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

Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Engineering Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16120  Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Engineering Geology 
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  Earth and Space Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  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 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2030-06-30  

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 purpose of the qualification is to provide students with the basic elements of earth sciences: mineralogy, physical geology, igneous and metamorphic petrology, sedimentology, structural geology, historical geology, hydrogeology and geochemistry, as well as an introduction to engineering geology, environmental geology, soil mechanics and rock mechanics. Although the qualification may allow graduates to find employment in certain sectors, the qualification is mainly intended to provide the necessary background and entry requirements for the honours qualification in Engineering and Environmental Geology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Diploma in Geology, NQF Level 6. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Work in groups to solve specific problems and to consult with practitioners in the field.
    2. Carry out tasks and projects according to strict time tables, and penalties for late submission is imposed. Development of life-long awareness of the importance of time scheduling is intended.
    3. The collection of data (e.g. from literature, laboratory or fieldwork), analysing and organising it (e.g. using sections, maps and GIS presentations) and drawing conclusions concerning the interaction between the geological environment and human development projects.
    4. Develop regular oral and written presentations in which use is made of diagrams, mathematical formulae and text.
    5. Execute projects based on their effectiveness and with due regard to their impact on the environment.
    6. Utilise a wider field of knowledge and technology.
    7. Exposure to real-life problems and must compete with others in proposing solutions, thereby encouraging original thinking and innovation in a competitive environment. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment:
  • Simulated exercises in problem-solving (formative and summative).
  • Oral presentations to indicate the level of understanding of study aims (formative and summative).
  • Written reports on selected study aims (formative and summative).
  • Written tests (summative).
  • Written examinations (summative). 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science in Geosciences, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Geology, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering and Environmental Geology, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Geology, 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 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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