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

University Diploma: Education: Natural Sciences: General and FET Phases 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14813  University Diploma: Education: Natural Sciences: General and FET Phases 
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
National Diploma  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Higher Education and Training 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  501  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2023-12-31  

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 
A qualification for educators of learners of the Further, General and Senior phases. The first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with the graduate level knowledge, skills and level of dedication and responsibility to mediate learning, interpret and design learning programmes and materials, be a leader, administrator and manager, scholar, researcher and lifelong learner, fulfil a community citizenship and pastoral role as educator of learners of the intermediate, senior, general and further school phases. The educator is trained to present at least one learning area at the Further Certificate level and another at the Senior and General Levels, alternatively, two subjects at the Further Certificate level or Senior and General Levels.

The qualification provides qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in a number of fields of natural, mathematical, earth and life sciences, science education, communications and educational methodologies that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

The qualification directly provides South Africa with graduates in a number of natural sciences in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened, and serves this both directly, through its immediate graduates, and through the activity of its graduates as educators.

The qualification provides South Africa with a cadre of school teachers who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the methods and progress of natural sciences and are able to directly access higher qualifications in the mathematical, and natural sciences through this qualification. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
Other:
Matriculation Exemption, subject to the following additional conditions
  • Matriculation Exemption with at least 40% (E-symbol) on the Higher Grade or 50% (D-symbol) on the Standard Grade in Mathematics and English or Afrikaans. The candidate will be accepted into the extended programme (Code 02182001) after a prescribed placement test and/or interview, subject to approval by the Dean.
  • If a candidate wishes to register for subjects in the schools of Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences and the candidate has in addition to (i) at least 40% (E-symbol) in Physical Science on the Higher Grade or 50% (D-symbol) in Physical Science on the Standard Grade
  • If a candidate has at least 50% (D-symbol) in Mathematics and English or Afrikaans on the Higher Grade the candidate may register for the B Sec Ed (Sc) programme iv) If a candidate wishes to register for subjects in the Schools of Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences the candidate must have in addition to (iii) at least 50% (D-symbol) in Physical Science on the Higher Grade. If the candidate satisfies conditions (ii) but not (iv) the candidate may be accepted to the extended programme (Code 02182001) after a prescribed placement test and/or interview, subject to approval by the Dean. In the extended programme some preparatory, foundation or extended courses may be prescribed as an alternative or in addition to the courses normally required for this programme at the discretion of the Dean.
  • In addition, specific subject requirements may apply for entry to particular courses as published in the university yearbook. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Dip Ed (Sc)/B Ed
    (Natural Sciences for Senior and Further Phases)

    Learning outcomes:
    A holder of the Dip Ed (Sc):
    is trained and educated as a reflective scientist and educator, able to fulfil all the roles his position, responsibilities and task require
    is a classroom-ready and community oriented having completed 15 weeks of practical experience in schools and completed a community project

    is able to identify, assess, formulate and solve convergent and divergent problems in the scientific context innovatively, from first principles of mathematical, computational and other basic sciences, having mastered at least one scientific field to level 6 (2nd year university level) and a second to level 5 or 6.

    has a fundamental knowledge of several mathematical and basic sciences, is able to express him/herself in language at an appropriate level, investigate problems in a structured manner, appreciate and engage in scientific debate and has analytical and problem solving skills of both theoretical and practical nature.

    possesses the minimum level of knowledge of fields of the mathematical, computational and basic sciences for a teacher of these fields.

    values the cultural and social impacts and dimensions of science and scientific research and its importance to economic and social development.

    values the responsibility of the scientist to the society at large, as expressed in respect for the environment, cultural and economic activities. Can take responsibility for classroom presentation and learning facilitation of at least two school subjects or learning areas/programmes.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
    Identify and solve problems in a manner indicative that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking has been applied
    Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn effectively and supporting lifelong and further learning
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
    Communicating effectively using visual mathematical and language skills during oral and written presentations
    Exploring education and career opportunities
    Demonstrating effective and responsible decision making
    Stimulating and developing creative thinking patterns
    Using technology effectively and responsibly
    Interpreting media-based information
    Remaining receptive and responsive to emerging trends and developments 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Generating critical essays (formative and summative)
    Computer based analytical assessment (formative and summative)
    Simulated exercises in problem solving (formative and summative), presentation skills and education skills
    Work-Place assessments examine professionalism, the teacher as action researcher.
    Portfolios provide evidence of his/her classroom output, approaches, professionalism, skills and attitudes.
    Written tests (summative)
    Written examinations (summative)
    Individual project report generation (formative and summative)
    Team project report generation (formative and summative)
    Assessments of oral presentation of project results (summative) as well as written project reports including entrepreneurial skills

    Integrated assessment:
    Portfolios
    Simulations
    Work-place assessments
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Practical examinations and long term projects as appropriate 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    B Sc (Agric), B Sc, B Inst Agrar, BA
    B Sec Ed (Sc)
    B Ed (Hons)

    B Ed (Hons) serves as an entry point to the related qualification.

    B Sc (Agric), B Sc, B Inst Agrar, BA provides credits for the related qualification
    B Sec Ed (Sc) provides credits for the related qualification

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    Higher Diploma in Education, Further Diploma in Education, Advanced Certificate in Education, B Tech, B Sc (generic).
    This Dip Ed (Sc)/B Ed (Natural Sciences for Senior and Further Phases) is also an early exit point for the related qualification, the B Sec Ed (Sc). 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal moderators using non-involved senior staff within departments at elementary levels
    Students have access rights to all test and examination scripts after marking.
    External moderation from other universities for level 6 written and oral examinations. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    B Sc (Hons) (under supervision) or higher in appropriate fields

    Career experience required:
    1 year as lecturer at a tertiary institution, 4 yrs School teaching experience (some core courses) 

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

    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 


    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.