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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Consumer Science in Hospitality Studies Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105422  Bachelor of Consumer Science in Hospitality Studies Education 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)  Field 11 - Services  Consumer Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   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:
By attaining this qualification:
  • The learner would be able to play a significant role in the provision of training and facilitating as required by the Department of Basic Education and the Hospitality Industry.
  • This qualification is intended for learners seeking a focused teaching Degree with strong subject and educational theory competence.
    The qualification is an integrated qualification, where the learner holding the qualification will have the competencies (knowledge and skills) to:
  • Teach specialist subjects in the field of Hotel keeping and Catering thereby implementing outcome-based education in this field for grades 8-12.
  • Teach/act as facilitators, trainers and assessors in other Higher Education and Training (HET) institutions as well as other sectors of the Hospitality industry, e.g. WE (Workplace Education).

    Rationale:
  • Since 1994 the demand for hospitality services in South Africa has increased dramatically; to such an extent that it has been introduced into schools as a full-blown subject.
  • The majority of existing hospitality teachers have no specialized training due to a serious lack of training facilities. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning:
  • Appropriate prior learning will be recognised.
  • Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  • Exemption from specific modules may be granted on account of proven appropriate prior learning.

    Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4, with Mathematics and Accountancy or Business Economics or Economics, granting access to Bachelor's Degree study.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption with at least 40% for Mathematics and Accountancy or Business Economics or Economics.
  • National Certificate (Vocational), Level 4 with Mathematics, granting access to Bachelor's Degree study. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    N/A 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, assess, formulate and solve problems in the fields of hospitality teaching.
    2. Perform and/or manage:
  • Training, facilitating and assessment activities.
  • Occupational health and safety resources.
  • Hospitality operations.
  • Professional Food preparation.
  • Restaurant and banqueting operations.
  • Food costing.
  • Human resources.
    3. Develop, assess, evaluate and improve the above-mentioned areas innovatively from principles of education, management and other basic sciences. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate the competencies required for contextual roles.
  • Present evidence of practical competence in the specialist role.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the knowledge and thinking which underpins foundational competencies.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Includes written, oral and practical examinations moderated by internal and external assessors.
  • Associated assessment also includes the assessment of practical work, assignments, projects, micro lessons and school practice, experiential training in industry and a portfolio.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Portfolios.
  • Simulations.
  • Work-place assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • Research and workplace oriented assignments and projects to aid in formative and summative assessment. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable to relevant qualifications internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Dietetics, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Consumer Science: Food Small Business Management, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science: Food Science and Technology, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science: Food Science, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science: Food Management, Level 8.
  • Post graduate Diploma in Food Science, Level 8.
  • Honours degree in Food Science, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master's Degree in related fields, Level 9. 
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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: 
     
    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.