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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Agriculture in Animal Production Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
105523  Master of Agriculture in Animal Production Management 
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 
Purpose:
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of animal production management, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

Rationale:
The second purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with specialists in the field of animal production management, who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of animal breeding and genetics of domesticated and wild animals. 

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 in Animal Production Management, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Agriculture, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Animal Production Management, Level 8.
    Or
  • An equivalent Degree at Level 8. 
    		•

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of animal production management, based on the principles of animal breeding and genetics, animal nutrition and production physiology.
    2. Demonstrate the specialised skills to efficiently manage domesticated animals in different production systems.
    3. Comply with professional and ethical standards in the agricultural sciences.
    4. Care for and manage a variety of domesticated animals in different production systems and identify, formulate and solve problems related to the management of domesticated animals innovatively, based on the fundamental principles and knowledge of the genetics, breeding and nutrition of domesticated animals.
    5. Comply with the professional and ethical standards in the agricultural sciences.
    6. Carry out research into an aspect of pasture science. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria is assessed in an integrated manner across all the 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:
    1. Integrated assessment.
    2. Discussion sessions.
    3. Practical's.
    4. Assignments.
    5. Intranet self-assessment and discussions.
    6. Tasks and case studies.
    7. Class tests.
    8. Semester tests (for modules).
    9. Exams (for modules/courses).
    10. Seminars and presentations.
    11. Mini-dissertation.

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

    Other:
  • Mini-dissertation.
  • Paper presentations at national or international scientific conferences.
  • At least one scientific publication.
  • Seminars.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Interpersonal communication skills.
  • Case studies. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master's Degrees in Agriculture, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Production Management, Level 10.
  • Doctor of Agriculture in Animal Production Management, Level 10.
  • Doctor of Agriculture in Animal Production Management, Level 10. 
    		•

    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.