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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Plant Pathology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
81123  Bachelor of Science Honours in Plant Pathology 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 qualification aims to produce learners that have a broad background and have specialist knowledge and skills in the main discipline of Plant Pathology. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science in Plant Pathology, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Communicate effectively with other scientists, in a variety of modes, in the discourse of microbiological matters.
    2. Demonstrate responsible and effective time-management, meeting personal objectives and prescribed deadlines.
    3. Interact sympathetically, and with increased self-confidence, as a member of a team or group in a variety of discussion and problem-solving situations.
    4. Collect, store, analyse, synthesise, present and critically evaluate data using a variety of appropriate methods and instruments.
    5. Exhibit a sound knowledge and understanding of e range of discipline-specific theories, and comprehends, microbe-microbe, microbe-plant, microbe animal, and microbe-environment interactions and their significance in men-made systems and natural environments.
    6. Comprehend multidisciplinary approach is necessary to study the interactions and can apply this knowledge to the benefit of humankind.
    7. Participate as an effective and accountable microbiologist, able to use science and technology responsibly, and is sensitive to issues such as sustainable resource management, cultural traditions, rural development and large-scale industrial requirements.
    8. Use computers for word processing competently.
    9. Manage complex data and information effectively and can interpret multifaceted interactions confidently.
    10. Face and manage complex problems encountered in microbiological systems, through identification and definition of the problems, and use of critical analysis, appropriate methodology and theory to formulate creative-end responsible problem-solving strategies.
    11. Use a holistic approach to reflect on the processes of learning and problem-solving, challenging assumptions and redefining hypotheses if necessary.
    12. Exhibit many of the characteristics of a life-long learner, possessing a critical sense of curiosity, being self-motivated, and capable of employing appropriate learning strategies.
    13. Show an entrepreneurial awareness of career opportunities available to a microbiological scientist. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated assessment is appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

    The institution is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.

    Integrated assessment criteria and methods (designed to capture learner capability/applied competence at certain exit points).
  • Each module offered within a qualification has specified assessment criteria which will contribute holistically to producing the desired skills in learners at the different exit points.
  • All Learners at fourth year have to complete a research project and seminar which enables moderators to asses the learner's competence in many of SAQA`s critical outcomes.
  • As mentioned, SAQA`s critical outcomes are addressed and assessed across all modules comprising a qualification.
  • Also, as each qualification offered in this qualification provides the learner with a professional qualification, there are specific skills required by the job market that are imparted and assessed in specific component modules. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Plant Pathology, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Plant Pathology, NQF Level 9. 
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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 KwaZulu-Natal 


    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.