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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Landscape Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
2145	Bachelor of Technology: Landscape Technology
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 1034/01	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2012-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72424	Bachelor of Technology: Landscape Technology	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
78712	Bachelor of Technology: Landscape Technology	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will have the ability to plan, cost, implement and maintain large landscape projects using appropriate management principles and procedures and apply research methodology techniques in resolving relevant landscape problems.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Prospective students must have a First Degree in Landscape Technology, equivalent qaulification or an acceptable record of practical experience.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learner will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:

1. Analyse, develop and bring to conclusion a selected landscape case study

2. Undertake applied research to assist in practical problem-solving within a landscape practice

3. Manage all relevant resources in the operation of a landscape enterprise.

Specified outcomes:

1. Select, apply appropriate analysis techniques, develop effective solutions and present conclusion using appropriate documentation and graphic representation techniques. (C) (Credits = 50)

2. Establish clearly the problem statement / hypothesis and select most appropriate methodology to undertake the envisaged research into problem solving in a landscape practice.
(c) (Credits = 20)

3. Apply appropriate management skills in the operation of a landscape design or contracting enterprise.
(CF) (Credits = 40)

Select and apply appropriate and written communication techniques
(CF) (Credits = 10)

Critical outcomes:

1. identify and solve problems of a specialised horticultural production or management nature and take responsible decisions based on critical and creative thinking.

2. work effectively with others as a member of a team within the horticultural enterprise and as a member of a professional association.

3. analyse, organise and critically evaluate horticultural related data and information.

4. communicate professionally with personnel and staff.

5. use science and technology effectively and critically in relating the horticultural profession to the environment.

6. contribute to the full personal development of the individual by exploring education and career opportunities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Selection and analysis of identified landscape case study have been done efficiently, applying appropriate techniques

The development process substantiates clearly the suggested solutions

Recommendations and/or implementation programme adhere to good landscape management principles

Documentation uses appropriate written and graphic techniques.
2. The problem statement and hypothesis are clearly formulated

The most appropriate methodology to undertake the envisaged research has been demonstrated.
3. Relevant financial, project planning and marketing knowledge and skills have been demonstrated correctly.

Appropriate communication methods have been used efficiently in communication with personnel and clients

Integrated assessment:

A combination of formative assessment (projects, written tests, laboratory work, group discussions) and summative assessment methods (written examinations, practical project presentations). A graduate will be able to identify, assess, explain, interpret, discuss, compare, analyse and solve horticultural problems of a specialised nature. Assessment practices should integrate these elements, combining appropriate application of knowledge, skills and values to signify competence. Formative assessment will be continuous.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation: M. Level at Universities eg.Pretoria, UCT

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC requirements will apply.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The current SERTEC requirements regarding examiners apply.

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
hown in the table above.

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.

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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.

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