FINAL School of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences 2014

POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA
transforming into Namibia University of Science and Technology
YEARBOOK 2014
PART 7
SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND SPATIAL SCIENCES
(Note: The final interpretation of all regulations in this Yearbook for the School of Natural
Resources and Spatial Sciences shall be vested in Council).
NOTE
The Yearbook for the School of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences is valid for 2014
only. Curricula and syllabi may be amended for 2015.
It is obtainable free of charge from:
The Registrar
Polytechnic of Namibia
Private Bag 13388
Windhoek
NAMIBIA
Location:
13 Storch Street, Windhoek
Telephone:
(+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118
Fax:
(+264-61) 207 2113
Website:
www.polytechnic.edu.na
E-mail:
registrar@polytechnic.edu.na
Although the information contained in this Yearbook has been compiled as accurately as
possible. Council and Senate accept no responsibility for any errors and omissions, which may
occur. The Polytechnic retains the right to amend regulations or conditions without prior notice.
Due to the rapidly changing external environment that many programmes operate in, and the
Polytechnics desire to remain constantly relevant in its offerings, some programmes may be
significantly amended after publication of this Yearbook. Please consult our website for the
latest versions of our curricula, syllabi and academic regulations.
The fact that particulars of a specific programme, field of study, subject, or course have been
included in this Yearbook does not necessarily mean that such a programme, field of study,
subject, or course will be offered in the academic year 2014.
Polytechnic of Namibia/Office of the Registrar.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Central Administration and Lecturers Offices
Postal Address:
Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Street Address:
13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Student post to:
Website:
www.polytechnic.edu.na
Email:
registrar@polytechnic.edu.na
CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING
Postal Address:
Street Address:
13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Tel:
207 2081/2206
Fax:
207 2208
Website:
www.polytechnic.edu.na/coll
E-mail:
coll@polytechnic.edu.na
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Polytechnic Switchboard Operator: 207 9111
Office of the Rector:

Rector
207 2000/1-3
Vice-Rector: Administration & Finance 207 2004/5
Vice-Rector: Academic Affairs & Research 207 2280/1
Office of the Registrar:

Registrar
207 2008/2118
Deputy Registrar
207 2379/2053
Examinations Office
207 2027/2412
Student Enquiries, Registrations,
and Records 207 2056
Office of the Bursar:
Bursar
207 2007
Office of the DOS:

Dean of Students
207 2165

Students Councillor
207 2270

Cultural Department
207 2070

Sports Department
207 2298

Students Representative Council 207 2457
Computer Services:
Manager
207 2275
Library:
Library, Enquiries and Loan Counter
207 2022/2621
Hostels:
Men: Shangri-La
Superintendent 207 2132
House Committee
207 2375
Call Office
229413/233130
Ladies: Mon Resa
Superintendent
House Committee

Call Office

Ladies: Hpker
Superintendent

House Committee

NB: The international code in all numbers is +264-61
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207 2131
207 2127
229405/234193/
233100
207 2131
207 2130

CONTENTS

SCHOOL
CODE 299

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Contact Details
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Contents
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Staff
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Department of Natural Resources & Agricultural Sciences
Diploma in Agricultural Management
Bachelor of Agricultural Management
Bachelor of Agriculture (Revised Programme)
National Diploma: Natural Resource Management (Nature Conservation) (Phasing out)
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management (Nature Conservation)
Certificate: Community-Based Natural Resource Management
Certificate: Namibian Environmental Education

Department of Land and Property Sciences
Credit Table
Transition Table
Diploma in Property Studies
Bachelor of Property Studies Honours
National Diploma in Land Valuation and Estate Management
Certificate in Land Administration
Diploma in Land Administration
Bachelor of Land Administration
National Diploma: Land Management and Registration (Phasing out till 2014)
National Certificate in Land Use Planning
National Diploma in Land Use Planning

Department of Geo-Spatial Sciences and Technology
Certificate in Land Surveying
Diploma in Geomatics
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics (Extended programme)
Diploma in Geoinformation Technology
Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology
Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology (Phasing out end of 2014)

Department of Architecture and Spatial Planning
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning
Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Department of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours
Bachelor of Agriculture Honours (Revised Programme)
Master of Agribusiness Management
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Honours (Nature Conservation)
Master of Natural Resource Management

Department of Land and Property Sciences
Master of Integrated Land Management
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Department of Geo-Spatial Sciences and Technology

Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology Honours
Master of Spatial Science
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Department of Architecture and Spatial Planning

Bachelor of Architecture Honours
Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development Honours
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SCHOOL CODE 299
OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Code 90
Dean
: Lameck Mwewa, LEAD Fellow, M.Sc.: Geoinformatics,
(ITC, Netherlands), B.Eng.: Land Surveying (UNZA)
Secretary

: Vacant
Telephone number
: +264 61 207 2146
Fax number

: +264 61 207 2196
Faculty Officer

: Neriene Hoebes, NC: Info. Admin. (PoN), Cert:
Mngt. and Admin. (ESAMI), Bachelor of Business
Admin. (MANCOSA)
Telephone number

: +264 61 207 2963
Fax number
: +264 61 207 2401/2113
Email
: nhoebes@polytechnic.edu.na
Associate Dean
: Marietjie de Klerk, B.Sc.: H.E.D. (UP), B.Ed. (UNISA),
M.Sc. (Surrey)
Tutor/Computer Lab Assistant : David Louw, ND: Business Comp. (PoN)
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
Code 94
Head of Department
: Salomo Mbai, ND: Agric. (Neudamm), B.Tech.: Agric.
(Pret.), B.Agric. Hons (UFS), M.Agric. (UFS)
Secretary

: Valery Kambatuku, NC: OMT and Technology (PON)
Telephone number
: +264 61 207 2141
Fax number
: +264 61 207 2143
E-mail address
: vkambatuku@polytechnic.edu.na
Deputy Head of Department
: Morgan Hauptfleisch, M.Sc.: Ecology (UP)
Academic Staff

: Mogos Teweldemedhin, B.A. Business and
Econ.-Acc., B.Agric. (Hons) (UFS), M.Agric. (UFS),
PhD. Agric. Econ. (UFS)

: Alexander Meroro, M.Sc.: Agric. Dev. (London),
M.Sustainable Agric. (UFS)

: Jethro Zuwarimwe, B.Sc. Hons. Rural & Urban
Planning (UZ), M.Sc.: Rural Econ. Dev. Plang. (UZ),
PhD. Agric. Econ. Extension Rural Dev. (UP)

: Lucia Kafidi, M.Sc.: Agric. Ed. (Oklahoma State)

: Ibo Zimmermann, M.Sc. (Pret.)

: Richard Terence Kamukuenjandje, B.Sc.: Tropical
Agric. (Kassel), M.Sc.: Ecological Agric. (Kassel)
: Hilma R Amwele, M.Tech.: Agric. Mngt. (NMU)

: Grace Kangueehi, B.Sc.: Agric. (Crop Sci.) (UNAM),
M.Sc.: Agric. (Horticulture) (Stell.)

: Theofilus Shimii, B.Sc.: Agric. (Econ.) (UNAM),
B.Agric.: Econ. (Hons) (UF), M.Sc.: Agric. (Econ.), ND:
Agric. (Neudamm)

: Oscar Elago, B.Sc:. Crop Sci. (UNAM), M.Sc.: Agirc.
(Plant Breeding)

: Louise Theron, B.Sc. Hons. (Potch.), H.E.D.
(UNISA), M.Sc.: Entomology (UOFS)

: Dave Joubert, M.Sc.: Conservation Biology, H.E.D.
(UCT)

: Barbara Curtis, M.Sc.: Zoology (UCT)

: Shirley Bethune, M.Sc. (Limnology) (Rhodes)

: Meed Mbidzo, M.Sc.: Resource Conservation Biology
(WITS)
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: Willem Adank, Dip: Agric. (Neudamm), ND: Nat.
Conservation (TSA), B.Tech.: Nat. Conservation (PoN)

: Clarence Ntesa, M.Sc.: (Environ. Sci. & Tech.), B.
Tech. (Nature Conservation), Nat. Dipl. (Agric.)

: Ben Strohbach, B.Sc. (Potch.), B.Sc.: (Hons) (Botany)
(Potch.), M.Sc.: (Botany) (Potch.)
Tutor/Lab Assistants
: Clifford Akashambatwa, ND: Nat. Resource Mngt.
(Agric.) (PoN), Post Dipl. Cert: Community-Based
Nat. Resource Mngt. (PoN)

: Richard Kavari, Dip: Nat. Resource Mngt. (Nat.
Conservation)

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE & SPATIAL PLANNING
Code 91
Head of Department
: Prof. Sampson Umenne, PhD, M.Sc.: Arch. (LICI)
MAARCHES, MAAK, MACZ, MIAZ, ARCON.
Secretary
: Silas Amutenya, Bachelor OMT (PoN)
Telephone Number
: 061-207 2940
Fax Number
: 061-207 2142
E-mail Address
: samutenya@polytechnic.edu.na
: Jacques Korrubel, Masters in Town and Regional
Planning (UOFS), B. Admin (Urban Geography) (UOFS)
Academic Staff
: Oluwole Ajayi, M.Tech.: Arch., B.Tech.: Arch. (LAU),
Full-Time C.PPM (NMMU), ICIOB, Pr. Arch., SACAP

: Victor Chirwa, MBA, B.Arch. (Hons), B.Sc.: Arch.,
MRIBA, MMIA

: Phillip Lhl, M.Sc.: Arch. (TUD), B.Sc.: Arch. (TUD),
SBA

: Gaby Schmidbauer, B.Tech.: Arch. (CPUT), ND: Arch.
(CPUT)

: Maria Marealle, M.Sc.: Housing, (Lund) PG Dip: Arch.
(Ardhi).

: Sophia van Greunen, M. Arch., (UP), B. Arch. (Hons)
(UP), B.Sc.: Arch. (UP)
Sabbatical Scholar
: Dr. Paul Makasa, PhD (TUDelft), M. Arch. (Helsinki),
B.Arch. (UNZA)
Visiting Consultants
: Prof. Sigurd Scheuermann, Dip: Ing. Arch.

: Prof. Lambertus van Bunningen, Dipl: Ing. Arch.
Part-Time
: Maryke Maree, BAS (UCT), B.Arch. (UCT)

: John Thomas Phillips, ND: Arch.

: Helgaardt Junius Mouton, ND: Arch., Snr. Arch.
Technologist, SACAP

: Willem Dewulf, iR Arch. (KUL, Belgium), MNCAQS,
MNIA
DEPARTMENT OF GEO-SPATIAL SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
Code 92
Head of Department
: Frikkie Louw, M.Env. Dev. LIM (UKZN), ND:
Surveying (Cape Tech)
: Celeste Espach, Masters in Geo-Information Sci.
and Earth Observation (Rural Land Ecology) (ITC,
Netherlands)
Academic Staff
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Vera de Cauwer, M.Sc.: Bioscience Engin. (UG),

M.Sc.: Tropical Forestry (ENGREF), Ed. Degree (UG)
Samuel Hayford, M.Sc.: Geo-info. Mngt. (ITC), B.Sc.:
Land Economy (UST)
Amin Issa, M.Sc.: GIS for Cadastre (ITC), PG. Dipl: GIS
Cadastre (ITC), Adv. Dip: LMV (UCLAS)
Nadine Korrubel. Masters Town and Regional
Planning (UOFS), BA (Stell)
Joe Lewis, M.Sc.: Geoinformatics, PM GIS (ITC), B.Sc.:
Survey (UCT), B.Eng.: Industrial-Mech. (Stell)
Taruwona Makaza, B.Sc. Hons. Surveying Engin.
(Canada)
Brian Mhango, M.Sc. (Aberdeen), M.Sc.
(Wageningen-Enschede), PG Dip: (ITC-Enschede),
Dip: Eng. (UNZA).
Sebastian Mukumbira, B.Sc.: Applied Physics Hons.
(NUST), CCNA
Paulus Nashidengo, ND: Land Surveying (PoN)
David Varges, ND: Land Surveying (PoN)
Daniel Wyss, Dr. rer. Nat. (FU-Berlin), Dip: Geography
(Univ. of Hannover)
Johanna Shikongo, Adv. Dip: Project Mngt. (Cranefield
College, Cape Town), Dip: Project Design -Engineering
Drawings and Construction (Academy of Adv.
Technology College, Cape Town), Cert: Architecture
(Academy of Adv. Technology College, Cape Town)
Jacob Babarinde, PhD Urban and Regional Planning
(Ibadan), Masters in Urban and Regional Planning
(Ibadan), B.Sc.: Estate Mngt. (East London, UK),
Realtors Cert. (Ontario-Canada), Cert: Ed. (London
Metropolitan, UK), Chartered Valuation Surveyor
(MRICS), Registered Planner (MCIP, RPP)
Ritta Khiba, Masters in Town and Regional Planning
(UOFS), Dip: Public Admin. (PoN), Cert: Local and
Regional Planning and Mngt. (AICAD, Nairobi)
Lisho Mundia, M.Sc.: Geographical Info. Sci. & Systems
(GISc), (Univ. of Salzburg), M.Sc.: Geographical Info. Sci.
(GIS) (Vrije Univ. of Amsterdam), PG. Dip:
Geographical Info. Systems (GIS) (NMMU), ND: Land
Mngt. (PoN), NC: Land Measuring (PoN)
Edworks Sinvula, B.Sc.: Land Surveying Hons. (UKZN),
PLS, Cert: Land Measuring (PoN)
Marina Coetzee, M.Sc.: Agric. in Soil Sci. (US),
B.Sc. Hons. Chemistry (US), B.Sc.: Chemistry &
Physics (US)
Kaleb Negussie, B.Sc. Hons. Geographical Info.
Systems (UCT), B.Sc.: Environ. and Geographical
Sci. (UCT), Dip: Software Develop. (IIT)
Mutjinde Katjiua, PhD Conservation Ecology (US),
M. Appl. Sc. in Natural Resources Mngt. (UCAN),
Graduate Dip: Environ. Mngt. and Develp. (ANU), B.Sc.:
Zoology and Botany (UNAM)

