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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101505  Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management 
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  Environmental Relations 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  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   2031-06-30  

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 
Purpose:
The Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management is designed to extend the graduates' knowledge and skills by providing them with a deeper and systemic understanding of the current thinking, practice, theory and methodology within the field of environmental management both in a South African and international context. The qualification will produce functional environmental professionals with the requisite vocational knowledge and skills in environmental management to analyse and evaluate complex and interrelated environmental issues within the legislative framework of South Africa.

The qualification is structured to provide students with a set of core competencies such as critical thinking, problem solving, scientific and quantitative reasoning, ethical decision making, communication skills, creativity, innovation, teamwork and technological awareness. Students will also be required to demonstrate and apply a systematic understanding of basic aspects of research methodology including research design, data collection and analysis. Thus, the objective is to extend the student's depth of understanding of current and developing environmental issues and develop the student's research capabilities.

Learners will be required to identify and assess environmental and business hazards, capture the data in an integrated environmental management system and analyse the results in order to implement mitigation and control measures.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with a deeper and systemic understanding of current thinking, practice, theory and methodology within the field of environmental management both in the South African and international contexts. The qualification will produce professionals with the requisite vocational knowledge and skills in environmental management and the ability to apply these in a range of environmental management perspectives. Qualified learners will be able to demonstrate and apply systematic understanding of basic aspects of research methodology including research design, data collection and analysis. Workplace will be supplied with functional environmental professionals who are in possession of relevant skills, knowledge and understanding that enables them to analyse and evaluate complex and interrelated environmental issues at an advanced level. while, at the same time, it prepares them for Postgraduate studies.

The qualification is structured to provide students with a set of core competencies such as critical thinking, problem solving, scientific and quantitative reasoning, ethical decision making, communication skills, creativity, innovation, teamwork and technological awareness. Students will also be required to demonstrate and apply a systematic understanding of basic aspects of research methodology including research design, data collection and analysis. Thus, the objective is to extend the student's depth of understanding of current and developing environmental issues and develop the student's research capabilities.

Rationale:
The principles of Sustainable Development are entrenched in the South African legislation. All types of development must be socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. This highlights the increasing need for trained environmental management professionals who will provide leadership within the field. Thus, the rationale of the Advanced Diploma is to supply the workplace with functional environmental professionals with the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding enabling them to analyse and evaluate complex and interrelated environmental issues at an advanced level; while, at the same time, it prepares students for postgraduate studies.

The qualification targets two types of learners, those who followed the Diploma route as well as those who hold Degrees previously obtained in environmental management related fields and wish to acquire deepened environmental management knowledge and skills. This qualification adheres to the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) requirements and has been designed to:
  • Allow learners to access the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management, which will be offered at a Level 8.
  • Provide an articulation pathway for Degree graduates wishing to pursue their Postgraduate studies within environmental management.
  • Provide an articulation pathway to an Honour's qualification in Environmental Management or a related field.
  • Provide knowledge and skills for those who aim to progress in their professional careers within industry.

    Employment opportunities for the graduates exist in government departments such as the Department of Environmental Affairs and Planning, Water Affairs and Forestry, City of Cape Town, and in Private Sector industries and Consulting Companies, as Environmental Officers, Senior Environmental Officers, Environmental Consultants, Geographic Information System (GIS) Technicians and Risk Administrators.

    According to the National Strategy for Sustainable Development and Action Plan (NSSD1) approved by the South African Cabinet on the 23 November 2011, "South Africa aspires to be a sustainable, economically prosperous and self-reliant nation state that safeguards its democracy by meeting the fundamental human needs of its people, by managing its limited ecological resources responsibly for current and future generations, and by advancing efficient and effective integrated planning and governance through national, regional and global collaboration".

