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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Community Health 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
6497  Postgraduate Diploma in Veterinary Community Health 
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
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Preventive Health 
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
Reregistered  EXCO 0328/24  2024-11-21  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 gain knowledge and experience in the field of Veterinary Community Health to a level of competence above that of the first Degree (Bachelor of Veterinary Science). Whilst not leading to registration as a specialist in the field, the incumbent should be able to develop practical qualifications to advise on food safety, occupational hazards and the establishment of diagnostic, surveillance, information and risk assessment systems to control zoonoses.

The second purpose is to provide additional knowledge and practical experience to teach Veterinary Public Health to underqualified learners and veterinary nurses. An attitude of lifelong learning will be fostered, ensuring continued self-development in the discipline.

The third purpose of this diploma is to provide a basis with which to contemplate further Postgraduate studies in the discipline or any other related discipline. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
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:
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • 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 
    1. Implement Veterinary Public Health activities in food security and safety.
    2. Implement Veterinary Public Health activities in community environmental health.
    3. Implement a programme for Disaster preparedness and relief operations. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Understand systems to control the handling of food of animal origin throughout the entire food chain.
  • Understand systems to control the handling of food of animal origin in new food industries.
  • Understand systems to control animal by products processing.
  • Understand qualifications to control zoonoses of environmental origin.
  • Evaluate environmental pollution.
  • Evaluate the preservation of the urban and rural environment.
  • Participate in education qualifications for the safe collection and disposal of animal wastes.
  • Participate in education qualifications in zoo-hygiene and the protection of drinking water sources.
  • Explain preventive measures in disease outbreaks and natural and man-made disasters.

    Integrated assessment:
  • Portfolios.
  • Work-place assessments.
  • Written examinations.
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
  • Portfolios.
  • Seminars based on current research, literature or relevant topics.

    Formative assessment:
  • Continual assessment and monitoring of the learner during studies whilst under the supervision of a registered specialist in the field and other senior personnel.

    Summative assessment:
  • Portfolio work that has been completed and assessed by assessors and moderators.
  • Written, oral and practical assessment occurs at predetermined intervals and at the end of the study period and covering theoretical knowledge, practical skills and acquired experience. 
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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:
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science Honours, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Public Health, 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.