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Erich Naoseb, Bachelor IT: Systems Admin. and Networks

(PoN)
Daphne Ntlhe, Master in Urban and Regional Planning
(UOFS), PG Dip: Library and Info. Sci. (UCT), HED
(UNIN), BA (UNIN)
Albertina Shilongo, Bachelor IT: Systems Admin. and
Networks (PoN), Bachelor (Hons.) System Admin. and
Networks (PoN)
Alex Velinden, PhD Agric. Sci. (Univ. Gent), MSc.:
Biosciences Engin. (Univ. Gent).
Sima Mpoyi, Masters in Rural Develp. Mngt. (Khon Kaen
Univ. Thailand)
Michael Mutale, M.Sc.: Photogrammetry and
Geinformatics (Stuttgart Univ. of Applied Sci. Germany),
B. Eng.: Geomatics Engin. (Univ. of Zambia, Lusaka)
Robert Riethmueller, M.Sc.: Geography, PhD rer.nat
(Univ. of Giessen, Germany).
F. Patrick Graz, Dr. forest. (GA-Gttingen), M.Sc.: Nature
Conservation (Stell.), B.Sc. Hons. Forest Mngt.
(Stell.)
Kelebogile Mfundisi, Dr.rer.nat. Physical Geography
(Bonn Univ. Germany), MS Environ. Sci. (Univ. New
Haven, USA), Prof. Cert.: GIS (Univ. New Haven, USA)
Prof. Wolfgang Werner, B.Soc. Sc. (Hons.), M.A. PhD.:
(Econ. History) (Rural Social Development)
Kristofina Asino, M.Sc.: (Urban & Regional Planning)
David Browning, M.Sc. IT (Univ. of Glasgow, Scottland)
DEPARTMENT OF LAND & PROPERTY SCIENCES

Code 93
Head of Department
: Charl-Thom Bayer, M.Geoinformatics (ITC), B.Sc.
Hons. Surveying (UCT)
: Ase Christensen, M.Sc.: Surveying, Planning and Land
Mngt. (Aalborg Univ.), Kelebogile Mfundisi, PhD Water
Resource Mngt.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
CODE 94
AGRICULTURE PROGRAMMES
QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
Diploma in Agricultural Management - Full Time
27DAGR
Bachelor of Agricultural Management - Full Time with Block Learning Sessions 27BAGR
Bachelor of Agriculture (Revised Programme)
07BAGR
DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
NQF Level: 6
NQF Credits: 250
27DAGR
NQF Qualification ID: Q0147
Functions
The diploma section of the programme prepares students to venture into farming or
agribusiness, or to become agricultural research or extension technicians to facilitate
sustainable development.
Modes of Delivery
The first 5 semesters of the programme are taken through full time study, four semesters of
which are at the Polytechnic of Namibia while one semester is spent on in-service training
through a work attachment.
Programme Structure
The first 5 semesters of the programme consists of 23 semester courses and a semester
of in-service training, for the Diploma. The in-service training is run in partnership with
establishments where the students gain work experience. The School of Human Sciences
presents four of the courses.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Admission
Candidates may be admitted into this qualification if they meet the general Polytechnic of
Namibia admission requirements of a Grade 12 certificate at NSSC with at least 25 aggregate
points in 5 subjects and comply with the following additional requirements:

A pass with at least an E-symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary level or Higer level 4 or
equivalent, OR placement into an English bridging course through the placement test
A pass with at least an E-symbol in Mathematics at NSSC Ordinary or Higer level 4 or
equivalent
Passes with at least an E-symbol in Agriculture, Biology or Science related subjects
Mature students with a grade 10 certificate or equivalent, or candidates with foreign
qualifications, with a pass in Numerical and English Proficiency Tests could be considered
Must be medically and physically fit for field work, which forms an integral part of the
programme
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate proficiency with computers (word processing,
spreadsheets, internet use) OR complete a bridging course in basic computer use.
Examination Requirements
In line with the general requirements of Senate, the assessment of the students academic
performance will be on the basis of a semester mark and examination mark, for Diploma
courses.
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For determining the combined final mark of Diploma courses, the ratio of semester mark to
examination mark shall be 70:30 for the agricultural courses of the Diploma programme. The
semester mark is determined by continuous assessment of a students achievement by means
of tests and/or assignments/tutorials/seminars/practicals/projects. A written examination for a
course consists of 1 paper of 3 hours. A candidate will gain admission to the examination of a
course if s/he attains a semester mark of at least 40 %. The exception amongst the agricultural
courses is Computer User Skills, which has a practical test in place of a written examination.
For information about the four English and Communication courses, please see the relevant
section of the Yearbook under the School of Human Sciences.
Practicals
Apart from weekly practical sessions for most of the Diploma courses, there are also excursions
for some of the courses. To qualify for In-service Training, a student must pass all courses
from the first to the fourth semester except that a student will be allowed to go for In-service
Training if s/he has failed only one course. S/he should however have been admitted to the
examination in that course. Exemptions from this rule are subject to the approval of the Board
of Studies, but may only be granted under exceptional circumstances.
Departmental Rule
Students who have not passed all the Diploma courses of the previous semesters may not
register for a course that is scheduled for a higher year than their current year, so as to avoid
conflicts with current courses when on excursions. Students who have to repeat one or more
courses may consider registering for a course that is scheduled for a higher year, if it appears
likely that the student will be able to cope with all the courses for which that student registers.
DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
27DAGR
CURRICULUM
Course
Code
Year 1
Semester 1
ICA510S
IBI510S
CUS411S
LBT4003
LIP411S
BAC1100
Course
Prerequisite
Title
NQF NQF
Level Credits
Introduction to Chemistry
None
Introduction to General Biology
None
Computer User Skills
None
Agricultural Mechanization
None
Language in Practice
Business Accounting 1A
None
5
5
4
5
4
6
10
12
10
12
NCB
12
12
5
5
6
12
12
10
Semester 2
SSA120S Soil Science (Agriculture)

ITM111S
Introduction to Mathematics
RSC112S Rangeland Science
RME410S Research Methodology (SNRT)
Co-requisite: Introduction
to Mathematics
None
Introduction to Biology
None
Year 2
Semester 3
EPR511S English in Practice

SRH2100 Small Ruminant Husbandry
RMN211S Rangeland Management
AAG2100 Agronomy

AEC2100 Agricultural Economics
ACS220S Agricultural Statistics

Semester 4
LRH2200 Large Ruminant Husbandry
LBT4001 Agricultural Extension
HCT3200 Horticulture

EAP511S English for Academic Purposes
ABM322S Agribusiness Management

Placement test or
5
6
Rangeland Science
6
Introduction to Biology and
Soil Science
6
Introduction to Mathematics 5
Module 1
5
English in Practice
Introduction to Biology and
Soil Science
English in Practice
Co-requisite: Agricultural
Economics
Year 3
Semester 5
IAG710S
In-Service Training (Agriculture)

NQF Credits: 417
12
10
10
6
6
12
12
6
5
12
14
12
All courses of the first four 7

30
semesters, unless only one
course has been failed, for
which the student obtained
admission to the examination.
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

NQF Level: 7
NCB
12
12
27BAGR
Functions
The degree section of the programme not only provides opportunities for continued career
education, but also focuses on the attributes that equip high potential entry-level employees
with relevant managerial skills. In particular, it concentrates on improved productivity and
effective management of agricultural and human resources, and finances.
Modes Of Delivery
The Bachelor programme is offered in the block-learning mode with intensive workshops,
which takes two years, or possibly one year if the student is not employed.
Programme Structure
The Degree section of the programme comprises of semester courses. There are seven
compulsory courses in the sixth semester, with an elective course out of Sustainable
Animal Production or Sustainable Plant Production or Community-Based Natural Resource
Management. The seventh semester has five compulsory courses, with an elective course
out of Professional Writing or Professional Communication. There are at least three contact
sessions per semester. In addition, those students who have not passed a computer course
will need to take Computer User Skills (CUS411S) in order to fulfil the curriculum requirements
for the programme.
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Admission
Candidates for the Bachelor of Agricultural Management may be admitted into this qualification
if they have received a Diploma in Agricultural Management from the Polytechnic of Namibia
or an equivalent qualification of at least 200 credits, with a pass of at least 60% overall. The
final admission will be at the discretion of the Department.
performance will be 100% continuous assessment for the Bachelor of Agricultural Management.
The combined final mark of Degree courses is determined by continuous assessment of a
students achievement by means of tests and/or assignments/oral presentations/practicals/
projects.
Promotion Policy
Students may be admitted into the Bachelor programme if they have completed the Diploma
with abovementioned performance requirements.
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
27BAGR
The sequences of these courses may differ for the different cohorts.
CURRICULUM
Year 3
Semester 6
Course
Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
FTE610S Food Technology

None
SAM721S Strategic Agribusiness
None

Management
MRI321S
Marketing Research and Market Agricultural Economics

Intelligence
& Agribusiness

Management
ACM720S Agricultural Marketing

None
PWR611S Professional Writing
English for Academic

Purposes
Electives: Students must choose ONE of the following courses:
SAP721S Sustainable Animal Production
None
OR
SPP721S Sustainable Plant Production
None

OR
CBR410Y Community-Based Natural
None

Resource Management
NQF NQF
Level Credits
6
15
7
15
7
13
7
6
15
14
15
15
15
Year 4
Semester 7
NRH620S Non-Ruminant Husbandry
ALM620S Agricultural Land Management
AGE720S Agroecology
FMA711A Financial Management

(Agriculture) IV
RSO610S Rural Socilogy

None
None
None
6
6
7
7
12
12
12
15
None
15
14
14
Electives: Students must choose ONE of the following courses:

PCT121S* Principles of Critical Thinking

Purposes
PCO611S Professional Communication

Purposes
* This course is being discontinued effective October 2011.
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE (Revised Programme)
07BAGR
Description
The Bachelor of Agriculture provides a systematic and coherent introduction to the knowledge,
principles, concepts, data, theories and problem-solving techniques of the agriculture discipline.
The programme will enable students to acquire cognitive/intellectual skills, practical skills and
key transferable skills and to apply these skills in solving agricultural related problems that face
the Namibian agriculture and commercial/subsistence farming sectors. This programme also
intends to provide basic managerial competence through teaching, extension and research,
thereby sustaining the agricultural industry, creating new employment opportunities, and
contributing to Namibias economic development.
Overall, the Bachelor of Agriculture aims at:

equipping students with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to contribute to
agricultural production and sustainable resource management;

providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts and theories
of agriculture;

developing the ability of students to analyse agricultural information from a wide range
of sources;

providing graduates with basic managerial competencies for effective agricultural
management, human resources and finances;

equipping graduates with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as
members of a team;

providing students with opportunities for continued career education.
Admission Requirements
Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Agriculture if they meet the Polytechnic of
Namibias General Admission Requirements (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Yearbook). Candidates
must also comply with the following additional requirements:

a pass with at least an E-symbol in Mathematics at NSSC Ordinary Level or a 4 at NSSC
Higher Level or equivalent;

passes with at least an E-symbol in Biology or Science related subjects.
Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the Polytechnic (GI2.2 in Part 1
of the Yearbook) will also be considered for admission.
Holders of the Polytechnics Diploma in Agricultural Management (Level 6) will be admitted to
the third year of this programme, and will be exempted from Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
in semester 5, but are required to complete the following courses in order to qualify for the
award of the Bachelor of Agriculture:

Animal Health,

Contemporary Issues,

Non-ruminant Husbandry

Agroecology

Agricultural Land Management,

Financial Management (Agriculture),

Food Science and Technology,

Rural Development Sociology.
Candidates must be medically and physically fit for field work, which forms an integral part of
the programme.
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Articulation Arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Polytechnics regulations on Recognition
of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by
volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of
the credits for a qualification.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Agriculture will be able to pursue further studies in Agriculture,
or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF level 8.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Code Title
ICA511S
CUS411S
ITM111S
LIP411S
IBI511S
Semester 2
AMC520S Agricultural Mechanisation
AEM520S
Agricultural Economics
RSC520S
Rangeland Science
AGS520S
Agricultural Statistics
SSA520S
Soil Science
EPR511S
English in Practice

Year 2
Semester 3
ICT521S
Information Competence
SRH610S
Small Ruminant Husbandry
LRH610S
Large Ruminant Husbandry
AAG610S
Agronomy

EAP511S
English for Academic Purposes
Semester 4
ALM621S
Agricultural Land Management
HCT620S
Horticulture

