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

Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours: Horticulture 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14855  Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours: 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
Honours Degree  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Horticulture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  165  Level 7  NQF Level 08  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 the qualification is to provide qualifiers with specialised knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of plant production management, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.

The second purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with agricultural specialists who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the basic principles of plant production and in particular the management of fruit and ornamentals in different production systems and the factors influencing the quality of above mentioned product. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other:
B Inst Agrar or B Sc (Agric) in Agronomy and/or Horticulture or equivalent degree 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of plant reproduction.
The specialised skills to efficiently manage plants in different production systems.
Learners will be able to promote agriculture and rural development through teaching and outreach.

Critical cross-fields outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems using critical and creative thinking.
  • Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
  • Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems be recognising that the problem-solving context do not exist in isolation.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities.
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Communicating effectively using visual mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the economic world in context as a dynamic interactive world that does not exist in isolation
  • Demonstrating effective and responsible decision making
  • Stimulating and developing thinking patterns involving creativity
  • Interpreting information received via the media
  • Remaining receptive and responsive to current trends and developments
  • Using technology effectively and responsibly 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment will includre written, oral and practical examinations, modewrated by internal and external assessors.
    Seminars, assignments, practicals, excursions and projects, with subsequent reporting, will also be assessed.

    Integrated assessment:
    Written examinations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Tests, assignments, projects and excursions
    Seminars
    Interpersonal communication skills
    Case studies 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    M Inst Agrar: Horticulture
    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification

    Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
    A B Inst Agrar (Hons) Horticulture programme gives access to a variety of Honours and Masters programmes in related fields. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External evaluation of modules on 300 and 400 levels (national and international)
    External evaluation of theses at masters and doctoral levels (national and international)
    Peer review of publications (national and international)
    Frequent departmental evaluations 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 Horticulture 

    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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