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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Agriculture in Pasture Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105477  Master of Agriculture in Pasture Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  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 
The first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of pasture and rangeland management, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

The second purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with agricultural specialists who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the basic principles of plant production, and in particular the management of fodder, forage, hay and silage crops in different animal production systems. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Pasture Science, Level 8.
    Or
  • An equivalent Degree at Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of pasture science.
    2. Demonstrate the specialized skills to efficiently manage plants in different animal production systems.
    3. Promote agriculture and rural development through teaching, outreach and research under the leadership of a member of staff.
    4. Carry out research into an aspect of pasture science. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Theoretical basis for problem solving in natural and biological resources.
  • Advanced understanding of economic theory relevant to areas of specialisation.
  • Advanced quantitative and analytical skills as it relates to pasture science applications.
  • Advanced theoretical knowledge of all aspects of pasture science.
  • Knowledge of agricultural institutions and systems.
  • Problem solving ability through pasture science applications in natural and biological resources.
  • In-depth knowledge of the problems in pasture science.
  • An understanding of group dynamics.
  • Ability to negotiate and plan strategically.
  • Knowledge of research methodology and the ability to apply it successfully.
  • Identify a relevant topic for research.
  • Identify research problem.
  • Do survey and analyse and present results in a logical fashion.
  • Theoretical basis for problem solving in natural and biological resources.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment will include written, oral and practical examinations and a mini-dissertation moderated by internal and external assessors.
    Seminars, assignments, practical's, excursions and projects, with subsequent reporting, will also be assessed.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • Compiling a research protocol and completion of the project. 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master's Degrees in Agriculture, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Pasture Science, Level 10.
  • Doctor of Agriculture, Level 10. 
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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 


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