VUT_Report 2018_Finale

VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
ANNUAL REPORT 2018
Academic programmes submitted to DHET for approval
• Advanced Diploma in Environmental Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Policing
• Bachelor of Communication Studies
• Master of Education
• Master of Education in Higher Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering
Academic programmes submitted to Council on Higher
Education (HEQC-online submission)
• Advanced Diploma in Fine Art
• Advanced Diploma in Fashion
• Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing
• Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems. Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Technical and Vocational Teaching
• Advanced Diploma in Chemistry
• Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Technology
• Advanced Diploma in Ecotourism Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Metallurgy Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art
• Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion
• Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting
• Postgraduate Diploma in Photography
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing
• Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Ecotourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Academic programmes approved by the Council on Higher Education
• Advanced Diploma in Logistics
• Advanced Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing
• Advanced Diploma in Public Relations Management
• Advanced Diploma in Fine Art
• Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design
• Advanced Diploma in Fashion
• Advanced Diploma in Sport Management
• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
• Advanced Diploma in Operations Management
• Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Operations and Management
• Advanced Diploma in Management
• Advanced Diploma in Retail Business Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Food Service Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art
• Postgraduate Diploma in Graphic Design
• Postgraduate Diploma in Retail Business Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management
• Postgraduate Diploma Logistics
Academic Programmes registered on the National
Qualifications Framework
• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology
• Advanced Diploma in Food Service Management
• Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
• Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management
The Unit ensures the quality process in new and existing academic
programmes. In its effort, the Unit ensures that the structure of
the PQM provides student and learning centred construction of
knowledge both in theoretical information and practical application.
Center for Academic Development
The CAD is a leading research-informed centre that promotes
creative and innovative teaching and learning experiences by
developing all students and staff to reach their optimum
potential both locally and globally. The Center oversees
coordination of all academic development support initiatives
across the University. This is in an effort to enhance the quality
Teaching, Learning and Research. The Center has during the
reporting period initiated the following activities:
• E-learning training on content development following a
blended learning approach;
• Facilitation of online modules that involved the upskilling of
lecturers using online facilitations methods and tools;
• E-teacher training which led to certification that focused on
a blend of digital teaching theory and technical tool usage
within the Blackboard LMS;
• The 2018 E-learning Big Data Symposium was hosted for
the first time by the E-learning unit in collaboration with
The South African Sweden University Forum (SASUF). The
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