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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Beverage Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111437  Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Beverage Management 
ORIGINATOR
Vaal University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 11 - Services  Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2019-09-03  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72679  Bachelor of Technology: Food and Beverage Management  Level 7  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Beverage Management is to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding, critical thinking skills and competence on an advanced level to enhance the learner's professional development towards becoming skillful employees in the food and beverage industry. A qualified learner at this level will demonstrate competence in using managerial skills and problem solving in both existing and entrepreneurial hospitality ventures and the community at large. To provide learners with the necessary skills and competencies enabling them to focus on research in the Food and Beverage Industry, specifically in the field of accommodation. This qualification will prepare the learners to be able to conduct research at a Master's level.

Rationale:

The South African Tourism Industry and especially the hospitality sector have demonstrated continued growth and a clear demand for well-qualified staff within the corporate and entrepreneurial sub-sector, specifically in the Food and Beverage field. The core of the learning qualification revolves around the development of potential managers with sound operational backgrounds and specialised skills particularly in the accommodation field. Through consultation and comparability with other universities offering similar qualifications and advisory board meetings, the stakeholders from industry suggested that the existing gap should be addressed by exposing learners to conducting research in the specific field to close the gap. The range of typical learners will be in possession of an Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) so that they can articulate from a relevant Advanced Diploma, and include both cross border and international learners'.

Since the BTech qualifications at the University of Technologies (UOT) will be phased out, learners will be required to complete both the Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma before enrolling for a Masters' qualification. The Postgraduate Diploma is imperative for progression and articulation purposes. The learner can articulate from Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Beverage Management to a Master's qualification. Furthermore, learners will have the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies that they can apply in the socio economic structure of the broader South Africa. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The details of the Departmental RPL policy are as follows, presuming prior learning has taken place:
  • The learner applies for RPL against a module/ modules, or part/full qualification at the relevant department (Head of Department-HOD).
  • The learner then completes an RPL form and submits it to RPL office.
  • The learner prepares evidence of work (portfolio of evidence) or any other relevant proof of evidence (practical work, assignments and or assessments).
  • The submission of the portfolio of evidence is to the RPL officer for the evaluation.
  • Credits are awarded to the learner for relevant, approved prior learning that is aligned with the appropriate module outcomes and credits as indicated in the module structure of the qualification.
  • A moderator from the department's advisory board from within the candidate's industry is appointed to moderate the candidate's portfolio of evidence.
  • Only then may the learner continue with part/ full registration.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Advanced Diploma in Food and Beverage Management, NQF Level 7, 120 Credits.
    Or
  • Any Bachelor's Degree in a related field, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.
  • Conducting and Reporting Research Project, 30 Credits.
  • Accommodation Management 5, 45 Credits.
  • Advanced Strategic Management, 45 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate critical knowledge of and the ability to conduct a research project in the field of Hospitality.
    2. Demonstrate critical knowledge and the ability to apply the knowledge in the Food and Beverage environment.
    3. Apply the advance business management skills to contribute to effective decision-making, management and problem solving.
    4. Develop a sound foundation for the progression into senior managerial positions in the Food and Beverage industry specifically in the accommodation field.
    5. Effectively use the various modes of communicating, including information technology to promote the Food & Beverage industry in a changing environment. Apply a range of financial management principles to effectively ensure the sustainability of the Food and Beverage industry specifically in the accommodation field. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment will assess the Exit Level Outcomes in an integrated manner.
  • Conduct a research project in the field of food and beverage management and provide a report (orally (presentation/poster) and in written format).
  • Apply the acquired critical knowledge in the Food and Beverage environment.
  • Manage a business through effective decision making and application of business management principles, theories and practices.
  • Progress from a sound foundation into senior managerial positions in the Food and Beverage industry and related hospitality field.
  • Anticipate a changing Food and Beverage environment and effectively respond by using various modes of communication (including information technology) and a range of appropriate management tools to promote action.
  • Ensure the sustainability of the industry and related hospitality field.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Continuous assessment:
  • Case based study.
  • Individual assignments.
  • Group assignments.
  • Submission of an industry related report/ Documented project.
  • Presentation of results and recommendations.
  • Portfolio of evidence. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    In Greece the Swiss Business School for International Hotel and Tourism Management Education. Global Education Alliance offers a BA (Hons) International Food & Beverage Management. In Switzerland the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS) - Luzern offers a Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality Management.

    Limited international institutions are offering postgraduate qualifications in the field of Hospitality, with a focus on Food and Beverage Management. The majority of the institutions provide Bachelors qualifications where learners can articulate vertically into a Masters qualification. The Swiss Business School for International Hotel and Tourism Management Education and the Business and Hotel Management School - Luzern Switzerland offer qualifications on the same level as the Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Beverage Management.

    The overall aim of the international Food and Beverage Management qualifications is to enable learners to gain an in-depth understanding of Food and Beverage management within a global context. The international qualifications focus on the varying influencing factors when managing a Food and Beverage environment. These qualifications will equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to launch or manage a Food and Beverage business successfully. These aims are in line with the Exit Level Outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Beverage Management.

    The BHMS Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management is specifically designed to prepare learners for the MSc in International Hospitality Business Management or a career move into the international hotel and hospitality industry.

    Both qualifications offered by the international institutions focus on food and beverage management, food service operations and systems, business management; marketing management as well as financial management applications in the food and beverage environment, the Qualification.

    The BA (Hons) International Food and Beverage Management qualification includes a research and dissertation component. Whereas the Postgraduate Diploma Hospitality Management offered by the Business and Hotel Management School - Luzern Switzerland consists of a practical element as part of the qualification. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Consumer Science in Retail Management of Foods, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Management in Food and Beverage Management, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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