    Environmental sustainability is high on the South African government agenda. The importance of protecting the environment for future generations is embedded in the constitution of South Africa (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996: Chapter 2). In addition, the principles of sustainable development are also entrenched in the legislation of South Africa which further emphasises the South African government's commitment towards sustainable development. In order to achieve the goals, set in the NSSD1 the country needs trained environmental professionals who can provide leadership within the field. The Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management has been designed to address this need by ensuring that the curriculum is relevant to the needs of industry, South Africa and future developments.
    Many environmental management decisions that are made require moral, social, political, legal, scientific, technological and economic expertise from a wide range of disciplines. The focus of the Advanced Diploma is on the management of the environment as an integrated system and for this reason the course integrates a wide range of supporting disciplines such as Occupational Health and Safety, Geographic Information Systems, Economics, Water Quality, Environmental professionals should have advanced knowledge of both the biophysical and human aspect of environmental systems to be able to participate actively in environmental decision making. Consequently, it is crucial that the students are exposed to a wide range of disciplines as a means of better understanding the complexity and interaction of the environment that they are being trained to manage. The distinguishing feature of the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management is that it takes a holistic look at the practice of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development.

    There has been a shift in the job market where in the past environmental projects were managed by professionals dedicated to one aspect of a project. The environmental aspects were managed by Environmental Professionals and the occupational health and safety aspects by the Occupational Health and Safety Officer. The current market need demands that these two jobs be merged, and environmental professionals be employed to address both the environmental and occupational health and safety aspects of environmental projects. Responding to the shift in the job market is what will set this qualification apart from similar qualifications and will increase the student's marketability.

    Environmental Management will focus on preparing learners to design, implement and monitor an integrated environmental management system by focusing on ISO 14001 and ISO 18001. This qualification will not be limited to the workplace but also focuses on the impact that industrial activities have on the physical and human environment. This is completely different than in the Programme of Environmental Health where the focus is on the identification and measurement of stressors and its compliance to legislation).

    According to the feedback from stakeholders, the field of Environmental Management is shifting from solely management, into environmental compliance, due the increasing corpus of legislation in South Africa and the government's commitment to sustainable development. The majority of the stakeholders have emphasised the importance of knowledge about Environmental Law in South Africa today. It was noted that graduates should have extensive knowledge of environmental legislation such as the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), National Waste Management Act, Air Quality Act and should be able to interpret and write relevant reports such as environmental impact assessment and feasibility reports. This is one of the reasons why Environmental Law has been included from the Diploma qualification to ensure that the students have working knowledge of all aspects of environmental law both nationally and internationally.

    South Africa has the longest coastline of all countries on the continent. Offshore drilling for oil and gas reserves will be a continuous process and the possible building of more than one nuclear power plant along the east coast is a further possibility that may impact on the inter coastal zone management of our marine resources. In order for the graduates to be able to identify, manage and mitigate the environmental impacts of these types of developments along the coast of South Africa the learners' need to be knowledgeable in Water Resources Management, Environmental Law, Environmental Resources Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Economics and GIS is vitally important and have been included in the new qualification.

    South Africa is known to be a water scarce country and the relationship between climate and the hydrological cycle means that water resources will be impacted by climate change, which may threaten the future availability of the country's water resources. It is predicted that by 2025 South Africa could have used the majority of its surface water resources. In order to be able to respond in an adaptive manner to climate change, information will be required about water use trends and areas vulnerable to extreme seasonal weather pattern fluctuations because of climate change. Further the impacts of climate on the water sector, groundwater recharge, consequences for water quality, as well as conflicts over shared international waters and vulnerability of communities needs to be monitored and mitigated. As research into alternative groundwater extraction progresses, Water Quality Management, Geohydrology, Environmental Law, Environmental Management Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Economics and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is also included in this qualification to produce a professional with the knowledge and skills to work within the water sector to address these issues.

    The feedback from the various stakeholders highlighted that graduates had to have a good working knowledge on the following: Environmental Law, Environmental Management Assessments (EMA's), Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Management Plans, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), waste management, environmental resources, environmental occupational health and safety and environmental economics. This was addressed in the curriculum where Environmental Law, Environmental and Waste Management, Research Planning and Methodology, and Environmental Resources are compulsory subjects. The curriculum provides flexibility by offering four core subjects and four electives. Students are required to select two from the four electives. Hence, the students select their own areas of specialisation and could specialise in Environmental Chemistry; Safety, Health and Environmental Management; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); and Water Resources Management.

