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

Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering and Environmental Geology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6445  Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering and Environmental Geology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Engineering and Related Design 
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 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2028-06-30  

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 
The purpose of the qualification is to provide qualified learners who are in possession of a three-year institutions qualification or a four-year Technikon qualification in Geology with additional knowledge in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental Science to enable them to effectively communicate with engineers, planners and other scientists and to facilitate the investigation and research of problems related to the interaction between development/construction projects and the geological environment. The learner is empowered with basic applied competence in the fields of Soil Mechanics, Rock Mechanics, Hydrogeology, Environmental studies, Report writing, Project management and Business practices, further aimed at lifelong learning through upgrading of knowledge and skills. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Cognate Bachelor's Degree, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Cognate Advanced Diploma, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The qualified learner in the qualification is able to communicate with other scientists, engineers and other persons to identify, investigate, formulate and solve convergent and divergent geological and environmental problems innovatively form first principles of basic sciences, geology and engineering.

    Learning outcomes:
    Graduates should have a thorough knowledge of the following subjects:
  • Mineralogy, petrology, physical geology, sedimentology and structural geology.
  • Hydrogeology.
  • Geophysics.
  • Soil mechanics.
  • Rock mechanics.
  • Geotechnical site investigation methods.
  • Foundation engineering.
  • Engineering structures.
  • Geotechnical processes.
  • Environmental science.
  • Environmental legislation.

    Graduates should have the following skills:
  • Computer literate.
  • Data retrieval.
  • Remote sensing and air photo interpretations.
  • Field mapping, soil and rock description.
  • Soil, rock and water sampling.
  • Soil, rock and water testing.
  • Planning and design of site investigation programs.
  • Three-dimensional data interpretation and extrapolation.
  • Environmental assessments.
  • Report writing.
  • Business and marketing.
  • Communication.

    Graduates should have the following values/qualities:
  • High ethical standards.
  • Reliable and persistent.
  • Enthusiastic and co-operative.
  • Innovative and practical. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated assessment:
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.
    Other:
    Project reports. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Environmental Geography, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Engineering and Environmental Geology, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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 Pretoria 


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