| The Higher Education Qualification Framework of Rwanda sets
out generic learning outcomes for awards at each level. This
appendix extends these outcomes to encompass outcomes in terms
of knowledge and understanding, Practice: Applied knowledge
and understanding, Generic cognitive skills, Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills and Autonomy, accountability and working
with other skills. All subject groups will be required to
produce Benchmark statements defining the outcomes expected
at the honours degree level for a pass degree and for a first
class degree across these five dimensions. Programme teams
will be expected to indicate the learning outcomes for each
level of the programme across the five dimensions and course
teams will be expected to specify the learning outcomes across
the five dimensions for the course. These will be subject
to approval before the programme is delivered. Approval will
involve external assessors who are not otherwise associated
with KIST
The descriptors set out the characteristic generic outcomes
of each level. They are intended to provide a generic shared
understanding. There is no expectation that every programme
shall have all the characteristics
RHE Level 1 (Certificate in Higher Education)
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic cognitive
skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- A broad knowledge of the subject / discipline
- Knowledge that is embedded in the main theories,
concepts and principles
- An awareness of the evolving/changing nature of
knowledge
- An understanding of the difference between explanations
based on evidence and other types of explanations
and the importance of this
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Use some of
the basic and routine skills, techniques, practices
and /or materials associated with the subject/discipline
Practice these in routine and non routine
situations |
Present and
evaluate arguments, information and ideas which are
routine to the subject/discipline
Use a range of approaches to addressing
defines and /or routine problems and issues within familiar
contexts |
Use a range
of routine skills associated with the discipline, for
example
- Convey complex ideas in a well structured and coherent
form
- Use a range of forms of communication effectively
in both familiar and new contexts
- Use standard ICT applications to process and obtain
a variety of information and data
- Use a range of numerical and graphical skills
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Be able to work with little or no supervision
Be able to work with others to achieve defined objectives
Take responsibility for own work
Be able to take a leadership role in group work
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RHE Level 2 (Diploma in Higher Education
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic cognitive
skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- A broad knowledge base with substantial depth in
there are(s) of study
- Understanding of a limited range of core theories,
principles and concepts
- Limited knowledge of some major current issues
and specialisms
- An outline knowledge and understanding of research
in the subject
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Use a range
of appropriate methods and procedures
Carry out routine lines of enquiry, development
or investigation into problems and issues
Adapt routine practices within accepted
standards |
Have command
of analytical interpretation of a wide range of data
Use a range of approaches to formulate
evidence based solutions/responses to defined and /or
routine problems/issue.
Evaluate evidenced-based solutions/responses
to defined and /or routine problems/issues |
Use a range
of routine skills and some advanced and specialised
skills associated with the subject e.g.
- Convey complex information to a variety of audiences
and for a variety of purposes
- Use a range of applications to process and obtain
data
- Use and evaluate numerical and graphical data
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Exercise autonomy
and initiative in some activities at a professional
level
Take significant managerial/leadership
responsibility for the work of others in a defined area
of work
Take the lead in planning in a familiar
context
Take responsibility for carrying out
and evaluating tasks |
RHE Level 3 (Advanced Diploma in Higher
Education
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic cognitive
skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- Specialised knowledge with depth in their area(s)
of study
- Understanding of a range of the main theories,
concepts and principles of the subject
- An understanding of a range of current issues and
specialisms
- A knowledge of the main research methodologies
used in the subject
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A command
of analysis, diagnosis, planning and evaluation across
a broad range of technical functions
Formulate appropriate responses to resolve
problems |
Identify and
analyse routine professional problems and issues
Draw on a limited range of sources in
making judgements |
Communicate
in a variety of forms and to a variety of audiences
using structured and coherent arguments the results
of their study
Communicate the results of their work
accurately and reliably identifying the broader principles,
issues and impact
Be able to use a range of IT skills |
Take responsibility
for their own learning
Exercise some autonomy in a few activities
at professional level
Demonstrate an ability to take decisions
at a professional level in familiar contexts |
RHE Level 4 (Degree)
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic cognitive
skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- A broad and integrated understanding of the well
established principles of their area(s) of study
- The ability to evaluate a selection of the principles,
principles, concepts and terminology of their area(s)
of study including some advanced aspects
- Knowledge that is detailed in some areas and/or
informed by the forefront developments
- Knowledge of routine methods of enquiry
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Use of a selection
of the principle skills, techniques, practices and/or
materials associated with the subject(s)
Use of a few skills etc that are specialised
or advanced
Practice appropriate routine methods
of enquiry to solve problems in their area of study
Practice in a range of professional level
contexts which include a degree of unpredictability
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Identify and
analyse routine professional problems and issues
An understanding of the limits of knowledge
and an ability to evaluate knowledge
Draw on a range of sources in making
judgements |
Effectively
communicate information, arguments and analysis in a