    Environmental Management does not have a statutory professional body, but relevant non-statutory professional bodies were consulted. The GIS subject content was designed taking into account the requirements for registration by South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) for GIS Technicians. Learners therefore will meet the requirements for PLATO registration as a Technician in training (www.gissa.org.za). The Department of Environmental and Occupational Studies already has learners who have successfully registered with PLATO. Once the graduates have obtained sufficient work experience and have written and passed the GIS Law examination they will be able to register as a GIS Technician. Qualifications where GIS is offered within the Faculty of Applied Sciences were consulted for example, Marine Sciences and Nature Conservation but the purpose of the subject and the outcomes are different from those of Environmental Management. It should be emphasised that GIS is offered as a module in a subject in the second year for both of these qualifications. In the Environmental Management qualification, it is offered as a subject from the first year to the third year in the current National Diploma as well as this qualification. GIS is not in the curriculum of the Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation and will only be offered as a module in the Advanced Diploma in Marine Sciences. The Environmental Management learners will therefore have much more exposure to GIS than the other qualifications within the Faculty of Applied Sciences and hence there is no comparison.

    The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals (SACNASP) is essentially for Natural and Environmental Scientists such as Hydrologists and Geohydrologists. It is not specifically for Environmental practitioners. Nevertheless, SACNASP requirements were used as a guideline in the development of the Environmental Geohydrology subject content.

    Therefore, the curriculum addresses the needs of industry and is relevant to what is required of an environmental management professional in the job market. This is aligned to the mission of the institution which states that the institution should be known for the relevance of its curriculum. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    In accordance with national RPL requirements and the institutional RPL policy and practices candidates who submit a body of evidence of non-formal and formal learning will be considered for admission to this qualification. RPL applications will be dealt with on an individual basis.

    This qualification may in part be achieved through recognition of prior learning and through proven prior work experience in the field of Environmental Management:
  • The faculty utilises a formal RPL subcommittee of the Faculty Board to evaluate applications, after which a formal approval of the Faculty Board is required.
  • An independent RPL advisor may be appointed who determines, in consultation with the relevant subject/qualification specialists, when sufficient evidence has been collected to ensure that the experience of the candidate matches the Level Descriptors and/or identified qualification outcomes for the qualification in environmental health.
  • The advisor with the relevant subject/programme specialists assesses the evidence against the Level Descriptors and/or identified programme outcomes.
  • Should the advisor and the relevant subject/programme be unable to reach consensus the assistance of RPL specialists may be requested.
  • The advisor collates and submits an assessment report for internal moderation.
  • The moderation will be performed by a designated internal moderator, an existing committee or panel set up for this purpose.
  • The moderation report with the assessment report and evidence collected is submitted to the faculty executive committee for approval.
  • The faculty submits the moderation and assessment report to the designated institutional RPL specialist or office for monitoring and approval purposes.
  • The faculty executive committee forwards a consolidated report signed by the Dean and the institutional monitor to the Office of the Registrar.
  • The Office of the Registrar informs the applicant of the outcome of the process.
  • Unsuccessful candidates are given the opportunity for counseling and further training.
  • Unsuccessful candidates may appeal to an independent moderator. See Institutional RPL Policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • A Diploma at Level 6.
    Or
  • A Bachelor's Degree at Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at Level 7 totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, 80 Credits:
  • Environmental Law IV, 20 Credits.
  • Environmental and Waste Management IV, 20 Credits.
  • Environmental Resources Management IV, 20 Credits.
  • Research Methodology IV, 20 Credits.

