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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Geographic Information Systems

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6689	Postgraduate Diploma: Geographic 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
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
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

The purpose of the interdisciplinary specialisation is to provide the qualifiers with advanced knowledge and skills to apply the methods and techniques of geo-information 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 geo-information 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 geo-information 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

Matriculation certificate
First degree: B A Geography, B Tech
Other:
Any other qualification accepted as equivalent by Senate in a discipline in which the student has learnt how to collect, analyse and present spatial and aspatial data.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Dip (GIS)

Learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theory relevant to geo-information management
2. Apply advanced geo-information processes of collecting, managing, analysing and presenting geo-information for decision-making
3. Apply the advanced geo-information processes, methods, and techniques to various application areas and support problem analyses and problem solving in these areas
4. Know how to analyse geo-information requirements in an organisation and to design, implement and manage a geo-information processing system
5. Can evaluate new theoretic and technical developments in the field of geo-information management and incorporate it into new applications
6. Effectively communicate through appropriate media with all involved in the geo-information process
7. Effectively participate in a Geo-informatics practice under professional supervision

Critical cross-field outcomes:
Should be well educated with a holistic approach to problem solving
Should be conversant in the relevant theory
Should be conversant in the relevant technology
Should be conversant in the relevant application areas
Should be comfortable with relevant software and systems operations
Should be prepared to succeed in a highly diverse and rapidly growing field
Be able to identify and solve problems through critical and creative thinking
Be able to work effectively with individuals, groups and communities
Be competent in collecting, analysing and critically evaluating data and information
Be aware of the social implications of the information age

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The theoretical concepts are explained in terms of applicability, limitations and advantages
2. A research project is completed in which relevant data is collected, analysed and presented towards a solution of a problem statement.
3. A report is prepared illustrating how geo-information management is applied to various application areas
4. A technical report is prepared detailing how geo-information requirements in an organisation are determined and a conceptual design is of a new system is developed
5. New developments are explained in terms of their applicability in existing systems and application areas
6. Visual representations are prepared to explain the geo-information process and procedures
7. Management principles and procedures are explained in terms of geo-information practice

Integrated assessment:
Simulations
Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
M Sc Geo-informatics
M Sc/M A Geography

M Sc Geo-informatics serves as an entry point to the related qualification
M Sc/M A Geography serves as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

External assessment of research project and written examinations
Secondary internal assessments of all assignments, essays, reports and presentations

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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

Career experience required:
Suitable experience in the field of Geo-information 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.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria