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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Energy Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73797  Bachelor of Science Honours in 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  144  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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
3703  Bachelor of Science Honours: Energy Studies  Level 7  NQF Level 08  144  Complete 

This qualification is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
109866  Bachelor of Science Honours in Energy Studies  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to:
  • Develop applied competencies in the mastering, interpretation, analysis and application of energy economic, technology, international policy formulation and evaluation principles.
  • Take strategic decisions in the context of an energy organisation, the wider energy industry and to assess public sector policy decisions impacting on the energy sector.
  • Reflect on his/her managerial decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of energy management, strategic planning and regulation. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to:
  • Understand and disseminate relevant literature on a postgraduate level
  • Perform note-taking, draw conclusions from information from a variety of sources
  • Communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

    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.Sc. 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:

    A learner who claims to have achieved entry requirements through experimental learning will be assessed. If the student is found to be competent, the student may gain
  • Access,
  • Advanced placement
  • Or recognition of degree status will be granted on condition of continuing education. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    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 the 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. Accountable develop a macro-vision of the importance and role of the energy industry to the national economy; reflecting on the differences among countries.

    8. Explore different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of a 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 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 
    The learner can:

    1. Identify, analyse and solve complex issues and problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about energy issues, concepts and principles correctly.
    Evaluate and, where relevant, correctly apply theoretical concepts and approaches to interdisciplinary energy industry challenges, strategies and policies thus proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions.
    Reflect on the application made and assess 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 thorough knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in, or affected by, the energy sector.

    3. Act responsibility and honestly in the interactions with other role players in the energy field.
    Display ability to accept any 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 filed 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.
    Show that he/she can plan and undertake such research through independent study and teamwork.

    5. The learner must 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. The learner must demonstrate insight into different energy technologies and be able to demonstrate an awareness of the impact the energy industry has on the environment.

    7. The learner must explain the importance and role of the energy industry on especially the national economy. The learner must also discern between the roles of energy at macro and micro-levels.

    8. Show that he/she is able to identify the different skills and capabilities necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of an energy analyst, manager an/or regulator, and to 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. The learner must evaluate the role which a more effective and efficient energy sector will have in the economy and the impact which 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 various different communities and sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities. The learner must 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. The learner must show an ability to 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 applicant thereof.

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

    Integrated assessment appropriately incorporate to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:
    The learner must demonstrate that the required exit level outcomes have been achieved in the foundational, practical and reflexive sense. This assessment will be carried out by qualified assessors via formative and summative assessment practices.

    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Learners will be continuously assessed via informal 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 him/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.
    The learner must write one three-hour exam per module undertaken for the qualification, towards the end of that module. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • Access to qualifications on a lower level:
    Articulation with other qualifications on a lower level that this qualification, thereby enabling learners to gain access to this qualification:
    The learner must have accomplished a B.Sc. degree on NQF level 6 or any related qualification with an exit on level 6 of the NQF.
  • Access to qualifications on the same level:
    *Articulation with other qualifications on a lower level that this qualification, thereby enabling learners to exit this qualification at some stage, continuing their studies in another "similar" qualification:
    *This course is unique in South Africa and there are no opportunities for a learner who wishes to exit course in mid-stream, i.e. change to another similar degree at RAU or another higher education institution or another B.Sc. at RAU (or another higher education institution). Learners successfully completing the B.Sc. Honours (Energy Studies) may continue with another qualification, related to the learner's previous tertiary qualifications, at any higher education institution.
  • Access to qualifications on a higher level:
    *Articulation with other qualifications on a higher level than this qualification, thereby enabling learners to gain access to these qualifications, when they have completed this one:
    *The learner who has successfully completed the B.Sc. Honours (Energy Studies) qualification on NQF-level 7 will have the opportunity for further study at a recognised higher education institution through a Master's study (M.Phil or M.Tech) in energy studies on NQF-level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    None. 

    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, and 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.
  • Assessors should have job and/or learning experience in the areas of energy economics, technology and/or regulation.
  • Assessors should have experience in the field of education and training, particularly with respect to the subject of energy economics, technology and regulation. 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. 
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    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.
     
    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 


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