    Elective Modules, 40 Credits (select two):
  • Environmental Chemistry IV, 20 Credits.
  • Geographic Information Systems IV, 20 Credits.
  • Water Resources Management IV, 20 Credits.
  • Safety, Health and Environmental Management IV, 20 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge and systematic understanding of the current thinking, practice, theory and methodology within the field of Environmental Management.
    2. Identify, access, evaluate and synthesise scientific information to solve real world environmental issues.
    3. Demonstrate and apply systematic understanding of aspects of research methodology including research design, data collection and analysis.
    4. Solve complex environmental problems using innovation, appropriate methods, techniques and technologies.
    5. Apply the principles of ethics and environmental legislation in the environmental decision-making process.
    6. Demonstrate competence to work effectively as an individual or as part of a team when engaged in environmental projects.
    7. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills expected of a future professional in the field of Environmental Management. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Describe the meaning of various terms and concepts related to environmental management and sustainable development.
  • Describe in detail the biophysical, political, social, economic and cultural aspects of an environmental management or sustainability issue or challenge.
  • Describe options for better environmental management or sustainable living within a variety of geographical, social and economic contexts.
  • Generate and formulate possible solution approaches to environmental management problems.
  • Apply methods of providing information for use by others involved in environmental management activities.
  • Critically discuss the concept of sustainable development using relevant scenario.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Plot water chemistry data on the relevant graphs.
  • Interpret graphs are interpreted in relation to environmental factors.
  • Understand the practical aspects of water sampling and how to complete a sampling exercise.
  • Understand water contamination, sources and types.
  • Understand remediation measures and application of appropriate measures.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate the ability to search for relevant literature on a given research topic.
  • Demonstrate the ability to reference literature according to the Harvard referencing style.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of introductory statistics.
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate an existing research proposal.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully construct a research proposal based on a research topic chosen by each individual learner.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Discuss how environmental governance efforts in South Africa could be consolidated.
  • Prepare and deliver a presentation on the sustainable use of a natural resource of choice.
  • Conduct an investigation and report on the usage of retention ponds in informal settlements.
  • Critically analyse natural resource policies.
  • Appraise the cleaner production initiative.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate an integrated understanding of legal principles, concepts, theories and values also in relation to environmental issues.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and application of environmental legislation research responsibility and ethically use different research methods and techniques.
  • Demonstrate the ability to research, analyze and evaluate information from an environmental legislation perspective.
  • Demonstrate professional responsibility, creativity and innovation when providing appropriate environmental legislation advice(s).
  • Demonstrate the ability to: Identify legal environmental problems in the South African context.
  • Apply an understanding of relevant South African legal environmental principles and its underlying values to resolve these problems.
  • Compare and critically evaluate solutions in other legal systems, as well as international trends, to resolve the identified problems.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Demonstrate the ability to design, implement and monitor an integrated environmental management system.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct an Environmental Risk Assessment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply relevant standards and legislation.
  • Interpret results, plan mitigation and control strategies.
  • Demonstrate the ability to write a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) report.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate by written means as required in the environmental law context.
  • Provide evidence of sufficient skills to interact successfully with colleagues, other role players and members of other professions and disciplines during the processing of environmental legislation matter(s).
  • Demonstrate the successful use of different learning strategies, and the ability to assimilate these strategies and organise own life.

    Integrated Assessment:
    There is an appropriate balance between formative and summative assessments in this qualification.

    The Principles of good assessment practice, fairness, validity and reliability are implemented.

    The results of the formative assessments will allow learners to identify their strengths and weaknesses and enable them to target the areas that need work. Formative assessments will also be used by the lecturer to make adjustments to their teaching and learning practices to promote learner learning. Examples of formative assessments are: tutorials, quizzes/spot tests, multiple choice questions using the online learner management system as a platform for learners to get immediate feedback, submission of paragraphs to identify the main point of a lecture or submission of an assignment for early feedback before the final submission.

    The purpose of summative assessments is to evaluate the learner at the end of a learning module. The results from the summative assessments will determine whether the learner passes or fails the subject. Examples of summative assessments are: assignments, tests, posters, reports, oral presentations, projects.