ANH620S
Animal Health

RME620S Basic Research Methodology

AGX620S Agricultural Extension
NRH621S
Non-Ruminant Husbandry
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Prerequisite
None
None
None
None
None
None
Language in Practice, or
Language in Practice A, or
Module 2, or Exemption
None
Rangeland Science
Introduction to General Biology &
Soil Science
English in Practice
Soil Science
Introduction to General Biology &
Soil Science
Introduction to Chemistry;
Agricultural Statistics;
English in Practice
Year 3
Semester 5
WLA710S
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

All courses of the first four

semesters, unless only one
course has been failed, for which
the student obtained admission to
the examination.
Semester 6
CIS610S
AGE721S
ABM720S
FMA720S
FST720S
RDS720S
None
Rangeland Science
None
Contemporary Issues
Agroecology
Agribusiness Management
Financial Management (Agriculture)
Food Science and Technology
Rural Development Sociology
Special Arrangements
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The requirements of the NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies
exceeding the knowledge and understanding of subject specific knowledge items and
professional/technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement of
students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic
cognitive and intellectual skills, key transferable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific
and/or professional/technical practical skills.
This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific
tasks to be carried out by the student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, practicals,
projects, quizzes, lectures, oral presentations, assignments, excursions, presentation of audiovisual materials, problem based learning and individual and/or group work. The progress of
learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
Assessment strategies
In addition to the general requirements of Senate, the assessment of the students academic
performance will be on the basis of employing assessment methodologies and strategies
appropriate to the learning outcomes of the different courses. For the Bachelor of Agriculture,
all courses will be assessed using a combination of Continuous Assessment (CA) and an end-of
semester examination. CA and the examination will contribute in a ratio of 60/40 to the Final
Mark. In order to be admitted to the examination, a semester mark of at least 40 % is required.
To obtain a final pass mark, a student must attain at least 50 % in a course, subject to a subminimum of 40% in the examination. Some courses may use open book tests/examinations
to allow students access to their study materials at the discretion of the examiner.
The Bachelor degree student must also undertake a compulsory component of Work-Integrated
Learning (WIL) during which they have to record all duties performed, do a basic research
project and present their general duties and research findings. The student is also evaluated
in terms of work ethics and attitude by his mentor at the duty station, as well as the tutor
from the Polytechnic. A minimum of 50% is required to pass the basic research project. It is
recommended that students should have at least a code 8 drivers license before going on WIL.
Transition Arrangements
The Bachelor of Agricultural Management (old curriculum), currently offered over 7 semesters,
will be phased out systematically until 2020 with minimal disruption to existing students learning
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progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme (old curriculum)
was in January 2013. The last intake for the final year of the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum), will be in 2018. The last cohort of students, to be registered for the final year in
2018, would have until 2020 to complete the out-phasing programme (old curriculum).
Students who are registered in 2013 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old
curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of the year, will be required
to change their registration to the new programme and will be granted credits on a course-bycourse basis in accordance with information in Table 1 below. Students who are registered
in 2013 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) and who meet all
requirements to progress to the 2nd year in 2014 will be allowed to transition to the revised
programme (new curriculum) but will lose the credits for Basic Accounting 1A.
The revised Bachelor of Agriculture (New curriculum) will take effect from January 2014 with
the concurrent completion of the 1st and 2nd year (2014) and the implementation of the 3rd
year in 2015. Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2014 (1st and
2nd year) and 2015 (3rd year). Students who are admitted into the examination but fail any of
the courses on the old curriculum will only be granted two opportunities to pass such courses
in accordance with the Polytechnics general rules. Students who fail any of the courses on
the old curriculum will be required to repeat the failed courses based on syllabi of new/revised
corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 2, below, for detailed information on the new/
revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed.
The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Agricultural Management (old
curriculum) is 2020 after which students must automatically switch to the new programme
and fulfill all requirements based of the new curriculum.
Table 1: 1st Year Courses to be Credited
Course
Code
Bachelor of Agricultural
Management
(Old Courses)
Course
Code
Bachelor of Agriculture
(New/Revised Equivalent
Courses)
ICA510S
ICA511S
CUS411S
CUS411S
ITM111S
ITM111S
LIP411S
LIP411S
IBI510S
Introduction to General Biology IBI511S
LBT4003
Agricultural Mechanisation
AMC520S
AEC2100
AEM520S
RSC112S
Rangeland Science
RSC520S
Rangeland Science
ACS220S
AGS520S
SSA120S
Soil Science
SSA520S
Soil Science
EPR511S
English in Practice
EPR511S
English in Practice
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Table 2 Corresponding Courses (to be completed if courses on the old curriculum are
failed) - (Please note this is not a credit table)
Course
Code
Management (Old Courses)
Course
Code
(Corresponding New/Revised
Courses to be Done, if Failed)
ICA510S
ICA511S
IBI510S
Introduction to General
Biology
IBI511S
LBT4003
AMC520S
AEC2100
AEM520S
RSC112S
Rangeland Science
RSC520S
Rangeland Science
ACS220S
AGS520S
SSA120S
Soil Science
SSA520S
Soil Science
SRH2100
SRH610S
RMN211S
Rangeland Management
LRH2200
Large Ruminant Husbandry
LRH610S
Large ruminant husbandry
AAG2100
Agronomy
AAG610S
Agronomy
ALM620S
Agricultural Land
Management
ALM621S
Agricultural Land Management
HCT3200
Horticulture
HCT620S
Horticulture
RME410S
Research Methodology
(SNRT)
RME620S
Basic Research Methodology
LBT4001
Agricultural Extension
AGX620S
Agricultural Extension
NRH620S
Non-Ruminant Husbandry
NRH621S
Non-Ruminant Animal
Husbandry
IAG710S
In-service Training (Research

Project)
WLA710S
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
AGE720S
Agroecology
AGE721S
Agroecology
ABM322S
ABM720S
FMA711A
Financial Management
(Agriculture) IV
FMA720S
Financial Management
(Agriculture)
FTE610S
Introduction To Food
Technology
FST720S
Food Science Technology
RSO610S
Rural Sociology
RDS720S
MRI321S
Marketing Research and

Market Intelligence
None
ACM720S
Agricultural Marketing
None
SAP721S
Sustainable Animal
Production
None
SPP721S
Sustainable Plant Production
None
SAM721S
Strategic Agribusiness
Management
None
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Please Note:
Table 2, above, only highlights new/revised courses in the Bachelor of Agriculture that
should be done if courses on the Bachelor of Agricultural Management (old curriculum)
are failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant
Departments apply to this programme as well.
Courses in the old curriculum that do not have corresponding courses in the new curriculum
will be taught until the old curriculum is phased out.
Institutional Core Courses are included in this programme.
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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATURE CONSERVATION) PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Technology: Nature Conservation - Distance Education
(Phasing out from 2011)

Bachelor of Natural Resource Management (Nature Conservation)
Certificate: Community-Based Natural Resource Management (Distance Education)
Namibian Environmental Education Certificate (Distance Education)
27BNAT
07BNTC
27CNRM
27NEEC
SPECIAL REGULATIONS (Applicable to all Nature Conservation programmes of the

Department)
Promotion Policy
In addition to the general regulations of Senate, in order to pass, a student shall obtain an
overall final mark of at least 50% per course with a sub-minimum of 40 % for the examination
where applicable.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites for in-service training and Work-integrated Learning can be found in course
codes and prerequisites below. Any exceptions to this rule are subject to the approval of
Senate. Students should have at least a code 8 drivers license before going on the second
in-service training.
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION
(Incorporating the National Diploma) (Phasing out 2011)
27BNAT
Examination Requirements (National Diploma and Bachelor of Technology)

performance will be on the basis of a semester/year mark and examination mark. Evaluation
will be according to the syllabus description for the different courses/practicals. A semester/
year mark of 40% is required for admission to examinations, where applicable. All courses
require a final mark of at least 50% to pass. For the courses presented for the certificate
and diploma by Nature Conservation, continuous evaluation, both theoretical and practical,
contributes 70% to the final mark. A written examination of three hours (one paper) contributes
30% to the final mark. The proportion of overall marks allocated to theory and to practical will
correlate with the proportion of time allocated to each.
For the theory courses presented for Bachelor of Technology, written assignments contribute
20% to the final mark. A written examination (where applicable) contributes 80% to the final
mark.
Practicals
The National Diploma students must undergo compulsory in-service training in the third and
sixth semesters of the programme. A student will not be allowed to do both in-service training
sessions in the same year, or consecutively.
B.Tech. students (year four and five) must pass the practical evaluation at the end of such
practical session with a minimum of 50%. Students are responsible for their own travel and
accommodation costs. A fee is payable for meals, if provided by the institution. In view of
the prerequisites for practical sessions, students must register for Plant Studies IV (Module A),
Resource Management IV (Module A), Conservation Management and Research Methodology
in the same year.
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Old Programme
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code
NAT0100
NAT5100
RGB111N
NCA110S
LPB0320
NAT1100
Course Title
Animal Studies 1

Plant Studies 1

Computer Usage
Nature Conservation Calculations
Language in Practice B
Nature Conservation Ecology 1
Semester 2
NAT0200
NAT5200
NAT5002
NAT1200
NAT4100
CSK0420
Animal Studies 2
Plant Studies 2

Law Enforcement


Nature Conservation Techniques 1
Communication Skills
Year 2
Semester 3
OPT4001
In-Service Training

Prerequisite
None
None
None
None
None
Animal Studies 1
None
None
None
Nature Conservation
Techniques 1
PLUS any 5 of the following:
Animal Studies 1
Animal Studies 2
Plant Studies 1
Plant Studies 2
Semester 4
NAT0300
Animal Studies 3
NAT2100

Environmental Conservation

Development
MEE221S
Methodology of Environmental

Education
NAT1300


NAT4200


Year 3
Semester 5
NAT5300
Plant Studies 3

NAT4300


NAT6003

Aquatic Ecosystem Management

NRM210S
Natural Resource Management

NAT5001
Nature Conservation Administration
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Animal Studies 2
Nature Conservation
Techniques 1
Plant Studies 2
Nature Conservation
Techniques 2
None
Animal Studies 3 &
None
Semester 6
OPT4002
In-Service Training

All courses of the first

five semesters must have been
passed, or examination
admission obtained.
Exceptions may be approved
by the Departmental Board.
Year 4*
RGB111N
Computer Usage

Compulsory courses
PSO411Z
Plant Studies IV (Module A)
RMM451U
Resource Management IV (Module A)
REM531Z

CVM112Y
Conservation Management

Practical Component
SEM171N
Seminar
PRO101N
Research Project
BTN001P
Practical 1
BTN002P
Practical 2
Year 5*
PSO421Y
FMN451Z

POM191R

Plant Studies IV** (Module B)

Financial Management I
(Nature Conservation)
Management Principles I
And any ONE of the following:

RMM461T
Resource Management IV**

(Module B)
CBR410Y

Community-Based Natural Resource

Management
Practical Component
BTM003P

Practical 3
BTN004P
Practical 4 (Optional)

*
None
None
None
None
None
Plant Studies IV (Module A)

None
None
Resource Management IV
(Module A)
None
None
None
Tuition for the fourth and the fifth year will be offered through the distance education mode
only and will extend over two academic years.
** Oral Examination
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BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATURE CONSERVATION) O7BNTC

NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 372
Description
The Bachelor of Natural Resource Management (Nature Conservation) supports students in
the field of Natural Resource Management (Nature Conservation) to acquire the necessary
knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure the sustainable utilisation of Namibias natural
resources, with the focus on conservation. This will allow graduates to contribute towards the
national economy of Namibia. Graduates will typically be employed in positions such as Natural
Resource Managers (middle management positions), Nature Conservationists, Environmental
Education Officers, Environmental Practitioners, Research Assistants, Tour Guides, etc.
Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Natural Resource Management (Nature
Conservation) if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia
Senate and complies with the following additional requirements.

A pass in Biology or a Biology-related subject, with at least a C symbol at NSSC Ordinary

Level;
A pass in Mathematics with at least an E symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level;
A pass in English with at least a D symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level.
Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia (GI2.2
in Part 1 of the Polytechnic Yearbook) will be considered, but may be required to pass an
additional admission test, compiled by the Department of Nature Conservatoin.
Candidates must be medically fit, since field and physical work form an integral part of this
study programme.
Examination Requirements (Bachelor of Natural Resource Management: Nature
Conservation)
performance will be on the basis of a semester mark and examination mark. Assessment will
be according to the syllabus description for the different courses. A semester mark of 40%
is required for admission to the examinations and all courses require a final mark of at least
50% to pass. Continuous Assessment, for both theory and practicals, contributes 60% to the
final mark of all Bachelor degree courses presented by Nature Conservation, except where
stipulated otherwise in the course syllabus. A written examination of three hours (one paper)
contributes 40% to the final mark and a sub minimum of 40% is required. The proportion of
overall marks allocated to theory and practicals should correlate with the proportion of time
allocated to each.

