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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Animal Production 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
110927  Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Animal Production 
ORIGINATOR
Mangosuthu University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Secondary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2019-08-08  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 
Rationale:
The University of Technology (UoT) is in the process of shifting from qualifications offered during its Technikon era to new qualifications of UoTs as approved by the Council on Higher Education. The Advanced Diploma will proceed the Diploma in this hierarchy of new qualifications. Learners have also complained of not being able to continue their studies since no qualifications higher than the National Diploma in agriculture is offered in the institution. Learners will now be in a position to continue to higher qualifications through the Postgraduate Diploma, Professional Masters and Doctorate.

Agriculture is one of the fields that could drive the economy of our country; no matter the circumstances, people have to eat and dress, and it is agricultural activities that form the basis for these basic needs. The process of land restitution is also an indication that more still needs to be done in promoting agriculture in communities, and this is what this qualification is about. The Advanced Diploma curriculum is such that it prepares learners to be advisers to individuals and communities on best animal production practices, to be entrepreneurs and to be in a position to pursue further studies. Whatever option the learners decides on, that agricultural destination would be receiving an individual who is competent in different aspects of agricultural animal production. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
As per the university's policy (Recognition of Prior Learning Policy), candidates who meet the requirements for advanced standing to the Advanced Diploma will be considered for admission to the qualification.

Vertical Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor Honours in Animal Production, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7 totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules,80 Credits:
  • Beef Production IV, 20 Credits.
  • Land Use Planning IV, 20 Credits.
  • Milk Production IV, 20 Credits.
  • Research Methodology IV, 20 Credits.

    Elective Modules, 40 Credits (Choose Two):
  • Agricultural Extension IV, 20 Credits.
  • Pig Production IV, 20 Credits.
  • Poultry Production IV, 20 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Develop a business plan that is sound so as to achieve the economic efficiency in the operation of the animal production business.
    2. Apply salient features of various theories and approaches on animal production prohects.
    3. Apply advanced knowledge on the animal production industry.
    4. Use feed formulation programmes to develop feed rations for different animal enterprises.
    5. Apply advanced knowledge on breeding and selecting of animals.
    6. Apply biosecurity measures.
    7. Understand the value-addition options of animal products. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Understand and apply marketing strategies with respect to economic gains from different animal enterprises.
  • Understand enterprise budgeting with respect to different aspects (e,g inputs, work force, infrastructure) of animal production.
  • Evaluate land appropriately for different animal enterprises.
  • Understand and apply programme planning cognisant of different animal enterprises and market forces.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Identify, describe and analyse links between agriculture and the food industry.
  • Identify, describe, analyse and apply management theories and their functions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Identify, describe, analyse and apply management theories and their functions.
  • Develop, manage, monitor and evaluate projects of different animal enterprises.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Use nutrition computer programmes to formulate least-cost feed rations for different animals.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Apply appropriate computer breeding programmes are applied to aid in production of desired quality animals.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Compile and apply vaccination programmes for different enterprises as per enterprise requirement.
  • Conduct microbial survey on production facilities to ensure a productive environment for animals.
  • Understand and apply animal welfare regulations to ensure compliance on helath and welfare for the environment and inhabitants.
  • Follow prescribed biosecurity measures to ensure a healthy production environment.
  • Understand and apply the meat cold chain and the Meat Safety Act to ensure healthy raw materials and products.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Understand value-adding processed and select appropriately as per required product.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Whilst the number and types of assessments will differ between the different modules, they will range from tests through assignments and projects to writing of research proposals and examinations.

    Formative assessment: Assignments/case studies/practical assignments/tests per module scientific assignment per module.

    Summative ssessment: Written examination per module except for Land Use Planning IV and Research Methodology IV which are continuous assessment subjects. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification, in combination with its lower qualification (National Diploma/Diploma), is comparable to a Bachelor of Agriculture Degree offered in the University of New England in Australia, and Lincoln University in New Zealand. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Agricultural Extension, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Health, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Animal Science, Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Agriculture Honours, Level 8. 
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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.
     
    1. Mangosuthu University of Technology 


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