Bachelor of Technology: Dental Technology
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Technology: Dental Technology was a higher-education qualification at NQF Level 7 in the Curative Health subfield. It was focused on the field of dental technology and carried 480 credits. The supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2006, so its current availability should not be assumed.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may have been of interest to people seeking higher-level study related to dental technology and the technical aspects of oral healthcare. Prospective learners should confirm whether an equivalent current qualification is available before making enrolment decisions.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may have supported progression into work related to dental technology, but no approved career relationships are supplied and it should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration. Because the supplied registration period ended in 2006, readers should verify whether it remains recognised for any intended study or career purpose.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Knowledge related to dental technology
- Applied understanding of the Curative Health field
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Technology: Dental Technology
- SAQA ID
- 1943
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Curative Health
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site is approved.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for current information about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification meets the requirements of the intended employer, occupation or professional body, where relevant.
- Compare it with any current replacement or alternative qualification, since the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2006.