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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Psychology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19437	Bachelor of Psychology
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
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 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	494	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		2024-12-31

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 professional qualification will allow students to register as counsellors with the Professional Board for Psychology, and will enable them to render psychological services at a primary mental health care level.

The programme therefore aims to:

Equip students with advanced knowledge in psychology, and with basic and intermediate knowledge from selected associated disciplines, in order to understand psychosocial issues and problems and their psychological sequelae in individuals, families and groups;

Provide students with knowledge and skills to identify and assess the psychological effects of these psychosocial phenomena, and to implement appropriate intervention strategies at individual, group and community levels;

Equip students with the knowledge and skills to implement preventative programmes at a primary mental health care level, thereby contributing towards human and social development in South Africa;

Provide students with the ability to assess the effectiveness of intervention and preventative programmes; and to

Provide them with the capacity to do research and to prepare them for postgraduate study.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement or equivalent university admission qualification.

Due to the number of applications exceeding the available practicum placements a selection takes place.
Selection is based on matriculation results as well as proven interpersonal skills (as demonstrated by appropriately leadership positions and activities at school)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The successful BPsych student will have:

1. The ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, using different theoretical approaches;
2. The ability to utilise this information in the development and implementation of appropriate intervention and preventative strategies;
3. The ability to defend a specific theoretical position clearly and logically and to use information selectively to justify a position or viewpoint and to present this systematically in reports;
4. An understanding of, and some experience in, applying research methods to mental health problems in primary care settings;
5. The ability to communicate and interact effectively with individuals, families, groups and communities, as well as with other professionals involved in primary health care.

Specific Outcomes:

In terms of specific domains of psychological practice, students will be able to perform the following functions upon completion of the programme:

Knowledge

An advanced knowledge of the theories and practice of psychology, particularly as it related to primary mental health care;

Psychological Assessment

Identification, assessment, and explanation of psychosocial problems and their sequelae from a psychological perspective;

Identification of the symptoms of psychopathology for referral purposes;

Selection, administration and interpretation of the results of a wide spectrum of psychological measuring instruments (e.g. intellectual/scholastic abilities, aptitude, interests, personality, etc.);

Integration of test results into a psychological report.

Psychological interventions

Provision of basic, short-term counselling to individuals, families and groups;

Designing and implementation of psycho-educational and preventative programmes in communities and groups;

Implementation of sub-system interventions (e.g. marriage counselling).

Research

Evaluation of the outcome of psycho-educational and preventative programmes;

An understanding of research methods and research skills that can be applied, under guidance, to the study of typical problems in the field of the profession.

Referral Expertise

Ability to refer, to, and liase with, other professionals within the primary health care system.

Consulting

Ability to consult with a broad spectrum of stakeholders in community settings on issues relevant to the promotion of mental health.

Basic practice Management

Knowledge of ethical principles basic to the profession;

Ability to manage a practice effectively.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification has been achieved.
2. A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as portfolios, simulations, workplace assessments, written and oral examinations is used.
3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.
4. From the assessment of samples, generalising to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability.
5. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 07.

Integrated Assessment:

A student`s integration of knowledge, competencies and skills acquired in the modules making up the programme will be assessed by a qualified supervisor during

An uninterrupted practical placement of three months at the beginning of the fourth year of study, and

Again during a further three months practical work at a community centre during the course of the fourth year.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s)

MA (Clinical Psychology
MA (Counselling Psychology)
MA (Psychology)

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosh has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standard and assessment practices of the departments.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosh will participate in a manner that conforms to the quality assurance system of the University.

Additional Information:
The Professional Board for Psychology requires that supervisors for the BPsych practical placements meet the following requirements:

Registration with the professional Board for Psychology as psychologists

Appropriately qualified at a doctoral level or demonstrable expertise in supervision

Accreditation by the College of Professional Psychology of South Africa.

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.	Stellenbosch University