Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
The professional functions through a multi sectoral, interdisciplinary, collaborative and participatory approach in solving problems of health, food and nutrition in the community and/or public.
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Qualification type
National First Degree(Min 480)
Credits
480
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
-
Field
Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services
Subfield
Rehabilitative Health/Services
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2034-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The professional functions through a multi sectoral, interdisciplinary, collaborative and participatory approach in solving problems of health, food and nutrition in the community and/or public.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
- National Senior Certificate, Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- A comprehensive understanding of principles of nutrition particularly as applied to community based integrated nutrition programmes.
- A comprehensive understanding of methodologies used in nutrition assessment.
- A demonstrable ability to design, implement and evaluate intersectoral programmes aimed at addressing nutritional problems at all levels.
- A demonstrable ability to conduct appropriate training according to the identified needs of groups in communities and/or public.
- A demonstrable ability to disseminate health and nutrition information for purposes of nutrition awareness and health promotion.
- A demonstrable ability to integrate the food system as part of the business and health focus.
- A demonstrable ability to apply appropriate approaches and techniques to effectively manage human resources, finances, operational procedures in food service delivery or implementation of nutrition intervention strategies.
- A demonstrable ability to comprehend and implement internal and external policy management.
- A demonstrable ability to participate in research project development and implementation.
Associated assessment criteria
- Critical analysis of demography and socio-economic features and their impact on the nutritional status of the community.
- Critical analysis of the impact of nutrition intervention strategies on the community's health status.
- Critical analysis of food security and the implications on the nutritional status of the community and/or public.
Integrated Assessment
- Portfolios.
- Simulations.
- Workplace assessments.
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
Other
Reports and assignments.
Providers currently listed
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