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

Bachelor of Technology: Oceanography 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78721  Bachelor of Technology: Oceanography 
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
B Tech  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Life Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2024-12-31  

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
2085  Bachelor of Technology: Oceanography  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying candidate will be competent to provide managerial input and support with respect to the sustainable utilisation of marine resources and to undertake research activities in the field of marine science and technology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
NQF 6 and/or recognition of relevant prior learning. Second Language skills at least at NQF 4.
Specified programme/departmental requirements will apply. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Plan, describe and execute stock assessment and oceanographic surveys.

2. Effectively use research results and stocks assessments to provide input to the management of living marine resources.

3. Effectively carry out research projects.

4. Identify, explain and interpret the interaction between the exploited resources and their living and non-living environment.

5. Effectively communicate orally, technically and in writing.

Specified outcomes:

1. Apply the theory of survey design to stock assessment and general oceanographic surveys.
  • Describe the use of survey equipment and methods to achieve the desired survey results of stock assessment and oceanographic surveys on oceanographic surveys.

    2. Use the results of stock assessment surveys, together with economic, biological and physical data, to provide input towards the management of living marine resources.
  • Analyse and evaluate existing policies and make suggestions regarding the management of living marine resource.

    3. Demonstrate the ability to plan and produce a project proposal for a research project.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collect and analyse information and to present the results in a scientific format (Projects).

    4. Analyse and interpret the interaction between environmental factors (temperature, wind, oxygen, etc.) and living marine resources.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between marine organisms.
  • Explain the effects of human activity, such as fishing, on marine living and non-living resources in order to propose future management strategies for these resources.

    5. Demonstrate the ability to present research results.

    Critical outcomes:
  • identifying and solving marine science problems using appropriate techniques and principles.
  • working effectively with others as a member of a team in oceanographic or related commercial organisations.
  • collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating marine science information.
  • organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in an oceanographic environment. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Given the constraints of time and personnel available, a statistically valid survey has to be correctly planned and demonstrated.
  • The kinds of equipment and techniques needed to effectively collect and analyse the data required in order to achieve the desired result have to be appropriately described, and/or utilised.

    2. Applicable and valid marine resource management data have to be submitted in order to serve as management sources.
  • The ability to make policy proposals towards living marine resource management has to be effectively demonstrated.

    3. The ability to plan and produce a project proposal for a research project has to be effectively demonstrated.
  • The ability to collect and analyse information and to present the results in a scientific format has to be correctly demonstrated.

    4. The interaction between environmental factors and living marine resources has to be correctly explained.
  • The effect of environmental factors on the lives of marine life has to be correctly described and explained.
  • The interrelationship between marine organisms has to be correctly explained.
  • The effects of fishing operations on marine resources have to be effectively clarified towards future management strategies for these resources.

    5. Oral and/or written presentations in which research results are being conveyed have to be valid and effective.

    Integrated assessment:

    A combination of formative assessment methods (projects, assignments, practical activities, written tests, group discussions) and summative assessment methods (written examinations) are compiled and assessed. A graduate will be able to identify, assess, explain, interpret, discuss, compare and solve marine resource problems. Assessment practices should integrate these elements, combining appropriate applications of knowledge, skills and values to signify competence in a learner. Formative assessment will be continuous. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical and/or horizontal atriculation with other providers of education. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    As for SERTEC 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    As for SERTEC 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is s
    hown in the table above. 

    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. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 


    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.