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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Plant Pathology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6955	Bachelor of Science Honours in Plant Pathology
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 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
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

To provide qualifiers with:
1. Postgraduate-level knowledge of the field of Molecular Plant Pathology
2. Skills to understand, apply and solve concepts of plant microbe interactions, plant disease development and developing disease control strategies, molecular aspects of microbial diversity and host resistance.
3. To study the complexity of plant diseases, positively contribute to ensuring the national food supply of the country by controlling and preventing diseases outbreaks in crops through genetic manipulation of plants or pathogens.
4. Opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
5. To improve the livelihood of South Africans by ensuring healthy and safe food.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation
First degree: B Sc Plant Pathology
Other:
B Sc Agriculture degree in Plant Pathology or Crop Protection or Plant Protection or Crop Production or Plant Production or Entomology or Horticultural Science or B Sc Microbiology or Botany or Entomology or Plant Production or Entomology or Horticultural Science or a B Sc degree in Microbiology, Botany or Entomology

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

B Sc (Hons) (Microbiology)

Learning outcomes:
The graduate:
1. Understands the behaviour, impact, diversity and control of plant pathogens.
2. The graduate can perform and interpret a wide range of advanced plant pathological techniques and procedures based on currently accepted practices.
3. The graduate has mastered critical and creative thinking skills.
4. The graduate has demonstrated the ability to communicate scientific information appropriately.

Critical cross-field outcomes:

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical, analytical and creative thinking have been made

Organising and managing oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating experimental data an d information

Communicating effectively using language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others

Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

One
Demonstrate sound knowledge in plan pathology passing written and oral tests and examinations under supervision of external and internal assessors.

Two
1. Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced plant pathological procedures proficiently and promptly by assessment and examination of laboratory exercise and a research project.
2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate acquired data through laboratory reports.

Three
Demonstrate the ability to integrate the acquired knowledge to solve plant pathology problems by means of a research assignment.

Four
1. Demonstrate the ability to collate and present scientific information obtained from the relevant and current literature.
2. Demonstrate the ability to present research findings amongst peers.

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
M Sc Botany
M Sc Agric (Plant Breeding)
M Sc (Plant Pathology)
M Sc (Microbiology)
M Sc (Plant Biotechnology)
M Sc Agric Plant Protection
M Inst Agrar Plant Protection
M Inst Agrar Plant Quarantine

M Sc Botany serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Sc Agric (Plant Breeding) serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Sc (Plant Pathology) serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Sc (Microbiology) serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Sc (Plant Biotechnology) serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Sc Agric Plant Protection serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Inst Agrar Plant Protection serves as an entry point to the related qualification.
M Inst Agrar Plant Quarantine serves as an entry point to the related qualification.

MODERATION OPTIONS

One-year summative assessments: External examiners
Student access to all final test/examination answer books/marked scripts, practical reports/projects
Written memoranda for all summative tests and examinations.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
M Sc Plant Pathology; M Sc Agric Plant Pathology or Plant Protection

Career experienced required:
Undergraduate or Postgraduate teaching or teaching assistance Postgraduate teaching

Other criteria:
Industry experience in the field of plant pathology, entomology; plant protection; crop protection

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