All core courses will be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria of those Departments.
Work-integrated Learning
The Bachelor degree student must undergo compulsory Work-integrated Learning in the
fifth semester of the programme. Before deciding on a duty station, he/she should make
sure that activities required by the programme will be available. A minimum overall pass
of 50% is required. A minimum of 40% is required for the research/monitoring project. It is
recommended that students should have at least a code 8 drivers licence before going on
Work-integrated Learning.
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The revised Bachelor programme (new curriculum) took effect from January 2012 and will be
completely phased in by 2014. The National Diploma in Natural Resource Management (Nature
Conservation), i.e. old curricululm, will be phased out systematically with minimal disruption to
existing students learning progression. The deadline for complete phasing out of the National
Diploma (old curriculum) is the end of 2015. The first year of the National Diploma was offered
for the last time in 2011. Students who registered in 2011 would have until the end of 2015
to complete the National Diploma programme (old curriculum).
Students who fail any of the courses in the old curriculum will be provided with the second
opportunity to pass the failed courses. Should they still fail, after the second opportunity,
they will be required to attend the equivalent new courses. Courses presented in the existing
National Diploma are subsumed in the Bachelor programme (with amendments/revisions).
Therefore, diploma students who have failed a course may be able to repeat the same course
which is also presented to the degree students, while not necessarily switching to the new
Bachelor programme.
In practical terms this will imply that repeaters from the existing National Diploma and Bachelor
degree students will be accommodated in the same class, doing the same course contents
while the course codes for their courses are different (old and new). The same principle will
apply in the case where not only the codes differ but also a name change and a minor change
in course contents took place (For example, a diploma student who has failed Plant Studies
1 will be repeating Plant Studies 1 but will be accommodate in the new, equivalent course,
namely Nature Conservation Biology, while still registered for the diploma programme. The
only implication will be that examination papers will include both names - old and new - and
the codes for the different courses). The deadline for complete phasing out of the National
DIploma is end of 2015 after which students will have to register for the new programme.
The first year of the National Diploma (to be phased out) will be offered for the last time in 2011.
First year students who fail more that 50% of the courses at the end of 2011 will be required
to change their registration to the new programme in 2012. Students who are in their second
or third year of the out-phasing National Diploma may opt to transfer (whether they pass or
fail) to the new programme. They will then be required to make up specific deficiencies in
accordance with the detailed requirements for the new curriculum, including the completion
of Institutional Core courses.
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The table below sets out the old courses and new courses where names, codes and minor
changes took place regarding course contents. Courses are regarded as equivalent for
purposes of transition:
National Diploma in
Natural Resource
Management (Nature
Conservation) (Old
courses)
Code
Bachelor of Natural Resource

Management (Nature
Conservation)
(New courses)
Code
Plant Studies 1
NAT5100
Nature Conservation Biology
NCB510S
Plant Studies 2
NAT5200
Plant Studies 1
PTS620S
Plant Studies 3
NAT5300
Plant Studies 2
PTS710S
Natural Resource
Management
NRM210S
Nat. Resource Management

(Nature Conservation) 1
NRM612S
Nature Conservation
Administration
NAT5001
Management Principles
MTP612S
Computer Usage
RGB111N
CUS411S
Nature Conservation
Calculations
NCA110S
Basic Mathematics
BMS411S
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
NCE510S Nature Conservation Ecology 1 None
NCB510S Nature Conservation Biology
None
BMS411S Basic Mathematics
None
LIP411S Language in Practice
None
BSC410S Basic Science
None
CUS411S Computer User Skills

None
Semester 2
NCE620S Nature Conservation Ecology 2

PTS620S Plant Studies 1
ALS520S Animal Studies 1
NCT420S Nature Conservation Techniques 1
ICT521S Information Competence
NQF NQF
Level Credits
5
12
5
12
4
12
4
NCB
4
8
4
10
Nature Conservation Ecology 1 6

Basic Mathematics
Nature Conservation Biology 6
Nature Conservation Biology 5
None
4
5
None
5
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13
13
12
12
NCB
10
Year 2
Semester 3
None
PTS710S Plant Studies 2
Plant Studies 1
AEM610S Aquatic Ecosystem Management None
NRM612S Natural Resource Management Ecology 1 and 2

Co requisites: Plant Studies 2

Animal Studies 2
MTP612S Management Principles
Nature Conservation

Techiques 1
NCL612S Nature Conservation Law

Enforcement

Semester 4
MEE620S Methodology of Environmental English in Practice

Education
NCT520S Nature Conservation Techniques 2 Nature Conservation

Techniques 1
FMN520S Financial Management
Basic Mathematics

ECD520S Environmental Conservation
None

Development
BRM620S Basic Research Methodology
Basic Mathematics

English in Practice

EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice
6
7
6
6
13
13
13
13
13
12
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Year 3
Semester 5
WIN710S Work-Integrated Learning


All courses of the first 4

semesters must have
been passed, or at least
examination admission
obtained. Exceptions may
be approved by the
Departmental Board.
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Semester 6
NRM720S Natural Resource Management


NCE720S Nature Conservation Ecology 3

CIS610S Contemporary Issues
NCT520S Nature Conservation

Techniques 3

Natural Resource
Management (Nature
Conservation) 1 and
Techniques 2
Co-requisites: Techniques 3
Animal Studies 3
Nature Conservation
Ecology 2
Animal Studies 2
None
Nature Conservation
Techniques 2
Basic Mathematics
13
13
7
6
6
13
12
13
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CERTIFICATE: COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
27CNRM
Definition
This certificate focuses on the attributes that will equip high potential entry-level practitioners
of community-based natural resource management with relevant managerial and research
skills. The study programme concentrates on improved productivity and effective management
of natural and human resources.
Any person may be admitted to this study programme if s/he is in possession of a diploma/
degree in the field of Natural Resources Management (Nature Conservation, Agriculture, Land
Management and/or any other related field).
A year mark of 50% is required for admission to examinations where applicable. All courses
require a final mark of at least 50% to pass.
Curriculum
Tuition will be offered through the distance education mode and will extend over one academic
year. The CBNRM course offered in the Bachelor of Technology (Nature Conservation and
Agricultural Management) programmes is the same as for this certificate and the course will
run concurrently as one course.
Practical
Students must pass the practical evaluation at the end of the practical session with a minimum
of 50%. The practical session will be for more or less one week (face-to-face). Students are
responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. A fee is payable for meals, if
provided by the institution.
CURRICULUM
Course Code
CBR410Y

BTN004P
PRO101N

Course Title
Community Based-Natural
Resource Management
Practical 4
Project
Prerequisite
None
None
None
NOTE: There will be no new intake for this programme effective from January 2014.
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NAMIBIAN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
27NEEC
Definition
This certificate is an introductory Environmental Education (EE) study programme for adults
who wish to know more about applying environmental education in their community or work.
The NEEC is most valuable to people who are involved with EE and those who intend to
become involved in EE. The NEEC is a competence-based study programme and therefore
aims to help students develop practical, foundational and reflexive competencies.
There are no minimum qualifications needed to join the study programme, however participants
must be proficient in spoken and written English. In addition, a pre-course assignment is a
requirement along with the application. Preference for selection will be given to those people
who have firm links with environmental education, either in a community or work context.
Assessment Requirements
Assessment will be continuous and outcomes-based. Students need to continually reflect on
their participation and professional development. Assessment is done through a review of:
Draft and final versions of written assignments;
Group work and presentations; and,
A portfolio of work.
Evidence of learning will be obtained from students assignments, participation in group settings
and critical self-reflection.
Tuition and Delivery Mode
Tuition will be offered through the distance education mode and will extend over one academic
year. Students need to attend four compulsory face-to-face contact sessions/vacation schools.
Students are further encouraged to form study groups with fellow participants in the same
region. Within study groups, students will do group activities and support each others learning.
CURRICULUM
Course Code
OEM101Y

DIE101Y

EEA101Y

Course Title
Our Environment: Issues, risks and responses
Developing, implementing and evaluating
environmental education curriculum,
programmes and resources
Environmental education approaches:
theory and practice
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Prerequisite
None
None
None
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND PROPERTY SCIENCES
CODE 93
Diploma in Property Studies
Bachelor of Property Studies Honours
Certificate in Land Administration
Diploma in Land Administration
Bachelor of Land Administration
27DPRS
27BPRS
27CLAD
27DLMR
27BLAD
27CLAS
Old Qualifications to be phased out as of 2010

(The old qualifications will be completely phased out in 2014)
National Diploma in Land Valuation and Estate Management
National Diploma in Land Management and Registration
National Certificate in Land Use Planning
27DVEM
27DLMR
27CLUP
27CLUP
LAND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES

Special Admission Requirements
Candidates may be admitted to the Land Management programmes if they meet the General
Polytechnic admission requirements of at least 25 aggregate points in 5 subjects, and comply
with the following conditions:
Must hold at least a Grade 12 certificate at NSSC (Ordinary) level with passes in
English and Mathematics with minimum D symbols. Physics and Geography are highly
recommended.
Students who only gain entry into Language in Practice may also be admitted, but will
be required to advance to English in Practice before their third year of study.
Mature age applicants and applicants with foreign qualifications may be considered for
admission.
Must be medically and physically fit for fieldwork, which forms an integral part of the
programme.
Must be able and be prepared to attend classes on full-time basis.
Must meet the programme-specific requirements as listed in the subsequent description
of the various programmes.
Important Note: Meeting the above-mentioned qualifications does not automatically
guarantee admission to the respective programmes. If the number of (formally) qualified
applicants exceeds the (limited) number of available places for the new programme intake,
the best applicants will be selected in a step-by-step procedure. On the basis of the data of
the formal application for a programme, a number of potential students will be selected for
a pre-selection process which takes place just before the registration. Depending on the
number of applicants and the requirements of the respective programme, this pre-selection
may consider the respective final school results only or may (additionally) include a written
pre-selection test or an interview. Applicants from abroad and Mature Age applicants will be
selected based on a separate procedure.
Assessment
Depending on the respective contents and characteristics of the course, the performance of the
students is assessed either by a semester mark plus an (end-of-semester) final examination
mark or by continuous assessment.
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The semester mark is based on a minimum of two written tests which may be complemented
by additional tests and/or other assessments such as assignments, practicals, projects etc.
Unless specified otherwise, an average of 40% must be achieved in the semester mark to be
admitted to the final examination. The final examination at the end of the semester consists of
a written examination of either two or three hours. Unless specified otherwise, the semester
mark is weighted with 40% and the final examination mark counts for 60%.
If a course is assessed on the basis of continuous assessment, the course mark of 100% is
based on a series of assessments which may include: tests, assignments, projects, reports
etc. In this case, no final examination is written.
The assessment details for each course are specified in the respective Course Outline which
is given and explained to the students at the beginning of the semester.
Transition Arrangements for Students enrolled for the Old Qualifications within the
Land Administration programmes to be phased out as of 2010.
Transition arrangements for courses failed under ANY of these Old Qualifications are as in
the Transition Table on pages 29 - 31.
Credit Arrangements for Students with Old Qualifications within the Land Administration
Programmes.
Credit will be granted for courses completed under these Old Qualifications as in the Credit
Table on pages 26 - 28.
Credit Table - Reflecting which OLD COURSES grant credit for which NEW COURSES
OLD COURSES
Old
Course
Code
NEW COURSE - TO BE
CREDITED
Adjudication and Dispute

Resolution
ADR210S Conflict Management
CMT620S
Advanced Surveying 1
AVS210S
Surveying 2 (Advanced
Surveying)
SUR610S
Applied Computer
Programming
APR110S
Programming for Geoinformatics
PGI520S
Basic Surveying
BSV121S
Basic Surveying
BSV521S
Cadastral Legislative
Framework
CLF220S
Cadastral Legislative Framework
CLF510S
Cadastral Surveying 1
CAS120S
CAS520S
CAS210S
CAS610S
Computer Usage
RGB111N
CUS411S
Deeds Registration Law 1
DRL120S
DRL520S
Deeds Registration Law 2A
DRL210S
DRL610S
Deeds Registration Law 2B
DRL220S
DRL620S
DRL220S
Sectional Title Legislation
STL620S
Digital Cartography
DCV221S Digital Cartography
DCV512S
Digital Cartography and

Visualisation
DCV512S
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New
Course
Code
Diploma Project (DLMR)
DPL310S
Land Administration Project
LAP720S
Diploma Project (DVEM)
DPV310S
Real Estate Practice 1
REP610S
Engineering Surveying
ENS210S
ENS610S
Estate Management 1
EMM210S Property Management
PPM610S
Geographic Information
Systems 1
GES110S
Systems 2
GES120S Geographic Information Systems 2 GES612S
Systems 3
GES210S Geographic Information Systems 3 GES711S
Geoinformatics 1
GIS110S
Geographic Information Systems 1 GES512S
Geoinformatics 1
GIS110S
Introduction to Geospatial Data
IGD411S
Geoinformatics 2
GIS220S
Remote Sensing 1
RES511S
Infrastructure and Services
ISS120S
ISS510S
Introduction to Geospatial
Data
IGD110S
IGD411S
Introduction to Survey and

Mapping
ISM110S

Mapping
ISM520S
Land Economics
LEC120S
Land Economics
LEC520S
Land Information Systems
LIS610S
LIS611S
Land Information Systems 2
LIS211S
LIS611S
Land Management 2
LMM210S Urban Economics
UBE510S
Land Management 2
(27DLUP)
LMM210S Land Economics
LEC520S
Land Markets and

Valuation
LMV210S
Land Economics
LEC520S
Land Tenure Management

2A
LTM210S
Urban Land Tenure Management
URT620S
Land Tenure Management

2B
LTM220S
Rural Land Tenure Management
RLT610S
Geographic Information Systems 1 GES512S
Land Tenure Systems 1 & Land LTS110S Land Tenure Systems

Reform and Resettlement
&
(27DVEM & 27DLUP)
LRR120S
LTS520S
Land Tenure Systems 1 & Land LTS110S Land Tenure Systems

