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

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural in Plant Pathology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14859  Bachelor of Science in Agricultural in Plant Pathology 
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 First Degree(Min 480)  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  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 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   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 
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level (level 7) knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Plant Production, 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 professional Crop-, Horticultural- and Pasture Scientists, who will have a clear and continuously 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 field crops, horticultural crops, pasture and rangeland.

Thirdly, this qualification will equip graduates to make important contributions to such applied fields as environmental management, livestock production systems, nature conservation, reclamation of degraded lands, wild life management, irrigation management and weed control. 

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

Matriculation certificate with Mathematics, Afrikaans or English and Natural Science on the higher grade with at least a "D" symbol. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Learners will have knowledge of the basic principles and practices of Plant Production, with emphasis on the interaction between plants and the environment, as well as the skills required for the production and management of field crops, horticultural crops, pastures and rangeland.

Critical cross-field 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 by 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 skill 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.
  • Keeping updated with new developments related to all aspects of Plant Production. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment will include written, oral and practical tests and examinations, moderated by internal and external assessors.
    Assignments, projects and subsequent seminars, reporting and presentations will also be assessed

    Integrated assessment:

    Written examinations
    Oral examinations

    Other:
    Tests, practical, excursions, projects and assignments
    Seminars
    Interpersonal communication skills
    Case studies 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualifications:

    BSc(Agric)(Hons) Plant Production
    MSc(Agric) Agronomy
    MSc(Agric) Horticulture
    MSc(Agric) Pasture Science


    Other articulation possiblities, either generic or specific arrangements

    The BSc(Agric) Plant Production programme gives access to a variety of Honours and Master's programs 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 evaluation by peers (national and international)

    Moderating bodies: University of Pretoria and South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SANCP) 

    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, Agronomy and/or Horticultural and/or Pasture Science 

    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.