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

Bachelor of Technology: Finance and Accounting: Public 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1121  Bachelor of Technology: Finance and Accounting: Public 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
B Tech  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2012-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72403  Bachelor of Technology: Finance and Accounting: Public  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to apply integrated public financial management, accounting and auditing knowledge as well as advanced financial analysis and problem-solving knowledge to all financial related matters as a departmental accountant or financial manager. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
At least 360 credits on NQF-level 6 in Finance and Accounting (Public). 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Interpret, develop and make recommendations on accounting systems.
2. Make the most advantageous decisions based on the analysis of financial information.
3. Compile budgets in line with strategic objectives
4. Interpret, develop and make recommendations on cost and management accounting principles.
5. Understand and predict human behaviour in organisations at individual, group and organisational level to enhance total organisational effectiveness.
6. Apply research methodology techniques to solve problems in the field of public financial management and accounting.

Specified Outcomes:

1. Preparing financial statements according to statutory requirements (C&F) (25).
  • Interpreting financial reports (C&F) (25).
  • Analysing financial information (C&F) (25).

    2. Performing a financial evaluation of the company/institution (C&F) (25).
  • Using capital budgeting techniques to make the most optimal capital investment decisions (C&F) (25).
  • Applying the principle of time-value of money on financial decisions (C&F) (25).

    3. Managing working capital sufficiently (C&F) (25).
  • Applying financial management principles (C&F) (25).
  • Preparing proper strategic plans (C&F) (25).
  • Using strategic plans to the best advantage (C&F) (25).
  • Identifying pro-active actions on the long term (C&F) (25).

    4. Controlling the running costs and project costs of departments by using activity based costing and management techniques (C&F) (25).
  • Determining the costs of services in the service industry (C&F) (25).

    5. Identifying key factors in explaining group behaviour (C&F) (25).
  • Demonstrating the linkage between groups and high performing teams (C&F) (25).
  • Identifying methods for managing inter-group relations (C&F) (25).

    6. Identifying research needs and set objectives (C&F) (25).
  • Designing research projects and write research proposals (C&F) (25).
  • Conducting research by adopting a critical, objective approach to problem solving to reach conclusions and make projections (C&F) (25).

    Critical outcomes:

    The following critical cross field outcomes have been covered by the specific outcomes:
  • communicating effectively using visual, accounting and/or language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasions.
  • working effectively with others in a team in collecting, processing and analysing data.
  • identifying and solving complex problems in which responses display responsible conduct.
  • collecting, organising and critically evaluating information.
  • demonstrating an understanding of the dynamics between the micro-, intermediate and macro-environments as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving does not exist in isolation.
  • organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively as a state accountant.
  • use science and technology effectively and responsibly. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1 Financial statements are prepared according to statutory requirements.
  • Financial reports are correctly interpret.
  • Financial information are correctly analysed.

    2 Financial evaluations of the company/institution are correctly performed.
  • Capital budgeting techniques are used to make the most optimal capital investment decisions.
  • The principle of time-value of money can be applied to financial decisions.

    3 Working capital are managed sufficiently.
  • Financial management principles are correctly applied.
  • Strategic plans are correctly prepared.
  • Strategic plans are used to the best advantage.
  • Pro-active actions are identified on the long term.

    4 The running costs and project costs of departments are controlled by using activity based costing and management techniques.
  • Costs of services in the service industry can be determined.

    5 Key factors in explaining group behaviour can be identified.
  • The linkage between groups and high performing teams can be demonstrated.
  • Methods for managing inter-group relations can be identified.

    6 Research needs can be identified and objectives set.
  • Research projects can be designed and research proposals can be written
  • Research are conducted based on a critical, objective approach to problem solving to reach conclusions and make projections.

    Integrated assessment:

    An application of the following stipulated forms of assessment to a varying degree according to the existing Sertec requirements:

    a) Formative assessment
  • written or oral tests
  • field work/experiencial learning
  • simulations
  • mentors
  • tutors
  • assignments
  • peer evaluation
  • case studies
  • portfolios

    b) Summative assessment
  • written or oral examinations
  • collaborative projects
  • projects 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification forms the basis for admission to the next academic level in Finance and Accounting (Public). This qualification also provides horizontal and vertical career mobility in the public sector and between the public and private sector. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    A National Advisory Committee: Finance and Accounting (Public) consisting inter alia of the following stakeholders:
  • Student Body Representatives
  • Labour Union Representatives
  • Financial Practitioners Forum Representatives
  • Public Sector Internal Audit Forum Representatives
  • Directorate: Financial Management Training, Department of State Expenditure
  • Provincial Financial Management Training Directorates
  • Office of the Auditor-General Representatives
  • Professional Bodies:
    q Institute for Public Finance and Accounting (IPFA)
    q Institute for Commercial and Financial Accountants (CFA)
    q Institute for Administration and Commerce (IAC) 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    (a) Experience

    Related working experience in public financial management and accounting as a supervisor and/or related academic experience in public financial management and accounting with sufficient public sector exposure.

    (b) Qualifications

    At least one level higher (M- degree) 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
    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.