Tenure Systems 2 ( 27DLAS) &
LTS210S Land Tenure Systems
LTS520S
LTS520S
Land Tenure Systems 1, Land LTS110S

Registration and Tenure
LRT110S,
Systems, and Land Reform

and Resettlement (27DLMR)
LRR120S
Land Use Planning 1
LUP120S
Introduction to Land UsePlanning ILP510S

& Management
Land Use Planning 2
LUP210S
Land Use Planning 2

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LUP610S
Large Scale Mapping
LSM120S
Computer Aided Drafting
CAD510S
Large Scale Mapping
LSM120S
Survey Drafting
SDR420S
Law for Land Managers 1A
LLM110S
Commercial Law 1A
CML111S
Law for Land Managers 1B
LLM120S
Law for Land Administration 1
LLA520S
Law for Land Managers 2
LLM210S
LLA610S
Legal and Institutional

Framework
LIF220S
Institutional & Regulatory

Framework
IRF620S
Local Livelihoods &

Economic Development
LEE210S
Local Economic Development
LED520S
Mathematics and Statistics
MMS110S Basic Mathematics
MBS411S
MMS110S Introduction to Mathematics
ITM011S
MMS110S Introduction to Mathematics 1
ITM111S
MMS110S Mathematics and Statistics
MMS410S
Natural Resource Management 1 NRT120S
Natural Resource Management 1
NRT520S
NRT610S
Planning Theory 1
PTH201S
Planning Theory 1
PTY510S
Property Finance 1
PFN120S
Property Finance 1
PFN620S
Remote Sensing 1
RES110S
Remote Sensing 1
RES511S
Remote Sensing 2
RES220S
Remote Sensing 2
RES611S
Sectional Title Surveying
STS220S
STL620S
STS220S
Sectional Title Survey Project
STP620S
Surveying Project
SUP120S
Survey Project
SUP520S
Valuation 1
VAL120S
Valuation 1
VAL520S
Valuation 2
VAL210S
Valuation 2
VAL610S
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Transition Table Corresponding courses to be done, if failed (THIS IS NOT A CREDIT

TABLE)
OLD COURSE FAILED
Old
Course
Code
NEW COURSE(S) TO BE DONE New

Course
Code
Adjudication and Dispute

Resolution
ADR210S
Conflict Management
CMT620S
Adjustment of Observations
ADO210S
Geomatics Theory of Errors
GTE710S
AVS210S
Surveying 2 (Advanced Surveying) SUR610S
AVS3100S Surveying 3 & Digital Terrain

Modelling
SUR620S
&
DTM620S
Applied Computer
APR110S
PGI520S
Basic Ecology
BEC110S
Basic Science
BSC410S
Basic Surveying
BSV121S
Basic Surveying
BSV521S
Basic Web Cartography
BWC120S
BWC511S
Cadastral Legislative
Framework
CLF220S
Cadastral Legislative Framework
CLF510S
CAS120S
CAS520S
CAS210S
CAS610S
Programming
Community Based Land Use CBL120S

Management 1
Introduction to Society and Planning ISP620S
Computer Usage
RGB111N
CUS411S
Database Systems
Administration 1
DSA410S
Database Programming and

Database Administration
DBP220S
&
DSA320S
DRL210S
DRL520S
Deeds Registration Law 2A
DRL210S
DRL610S
DRL220S
DRL620S
Digital Cartography
DCV221S
Digital Cartography
DCV512S
Digital Cartography and

Visualisation
DCV220S
Digital Cartography
DCV512S
Diploma Project (DLMR)
DPL310S
Land Administration Project
LAP720S
Diploma Project (DVEM)
DPV310S
REP610S
ENS210S
ENS610S
Estate Management 1
EMM210S
Property Management
PPM610S
Estate Management 2
EMM220S
Facilities Management
FCM820S
Generic Registration for

Flexible Land Tenure
GRF110S
Land Tenure Systems
LTS520S
Systems 1
GES110S
Geographic Information Systems GES512S

1
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Systems 2
GES120S

2
Systems 3
GES210S

3
Geoinformatics 1
GIS110S

& Geographic Information
Systems 1
IGD411S
&
GES512S
Geoinformatics 2
GIS220S
Remote Sensing 1
RES511S
ISS120S
ISS510S
In-Service Training (DVEM)
IVE320S
In-Service Training
IPS620S
In-Service Training (Land

Surveying)
ICS320S
In-Service Training
IDG620S
Introduction to Geospatial Data IGD110S
IGD411S

Mapping
ISM110S
Introduction to Survey and Mapping ISM520S
Introduction to Physics
ITS022S
Basic Science
BSC410S
LIS610S
LIS611S
LIS120S
Introduction to Database 1B
IDB220S
LIS211S
LIS611S
LIS220S
BWC511S
Land Management 1
LMM110S
Introduction to Survey and Mapping ISM520S
Land Management 2
LMM210S
Land Markets and Valuation

(27DLUP)
LMV510S
Land Management 2
LMM210S
Urban Economics
UBE510S
Land Reform and Resettlement LRR120S
Land Tenure Systems
LTS520S
Land Registration and Tenure LRT110S

Systems
Land Tenure Systems
LTS520S
Land Tenure Management 2A LTM210S
Urban Land Tenure Management URT620S
Land Tenure Management 2B LTM220S
Rural Land Tenure Management
RLT610S
Land Tenure Systems 1
LTS110S
Land Tenure Systems
LTS520S
LTS210S
Land Tenure Systems
LTS520S
Land Use Planning 1
LUP120S
Introduction to Land Use

Planning & Management
ILP510S
Land Use Planning 2
LUP210S
Land Use Planning 2
LUP610S
Land Use Planning 3
LUP220S
Land Use Management Practices LUS710S
Large Scale Mapping
LSM120S
CAD510S
Large Scale Mapping
LSM120S
Survey Drafting
SDR420S
LLM110S
Commercial Law 1A
CML111S
LLM120S
LLA520S
Law for Land Managers 2
LLM210S
LLA610S
Law Relating to Real

Property
LRP120S
Commercial Law 1A
CML111S
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Layout Drafting
LDR210S
Geographical skills
GPS510S
Legal and Institutional

Framework
LIF220S
Institutional & Regulatory

Framework
IRF620S
Local Livelihoods &

Economic
LEE210S
Local Economic Development
LED520S
Development
Develeopment
MMS110S
MMS410S
Natural Resource
Management 1
NRT120S

1
NRT520S
Natural Resource
Management 2
NRT210S

2
NRT610S
Natural Resource
Management 2
NRT220S
Natural Resource
Management 3
NRT220S
Planning Theory 1
PTH201S
Planning Theory 1
PTY510S
Planning Theory 2
PTH220S
Settlement History & Planning

Theory
SHP520S
Property Finance 1
PFN120S
Property Finance 1
PFN620S
Property Finance 2
PFN310S
Property Finance 2
PFN810S
Remote Sensing 1
RES110S
Remote Sensing 1
RES511S
Remote Sensing 2
RES220S
Remote Sensing 2
RES611S
STS220S
Sectional Title Legislation &

Sectional Title Survey Project
STL620S
&
STP620S
Surveying Project
SUP120S
Survey Project
SUP520S
Urban Planning and

Development
UPD120S
Urban Development and

Management
UDM711S
Valuation 1
VAL120S
Valuation 1
VAL520S
Valuation 2
VAL210S
Valuation 2
VAL610S
Valuation 3
VAL310S
Valuation 3
VAL810S
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PROPERTY STUDIES PROGRAMMES

DIPLOMA IN PROPERTY STUDIES
(Offered FULL-TIME only)
27DPRS
Definition
Real property is described as the earth, the land and all natural and man-made hereditaments
(things capable of being inherited such as land and buildings) found permanently attached
thereto. Real property marries the legal concept of ownership with physical description of real
estate and can be further defined as that bundle of rights in property including possession,
control, enjoyment, disposition and others that enhance the inheritable ownership of the land
and everything permanently affixed to it. (Minnie Lush and David Sirota 2003).
The primary aim of the Diploma and Bachelor of Property Studies Honours programmes is
to train and produce graduates employable respectively at the technical and professional
levels of the property industry. The graduates of the programme will be equipped with skills
in advanced property valuation methods, facilities managerial competence of buildings and
be capable of making sound and well-informed judgments regarding relevant legislation. It
focuses on a comprehensive and analytical understanding of property valuation, property
management, property investment and finance and develops the knowledge and skills to
evaluate and manage real property.
These programmes also aim at developing capacity and human resource need of Namibia in
the real estate sector to facilitate the implementation of the Namibian Land Reform Programme.
Graduates are employed as assistant valuers in central and local government property offices
and a variety of private businesses.
The degree programme offers graduates who have successfully completed their National
Diploma studies in Land Valuation and Estate Management, or any other equivalent National
Diploma, the opportunity to pursue a degree qualification programme in the property profession
at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
DIPLOMA IN PROPERTY STUDIES
NQF Level: 6
27DPRS
NQF Credits: 285
The applicant must have passed Grade 12 and must meet the general Polytechnics admission
requirements of at least 25 aggregate points in five subjects and comply with the following
additional requirements:

Must have obtained good passes in English and Mathematics with minimum D symbols
at NSSC (Ordinary) level.
Candidates may be admitted into any level (module) of Language in Practice but would
be required to advance to English for Academic Purposes by Year 3 Semester 5 if they
wish to complete the Diploma in Property Studies.
A pass in Geography with minimum D symbol is highly recommended.
Proof of competence in basic computer usage (for exemption from taking Computer User
Skills).
admission.
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CURRICULUM
Course
Code
Year 1
Semester 1
CUS411S
MMS410S
EPR511S
PMI511S
IGD411S
Course
Prerequisites
Title
NQF NQF
Level Credits

None
Mathematics & Statistics
None
English in Practice
Principles of Microeconomics
None
Introduction to Geo-Spatial Data None
4
4
5
5
5
Semester 2
BCS520S Building Construction & Services
VAL520S Valuation 1

PDM520S Property Development &

Marketing 1
LEC520S Land Economics

Year 2
Semester 3
PPM610S Property Management

CML111S Commercial Law 1A
GES512S Geographic Information

Systems 1

VAL610S Valuation 2
ILP510S

Planning and Management
Semester 6
IPS620S
In-Service Training

None
5
Principles of Microeconomics & 5
None
5
12
12
Principles of Microeconomics 5
1A
12
Building Construction &

Services
None
Computer User Skills and
introduction to Geo-Spatial
Data
Valuation 1
None
Semester 4
PFN620S Property Finance 1
LLA520S Law for Land Administration 1
IDB220S Introduction to Databases 1B
UBE510S Urban Economics

Year 3
Semester 5
REP610S Real Estate Practice 1


Marketing 2

10
12
NCB
12
12
12
6
5
5
12
12
12
6
5
12
10
6
5
5
5
12
12
12
12
Property Management, Property 6

Finance 1 & Valuation 2
Property Development &
6
Marketing 1
English in Practice
5
(Diploma only)
36

6
Not allowed to repeat or attend
classes (Full-Time) for more
than 1 course while doing
In-Service Training.
35
None
Commercial Law 1A
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12
14
BACHELOR OF PROPERTY STUDIES HONOURS

NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 509
27BPRS
The applicant must have passed Grade 12 and must meet the general Polytechnics admission
requirements of at least 30 aggregate points over five subjects and comply with the following

Must have obtained good passes in English and Mathematics (with minimum D symbols
or better) at NSSC (Ordinary) level or IGCSE or Equivalent.
A pass in Geography (with minimum D symbol or better) is highly recommended.
Proof of competence in basic computer usage (for exemption from taking Computer User
Skills).
Applicants with foreign qualifications may be considered for admission.

