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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diploma: Forestry

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17496	Diploma: Forestry
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
Advanced Certificate	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Forestry and Wood Technology
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	Level 5	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2023-12-31

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 Diploma programme in Forestry is to build on the foundation made in the Certificate programme with major focus on Silviculture, Agro forestry and Community Social Forestry. Learners would consolidate their previous "hands on" experience with more content and problem-solving skills in all the focus areas. That is learners will be able to define, understand and solve forestry and rural development issues relating to the above-mentioned focus areas. In addition, the following areas will be included:

Resource management and land use planning

Entrepreneurship and self motivation

Forestry resources management.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation Exemption Certificate or equivalent

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Ability to identify, assess and solve problems related to Forestry production
2. Demonstration of competence in the selection, planting, harvesting post harvesting and marketing of woods.
3. Demonstration of competence in the management
4. Learners should have a grasp of the fundamentals of forestry resources management and services.
5. Be able to carry research communicate effectively to the targeted rural community and be able to handle data (modelling) in computer, prepare and interpret scientific reports.

Cross-field outcomes will include those specified in the learning outcomes of approved modules in the programme and would include the following:

* Demonstration of an understanding of forestry production and the role of forestry in the social, political and economic affairs in the country
* Ability to use scientific knowledge and skills to support responsible decision making to real life problems in forestry
* Ability to solve problems individually and as part of a project team
* Collecting, analysing, organising and evaluating information
* Communicating effectively in scientific presentations and to rural communities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

A range of continuous formative methods including: prescribed practicals, tutorials, tests and written examinations. Seminars and Project work singly and in groups will be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

The learners must prove their problem-solving skills concerning forest production and must show that they have developed a broad understanding of the forest industry.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Work-place assessments
2. Written examinations
3. Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
BA or BSc (Agriculture)
MSc

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):
BA or BSc (Agriculture)

This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):
BA or BSc (Agriculture)
MSc

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal: Learners evaluations and observation by the Head of department of modules and presentations are used, as well as regular discussions between staff members and learners.

External: The programme is submitted to SAQA for accreditation. Written examinations for each module, as well as the research project report are examined internally and externally.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

BSc/MSc (Forestry)

Academic, Rural development or Industrial (Forestry/Saw milling/Logging)

Must be related to forestry science programme

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:

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1.	University of Venda