discussions in which students are expected to participate in self-assessment, peer assessment and assessment by members of the academic staff.

    Thus, there is integration of various technical, socio-economic and policy issues in each of the courses, excluding Research Methods in Engineering. The Research Report is also inherently integrative in nature, combining inter alia the application of mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences, financial considerations and human sciences to solve engineering problems. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Currently there are perhaps only six other educational institutions in the world that offers a qualification that is similar to the one being offered at this university. They are:- MePHI (Russia), Tshingua University, (China),University of Tokyo (Japan), Texas A and M University (United States), MIT (United States), UCLan (United Kingdom). This presents a great opportunity for the insitution to then tap into the African and Middle Eastern markets, a number of which have already expressed a desire to "gonuclear".

    This qualification is designed and aimed at those individuals who will be taking a leading role in the procurement, establishment, financing, operation and finally the decommissioning of nuclear projects worldwide.

    This qualification is compared internationally with University of Manchester with a qualification name of Master of Science (MSc in Nuclear Technology Management under the Nuclear Technology Management Professional Development Program.

    The Russian Federation's National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI) presents Master's Degree Educational Program in Nuclear Technology Management.

    This qualification was developed in cooperation and facilitation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) framework called the International Nuclear Management Academy (INMA). INMA aims to collaborate with nuclear engineering and business faculties at universities and with nuclear employers around the world to support universities in the implementation of high quality master's level management programs. INMA uses competencies identified by the international nuclear community and universities to endorse Master's Degree qualifications. This qualification used these competencies to develop and is incorporated into the modules. The competency areas are grouped into 4 aspect groups namely: External Environment, Technology, Management and Leadership. Each aspect group requires specific competencies.

    This qualification is at an international standard as required by INMA with the same competencies as other international universities. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for horizontal and vertical articulation opportunities.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Engineering (Nuclear Technology Leadership), Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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