The assessment used for these outcomes ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

a) A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as portfolios, simulations, work-place assessments, written and oral examinations are used.

b) The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.

c) The assessment of parts generalising to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned systematic way in order to ensure reliability.

The assessments used meet the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 7.

The criterion used to assess outcomes a) & b) is largely whether the information and conceptual content of the work the student submits for marking is accurate and valid.

Competence in outcome will be demonstrated if the student shows an ability to correlate and integrate information and concepts learned in a range of modules and propose valid solutions for a range of theoretical and practical problems.

To demonstrate competence in outcomes a student must be able to write logical and coherent reports and essays using computer software, undertake and successfully complete a supervised research project and satisfactorily answer test and examination questions.

The student’s written and oral presentations must be of an acceptable standard in terms of use of English language and the structural organisation of presentations.

The assessment for the B For will ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

Integrated assessment:

Integrated assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures, such as assignments, work-place assessment, written and oral examinations. Oral examinations are used to determine the student’s ability to integrate the work done in the various modules and disciplines of the programme.