    All learning areas will first be assessed formatively to prepare learners for the summative assessment. The formative and summative assessments will be varied, applicable to the field of study and pitched at the correct South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Level Descriptors.

    A complete list of assessment practices is available in the detailed subject description document. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management, along with the stated Exit Level Outcomes is compared to three accredited and registered and comparable qualifications in order to outline the similarities and differences in order to allow for international comparability:

    1. Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management at the University of London, United Kingdom.
    Core subjects are: Environmental science and management; Environmental auditing and environmental management systems; Environmental assessment; Introduction to environmental economics and policy.

    Electives subjects are: Climate Change and Development; Energy and Development; Environmental valuation: theory, techniques and application; Ethics for environment and development; International environmental law; NGO management; Sustainable land management; Water resources management.

    Comparative Analysis: This qualification has less focus on the Research component than that of the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management. Similarities are found in the Core subjects.

    2. Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management at the Southern Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

    Students study elective option A or elective option B.

    Elective Option A: Renewable Energy Auditing EM 110 Introduction to Renewable Energy GEN 200 Research and Statistics EM 210 Renewable Energy Technologies EM 300 Industry and Research Co-Operative 1 EM 306 Case Studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability EM 310 Energy Auditing EM 304 Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment.

    Elective Option B:Mineral Resources Management GEN 200 Research and Statistics EM 202 Earth Science and Environmental Management EM 300 Industry and Research Co-Operative 1 EM 301 Industry and Research Co-Operative 11 EM 304 Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment EM 307 Mineral Resources Management.

    Comparative Analysis: This qualification has less focus on Environmental Law than that of the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management. Similarities include the subjects such as: Environmental Management, and Research and Statistics.

    3. Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management at the Southern Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
    Similar level as above, but with less subject choices and shorter duration.

    Students study elective option A or elective option B.

    Elective Option A: Renewable Energy Auditing EM 210 Renewable Energy Technologies EM 304 Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment EM 306 Case Studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability EM 310 Energy Auditing Elective.

    Elective Option B: Mineral Resources Management EM 300 Industry and Research Co-Operative 1 EM 304 Advanced Environmental Impact Assessment EM 307 Mineral Resources Management.

    Comparative Analysis: This qualification has less focus on Environmental Law than that of the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management. Neither does it have a specific research component, which the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management has. Similarities include the subjects such as: Environmental Management.

    In sum, the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management has similarities to those offered by the international institutions mentioned above. The differences (in subjects determined as core and electives) are discussed. The Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management aims to develop competent environmental management leadership within the broader context of sustainable development. The content and scope of the qualification, in the broader sense, compares well with the international offerings and will prepare learners to acquire the intrinsic knowledge and skills in order to deal with the environmental challenges facing the country and Africa as a whole. The Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management therefore compares favourably with the international qualifications on offer. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    In keeping with the requirements of the Higher Education Qualification Sub-framework (2014) as well as other relevant national policies pertaining to articulation as well as credit accumulation and transfer, the following institutional articulation requirements will be applicable to this qualification:
    Vertical articulation within the HEQSF:
    Students who have successfully completed an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management at NQF level 7 may gain admission to a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management at NQF level 8 and upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma may progress towards a Master's degree in Environmental Management and upon completion of the Master's degree may progress towards a Doctoral degree in Environmental Management.

    Horizontal articulation within the HEQSF:
    Students who have successfully completed an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management at NQF level 7 or who have completed modules/subjects towards the completion of this qualification may transfer credits towards a qualification in this field of study or related field of study at NQF level 7 (e.g. Advanced Diploma).

    Diagonal articulation within the HEQSF:
    Students who have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management or students who have completed modules/subjects towards the completion of this qualification may transfer credits towards a qualification in this field of study or a related field of study across pathways within the HEQSF (e.g. credits towards a Bachelor Honours degree).

    Inter- and intra-institutional articulation agreements based on national requirements will apply. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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