Candidates with the National Diploma in Land Valuation and Estate Management from the
Polytechnic with an overall average of at least 60% (Category A) may apply for admission into
the Bachelor of Property Studies Honours and may be admitted into the Bachelor of Property
Studies Honours programme at the discretion of the Department. This category of applicants
will be required to join the Bachelor of Properties Studies Honours in Year 3, Semester 6.
These applicants, if admitted, will qualify to be awarded the Bachelor of Property Studies
Honours after successful completion of the following courses:
Building Economics
Facilities Management
Computer Applications to Real Estate
Property Investment
Valuation Casework
Valuation 3
Property Finance 2
Land Administration
Project Planning & Management
In-Service Training
Research Project
Polytechnic students admitted into and pursuing the Diploma in Property Studies (Category B)
may apply for the Bachelor of Property Studies Honours programme after the first year. Such
student(s) must score at least CREDIT (60%) in Valuation 1 (VAL520S), Property Development
and Marketing 1 (PDM520S) and Building Construction and Services (BCS520S). Courses
completed under the Diploma will be credited, but students will be required to complete all
outstanding courses as per the requirements of the Bachelor of Property Studies Honours
programme. However, acceptance of these applicants into the Bachelor of Honours degree
programme would be considered on a case by case basis on the recommendation of the Head
of Department in consultation with the Registrar.
Progression Rule
NB - Participants in Category B who meet the progression requirement and thus become eligible
for the Bachelor of Property Studies Honours will be required to notify the Faculty Officer in
writing by completing the relevant application form for the progression to be formalised.
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Credit Recognition
Credit will be granted for courses completed under the National Diploma in Land Valuation
and Estate Management as in the Credit Table on pages 26 - 28.
BACHELOR OF PROPERTY STUDIES HONOURS
27BPRS
CURRICULUM
Course
Course
Prerequisites
Code
Title
Year 1
Semester 1
None
MMS410S Mathematics & Statistics
None
PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None
IGD411S Introduction to Geospatial Data None
Semester 2
BCS520S Building Construction & Services
VAL520S Valuation 1

ISM520S Introduction to Survey and

Mapping

Marketing 1
NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
4
5
5
4
None
5
& Mathematics and Statistics
5
Data
5
None
5
12
Principles of Microeconomics 5
12
Year 2
Semester 3
PPM610S Property Management
Building Construction & Services 6
None
5
Computer User Skills and

Systems 1
intro. to Geo-Spatial Data
5
VAL510S Valuation 2
Valuation 1
6
ILP510S Introduction to Land Use Planning None
5

and Management
Semester 4
PMA512S Principles of Microeconomics
10
12
NCB
12
NCB
None
None
None
Commercial Law 1A
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6
5
5
5
5
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
10
12
14
12
12
12
Year 3
Semester 5
Compulsory Courses
BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A

Marketing 2
LTX520S Land Taxation
LIS611S

None
5
6
Marketing 1
None
5
Geographic Information Systems 6
1 & Introduction to Databases 1B
12
12
None
12
None
12
Semester 6
BEC620S Building Economics

FCM820S Facilities Management
CAR720S Computer Applications to

Real Estate

PPI820S Property Investment
VAC520S Valuation Casework

& Building Construction &
Services
Property Management
Systems 1 & Land
Information Systems
Property Finance 1
Valuation 2 and Building
Construction and Services
12
8
7
12
12
12
5
5
12
12
Year 4
Semester 7
VAL810S Valuation 3
RME410S Research Methodology
LAD710S Land Administration
PPM411S Project Planning & Management
REP810S Real Estate Practice 2

Valuation 2
None
Property Finance 1
Land Tenure Systems
None
Facilities Management,
Co-requisite: Property
Finance 2 & Valuation 3
8
6
8
7
7
8
12
10
12
10
12
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Semester 8
ISB720S In-Service Training (7 weeks) Co-requisite: Research Project 7
RPB820S Research Project (8 weeks)
8
5
21
36
14
Plus any ONE of the following courses:

OMP510S Organisational Management

and Practice
ICE712S Innovation, Creativity and

Entrepreneurship
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12
12
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LAND VALUATION AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT

(Phasing out from 2010 till 2014)
Course Code
Course Title
27DVEM
Prerequisites
Year 1 (Not available from 2010)

Semester 1
CUS411S
MMS110S
Mathematics & Statistics
LMM110S
Land Management 1
LTS110S
LPB0320
PEC111S
Principles of Economics 1A
LRP120S
Law Relating to Real Property
None
None
None
None
None
None
Semester 2
GIS110S
Geoinformatics 1
Mathematics & Statistics &

BCS120S
Building Construction & Services None
VAL120S
Valuation 1
Principles of Economics 1A &

PDM120S
None

Marketing 1
LIS 120S
LEC120S
Land Economics
Principles of Economics 1A &

Land Management 1
Semester 3
LMM210S
Land Management 2
EMM210S
Estate Management 1
LUP120S
Land Use Planning 1
VAL210S
Valuation 2
LIS211S
PDM210S
Property Development and

Marketing 2
Land Management 1
Building Construction & Services
None
Valuation 1
Property Development and
Marketing 1
Semester 4
EMM220S
LRR120S
PEC 112S
ISS120S
PFN120S
LTX220S
Estate Management 1
None
Principles of Economics 1A
None
None
None
Estate Management 2
Land Reform and Resettlement
Principles of Economics 1B
Property Finance 1
Land Taxation
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Semester 5
OMP310S
Organizational Management &

Professional Practice
ENT321S
Entrepreneurship
VAL310S
Valuation 3
PFN310S
Property Finance 2
DPV310S
Diploma Project

Semester 6
IVE320S
In-Service Training Diploma Project
EAP511S

None
None
Valuation 2
Property Finance 1
semesters, unless only one course
has been failed for which the student
obtained admission to the
examination
Language in Practice B/English

in Practice
Transition Arrangements for Students

Transition arrangements for courses which have been removed from the programme are
proposed as in the Transition Table on pages 29 - 31.
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LAND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES

CERTIFICATE IN LAND ADMINISTRATION
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 106
27CLAD
Candidates may be admitted to the programme if they meet the Polytechnics General
Admission requirements of at least 25 aggregate points over five subjects with a pass in
NSSC(O) Mathematics and a minimum D grade in NSSC(O) English.
admission to this programme.
CURRICULUM
Course
Course
Prerequisite
NQF NQF
Code
Title
Level Credits
YEAR 1
Semester 1
None
4
10
MMS410S Mathematics and Statistics None
4
12

for LM
5
NCB

or Exemption
IGD411S
Introduction to Geo-Spatial None
4
12

Data
None
5
12
Semester 2
ISM520S

LTS520S
LLA520S
DRL520S
IGE420S

Mapping
Land Tenure Systems
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Geo-Spatial
Data
None
Commercial Law 1A
None
None
12
5
5
5
4
12
12
12
12
Students registered for the National Diploma in Land Management and Registration who did
not successfully complete their first year of studies but choose to migrate to the Certificate
in Land Administration have been granted credit for courses completed as set out below, but
are required to complete all outstanding courses to fulfill the requirements of this qualification.
However, if the student continues to study beyond the Certificate in Land Administration,
credits for courses completed under the National Diploma in Land Administration will be
granted accordingly.
Students who want to transfer from the Certificate to the Bachelor of Land Administration
must have passed all certificate courses and apply for entry into the Bachelor of Land
Administration. Courses completed under the Certificate will be credited but students will be
required to complete all outstanding courses as per the requirements of the Bachelor of Land
Administration qualification.
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Credit Recognition
Credit will be granted for courses completed under the National Diploma in Land Management
and Registration as in the Credit Table on pages 26 - 28.
DIPLOMA IN LAND ADMINISTRATION
NQF Level: 6
27DLAD
NQF Credits: 294
Admission Requirements of at least 25 aggregate points over five subjects with a pass in
NSSC(O) Mathematics and a minimum D Grade in NSSC(O) English.
admission.
CURRICULUM
Course
Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
Year 1
Semester 1
None
MMS410S Mathematics and Statistics for LM None
IGD411S Introduction to Geo-Spatial Data None
None
ILP510S Introduction to Land Use
None

Planning and Mngt
NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
4
5
4
5
5
10
12
NCB
12
12
12
Semester 2
IGE420S Introduction to Geography

Mapping
DRL520S Deeds Registration Law 1
None
None
Introduction to Geo-Spatial
Data
None
Commercial Law 1A
None
5
12
4
12
5
12

5
12
5
12
5
12
Year 2
Semester 3
LMV510S Land Markets and Valuation
GES512S Geographic Information Systems 1
RLT610S Rural Land Tenure Management
None
Law for Land Admin. 1
Land Tenure Systems
5
5
6
6
6
12
12
12
12
12
6
6
7
12
12
12
Semester 4
GES612S Geographic Information Systems 2 Geographic Info. Systems 1
URT620S Urban Land Tenure Management Land Tenure Systems

Law for Land Admin. 2
CMT620S Conflict Management
None
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LAP720S Land Administration Project

Year 3
Semester 5
ILA610S In-Service Training

Completion of all courses

from semesters 1, 2 and 3
16
Completion of all courses

from semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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Students who want to transfer from the Diploma to the Bachelor degree in Land Administration
may apply for entry into the Bachelor in Land Administration. Courses completed under the
Diploma will be credited but students will be required to complete all outstanding courses as
per the requirements of the Bachelor in Land Administration qualification.
Credit Recognition
BACHELOR OF LAND ADMINISTRATION 27BLAD
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 398
Admission Requirements and achieve at least 30 aggregate points over five subjects. Students
should have at least a combined total of 18 points over Mathematics, English and Geography
of Physics.
Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum B in one or more of the following school
subjects: English language, Geography, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Studies.
Candidates with the old Diploma in Land Management & Tegistration may apply for advanced
standing into year 3 of the Bachelor in Land Administration.
admission.
.

CURRICULUM
Course
Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
Year 1
Semester 1
IGD411S Introduction to Geo-Spatial Data None
None
None


Systems 1

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NQF NQF
Level Credits
5
5
4
5
5
12
14
12
12
12
12
Semester 2
PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics

Mapping
None
5
None
5
Introduction to Geo-Spatial Data 5
12
12
12
None
Commercial Law 1A
None
5
5
5
12
12
12
5
6
6
6
6
12
12
12
12
12
12
6
6
12
12
12
7
6
6
12
6
6
5
7
12
12
7
7
12
12
Research Methodology, Land

7
Policies and Institutions, Land
Admin, Regional Dev Planning
7
Systems 2,
Land Policies and
Institutions
7
Systems 2, Land Policies and
Institutions & Land Administration
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Year 2
Semester 3
LMV510S Land Markets and Valuation None
LLA610S Law for Land Administration 2 Law for Land Administration 1
RLT610S Rural Land Tenure Management Land Tenure Systems
LIS611S

Systems 1, Intro to

Databases 1B
OMP510S Organisational Management None

and Practice
Semester 4

Systems 2
Systems 1
URT620S Urban Land Tenure
Land Tenure Systems

Management
CMT620S Conflict Management
None
STL620S Sectional Title Legislation
Land Tenure Systems
Year 3
Semester 5
None
LPI710S Land Policies and Institutions Urban Economics, Urban Land

Tenure Mngt, Rural Land Tenure

Mngt
LAD710S Land Administration
Land Tenure Systems
RDP411S Regional Development Planning Urban Economics, Urban Land

Tenure Mngt, Rural Land Tenure

Mngt
Semester 6
RPA720S Research Project

ISL720S Information Systems Law

GSI720S Governance and SI

Management

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12
12
OIL720S Optimisation of the Integrated

Land & Management Process

Systems 2, Land Policies and
Institutions & Land Administration
12
Course Course
Code
IBL520S In-Service Training 1*
IBL620
In-Service Training 2
IBL720S In-Service Training 3
Prerequisite
Title
All courses for year one
All courses for year two
All courses for year three
NQF NQF
Level Credits
5
8
6
8
7
8
* The in-service training may be started after the completion of all course work for a period of
nine weeks. The student may also choose to embark on in-service training for three periods
of at least three weeks during the annual summer holiday period after completion of each
year of study.
Students who want to transfer from the Diploma in Land Administration to the Bachelor of
Land Administration may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Land Administration. Passes in
the following Certificate and Diploma Courses: Computer User Skills, Language in Practice
B/English in Practice, Mathematics and Statistics and Introduction to Geography are required.
Courses completed under the Diploma will be credited but students will be required to complete
all outstanding courses as per the requirements of the Bachelor of Land Administration
qualification.
Students who want to transfer from the ND Land Management and Registration to the Bachelor
in Land Administration may apply for entry into the Bachelor of Land Administration. Pass in
the following NC and ND Courses: Computer User Skills, Language in Practice B/English in
Practice and Statisticss are required. Courses completed under the ND will be credited but
students will be required to complete all outstanding courses as per the requirements of the
Bachelor of Land Administration qualification.
Credit Recognition
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA: LAND MANAGEMENT AND REGISTRATION

(Phasing out from 2010 till 2014)
27DLMR
CURRICULUM
Course Code Course Title
Semester 1
CUS411S
MMS110S
Mathematics and Statistics for LM
LMM110S
Land Management 1
LTS110S
LLM110S
LUP120S
Land Use Planning 1
Semester 2
GIS110S
Geoinformatics 1

LRT110S
Land Registration and Tenure
LTS520S
Land Tenure Systems
DRL120S
LIS120S
LLM120S
GRF110S
Generic Registration for

Flexible Land Tenure
Prerequisite
None
None
None
None
None
None
Mathematics and Statistics &
None
None
None
None

Semester 3
LTM210S
Land Tenure Management 2A Land Management 1
DRL210S
Deeds Registration Law 2A Deeds Registration 1
LIS211S
Land Information Systems 2 Land Information Systems 1
LMV210S
Land Markets and Valuation None
LLM210S
Law for Land Managers 2 None
UPD120S
Urban Planning and Development Land Management 1 &
Semester 4
ADR210S
Adjudication and Dispute Resolution None
LTM220S
Land Tenure Management 2B Land Management 1
LIS220S
Land Information Systems 3 Land Information Systems 2
LRR120S
Land Reform and Resettlement
None
LTX220S
Land Taxation
None
DRL220S
Deeds Registration Law 2A &

Law for Land Management 2
Semester 5
LTM310S
Land Tenure Management 3
Land Tenure Management 2A & 2B
OMP310S
Organisational Mgt. and Practice None
ENT321S
Entrepreneurship
None
DPL310S
Diploma Project (LMR)

semesters,unless only one course


obtained admission to the

examination.
EAP511S
Language in Practice B/English in

Practice
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Semester 6
IMR320S
In-Service Training (LMR)
Diploma Project (LMR)
The courses in the old curriculum that are to be discontinued can be replaced by the courses
as in the Transition Table on pages 29-31.
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LAND USE PLANNING PROGRAMMES