variety of forms to specialist and non specialist audiences
Deploy the key techniques of the discipline/subject
with confidence
Use a range of IT skills to support and
enhance work
Use and evaluate numerical and graphical
data |
Exercise autonomy
and initiative in some activities at a professional
level
Practice in ways which take account of
own and other’s roles and responsibilities
Work under guidance with qualified practitioners
Take responsibility for own work and
manage the work of others
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RHE Level 5 (Degree with Honours)
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic
cognitive skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- A systematic understanding of key aspects of their
field of study
- A critical understanding of the principal theories
and concepts
- A coherent and detailed knowledge of some areas
that are at the forefront of knowledge in the subject(s)
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of established
techniques of enquiry or research methods
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Use a range
of methods and techniques including some that are specialised,
advanced and/or at the forefront of a subject/discipline
Be able to transfer knowledge to unfamiliar
contexts
Carry out a defined research project
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An appreciation
of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to identify and
solve professional level problems In familiar and unfamiliar
contexts
Be able to make judgements where data/information
is limited and/or comes from a range of sources
Evaluate and consolidate knowledge, skills
and thinking in a subject/discipline |
Communicate
information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety
of formats to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Use a range of software solutions to
support and enhance work
Interpret, use and evaluate a range of
numerical and graphical data
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Take personal
responsibility for decision making
Act autonomously in professional/equivalent
activates
Work with others to bring about change,
development and/or new thinking
An ability to reflect on one’s
own learning needs and take responsibility for gaining
the necessary knowledge and/or skills
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RHE Level 6 (Post Graduate Certificate,
Post Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree)
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic
cognitive skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- A systematic and comprehensive understanding of
the main areas of the subject/discipline
- A critical awareness of current problems and/or
new insights at the forefront of the academic discipline
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant techniques
applicable to their research or advanced scholarship
- An understanding of how established techniques
of research and enquiry are used in the discipline
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Use a significant
range of the principle skills, techniques, practices
and /or materials, including some at the forefront of
developments, associated with their discipline
Apply a range of standard and specialised
research or equivalent techniques of enquire
Plan and carry out a significant project
of research, investigation or development
Demonstrate originality in the application
of knowledge |
Deal with
complex issues and make informed judgements in the absence
of complete data
Analyse, evaluate and synthesise issues
which are at the forefront of knowledge
Demonstrate original responses to problems
and issues
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Use a range
of advanced and specialised skills as appropriate to
the discipline, e.g.
- Communicate using a range of appropriate methods
to a range of audiences with different levels of subject
expertise
- Communicate with peers, more senior colleagues
and specialists
- Utilise a wide range of appropriate software solutions
- Evaluate a wide range of numerical and graphical
information.
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Exercise initiative and personal responsibility
Demonstrate self-direction and originality
in tackling and solving problems
Act autonomously in planning and implementing
decisions at a professional level
Demonstrate the skills of life long learning
Demonstrate the skills of leadership
and the management of resources
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RHE Level 7 (Doctorates)
Knowledge
and understanding |
Practice:
Applied knowledge and understanding |
Generic
cognitive skills |
Communication,
ICT and numeracy skills |
Autonomy,
accountability and working with others |
Demonstrate
- A critical understanding of the subject/discipline
including theories, concepts and practices at the
forefront
- Critical knowledge and understanding of the research
methods in the discipline/subject including advanced
ones
- Knowledge and understanding that is generated through
personal research or equivalent work which makes a
significant contribution to the subject/discipline
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Use a significant
range of the principal skills, techniques, practices
and materials associated with a subject/discipline
Design and execute a research, investigative
or development project to deal with new problems and
procedures
Practice in the context of new problems
and circumstances
Apply a range of standard and specialist
research techniques and techniques of enquiry |
The ability
to make informed judgements on complex issues in the
absence of complete data
Ability to apply a constant and integrated
approach to the evaluation and synthesis of new and
complex ideas, information and issues
Identify, conceptualise and offer original
insights into new, complex and abstract ideas, information
and issues.
The ability to modify and develop ideas,
policies and practices in the light of evaluative feedback
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Communicate ideas and conclusions
clearly and effectively to specialist and non specialist
audiences
Communicate at the standard of peer reviewed published
academic work or at the standard for presenting policy
proposals to employers and /or public bodies
Use a range of appropriate software
Evaluate graphical and numerical data. |
Exercise personal responsibility
in dealing with complex and novel situations in professional
or equivalent environments
Work autonomously in professional or equivalent environments
Take responsibility for the leadership of a team and
the
management of resources in a professional or equivalent
environment
work in ways which are reflective sand critical and
based on research/evidence
Deal with complex professional issues |
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