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

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6477  Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science 
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
National First Degree(Min 480)  Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation  Primary Agriculture 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  613  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   2030-06-30  

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 (first) purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level (Level 6) knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of animal science, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic and rewarding contributions to society.

The (second) purpose of this qualification is to provide Southern Africa with animal science professionals, who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the basic principles of animal science, and in particular the functional anatomy, physiology, growth, genetics, breeding, nutrition and management of domesticated and wild animals, as well as the factors influencing the quality of animal products. 

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? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of animal science which includes the functional anatomy, physiology, genetics, breeding, nutrition and management of domestic and wild animals.
    2. The skills to efficiently breed, feed and manage all classes of domesticated and wild animals in different production systems.
    3. To comply with professional and ethical standards in the agricultural and wildlife sciences.
    4. To comply with the requirements for professional registration as an animal scientist. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    10. Seminars and presentations

    Integrated assessment:
    Simulations.
    Work-place assessments.
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • Seminars.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Interpersonal communication skills.
  • Case studies. 
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    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:
  • Cognate Postgraduate Diploma, NQF Level 8.
  • Cognate Bachelor's Honours Degree, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Agriculture in Animal Production Management, NQF Level 9.
  • Cognate Master's Degree, 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 


    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.