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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
104906  Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Geology 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  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 
  • Firstly, it provides opportunities for recent graduates in the Natural Sciences without any of the specialisations as majors, but who have demonstrated potential for graduate studies by completing their first Degree with at least a C aggregate, to specialise in any of the above fields and by doing so, improve their chances of employment.
  • Secondly, it provides employed graduates with the opportunity to use the programme to enhance their career prospects by enrolling and completing the Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in any of the specialisations and/or the postgraduate Diploma in any of the specialisations on a full-or part-time basis.
  • Thirdly, it provides experienced persons from industry who do not have a formal university qualification but who have the potential and experience to complete graduate level studies, with the flexibility to enrol for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree and, on completion, enrol for a postgraduate Diploma or the M.Sc. Degree in any of the specialisations. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    In the case of applicants without a Bachelor's Degree, additional information on the following aspects must be submitted on application:
  • Curriculum vitae detailing all previous work experience and the period of employment.
  • Referee reports from current and precious employers.
  • Any other information as may be required.

    Senate, upon the recommendation of the Departmental Chairperson, may prescribe additional modules or courses in Geology, Hydro-geology, Exploration Geo-chemistry and Petroleum Geology or other relevant subjects as deemed necessary.

    Entry Requirements:
    To enter the qualification, applicants need:
  • Bachelor's Degree, Level 7 with a C-average in Geology.
  • Bachelor's Degree in any major or related field plus extensive practical experience in the relevant fields. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Candidates who successfully complete the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Degree in Geology, should be able to execute geological projects independently and write reports in areas of specialisation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be applied in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Geological reports.
  • Carry out minor research.
  • Report on research and project findings.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • All assessments will be of an integrated nature, addressing and solving real-life problems through continuous evaluation of mini projects, tests, theory and practical examinations. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
    Admission is possible to a relevant postgraduate Diploma, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
    Master of Science (MSc) Degree in any of the areas of specialisation. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.