Bachelor of Science in Agricultural in Plant Pathology
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level (level 7) knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Plant Production, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
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Qualification type
National First Degree(Min 480)
Credits
480
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation
Subfield
Primary Agriculture
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-06-30
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2034-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
The first purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level (level 7) knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Plant Production, that provide for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
The second purpose of this qualification is to provide southern Africa with professional Crop-, Horticultural- and Pasture Scientists, who will have a clear and continuously growing understanding of the interaction between the plants and the environment, based on the sound knowledge and understanding of the functional anatomy, physiology, growth, genetics, nutrition and management of field crops, horticultural crops, pasture and rangeland.
Thirdly, this qualification will equip graduates to make important contributions to such applied fields as environmental management, livestock production systems, nature conservation, reclamation of degraded lands, wild life management, irrigation management and weed control.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
Matriculation certificate with Mathematics, Afrikaans or English and Natural Science on the higher grade with at least a "D" symbol.
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Learners will have knowledge of the basic principles and practices of Plant Production, with emphasis on the interaction between plants and the environment, as well as the skills required for the production and management of field crops, horticultural crops, pastures and rangeland.
Critical cross-field outcomes
- Identifying and solving problems using critical and creative thinking
- Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
- Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
- Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving context do not exist in isolation.
- Exploring education and career opportunities
- Developing entrepreneurial opportunities
- Communicating effectively using visual mathematical and language skill in the modes of oral and written persuasion
- Demonstrating an understanding of the economic world in context as a dynamic interactive world that does not exist in isolation
- Demonstrating effective and responsible decision making
- Stimulating and developing thinking patterns involving creativity
- Interpreting information received via the media
- Remaining receptive and responsive to current trends and developments
- Using technology effectively and responsibly.
- Keeping updated with new developments related to all aspects of Plant Production.
Associated assessment criteria
Assessment will include written, oral and practical tests and examinations, moderated by internal and external assessors.
Assignments, projects and subsequent seminars, reporting and presentations will also be assessed
Integrated assessment
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other
Tests, practical, excursions, projects and assignments
Seminars
Interpersonal communication skills
Case studies
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualifications
BSc(Agric)(Hons) Plant Production
MSc(Agric) Agronomy
MSc(Agric) Horticulture
MSc(Agric) Pasture Science
Other articulation possiblities, either generic or specific arrangements
The BSc(Agric) Plant Production programme gives access to a variety of Honours and Master's programs in related fields.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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