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

Doctor Philosophy: Horticulture 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14210  Doctor Philosophy: Horticulture 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Horticulture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 this qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialized knowledge, specific skills and applied
competence in the field of Horticulture, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth by means of
independent research, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.


The second purpose of this higher qualification is to provide southern Africa with a Horticulture expert, who will have a
clear and contrinuously growing understanding of the interaction between the plants and the environment, based on
the sound knowledge and understanding of the functional anatomy, physiology, growth, genetics, nutrition and
management of fruit and ornamentals, as well as the factors influencing the quality of the end product. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate

First degree

Honours degree

Master's degree

Other:

MSc(Agric) Horticulture or equivalent degree 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Specify exit levels as:

Degree: (State title)

PhD

Diploma: (State title)

Certificate: (State title)


Specify overall learning outcomes:

Learner will have in depth knowledge of the principles and practices of Horticultural Science, as well as specialized
skills required for the production of fruit and ornamentals.

Learner will also be able to do independent research and thereby extend the boundaries of Horticultural Science


Associated assessment criteria

Assessment will include writen, oral and practical examinations and thesis, moderated by internal and external
assessors.

Seminars, assignments, practicals, excursions and projects, with subsequent reporting, will also be assessed. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Portfolios

Simulations

Work-place assessments

Written examinations

Oral examinations

Other:

Compiling a research proposal and completion of the project. 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Related qualifications (state title of):

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification.

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:

A PhD Horticulture program will give access to a variety of Master and Doctoral programs in related fields 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
State measures to ensure that assessment is fair, reliable and valid:

External evaluation of theses at masters and doctoral levels (national and international)

Peer review of publications (national and international)

Frequent departmental evaluation by peers (national and international) 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
Qualifications required:

In line with the requirements set by the University of Pretoria a degree, which is one degree higher than that for which
the candidate is enrolled


Career experience required:

Research, consulting, extension, management and teaching experience in Horticultural Sciences


Other criteria 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

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. University of Pretoria 


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