Bachelor of Technology: Medical Orthotics: Prosthetics
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This was a 480-credit Bachelor of Technology qualification at NQF level 7 in the Rehabilitative Health/Services subfield. It focused on the combined area of medical orthotics and prosthetics, relating to the development and use of supportive or replacement devices within rehabilitative health services. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006, so its current availability should not be assumed.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in the medical orthotics and prosthetics field, particularly within rehabilitative health services, might have considered this qualification. Prospective students should first confirm whether an equivalent or replacement qualification is currently available and what its admission requirements are.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification was relevant to further study or work exploration in medical orthotics and prosthetics-related areas. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular occupation. No specific approved career pathways are identified in the available record.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Technology: Medical Orthotics: Prosthetics
- SAQA ID
- 16643
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Rehabilitative Health/Services
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA status and whether new enrolment is permitted, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2006.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification or any successor qualification.
- Check the applicable admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider to explain the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, clinical or workplace-based requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID, NQF level, credits and completion status before making an enrolment decision.