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

Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours: Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19059  Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours: Education 
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
Honours Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  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 0695/12  2012-07-01  2014-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31   2018-12-31  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
96593  Bachelor of Nursing Honours in Education  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The candidate function as a completely independent nurse educator, providing emancipatory, liberal nursing education which embraces cultural diversity locally and internationally. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Registered nurse
  • Midwife
  • B. Praxis Extensa (Nursing Education) 
    		•

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Management of a nursing education institution in partnership with local and international institutions taking cognisance of the cultural diversity of students and staff.

    2. Maintain professional excellence, credulity and competence through continuing education for professional growth and development

    3. Conduct research and utilizes research findings to solve problems and improve c1ient care.


    Specify critical cross-field outcomes:


    1. Communicate effectively using visual, and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentation

    2. Identify and solve problems by using creative and critical thinking

    3. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively

    4. Work effectively with others in a team, group, organisation and community

    5. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information

    6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others

    Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social/economic development of society at large, by making the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local and global communities being culturally aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Exploring education and career opportunities
  • Developing entrepreneurial opportunities 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Guidelines of the South African Accreditation bodies are applied in the development of teaching
    Cultural diversity of the students and staff is taken cognisance of in the application of the scientific management process
    Strategies that facilitate partnership within related institutions are developed and implemented


    2. Learning programmes using principles of adult learning are deve1oped, implemented and evaluated.
    Learning needs of self, peers and other non-professional member of the health team are identified


    3. Research findings are effectively utilized to solve problems and improve the quality of nursing care.
    Applicable technology and procedures are applied to disseminate information on research findings.
    Relevant theories based on the research findings are developed and implemented


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
  • Portfolios
  • Workplace assessments
  • Written examinations
  • Oral examinations (Workshops, Seminar and Conferences)


    Other:
  • Research Reports (Mini Dissertation)
  • Community based Projects 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification serves an entry point to the related qualification:

    M. CUR (PRAXIS EXTENSA) 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination at exit levels to the qualification. The South African Nursing Council will also be involved in moderation. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:

    Masters of Arts in Nursing Science with specialisation in Nursing Education and Community health.

    A PhD degree in Nursing.

    Career experience required:

    3 years teaching experience at a University

    Other criteria:

    Staff members will b e used as assessors in a manner accommodated within the quality management system of the institution. Outside assessors will also be treated the same way. 

    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: 
    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.
     
    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 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.