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

Bachelor of Information Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15816  Bachelor of Information Technology 
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  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Information Technology and Computer Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 7  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
This qualification is based on the fields pertaining to information technology. It deals with the philosophical aspects of information including its organisation, retrieval and communication theories, the basic sub fields of computer science, different aspects of modern Information Systems in organisations (including business environments).

The recipient of this qualification will thus have a solid grounding in the basic sub fields of Computer Science, knowledge of the analysis, design and implementation of information systems, databases, operating systems, network, information management and the ability to determine the different value adding processes of information products and services. Value will be added to the recipient's knowledge by practical experience in IT environments, in the form of industry-based learning.

Having a holistic understanding of information and all technical, ethical, philosophical and business aspects pertaining to it, will thus personally enrich the learner. The learner will thus be well prepared to adjust and participate in any IT environment, irrespective of the focus. He
She will also be able to advise organisations in empowering and enhancing the quality of work life of the individual workers through the application of information technology.

This qualification and the demands of the field promote lifelong learning. The qualification meets the requirements of integrated assessment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4granting access to Bachelor's studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Produce quality software from knowledge of selected sub fields of computer science.
    2. Solve software production problems from knowledge of selected sub fields of computer science.
    3. Manage, organise, and retrieve information based on concepts and theories of information science.
    4. Add value to and use information based on theories of information science
    5. Identify and solve advanced organisational problems through the judicious application of information systems and information technology in new and specialised areas for the benefit of the organisation and its workers.
    6. Understand and solve ethical and selected.
    7. Implement software solutions to problems requiring creativity, planning and rigour.
    8. Implement information systems solutions to organizations problems requiring creativity and planning.
    9. Work effectively with others as a member of a software development team.
    10. Analyse, organise and critically evaluate organizational processes for the purpose of developing information systems.
    11. Manage end users effectively.
    12. Efficiently use information technology within the context of the social responsibility of information systems professionals.
    13. Show entrepreneurial attitudes in the application of information technology.
    14. Have a passion for life long learning.
    15. Start his/her own business in the information technology field. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Continuous assessment by ways of assignments, tests, written and oral examinations. Practical competence is assessed through practical assignments, exams and individual and group projects. Furthermore, practical competence is also assessed through the successful completion of an 'internship' in industry. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Information Technology, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Informatics, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Informatics, NQF Level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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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