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

Postgraduate Diploma: Applied Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22384  Postgraduate Diploma: Applied Geology 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Western Cape 
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  160  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
Firstly, it provides opportunities for recent graduates in the Natural Sciences without any of the specialisations as majors, but who have demonstrated potential for graduate studies by completing their first degree with at least a C aggregate, to specialise in any of the above fields and by doing so, improve their chances of employment. Recent graduates may enrol for BSc(Hons) and/or MSc degrees

Secondly, it provides employed graduates with the opportunity to use the programme to enhance their career prospects by enrolling and completing the M.Sc degree in any of the specialisations and/or the post graduate diploma in any of the specialisations on a full- or part-time basis

Thirdly, it provides experienced persons from industry who do not have a formal university qualification but who have the potential and experience to complete graduate level studies, with the flexibility to enrol for the B.Sc(Hons) degree which could lead to an M.Sc degree and/or the postgraduate diploma in any of the specialisations 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of prior learning:

In the case of applicants without a Bachelor Honours degree, additional information on the following aspects must be submitted on application:
  • Curriculum vitae detailing all previous work experience and the period of employment
  • Referee reports from current and precious employers
  • Any other information as may be required

    Senate, upon the recommendation of the Departmental Chairperson, may prescribe additional modules or courses in Geology, Hydrogeology, Exploration Geochemistry and Petroleum Geology or other relevant subjects 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Candidates who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in any of the specialisations, should have skills to conduct research and write scientific reports 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment:

    All assessments will be of an integrated nature, addressing and solving real-life problems through continuous evaluation of mini projects, tests, theory and practical examinations 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Moderation will be done via an external examiner appointed by the University Senate 

    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: 
    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 the Western Cape 


    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.