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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
109519  Bachelor of Science in Nutrition 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Rehabilitative Health/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
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2034-06-30  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
16715  Bachelor of Science in Nutrition  Level 7  NQF Level 08  650  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The professional functions through a multi sectoral, interdisciplinary, collaborative and participatory approach in solving problems of health, food and nutrition in the community and/or public. 

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:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 or equivalent qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. A comprehensive understanding of principles of nutrition particularly as applied to community based integrated nutrition programmes.
    2. A comprehensive understanding of methodologies used in nutrition assessment.
    3. A demonstrable ability to design, implement and evaluate intersectoral programmes aimed at addressing nutritional problems at all levels.
    4. A demonstrable ability to conduct appropriate training according to the identified needs of groups in communities and/or public.
    5. A demonstrable ability to disseminate health and nutrition information for purposes of nutrition awareness and health promotion.
    6. A demonstrable ability to integrate the food system as part of the business and health focus.
    7. A demonstrable ability to apply appropriate approaches and techniques to effectively manage human resources, finances, operational procedures in food service delivery or implementation of nutrition intervention strategies.
    8. A demonstrable ability to comprehend and implement internal and external policy management.
    9. A demonstrable ability to participate in research project development and implementation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Critical analysis of demography and socio-economic features and their impact on the nutritional status of the community.
    2. Critical analysis of the impact of nutrition intervention strategies on the community's health status.
    3. Critical analysis of food security and the implications on the nutritional status of the community and/or public.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Portfolios.
  • Simulations.
  • Workplace assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Reports and assignments. 
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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: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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.