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

Bachelor of Technology: Environmental Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16144  Bachelor of Technology: Environmental Management 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
B Tech  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Environmental Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  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 "Registered" 		 SAQA 1536/01  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2012-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72399  Bachelor of Technology: Environmental Management  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification is intended for environmental technologists and environmental managers.

The qualifying learner will have the competence to apply advanced environmental science strategies and technology, as well as integrated management strategies, with the purpose of improving environmental performance by assessment of industrial processes and pollution prevention technology, effective problem solving and optimal management of natural resources. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Descriptive entry level:
A thorough understanding of Environmental Management and Science at NQF Level 5 as well as English second language proficiency at NQF Level 4
Qualification entry level:
National Diploma: Environmental Management or related first degree. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to the learner, providing assessed evidence that the stated competence of the qualification as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.
The recognition of prior learning will be conducted according to outcomes as well as experience gained in the relevant industry. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
A. Apply basic scientific principles and processes to identify assess and solve technical and operational environmental problems creatively and with innovation.

B. Apply integrated environmental management to assess industrial processes and pollution prevention technology within the prevailing environmental legal parameters.

C. Apply the principles and methods of Environmental Impact Assessment, Life Cycle analysis as well as hazard and risk assessment on the basis of sound technical knowledge.

D. Critically perform internal environmental auditing.

E. Design and implement Environmental management systems.

F. Apply decommission and rehabilitation principles to effectively prevent and also solve environmental problems.

G. Plan and implement environmental projects using project management tools and skills.

Specified outcomes:
  • Apply the knowledge of environmental science when solving environmental problems.
  • Critically respond to effect of pollutants in regard to the impact on human safety and health and the environment.
  • Apply environmental management principles assessing industrial processes with regard to efficient treatment, air pollution and solid waste streams.
  • Apply cleaner production and responsible care principles to sustain pollution prevention, waste minimisation and economic growth.
  • Apply management principles to manage the optimal and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • Perform an environmental impact assessment by means of analytical thinking.
  • Perform hazard and/or risk assessment.
  • Apply the knowledge of live cycle analysis to evaluate environmental issues.
  • Apply environmental auditing skills and knowledge to perform and internal environmental audit.
  • Write technical reports effectively in order to convey the results of the audit.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with technical and professional audiences using appropriate structure, style and graphical support.
  • Identify environmental indicators to critically determine environmental aspects and impacts.
  • Design an appropriate environmental management system for specific situations.
  • Implement and maintain the environmental management system.
  • Apply decommissioning and rehabilitation principles for specific sites.
  • Plan and manage projects.
  • Perform economic justification of projects. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    A1. Demonstrate relevant scientific and environmental principles in specific environmental problems.
  • Identify the main aspects of chemical and physical components, which impact on the safety, and health of people and the environment.

    B1. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of all relevant environmental legislation.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of effluent treatment, air pollution and solid waste streams with regard to industrial processes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge regarding environmental economics, cleaner production principles and pollution prevention technology.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of natural resources and the sustainability thereof.
  • Identify and describe optimal use of natural resources.
  • Identify and describe alternative resources

    C1. Demonstrate the competence to plan and perform and environmental impact assessment.
  • Apply the correct principles to perform a hazard and/or risk assessment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the methodology of hazard and/or risk assessment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the methodology of hazard and risk identification.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of life cycle analysis and the implementation of the principle.

    D1. Demonstrate the ability to perform an internal environmental audit.
  • Write and present reports in the required format.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in writing by means of presentations.

    E1. Identify relevant environmental indicators given specific situations.
  • Determine environmental aspects and impacts for given situations.
  • Design and record an environmental management system systematically.
  • Demonstrate the ability to implement an environmental management system.

    F. Demonstrate the understanding and knowledge t decommission and/or rehabilitate a site.

    G1. Develop a project plan in order to completely define all work required and to provide a basis for monitoring and controlling work.
  • Work effectively as an individual in terms and in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Identify the type of project to perform appropriate project costing estimation and cost control by means of feasibility study.
  • Perform evaluation of possible alternatives by economic justification and assessment of impacts.

    Integrated assessment:

    Assessment is continuous and will be done (where applicable) on the following basis:

    Formative assessment:
    Assessment of laboratory practice, assignments, projects, tutorials, or oral presentations
    Written or oral tests
    Evaluation of workplace/experiential learning

    Summative assessment:
    Written or oral examinations
    Practical examinations where applicable
    Collaborative projects 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal articulation:
    B Tech degree in related fields at NQF Level 7

    Vertical articulation:
    M Tech: Environmental Management or related NQF Level 8 qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Accreditation visits by SERTEC is currently undertaken every four years. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
  • Criteria as required by SERTEC
  • Assessors should:
  • Be in the possession of relevant research qualifications in the environmental field
  • Have relevant experience in the environmental field
  • Be familiar with the Technikon educational system 
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    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
    hown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
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    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.
     
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