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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100897  Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology 
ORIGINATOR
North West University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to produce learners who will master a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, an understanding of underlying theories, concepts and principles to further their studies in the specialisation of choice. Learners will have sufficient depth of knowledge and the skills to investigate and manage psychosocial phenomena in the work context.

Rationale:
South Africa is in many ways, still very much a developing country in need of specialists who can focus on the enhancement of the quality of work-life of its citizens. This qualification answers to this aim since the successful completion thereof will enable Industrial and Organisational Psychologists and Labour Relations practitioners to function effectively in their respective roles within industry and business. Furthermore, it provides the necessary Industrial and Organisational and Labour Relations Foundation for continuation with a BCom Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology. The qualification will provide opportunities for continued growth, postgraduate studies and activity in a range of related careers with rewarding and constructive contributions to society. Society will benefit from learners who are professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society. Learners in their indicated scientific fields will widen, increase and transform the leadership base in South Africa, both for innovation and science-based economic and research development for the education of future generations of industrial and organisational psychologists and labour relations practitioners. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based and life-long learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role. The institution subscribes to the view that recognition of prior knowledge whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning qualification of the institution.

The institution will consider a learner who falls outside of the formal qualifications system but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), for admission or the recognition of prior knowledge for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. A learner who, after such an assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential but requires further academic development, will be directed to other suitable learning qualifications before admission or to parallel qualification after entry.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelors studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelors studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 7 totalling 428 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Investigate psychosocial phenomena in the work context.
    2. Apply and evaluate key concepts and principles in the field of industrial and organisational psychology and labour relations.
    3. Debate, evaluate and explain their acquired knowledge, including identifying, analysing and critically reflecting in an ethical manner on the process of resolving problems.
    4. Identify their own learning needs in a changing environment and apply new skills to manage changes in the work context. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment:
    This qualification employs formative, summative and integrated assessments throughout the three years of study, in the form of written tests, as well as practical assignments and examinations used in the various disciplines included in the qualification. There is an assessment of the learners' skills at communicating orally and in written format, using appropriate IT. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification was standardised per NQF Level 8 and is a professional qualification which is approved by a statutory board (Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)). Although different national legislation differs globally, this qualification is comparable to other international qualifications. The basic principles in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology are still internationally applicable. On the successful completion of this qualification, learners can register with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP), although such registration is not compulsory. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Labour Relations; NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. North West University 


    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.