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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Agriculture in Animal Sciences

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
96578	Doctor of Agriculture in Animal Sciences
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Not Applicable	NQF Level 10	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
2027-06-30		2029-06-30

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:

Rationale:
The qualification in Animal Science has been designed to ensure that learners acquire analytical, reasoning, communication and computer literacy skills at an advanced level. Real-life problems encountered in commercial, small-scale emerging livestock farming and public sector are used to develop research skills. On qualifying, learners will be enhanced with the level of social awareness and responsibility and understanding of their role in society as agricultural scientists.

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:

Master of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science, NQF Level 9.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification comprises of a compulsory thesis at NQF Level 10 totalling 360 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Appreciate the role of Agriculture in human affairs.
2. Demonstrate a level of professionalism in research and teaching.
3. Apply basic economic principles in Animal production.
4. Plan, execute, analyse and report laboratory and field experiments in solving problems of livestock producers.
5. Understand the multi-faceted roles of agriculture in society in its various linkages with other spheres of human affairs in order to properly situate the learner's role in the light of other qualifications.
6. Participate meaningfully using skills, mainly scientific acquired in discussions and decision-making in respect of agricultural and related problems.
7. Function independently with minimal supervision and to adequately supervise subordinates, particularly in agricultural matters.
8. Participate and initiate policy about the area of specialisation.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment:
A variety of continuous and cumulative assessment methods which include field and laboratory practical's, take-home assignments, projects, group and individual work, written and oral examinations which will be utilised to evaluate whether learning outcomes have been attained. The learners will have to display problem-solving skills and prove their grasp and understanding of principles and applications of the discipline. At the end of the qualification, a thesis will be evaluated by internal and external examiners. This includes portfolios, simulations, workplace assessments and oral examinations.

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 allows for horizontal articulation only.

Horizontal Articulation

Cognate Doctoral Degree, NQF Level 10.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Venda