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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17495  Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
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(Min 480)  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification in Animal Science have been designed to ensure that learners acquired analytical, reasoning, communication and computer literacy skills. Real-life problems encountered in the commercial, small-scale emerging livestock farmers and public sector are used to develop skills.

On qualifying, learners will have gone through four main disciplines of Animal Science:
1. Animal Breeding: Learners have insight and background to develop genetic improvement qualifications for farm animals based on scientific principles.
2. Animal Physiology and Animal Health: Learners will be able to evaluate reproductive performance and understand how desired performance can be achieved. Also, learners will appreciate the complexities of maintaining the health and welfare of animals.
3. Animal Nutrition: Learners will learn about economic feeding of animals according to their needs. Optimisation of feeding strategies for farm animals requires integration of biological and economic factors, these being associated with the animal, feed and the environment.
4. Animal Production Systems & Management: Learners will develop a holistic approach towards beef, fat lamb, goats and poultry and be able to identify and solve production problems associated with these systems. Emphasis will be placed on the role of small-scale farming systems.

On qualifying learners will be imbued with an enhanced level of social awareness and responsibility and understanding of their role in society as agricultural scientists. The strong academic content of the training means that the learners can embark on Postgraduate studies as well as developing an aptitude and appetite for life-long learning, formal and informal career prospects of learners in a wide range of fields open to Animal Scientists & Technicians. 

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:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. A proper appreciation of the role of Agriculture in human affairs.
    2. Clear understanding of the principles of Animal Production and Science relating to the breeding, physiology, health, nutrition, production systems and management. Learners will have an enhanced appreciation of the interrelationships among these factors and how their manipulation affects animal production and products.
    3. Apply basic economic principles in Animal production.
    4. Plan, execute, analyse and report laboratory and field experiments in solving problems of livestock producers.
    5. Demonstaret an understanding of the multi-faceted roles of agriculture in society in its various linkages with other spheres of human affairs in order to properly situate the learner's role in the light of other qualification.
    6. Participate meaningfully using skills, mainly scientific acquired in discussions and decisions making in respect of agricultural and related problems.
    7. Function independently with minimal supervision and to effectively supervise subordinates particularly in agricultural matters. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    A variety of continuous and cumulative assessment methods which include field and laboratory practicals, take-home assignments, projects, group and individual work, written and oral examinations which will be utilised to evaluate whether learning outcomes have been attained. Learners will have to display problem-solving skills and prove their grasp and understanding of principles and applications of the discipline.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Portfolios.
  • Workplace assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations. 
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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 Agriculture, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Sciences, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours, 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 Venda 


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