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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73783  Bachelor of Commerce in Transport Economics 
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
National First Degree  Field 11 - Services  Transport, Operations and Logistics 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competencies in the understanding and interpreting of transport economic, management and regulatory principles, in preparation for a career in the transport field and to provide a basis for further learning.

The learner should be able to reflect on the study material in the context of a transport organisation, or the transport function of a company, and to assess public sector policy, and other decisions impacting transport as a sector. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The learners should be able to:

    1. Assess and apply transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles and identify, and propose solutions to any problems relating to transport economic, management and regulatory strategies and policies.
    2. Work in a team with various role players, with respect to transport management and/or regulation, as well as considering people on the grassroots level related to the transport sector.
    3. Act responsibly with respect to activities undertaken in the course of his/her evaluation and application of transport economic, management and regulatory concepts principles.
    4. Undertake research in the transport field, including gathering, analysing, integrating and presenting related information.
    5. Communicate effectively, orally and/or in writing, with role players in the transport sector, applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication applied.
    6. Utilise basic management technology appropriate to the transport management environment.
    7. Explain the importance and role of the transport industry, and the regulation thereof on a macro-and a micro-level.
    8. Identify skills and capabilities required of a transport manager and/or regulator, and consider different learning strategies to acquire and improve these skills and/or capabilities.
    9. Identify possible areas of personal contribution to the level of professionalism and expertise in, and effectiveness and efficiency of the transport sector, and therefore the economy.
    10. Demonstrate a positive approach to different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences and needs, particularly with respect to transport, within these communities.
    11. Seek employment and entry into the transport sector, and thus establish for himself/herself a career in the sector.
    12. Organise and co-ordinate, effectively and responsibly, resources and opportunities, especially own activities, and taking into consideration the implications thereof. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    The learners should be able to:

    1. The learner must demonstrate an ability to identify and solve problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles. The learner must evaluate and, where relevant, correctly apply theoretical concepts and approaches to transport economic, management and regulatory strategies and policies. The learner must be able to reflect on the application made.

    2. The learner must be able to display teamship. The learner must demonstrate an acceptable level of social sensitivity in his/her relationships with others and work effectively in a team, implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made. Finally the learner must display knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in, or affected by, the transport sector.

    3. The learner must display an ability to act responsibly in interactions with other role players. The learner must also display an ability to accept responsibility for any activities required of him/her in his/her evaluation and application of the various transport economic, management and regulatory concepts and principles.

    4. The learner must demonstrate the ability execute research in the field of transport, including the correct gathering, analysing, integrating and presenting of information on transport economic, management and policy issues, by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken.

    5. The learner must effectively communicate, in an oral and/or written manner with different role players in the transport sector by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made.

    6. The learner must demonstrate an ability to operate specified management technology important to the management of a transport business or function. The learner must use a computer as well as transport-related Internet and/or databases.

    7. The learner must explain the importance and role of the transport sector, and the management and regulation thereof, internationally, regionally, nationally, provincially, and locally. The learner must also discern between the roles of transport at these various macro- and micro-levels.

    8. The learner must show that he/she is able to identify the different skills and capabilities necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of a transport manager and/or regulator, and consider different effective learning options to acquire these skills and capabilities.

    9. The learner must explain the link between the number of transport professionals and level of professionalism in the transport sector, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the transport sector and therefore of the economy. The learner must identify the impacts and/or roles which a more effective and efficient transport sector will have in the economy and the impact which this will in turn have.

    10. The learner must demonstrate a positive approach towards various different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities, by identifying transport needs of different communities, identifying and considering their various social, economic and cultural differences and therefore their differing needs and requirements with respect to the transport sector.

    11. The learner must demonstrate employment-seeking skills for entry into the transport sector by applying theoretical principles of employment-seeking and career-pathing and reflecting on the application thereof.

    12. The learner must display an ability to effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities, particularly in the field of transport, by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made. The leaner must also demonstrate acceptable level of responsibility and organisational ability with respect to their own activities. Finally, the learner must demonstrate a knowledge of the implications of all organising and coordinating activities undertaken.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

    The learners will be continually assessed by means of class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests and formal modular tests, in written or oral mode. The learner may also be required to do practical work (independent and in groups during study visits) which is evaluated by assessors. In addition, the learner must also assess himself/herself as well as the work of classmates, and reflect on the dynamics of this 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 3 hour examination per module undertaken for the qualification, towards the end of that module. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Economics, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Transport and Logistics, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics, NQF Level 8. 
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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: 
    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.
     
    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 Johannesburg 


    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.