(Offered FULL-TIME only)
National Certificate: Land Use Planning (Phasing out from 2012 till 2015)
National Diploma: Land Use Planning (Phasing out from 2012 till 2015)
27CLUP
27DLUP
Definition
Land use planning is the statutory activity of directing and controlling all land use changes in an
administrative area (Municipality, District, Region, Province) by segmenting the area into zones
and designating a planning instrument to each zone. Land Use Zoning (LUZ) is the American
variety of Land Use Planning (LUP). Town & Country Planning is the British equivalent also
used in several southern African countries. Regional Planning, Town & Regional Planning
and Physical Planning are sub sets of LUP in other countries.
By definition Land Use Planning is the art and science of assigning different parcels of land
to different and competing uses, so that equity, compatibility, economy and aesthetics are
achieved. Planning however is one thing and implementation is another. The broader concept
of creating a plan as well as ensuring that the plan is implemented is referred to as Land Use
Management.
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN LAND USE PLANNING
(Not available from 2012)
27CLUP
Transition arrangements for courses failed under this Old Qualification are as in the Transition
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN LAND USE PLANNING
27DLUP
Candidates may be admitted to the programme if they meet the general Polytechnic admission
requirements of at least 25 aggregate points over five subjects with NSSC(O) D Grade in
Mathematics and English or students must write an English proficiency test and test into
English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S).
admission.
CURRICULUM
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title
CUS411S
MMS110S Mathematics and Statistics
CBL120S
Community Based Land Use

Management 1
IGD411S
BEC110S
Basic Ecology
ILP510S
Introduction to Land Use Planning

and Management
LPB0320
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Prerequisite
None
None
None
None
None
None
Semester 2
LTS520S
Land Tenure Systems
TTS511S
Tools and Techniques
NRT120S
ISS120S
LEE210S
Local Livelihoods and Economic

Development
ISM110S
Introduction to Survey and Mapping

Semester 3
GES512S

RES110S
Remote Sensing 1
LMV210S
Land Markets and Valuation
LUP210S
Land Use Planning 2

PTH210S
Planning Theory 1
NRT210S

Semester 4
PTH220S
Planning Theory 2
NRT220S
LUP220S
Land Use Planning 3
UPD120S
Urban Planning and Development

LIF220S
Legal and Institutional Framework
LDR210S
Layout Drafting
None
None
Basic Ecology
None
Co-requisite: Land Tenure
Systems
Co-requisite: Introduction to
Geospatial Data
Computer User Skills &

None
and Management
Co-requisite: Land Use Planning 2
Natural Resource Management 1 &
Planning Theory 1
Land Use Planning 2
Land Tenure Systems &
and Management
None
Co-requisite: Planning Theory 2

Semester 5
ENT321S
Entrepreneurship
EAP511S

DPL320S
Diploma Project

None
Language in Practice B/English
in Practice
semesters, unless only one course
obtained admission to the exam.
Semester 6
ILU310S
In-service Training
Diploma Project
Students who want to transfer from the NC to the ND in Land Use Planning must have passed
all certificate courses. In the event of a student not being able to successfully pass a course
as per the 2009 Curriculum he/she will be given up and until a fourth examination opportunity
(special examination) to do so. Should a student then failed to successfully complete a course
the student will have to take-up the proposed replacement course (Curriculum) as indicated
in the Transition Table on pages 29 - 31.
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Code 92
GEOMATICS PROGRAMME
(Offered FULL TIME only)
Definition
The main goal of the Geomatics programme is to prepare students for a career as Geomatics
Professionals, with high level specialist knowledge and skills in the acquisition, processing,
presentation, and management of geospatial data. Graduates from this programme should
be employable in environments ranging from traditional cadastral and engineering surveying,
to mining surveying, GIS, digital cartography, drafting, land registration, etc.
The programme also aims at developing capacity to fulfil the surveying and registration needs
for implementation of the Namibian Land Reform Programme. This includes aspect of planning,
surveying and registration of rural, communal and urban land.
Diploma in Geomatics
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics
27CLAS
27DGEM
27BSGE
Main Features and Structure of The Geomatics Programme

Most students will register for the Diploma in Geomatics in Year 1, and may be allowed to
transfer to the B.Sc in Geomatics in Year 2, if they meet the admission requirements for the
B.Sc programme. These students will take a minimum period of four years to complete the
B.Sc in Geomatics.
Exceptional candidates may apply for exemption from the bridging courses, which will allow
them to complete the B.Sc in Geomatics in a minimum period of three years.
The progression rules for transfer from the Diploma to the B.Sc in Geomatics, are as follows:

If the first year courses Computer User Skills, Introduction to Mathematics Module 2,
Introduction to Physics, and Language in Practice B/English in Practice are passed,
students can register for the B.Sc in Geomatics programme in Year 2.
Students who pass all the above courses except Introduction to Physics and Introduction
to Mathematics Module 2, will be allowed to continue with the Diploma, but not the B.Sc
programme.
Students who do not meet the full admission requirements for the B.Sc programme, should be
able to complete the Diploma in Geomatics programme in a minimum period of three years.
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CERTIFICATE IN LAND SURVEYING

NQF Level: 5
27CLAS
NQF Credits: 77
The Certificate in Land Surveying is an exit level qualification for the Diploma in Geomatics,
and the admission requirements for both qualifications are therefore the same (refer to the
admission requirements for the Diploma in Geomatics).
CURRICULUM
Course Course
Prerequisites
Code Title
Year 1
Semester 1
None
None
ITM011S Introduction to Mathematics D in NSSCO

Module 1
or 4 in NSSCH

Mathematics
Semester 2
BSV521S Basic Surveying

SUP520S Survey Project
SDR420S Survey Drafting

CAS520S Cadastral Surveying 1
NQF NQF
Level Credits
None
Module 1
Co-requisite: Basic Surveying
Computer User Skills & Basic
Surveying (co-requisite)
Basic Surveying (co-requisite)
DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS
NQF Level: 6
NQF Credits: 296
4
5
4
4
8
NCB
10
12
5
5
12
12
5
4
6
5
12
27DGEM
Candidates may be admitted into the first year of the Diploma in Geomatics programme, if
they meet the general Polytechnic admission requirements, and comply with the following
Candidates must score a combined total of at least 25 points on the Engineering Evaluation
Scale, counting up to five subjects that must include Mathematics and English, in NSSC
Higher or Ordinary, or a combination of the two examinations, provided that no symbol for
the subjects Mathematics and English may be lower than a D on NSSC Ordinary;
OR
Mature Age Students may be admitted in terms of the Mature Age Entry Scheme, subject
to a pass in the Engineering Proficiency Tests (Mathematics), as well as gaining entry into
English in Practice.
AND
programme.
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Note: The above are minimum admission requirements. Admission is subject to availability
of space in the programme, and only the best applicants will be admitted. A pass in
the Grade 12 subjects Physical Science and/or Geography, or related subject, and a
minimum C-symbol in Mathematics, are highly recommended, and preference may be
given to candidates with these results, additional to the above admission requirements.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Prerequisites
Code Title
None
ITM011S Introduction to Mathematics
D in NSSCO

Module 1
or 4 in NSSCH Mathematics
None

Semester 2


Year 2
Semester 3
GES512S Geographic Informatiation

Systems 1

CAD510S Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

RES511S Remote Sensing 1

ENS610S Engineering Surveying
SUR610S Surveying 2

(Advanced Surveying)
Semester 4
STP620S Sectional Title Survey Project

SUR620S Surveying 3

(Precision Surveying)
DTM620S Digital Terrain Modelling

NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
8
5
NCB
4
10
4
12
5
12
None
Module 1
Computer User Skills, Basic
5
5
12
12
5
4
6
5
12
Computer User Skills,

Data (co-requisite)
Introduction to
Geospatial Data (co-requisite)
Introduction to
Basic Surveying
Basic Surveying
12
12
15
6
6
12
12
Land Tenure Systems

Surveying 2, Sectional Title
Legislation (co-requisite),
Surveying 2, Engineering
Surveying
Surveying
6
6
6
6
12
12
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Year 3
Semester 5

LIS611S Land Information Systems

MSV610S Mine Surveying



Language in Practice B/
English in Practice
System 1
Introduction to Databases 1B
Basic Surveying, Survey
Drafting
Cadastral Surveying 1,
Survey Drafting, Basic
Surveying
System 1
Semester 6
IDG620S In-service Training

(14 weeks)

14
12
12
12
15
Digital Terrain Modelling,

6
Surveying, Cadastral Surveying
2. Not allowed to repeat or
attend classes Full Time
for more than 1 course while
doing in-Service Training.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICS

NQF LEVEL: 7
NQF Credits: 426
27BSGE
NQF Qualifcation ID: Q0162
Candidates may be admitted into the 3-year B.Sc in Geomatics programme, if they meet
the general Polytechnic admission requirements, and comply with the following additional
requirements:

A Grade 12 Certificate (or equivalent), with a combined total of at least 30 points on the
Engineering Evaluation Scale, counting up to five subjects that must include Mathematics,
Physical Science and English, in NSSC Higher or Ordinary, or a combination of the two
examinations, provided that no symbol for the subjects Mathematics and Physical Science
may be lower than an A on NSSC Ordinary (or a 3-symbol at NSSC Higher Level);
AND
3-Symbol in English Second Language at NSSC-Higher Level OR 4-symbol in English
First Language at NSSC Higher Level OR Placement into the course Communication
Skills/English for Academic Purposes through the English Placement Test;
AND
A pass or proof of competency in Computer User Skills (or equivalent);
AND
programme.
ADMISSION TO THE EXTENDED B.SC. IN GEOMATICS PROGRAMME
Candidates who do not meet the above admission requirements may be admitted into the first
year of the Diploma in Geomatics and transfer to the B.Sc. in Geomatics programme in Year
2, if they comply with Progression Rule as described below. The admission requirements for
the Diploma programme are as follows:
Candidates must score a combined total of at least 25 points on the Engineering Evaluation
Scale, counting up to five subjects that must include Mathematics, Physical Science and
English, in NSSC Higher or Ordinary, or a combination of the two examinations, provided
that no symbol for the subjects Mathematics, Physical Science and English may be lower
than a D on NSSC Ordinary;
OR
Mature Age Students may be admitted in terms of the Mature Age Entry Scheme, subject
to a pass in the Engineering Proficiency Tests (Mathematics & Physics), as well as gaining
entry into English Language in Practice.
AND
programme.
NOTE: Candidates who did not do Physical Science in Grade 12 or who got less than a
D-Symbol (NSSC Ordinary) in Physical Science may be admitted into the Diploma in
Geomatics, but will not be allowed to register for the first year course Introduction to
Physics, and will also not be allowed to transfer to the B.Sc in Geomatics programme
in Year 2.
Progression Rule for Admission to the B.Sc in Geomatics Programme:
Students who registered for the Diploma in Geomatics in Year 1, may be allowed to transfer
to the B.Sc in Geomatics programme in Year 2, if they pass the first year courses Computer
User Skills, Language in Practice B/English in Practice, Introduction to Mathematics Module
2 and Introduction to Physics.
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Students who fail either of the courses Introduction to Mathematics Module 2 or Introduction to
Physics, may be allowed to continue with the Diploma in Geomatics, but will not be admitted
into the B.Sc Geomatics programme. Students will not be allowed to repeat the bridging
courses Introduction to Mathematics Module 2 and Introduction to Physics.
In exceptional cases, upon application by the student and recommendation by the course
lecturer, HOD and Dean, the Registrar may allow a student to repeat certain bridging courses,
and/or admit a student into the B.Sc Geomatics programme.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Prerequisites
Code
Title
None
GIS512S Geographic Information

Systems1

Data (co-requisite)
CAD510S Computer Aided Drafting

Introduction to


Introduction to

None

MAT111S Mathematics 1
None
Semester 2


Systems 2
Year 2
Semester 3



SUR610S Surveying 2 (Advanced

Surveying)

NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
10
4
8
5
12
5
12
15
12
12
None
Intro. to Mathematics Module 1
Computer User Skills & Basic
Systems 1
5
5
5
4
12
12
6
5
5
5
6
12
12
12
Systems1, Introduction
to Databases 1B
Drafting
Basic Surveying,
& Survey Drafting
Basic Surveying
Basic Surveying
12
12
12
6
6
12
12
Systems 1
15
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Semester 4
STP620S Sectional Title Survey Project

SUR620S Surveying 3 (Precision

Surveying)

PGI520S Programming for Geoinformatics

GTE710S Geomatics Theory of Errors

Land Tenure Systems

Computer Aided Drafting,
(co-requisite) & Surveying 2
Surveying 2 & Engineering
Surveying
Surveying
Module 1
Mathematics 1,
Surveying 3 (co-requisite) &
Programming for Geomatics
Remote Sensing 1
Year 3
Semester 5
OMP510S Organisational Management & None

Practice

System 3
System 2
CLF510S Cadastral Legislative

Framework
DPG710S Digital Photogrammetry
Surveying 2 &

SUR710S Surveying 4
Surveying 2,
(Advanced Spatial Data Geomatics Theory of Errors &
Acquisition) Programming for Geoinformatics
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice or

Placement into English for

Academic Purposes
Semester 6
ISG620S In-Service Training


Surveying, Cadastral

Surveying 2, Not allowed to

repeat or attend classes Full

Time for more than 1 course

while doing In-Service

Training
BPG720S Bachelor Project

(Geomatics)
Surveying 4, Cadastral

Surveying 2. Not allowed to

repeat or attend classes

Full Time for more than 1

course while doing the

Bachelor Project.
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6
6
6
6
12
12
12
15
12
12
10
12
12
14
21
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICS

(Extended programme)
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Code
Title
IGD411S Introduction to Geospatial

