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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Energy Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
73761	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Energy Studies
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg
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 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
3325	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Energy Studies	Level 7	NQF Level 08	160	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competencies in the mastering, interpretation, analysis and application of energy, economic, technology, international policy formulation and evaluation principles.

The learner should be able to take strategic decisions in the context of an energy organisation, the wider energy industry and to access public sector policy decisions impacting on the energy sector. The learner should also be able to reflect on his/her managerial decisions and applications to access the effect thereof in the holistic context of energy management, strategic planning and regulation.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read study material with understanding and interpret relevant literature on a graduate level. Learners must be able to communicate using academic Afrikaans/English in written/oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage his/her own studies, applying effective time planning.

Access will be provided to the learner who is in possession of a baccalaureate degree on NQF-level 6, generating a minimum of 360 credits. A graduate learner from another university must comply with the following conditions before being admitted to the B.Com Honours (Energy Studies): depending on the pre-study, a supplementary study programme may be required as a condition for admission. Where a learner has not been formally exempted from a prerequisite course for the honours study, the Faculty may, on recommendation of the Director of the Institute for Energy Studies, grant exemption for requirements for admission to the honours study. Applications for admission to honours studies are finalised by the Director. Rejected applications must be submitted to the Faculty.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Current competencies in the field of energy studies that have been acquired by experiential learning in this field through related experience or studies, will be assessed. Such competencies may help the learner gain access to the programme, advance placement in the programme or recognition of the qualification on the condition of continuing education at this institution.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Evaluate and apply interdisciplinary energy industry concepts and principles correctly; identify and analyse complex issues and problems relating to the energy industry and propose and implement alternative solutions to reflect on research done in the field of energy;

2. Work in a team effectively with a variety of role players, including political role players, professional and administrative members of the energy sector as well as people on the grassroots level in the sector; and reflect on the implementation of teamwork;

3. Accept responsibility for activities undertaken in the course of his/her evaluation and application of energy sector concepts and principles;

4. Plan and conduct, through independent study and teamwork, research in the energy field including gathering, analysing, integrating and interpreting related information correctly and reflect on the research;

5. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with different role players in the energy sector, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied;

6. Apply the different technologies appropriate to the energy industry correctly and reflect on their impact on the broader environment;

7. Explain accountably the importance and role of the energy industry to the national economy, reflecting on the differences among countries; to reflect on his/her own macro-vision;

8. Explore different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of an energy analyst, manager and/or regulator;

9. Make a contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of the energy sector, thus positively impacting on the economy and contributing to the redress of poverty in the country;

10. Demonstrate a positive approach to different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences and needs, particularly with respect to energy utilisation, within these communities;

11. Acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the energy sector effectively and thus enabling himself/herself to establish a specialised career in the sector;

12. Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities in the field of energy studies, including own activities, and taking into consideration the financial implications thereof by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the applications.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Can the leaner:

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve complex issues and problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about energy issues, concepts and principles correctly? Evaluate and, where relevant, apply theoretical concepts and approaches correctly to interdisciplinary energy industry challenges, strategies and policies, thus proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions? Reflect on the application made and access the success, or otherwise, thereof?

2. Display effective team ship? Demonstrate an acceptable level of social sensitivity in his/her relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made? Display a through knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in, or affected by, the energy sector?

3. Display an ability to act responsibility and honestly in interactions with other role players in the energy field? Display an ability to accept responsibility for any activities required of him/her in his/her evaluation and application of the various energy sector concepts and principles?

4. Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research in the field of energy, including the correct gathering, analysing, integrating and interpretation of information on energy issues, by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken? Plan and undertake research through independent study and teamwork?

5. Effectively communicate, in an oral and written manner, including the usage of visual/graphic aids, with the different role players in the energy fields by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made?

6. Demonstrate an insight into different energy technologies and demonstrate an awareness of the impact that the energy industry has on the environment?

7. Explain the importance and role of the energy industry on especially the national economy? Distinguish between the roles of energy at macro- and micro-levels?

8. Identify the different skills and capabilities necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of an energy analyst, manager and/or regulator and explore different effective learning strategies to acquire these skills and capabilities?

9. Explain the link between the level of professionalism in the energy sector and the effectiveness and efficiency of the sector and therefore of the economy. Evaluate the role that a more effective and efficient energy sector will have in the economy and the impact that this will in turn have on the living standards of the population of the country (e.g. the redress of poverty, improved access to affordable energy)?

10. Demonstrate a positive approach towards the social, economic and cultural differences within communities? Analyse the particular energy needs of different communities, taking into consideration their various social, economic and cultural differences and therefore their differing energy needs and requirements. Apply energy industry concepts and principles to make proposals that will improve the circumstances of these communities?

11. Demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the energy sector by applying theoretical principles of employment seeking and career-pathing and reflecting on the application thereof?

12. Organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities, particularly in the field of energy, by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made? Demonstrate an acceptable level of responsibility and organisational ability with respect to their own activities? Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the financial implications of all organising and co-ordinating activities undertaken?

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

The learners will be continually assessed by means of class assignments, essays, presentations, class participation and a formal modular test, in written or oral mode, in each module. In addition, the learner must also assess himself/herself as well as the work of classmates, and reflect on the dynamics of the process.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a three-hour exam per module undertaken for the qualification towards the end of the module.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:
The learner will be able to access to certificates on NQF level 5 or 6, diplomas on level 5 or 6 or a degree on NQF level 6 in the field of Energy Studies.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
This course is unique in South Africa and there are no opportunities for the learner who wishes to exit the course in mid-stream, i.e. change to another similar degree at RAU or another higher education institution or another B. Com Honours at RAU (or another higher education institution). Learners successfully completing the B. Com Honours (Energy Studies) may continue with another qualification, related to the learner 's previous tertiary qualifications at any higher education institution.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
The learner who has successfully completed the B. Com Honours (Energy Studies) Qualification on NQF-level7 will have the opportunity for further study at a recognised higher education institution through a Masters study (M. Com or M. Phil or M. Tech) in energy studies on NQF-level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners are appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences upon recommendation by the Institute for Energy Studies. Once the internal examiners have assessed the examinations of the learner, the external examiners will undertake a similar exercise.
For every module of this qualification there will be at least one external examiner or second examiner who will be from within the University or a related organisation, with qualifications and job related or learning area experience.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualified assessors for assessing the learner undertaking this qualification, in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, will be appointed by the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University, upon recommendation of the Institute, based on the following criteria:

Assessors should be qualified in the area of energy studies and should be in possession of a relevant B.Com or B.Sc Honours degree on NQF level 7.
Assessors should have job and/or learning experience in the areas of energy economics, and technology.
Assessors should have experience in the field of education and training, particularly with respect to the subject of energy economics and technology. Assessors should also be well informed of what is required of them in connection to the assessment of the learner. Assessors must be SAQA accredited.

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:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Johannesburg