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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Human Ecology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15778	Postgraduate Diploma: Human Ecology
ORIGINATOR
Vista University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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

A student who have achieved the outcomes for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Ecology as an exit qualification for the Master of Human Ecology has specialised knowledge and competence appropriate for teamwork in the development sector.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students are required to have a Baccalaureus or an equivalent qualification with a major in the area of research.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

A student will have developed competence in at least three or more of the following outcomes with regard to their specific field of research. The student should be able to:

1. Develop a conceptual framework where the impact of relationships, critical and gender issues of a political, social and economic nature, the related policies and theory can be studied and analysed with regard to programme management in the non-profit development sector.

2. Develop critical thinking and applied competence to practice community education and programme management in line with development goals that include production and consumptions of various goods and services.

3. Develop competence in the interpretation, analysis and presentation of data and with regard to sustainable household resource allocation, nutrition and community resource management to promote household food security and secure livelihoods.

4. Develop competence to assist the community in establishing projects and managing small and micro farming enterprises and/or home industries based on business principles and processes.

5. Demonstrate abilities to contribute to the improvement of the well-being of the population by participating in policy formulation as well as programme planning, implementation and evaluation based on the understanding of the underlying principles of the specialisation area.

6. Develop competence to utilise scientific knowledge and development processes to improve the well-being of individuals, families, households, communities and the population at large.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The student needs to develop competence in the critical outcomes, as well as the specific outcomes set for each module and thereby comply with the following assessment criteria:

1. Demonstrate the ability to plan a programme in the non-profit development sector.

2. Plan, practise and mange activities for community education in line with the developmental goals.

3. Collect, process, interpret, analyse and present data with regard to sustainable household resource allocation, nutrition and community resource management.

4. Establish projects and manage small and micro-enterprises based on business principles and processes - Draw up a business plan.

5. Interpret policy formulation for programme planning, implementation and evaluation

6. Demonstrate the ability to utilise scientific knowledge and technology to plan a project, adapt and/or develop appropriate technology.

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Case studies and projects based on appropriate methodologies will be a basic requirement for all specialised modules. Assessment will be based on projects, case studies, oral and written examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Students who have attained 120 credits on NQF level 7.5 may be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Ecology endorsed with one of the approved specializations in which the student have specialised in for the B-Degrees. A student with a post-graduate diploma may enter the research phase for 120 credits after a period of delay not more than ten years.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal and external examiners appointed according to the Vista University rules. Internal Examiners should have at least a Masters degree in the specialization area.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

A relevant post-graduate qualification in the specialization area of the research.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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