Program Overview

Programme: PGDip Vocational Rehabilitation

Programme information

The PGDip Vocational Rehabilitation programme is presented every second year, and commencement of studies must be discussed with the head of department.

Admission requirements

• BOccTher degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• A student must fill at least a part-time post regarded by the head of department as appropriate for the field of study in question.

Examinations and pass requirements

The sequence of the examinations in the prerequisite subjects will be determined by the head of the department, depending on the candidate's choice of a major subject.

Pass with distinction

The diploma is awarded with distinction to a student who has obtained an average of at least 75% in all the subjects.

Programme structure

• Minimum duration of study: 1 year
• Total credits: 120
• NQF level: 08

Core modules

• BRH 701: Vocational rehabilitation 701
  • Credits: 30.00
  • Module content: Continued training in the vocational rehabilitation process applied to various diagnostic groups.
• FIA 703: Financial administration 703
  • Credits: 30.00
  • Module content: Financial statements; budget; decision-making; behaviour of costs; cost-volume relation; allocation of costs; manufacturing costs, process of costs; activity costs; overhead costs; business planning.
• GRA 702: Groups in occupational therapy 702
  • Credits: 30.00
  • Module content: Emphasis will be placed on role-playing and groups in learning employment acquisition behaviour.
• WSD 702: Work study 702
  • Credits: 30.00
  • Module content: Advanced study of method study and work-measurement, including mastership of MODAPTS.

General information

The information published is subject to change and may be amended after publication. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.