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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Human Resources Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17241	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Human Resources Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Human Resources
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	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 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 Human Resources Management Programme has been designed to provide for the needs and requirements of Human Resources Managers in order to function effectively in dynamic, demanding and culturally diverse South African workplace. Students will also be able to specialise in the various areas in the field of Industrial Psychology at an advanced level, e.g. Organisational Development, Labour Relations, and Consumer Psychology, change management Conflict Management.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning

A degree with Industrial Psychology as a major with 60% and above. Candidates with other first degree will be considered on the relevance of their respective degrees and may be subjects to bridging work

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. In depth knowledge at an advanced level of the concepts, theories and the application thereof, of the field of the Organizational Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Personnel Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Labour Relations and Research Methodology

2. In depth knowledge, at an advanced level of Research Methodology and application in the field of Industrial Psychology

3. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization or community

4. Collecting, analyzing, organizing and critically evaluating information

5. Communicating effectively using visual and language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion

6. Using Science technology effectively

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Should be able to understand and conceptually integrate the latest concepts and theories

To relate and apply the concepts and theories to the South African multicultural work environment

2.

Analysis, transformation and evaluation of abstract data and concepts (Research)

Creation of appropriate responses to resolve contextual abstract problems

Should be able to write a research report

3. Learners should be able to prepare assignments and be able to present them and engage in group discussion

4. They should be able to lead group discussion

5. Learners should be able to present a lecture to a group of students making use of the relevant making use of the relevant facilities

Integrated assessment procedures to ensure that the purpose of qualification is achieved:

Formative assessment methods e.g. Assignments, case studies, group discussions. Applications of feedback on assignments, suggested solutions to applied problems and case studies as well as personal guidance. Continuous evaluation will be affected for the purpose of promoting improvement as well as curriculum development.

Summative assessment, e.g. Examinations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Learners could switch at various levels and credit accomplishment between the various postgraduate programmes leading to different B.com qualifications

Vertical, e.g. Masters in Industrial Psychology, MPHil Conflict, Management, Master Certificate in Labour Relations Management

Cognate, e.g. Honours in Labour Relations

MODERATION OPTIONS

NQF level 6B examination papers and answers are subjects 2 internal examiners and 1 external examiner.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Masters in Industrial Psychology +3 years experience in Industrial or lecturing.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Fort Hare