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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Sport Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
83866	Bachelor of Technology: Sport Management
ORIGINATOR
Vaal 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 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	Level N/A: 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		2025-12-31

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:

A graduate candidate at this level will be able to run a large, complex sport organisation and to operate nationally and internationally in the sport industry.

Rationale:

Numerous factors are continuing to place ever increasing demands on the sport industry for highly skilled and specifically qualified manpower. Some of these include increased professionalism in sport, the re-admission of SA to the international sport arena, increased government spending for sport and the numerous international events being hosted by South Africa.

After a thorough review and deliberations with the Advisory Committee of representatives from the field, it was unanimously agreed that there was a need for training in the Sport Management field. With its fast development, it has become important for trained persons to be able to undertake research where necessary. The three year Diploma: Sport Management and fourth year Degree: Sport Management will provide for this need.

An increasing need for individuals with this qualification has been expressed by the sport industry throughout the country.

The Baccalareus of Sport Management is currently been offered by, inter alia, the Technikon Pretoria, Witwatersand, Bloemfontein, Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Port Elizabeth.

The Vaal University of Technology was requested by the students and representatives of the Advisory Committee of the possibility of offering the Bachelor of Technology: Sport Management in the Vaal Triangle.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification assumes that the learner is competent in the language of instruction of the provider, and the general theoretical, academic and professional knowledge, understanding and commitments accomplished as described in the Exit Level Outcomes and their associated assessment criteria.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

The University and or/faculty and department concerned offers any one or combination of the following in an attempt to widen access to higher education: academic assessment, psychometric potential assessment test and in the case of borderline students, a personal interview and the Recognition of Prior Learning. Not only do these factors widen access to higher education but also assist in ensuring a high rate of success at higher education for students.

Access to the Qualification:

National Diploma at NQF Level 6: Sport Management.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Core: 60 Credits.
Elective: 60 Credits.

Core (Compulsory):

Sport Management IV, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

Research Methodology, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

Elective:

Learners must select two of the following:

Recreation Management IV, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

Sports Psychology IV, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

Sports Marketing IV, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

Sport Tourism IV, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

Sport Law IV, NQF Level 7, 30 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Exit Level Outcomes:

The capabilities to:

1. Identify demands of business, industry and the community regarding the needs for training and development.
2. Manage the training function.
3. Apply advanced theoretical training and development knowledge to the work situation.

Specified Outcomes:

Apply the knowledge, principles, concepts and skills to:
> Provide consulting services.
> Conduct organisational development interventions of facilitation.
> Relate and evaluate prior learning.

Diagnosing organisational behaviour and applying organisational development interventions on all levels.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Demonstrate the skills of:
> Facilitation.
> Managing of change.
> Career development.

Relate and evaluate prior learning.

Conduct organisational development interventions.

Plan and implement training strategies.

Diagnosing organisation culture.

Identify and describe ethical and professional standards.

Applying business models, processes and measuring mechanisms.

Conducting training and development audits.

Knowledge of appropriate legislation.

Integrated Assessment:

Formative:

Tutorials; feedback; peer group evaluations; presentations and seminars; self-assessment through portfolios; mastery of theoretical/academic component of learning simulation exercises.

Summative:

Tests and examinations using multiple evaluation strategies; projects and assignments; simulations; case studies.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This programme compares favourably with what is offered internationally. In addition to benchmarking this programme nationally with the Functional Management in Sport offered by the University of Johannesburg, the following international programmes were used to benchmark the programme: Event Development and Management (SES 678) and Sports Promotion and Marketing (SES 576) of the University of Northern Colorado, Sport Law (61-486) of the Slippery Rock University and Research Design and Evaluation (SPMA 2PO7) of the Brock University. Professor Surujlal, the programme co-ordinator attended the 2004 North American Society for Sport Management in Atlanta, Georgia where symposiums were held regarding Sport Management offerings in various countries.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical Articulation:

This qualification articulates vertically with the following:

Master of Technology: Human Resources Management, NQF Level 7.

Master of Technology (full thesis), NQF Level 7.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors to be qualified at equivalent or higher qualification in Sport management or related field.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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.	Vaal University of Technology