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

Certificate: Science Foundation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
20949  Certificate: Science Foundation 
ORIGINATOR
University of Transkei 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Certificate  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 
To improve scientific skills for students to be able to pursue degrees in science. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Senior certificate with minimum matric Maths F standard grade and minimum F standard grade in Physics and Biology or E standard grade in any if the two sciences. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
CRITICAL OUTCOMES:
The programme will provide students with the following:
  • The ability to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • The ability to work effectively with others as member of a team, group, organisation or community.
  • Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively;
  • Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasions.
  • Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others;
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation; and
  • Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society.

    SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
    The students who complete the programme will:
  • Be able to communicate effectively using scientific language.
  • Be able to understand and use fundamental principles and techniques in computer science information technology.
  • Be able to read, draw inter-paragraphs and elated problems.
  • Be able to solve routine and non-routine problems in mathematics and sciences innovatively.
  • Be able to design and conduct experiments projects.
  • Be able to acquire and critically evaluate information on various aspects the sciences. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

    (i) Listing of forms of assessment related to the overall purpose
    - Ongoing assessment in contract periods
    - Written assignments, tutorials, practicals and monthly tests;

    (ii) Listing of forms of assessment related to specific outcomes:
    - Tutorials
    - Assignments
    - Practicals
    - Monthly tests
    - Semester examinations 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Generic articulation:
    Qualifying learners will have access to a variety of fields and at equivalent higher education institutions, subject to individual requirements.

    Specific articulation:
    Qualifying learners will have access to various other programmes in science, economic science and medicine and health sciences at Unitra, subject to individual disciplinary requirements. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Not applicable. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    List of staff who will participate in the programme instruction and their qualifications. The minimum qualification of assessors will be an Honours degree in the relevant field of specialization. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.