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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Agriculture and Rural Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19030	Postgraduate Diploma: Agriculture and Rural Engineering
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
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Nature Conservation
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	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		2022-12-31

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 programme aims to develop specific skills and applied sciences in agriculture and rural development. The learners will be exposed to holist approach of understanding and interpreting rural development problems and providing appropriate engineering solutions.

Learners will be able to define, understand and solve agricultural and rural development problems related to:

* Soil water conservation including small-scale irrigation

* Resource management and land use planning

* Rural transport, housing and water supply and waste management services

* Mechanization and selection of appropriate technologies

* Renewable energy and rural industries

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1. Matriculation Exemption certificate of equivalent

2. First degree

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1 . Ability to identify, assess, formulate and solve advanced problems related to rural development from the different domains of Agriculture and rural engineering
2. Demonstration of applied competence in the design of farm structures, appropriate farm machinery and renewable technologies
3. Demonstration of applied competence in the management of natural resources and rural services (electricity, water supply, soil conservation etc)
4. 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

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

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 how agriculture and rural engineering contribute to the development of smallholder farmers and rural communities
* Ability to use scientific and engineering knowledge and skills to support responsible decisions making to real life rural problems.
* Ability to solve problems individual and as part of a project team
* Collecting, analysing, organising and critically 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 also be used to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

The learners must prove their problem solving skills concerning rural engineering principles and must show that they have developed a broad understanding of rural development issues.

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:
B Sc (Agriculture)
B A (Agriculture)
B Sc (Agric. Engineering)
B Sc (Civil Engineering)

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):
B Sc (Agriculture)
B A (Agriculture)

This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):
B Sc (Agric. Engineering)
B Sc (Civil Engineering)

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

1. Postgraduate Diploma and M Sc in Agricultural and Rural Engineering

2. Academic, Rural development or Industrial

3. Be involved in rural development and community development projects

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