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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Animal Health 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101065  Diploma in Animal Health 
ORIGINATOR
University of South Africa 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
62371  National Diploma: Animal Health  Level 6  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The purpose of this Diploma is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in animal disease control that can be applied in the work environment during disease outbreaks. This programme includes a work integrated learning (WIL) component. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • Recognition of Prior Learning is given for previous relevant experience in the field of Animal Health. However, a candidate learner needs to provide a portfolio of evidence of prior learning acquired.
  • A panel will then evaluate the portfolio with members representing Technikon SA, the Animal Health Industry and a representative of the students in the programme.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC) granting access to Diploma studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Levels 5, 6 and 7 totalling 360 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules at Level 5: 108 Credits:
  • Management IA, 12 Credits.
  • End-User Computing I (Theory),12 Credits.
  • Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 12 Credits.
  • Pasteur and Nutrition, 12 Credits.
  • Zootechnology II, 12 Credits.
  • Anatomy and Physiology II, 12 Credits.
  • Zootechnology II, 12 Credits.
  • Anatomy and Physiology I, 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules at Level 6: 180 Credits:
  • Management IB, 12 Credits.
  • Community Extension Practice,12 Credits.
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology: Animal Health 2, 12 Credits.
  • Epidemiology 2,12 Credits.
  • Epidemiology 1, 12 Credits.
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology: Animal Health 1, 12 Credits.
  • Animal Health Practice 2, 12 Credits.
  • Animal Health Practice 1, 12 Credits.
  • Animal Diseases 2, 12 Credits.
  • Animal Diseases 1, 12 Credits.
  • Introductory Landscape Design Techniques, 12 Credits.
  • Veterinary Public Health 3, 12 Credits.
  • Veterinary Public Health 3, 12 Credits.
  • Animal Health Practice Portfolio (WIL) (Anh3605), 12 Credits.
  • Animal Health Practice Portfolio (WIL) (Anh3604), 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules at Level 7: 72 Credits:
  • Non Controlled Diseases 4, 12 Credits.
  • Epidemiology 3, 12 Credits.
  • Animal Diseases 3, 12 Credits.
  • Legislation: Health, 12 Credits.
  • Environmental Awareness and Responsibility,12 Credits.
  • Animal Health Practice TB/CA (WIL), 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, analyse, formulate and solve convergent and divergent problems and issues related to Animal Health and related fields with minimal expert supervision.
    2. Manage and organise activities and life responsibly and effectively, including own studies within the open and distance learning context.
    3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, as required under peer supervision and mentoring.
    4. Communicate effectively using visual, and/or language skills in the modes of oral and for written presentation, often in pieces of sustained discourse with minimal guidance.
    5. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the sustainable farming and environmental health.
    6. Demonstrate an understanding of the country as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
    7. Acknowledging own responsibilities to those in the local and broader community. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria are applied in an integrated manner to the Exit Level Outcomes:
    1. Describe and apply the principles of communication correctly during extension and liaison with clients.
    2. Inspect facilities and animal products correctly to ensure compliance with the relevant Acts and Regulations.
  • Prevent and control animal diseases effectively within the ward by applying appropriate legislative measures.
    3. Apply veterinary, laboratory and zoo technological procedures correctly in support of the veterinarian.
    4. Implement animal health strategies and manage animal production and reproduction programmes effectively.
    5. Implement managerial and administrative procedures correctly.
  • Manage human resources within the ward effectively.
  • Plan and execute animal disease campaigns effectively.
    6. Define, describe, apply and perform different Animal Health techniques correctly during:
  • Animal handling.
  • Disease investigations.
  • Animal treatment and first aid.
    7. Collect, capture, process, analyse and evaluate information correctly, and utilise it effectively within ward.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Formative Assessment is done by means of activities in study guides, self-assessment questions in study guides and self-assessment assignments as well as written assignments that have to be submitted for assessment.
  • The assignments are either in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short questions, essays, or a combination, depending on the level of study.
  • MCQs are largely used at first level. Students must submit at least two assignments for each module.
  • The marks obtained for these assignments contribute a minimum of percentage towards the final mark for the module.
  • The remaining mark is made up of the examination mark. Feedback on activities and self-assessment questions are provided in study guides and tutorial letters.
  • Individual feedback on assignments is provided by assessors in marked assignments while general feedback on these assignments is provided in tutorial letters.
  • Summative Assessment is conducted by means of a two- to three-hour examination per module. Feedback on Summative Assessment (examinations) is provided to individual students upon request. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma: Agriculture (Animal Production).
  • Diploma: Agricultural Management.
  • Diploma: Veterinary Technology.
  • Diploma in Agricultural Management at the various Agricultural Colleges. 
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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. University of South Africa 


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