Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours: Plant Quarantine
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About this qualification
This is an NQF level 8 honours-level higher education qualification focused on plant quarantine within the Primary Agriculture field. Plant quarantine generally relates to protecting agriculture by managing the movement and health risks associated with plants and plant products. The qualification is associated with the University of Pretoria and has 160 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people interested in advanced study related to plant health, agricultural biosecurity and plant quarantine. Prospective learners should confirm that their background and interests align with the provider’s current admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward work or study related to plant quarantine, agricultural biosecurity and plant health regulation. No specific related careers are supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of plant quarantine concepts
- Awareness of agricultural biosecurity considerations
- Analysis of plant health and quarantine risks
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Institutional Agriculture Honours: Plant Quarantine
- SAQA ID
- 6771
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 160
- Field
- 1
- Subfield
- Primary Agriculture
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status before applying, as the supplied record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, curriculum and delivery arrangements.
- Ask the provider about assessment requirements and whether any practical, laboratory or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 6771, NQF level and credit value with the provider before enrolling.