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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours: Geo-Information Systems

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6681	Bachelor of Science Honours: Geo-Information Systems
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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Physical Planning, Design and Management
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 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

The purpose of the interdisciplinary specialisation is to provide the qualifiers with advanced knowledge and skills to apply the methods and techniques of geoinformation management to problem solving activities in various application areas such as environmental sciences, environmental management, planning, engineering, business, utilities, health, education, etc.

This degree builds on the knowledge and skills in respect of geoinformation management obtained in undergraduate studies in various disciplines. The qualifier is empowered with advanced applied competence in matters such as Remote Sensing, Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, Cartography and Spatial Analysis.

A further purpose of the qualification is to help alleviate the current shortage of adequately qualified personnel in the field of geoinformation management. This will have a positive effect on information supply to the decision-making and development processes required for sustainable development in South Africa.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matirculation certificate
First degree:
BSc in Geoinformatics

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theory relevant to geoinformation management

Apply advanced geoinformation processes of collecting, managing, analysing and presenting geoinformtion for decision-making

Apply the advanced geoinformation processes, methods, and techniques to various application areas and support problem analyses and problem solving in these areas

Know how to analyse geoinformation requirements in an organisation and to design, implement and manage a geoinformation processing system

Can evaluate new theoretic and technical developments in the field of geoinformation management and incorporate it into new applications

Effectively communicate through appropriate media with all involved in the geoinformation process

Effectively participate in a Geoinformatics practice under professional supervision.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The theoretical concepts are explained in terms of applicability, limitations and advantages.

A research project is completed in which relevant data is collected, analysed and presented towards a solution of a problem statement

A report is prepared illustrating how geoinformation management is applied to various application areas

A technical report is prepared detailing how geoinformation requirements in an organisation are determined and a conceptual design is of a new system is developed.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications
MSc Geoinformatics

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualiications
MSc Geoinformatics

MODERATION OPTIONS

External assessmnet of research projects and written examinations

Secondary internal assessments of all assignments, essays, reports and presentations

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required
Relevant qualifications on a level higher than that for which the candidate is enrolled

Career experience required
Suitable experience in the field of Geoinformation Management

Other criteria
Demonstrated proficiency in postgraduate education assessment and guidance

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:

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1.	University of Pretoria