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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Master of Institutional Agriculture: Extension |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
6799 | Master of Institutional Agriculture: Extension | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
University of Pretoria | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Master's Degree | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Primary Agriculture | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 200 | Level 8 and above | NQF Level 09 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 091/21 | 2021-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
The purpose of this qualification is to further advancements in the field of agricultural extension.
The qualifying learner will be competent to apply extension research methods and interpret, analyse and evaluate abstract information. This qualification forms the foundation for the Ph.D (Extension) degree. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Honours degree: BAgric(Hons) / B.Sc(Agric)Hons / B.Inst.Agrar(Hons)
Other: An appropriate Honours degree equivalent qualification of at least 480 credits |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
N |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Identify, plan, conduct, interpret and document a research project CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES Analysing, transforming and evaluating abstract data and concepts. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating abstract information. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving context does not exist in isolation. Looking at the environment on a macro basis in order to enhance the current environment. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. Demonstrating an understanding of the agricultural extension world in context as a dynamic interactive world that does not exist in isolation. Demonstrating effective and responsible decision-making. Stimulating and developing thinking patterns involving creativity. Interpreting information received via the media and other sources. Remaining receptive and responsive to current trends and developments. Using technology effectively and responsibly. Doing specialised research independently. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Integrated assessment: Oral examinations Research dissertation to be examined |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Related qualifications:
M.Tech.(Extension) (Pta Technikon) M.Agric(Extension) (Fort Hare University) |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
A minimum of two external examiners from other institutions. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Member of the South African Society for Agricultural Extension and M.Inst.Agrar. (Extension) or M.Sc.(Extension) or Ph.D. (Extension) or D.Inst.Agrar(Extension) Five years relevant field experience and/or 3 years university/technikon teaching experience Assessor Training |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | University of Pretoria |
All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source. |