Data


Module 1


Semester 2



Module 2
ITS022S Introduction to Physics

Year 2
Semester 3

Systems 1



SUR610S Surveying 2 (Advanced

Surveying)
MAT111S Mathematics 1
Prerequisites
Admission to the Diploma
in Geomatics programme
D in IGCSE (or NSSC O)
or 4 HIGCSE (NSSC H)
Mathematics
Computer Usage & Basic
D in IGCSE (or NSSC O)
or 4 HIGCSE (NSSC H)
Physical Science

Data (co-requisite)
Data
Data
Basic Surveying
Basic Surveying
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27BSGE
Semester 4
Land Tenure Systems
STP620S Sectional Title Survey Project Surveying 2 & Sectional

Title Legislation (co-requisite)

& Computer Aided Drafting
SUR620S Surveying 3 (Precision

Surveying)
Surveying

Surveying
IDB220S Introduction to Databases 1B Computer User Skills
PGI520S Programming for Geoinformatics Intro. to Mathematics Module 1 and

Year 3
Semester 5



OMP510S Organizational Management &

Practice
Semester 6


Systems 2
GTE710S Geomatics Theory of Errors


Year 4
Semester 7

Systems 3
SUR710S Surveying 4

CLE510S Cadastral Legislative

Framework
DPG710S Digital Photogrammetry

Geographic Information Systems 1,

Drafting
Basic Surveying, Cadastral
Surveying 1, Survey Drafting
None
English in Practice
Mathematics 1, Surveying 3 (co-requisite)
(Co-requisite)
Remote Sensing 1 & Geographic
Information Systems 1

Geomatics Theory of Error,
Surveying 2 & Geomatics
Theory of Errors
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Semester 8
ISG620S In-service Training

BPG720S Bachelor Project

Digital Terrain Modelling, Surveying 3,

Engineering Surveying, Cadastral
Surveying 2. Not allowed to repeat or attend
classes Full-time for more than 1 course
while doing In-Service Training
Digital Terrain Modelling, Surveying 4,
Cadastral Surveying 2. Not allowed
to repeat or attend classes Full-time for more
than 1 course while doing the Bachelor
Project.
Graduates with a National Diploma in Land Surveying (or similar qualification), may be
admitted into the B.Sc. Geomatics programme, subject to the admission requirement of the
B.Sc. Geomatics programme. These students will be granted credit for the courses completed
as set out in the Credit Table on page 26-28, but will be required to complete all outstanding
courses to fulfil the requirements of the B.Sc. in Geomatics.
Credit will be granted for courses completed under the old National Diploma Land Surveying,
as in the Credit Table on pages 26-28.
For admission or transfer to the B.Sc Geomatics programme, former or current National
Diploma Land Surveying students need at least a 3-symbol for Mathematics and Physical
Science at HIGCSE/NSSC Higher level (or an A-symbol at IGCSE/NSSC-O level) and a pass
in the course English Language in Practice B/English in Practice (or Placement into the course
Communication Skills/English for Academic Purposes).
Candidates who do not meet these admission requirements, could improve their Grade 12
marks for Mathematics and Physical Science through various private distance education
institutions (e.g. TUCSIN or NAMCOL), and may be admitted into the B.Sc. programme once
they meet the above requirements.
Exceptional students with a mark of at least 70% for the National Diploma courses Mathematics
& Statistics for Land Management, Basic Surveying and Adjustment of Observations, may be
admitted into the B.Sc. in Geomatics programme at the discretion of the Department.
Considering the credits granted for the courses indicated above, a typical student with a National
Diploma in Land Surveying, admitted into the new B.Sc. Geomatics, will have to complete the
following courses to qualify for the B.Sc. in Geomatics:
Year 1
Semester 1
Mathematics 1
Mine Surveying
Organisational Management & Practice
Semester 2
Surveying 3
Digital Terrain Modelling
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Year 2
Semester 1
Remote Sensing 2
Surveying 4
Digital Photogrammetry
Semester 2
Bachelor Project (Geomatics)
In-Service Training
As indicated in above, it would be possible for students who already have a National Diploma in
Land Surveying, to upgrade to a B.Sc Geomatics in a minimum period of two years (excluding
Bridging, e.g. improving Grade 12 marks for Mathematics and Physical Science to allow
Admission to the B.Sc programme).
The old National Diploma in Land Surveying was phased out in 2011.
National Diploma in Land Surveying students who did not complete all courses by the end of
2011 may be allowed to follow the alternative (new) courses, in order to complete their National
Diploma in Land Surveying as in the Transition Table on pages 45-47.
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BACHELOR OF GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(Offered FULL-TIME only) (Phased in 2011)
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 401
07BGIT
Description of qualification
A Geographic Information System (GIS) can be defined as a computerised system that facilitates
the phases of spatial data entry, storage, maintenance, analysis and dissemination. It can be
viewed also in general terms as an information technology that is used to acquire, manage,
interpret, integrate, display, analyse, or otherwise use spatial data to produce value-added
information products.
Nationally, the demand for a well trained workforce in GIS is growing as the public and
private sectors seek to facilitate and support service delivery and an expanded, ambitious
and accelerated development agenda of eliminating poverty whether through land reform,
redistribution, resettlement, associated urban and regional planning, environmental
management, natural resources conservation and management, e-governance or otherwise.
The effective execution of these programmes will need reliable GIS technology supported by
a cadre of well trained and skilled GIS operators, technicians and managers.
The Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology aims to provide a skilful and competent labour
force for the growing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) industry in Namibia. The
programme aims at providing graduates with practical and theoretical skills necessary to
successfully design, implement and apply geoinformation technologies that can be used as
decision supporting tools for spatial problems. The programme focuses on the development
of essential practical skills alongside training in fundamental spatial concepts and theory. As
an academic degree, the programme is based on the integration of two scientific disciplines,
Geosciences and Information Technology. Therefore, the programme is considerably more
technology-oriented, with a strong emphasis on the Geosciences.
Duration
The Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology programme is a three year educational programme
with the following exit levels:
Year 2: Diploma in Geoinformation Technology (Level 6)
Year 3: Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology.
The structure of the programme enables students to select the qualification outcome that
meets the roles and contexts required by a wide range of industries and the public sector.
Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission
Requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia (GI2.1 in the Prospectus), and comply with the
following additional requirements:

A pass with at least a C symbol in Mathematics at NSSC Ordinary Level or a 4 at NSSC

Higher Level;
A pass with at least a C symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary Level;
A pass with at least a C symbol in Geography at NSSC Ordinary Level is highly
recommended.
Applicants who meet the Mature Age Entry Requirements of the Polytechnic (GI2.2 in Part
1 of the Polytechnic Yearbook) will not be considered for admission to this programme.
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Credit recognition and transfer arrangements

The transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Polytechnics regulations on
Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit
transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted
is 50% of the credits for a qualification. Polytechnic students migrating from related study
programmes offered at SNRT or SIT will be fully credited for all successfully completed
Common Courses. Graduates of this programme will be able to pursue further studies in
Geoinformation Technology or related disciplines at NQF Level 8.
Teaching and learning strategies
The Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology is composed of taught semester courses and the
course GIT in Practice (Work Integrated Learning) which is offered in Semester 6 (year 3).
The delivery of the semester courses will include lectures, practical assignments, case studies,
workshops, study visits; problem based learning and structured (unsupervised) self-study
and/or group work. This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom.
The teaching/learning approach to the taught courses is based upon interaction between
lecturers and students and between students themselves. This teaching/learning approach
will aim at developing students critical thinking capacity, communication skills and team work.
The progress of learning embedded in such tasks, will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
The GIT programme has different assessment strategies in line with the learning outcomes of
a particular course. Except for GIT in Practice and other courses specifically prescribed in the
curriculum to be assessed in continuous evaluation, all the other courses will be assessed on
the basis of a semester mark and examination mark. The semester mark is achieved through
continuous assessments cumulatively contributing 40% of the final mark. The examination mark
is achieved through regular end of semester examination, which accounts for the remaining
60% of the final mark. To gain admission to the semester examination, a candidate must
have attained at least 40% as semester mark in a given course. GIT in Practice and other
continuous assessment courses (see syllabi) will be assessed according to the Polytechnics
continuous assessment policy. The assessments are designed to make sure that the learning
outcomes of a particular course are attainable.
Transition arrangements for courses dailed under the Old Qualification are as in the Transition
The revised Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology programme (BGIT) was implemented in
the academic year of 2011 and will be effective for all newly registered students. The existing
BGIT curriculum will phase-out latest in 2014.
All currently registered full-time and part-time NPC students (National Planning Commission)
can follow all courses of the approved BGIT programme or choose to transit to the newly
revised programme. The following transitional arrangements have been made:

Students who failed more than 50% of all offered 1st year courses in 2010 were required
to transit to the newly revised programme in 2011;
Students who passed more than 50% of all offered 1st year courses in 2010 were able
to continue with the old programme or opt to follow the revised programme from 2011
onwards;
Students who have successfully passed all 2nd year courses in 2010 could follow the
old programme in their 3rd year or opt to follow the revised programme from 2011
onwards;
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Students who failed their 3rd year in 2010 are able to follow the old programme until
latest 2014 or transit to the revised programme if they wish;
After 2014 all students will need to follow the revised programme.
The School of Information Technology (SIT) has replaced the course Introduction to Systems
Administration (ISA110S) with the course Operating Systems and Networks (ONS120S)
which has approximately 80% equivalence with ISA110S.
The course Database Systems Administration 1 (DSA410S) has phased-out and was offered
the last time in 2011. From then on, only the new course Database Administration (DSA320S)
is offered, which has effectively replaced DSA410S already. The new course DSA320S has
the prerequisites Introduction to Databases 1B (IDB120S) and Database Programming
(DBP220S) which are now included in the curriculum. In the event of a student not being able
to successfully pass DSA410S in 2011 he/she will be given up to a 2nd opportunity (special
examination) to do so. From 2012 onwards all students following the old programme will need
to register for DBP220S and DSA320S.
Students following the old programme will register for In-Service-Training (IGI310S) in
semester five and the Individual Final Assignment/Bachelor Project (PGI320S) in semester
six as laid out in the approved curriculum. From 2014 onwards IGI310S as well as PGI320S
will be replaced by the course GIT in Practice (WIL).
Credit Recognition
Credit will be granted for courses completed under the Old Qualification as in the credit table
on pages 26 - 28.
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DIPLOMA IN GEO-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NQF Level: 6
NQF Credits: 255
06DGIT
CURRICULUM
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
Year 1
Semester 1
IGD411S Introduction to Geospatial Data
None
ILP510S Introduction to Land Use Planning & None

Management
TTS511S Tools and Techniques
None
None
None
None
None
NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
5
8
12
5
5
4
4
4
9
10
10
NCB
8
12
5
5
5
5
5
NCB
10
10
12
12
Semester 2

ISW120S Introduction to Software Engineering
PGI520S Programming for Geoinformatics

Data, Computer User Skills
None
None
Introduction to
Mathematics, Computer
User Skills
Year 2
Semester 3
BWC511S Basic Web Cartography

ONS120S Operating Systems and Networks
SED210S Software Analysis and Design




5
12
6
12
Systems 1, Co-requisite
Introduction to Data-bases 1B
5
10
Introduction to Software
6
12
Engineering
Introduction to Geospatial 5
12
Data, Basic Science
Introduction to Geospatial 5
12
Data
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Semester 4
DBP220S Database Programming
GIM621S Geoinformation Management 1


WDF220S Web Development Fundamentals

ISM520S Introduction to Survey and Mapping

Introduction to Databases 1B 6
12
6
12
Systems 1, Remote Sensing 1
6
12
Systems 1
5
12
Remote Sensing 1,
6
12
Systems 1
5
12
Data
BACHELOR OF GEO-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 401
CURRICULUM
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
Year 3
Semester 5
GIP710S GIS Programming

GIM711S Geoinformation Management 2

GDB611S Geodatabases

GDG611S Geodemographics


Semester 6
GSA712S Geostatistical Analysis

Systems 2, Remote
GIP712S GIT in Practice (WIL)

Elective
DSA320S Database Administration

AWG721S Advanced WebGIS

NQF NQF
Level Credits
Applied Computer
7
12
Programming, Geographic
Information Systems 2,
Software Analysis and
Design
Geoinformation
7
12
Management 1
Introduction to Databases 1B, 6
12
Systems 2
6
12
Systems 2
7
12
Systems 2
English in Practice
5
14
Sensing 2
None
All courses up to and
including Semester 4
12
6
7
12
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Introduction to Databases 7
12
1B, Database Programming
Basic Web Cartography, 7
12
Web Development
Fundamentals,
Systems
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BACHELOR OF GEO-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(OLD PROGRAMME) (Phasing out at end of 2014)
27BGIT
CURRICULUM
Bridging Year
Semester 1
Course
Course Prerequisite
Code
Title
IGD411S
None
MMS11S
None
LIP411S
None
RGB111N
Computer Usage
None

Semester 2
ITS0220S
Introduction to Physics
None
GES512S
None
EPR511S
English in Practice
Year 1
Semester 1
BWC511S Basic Web Cartography
IGD411S
GES512S
RES511S
Remote Sensing 1

IDB220S
Computer Usage
None
Computer Usage, co-requisite (LGD)
Co-requisite: Introduction to
Geospatial Data
Computer Usage
Semester 2
DCV512S
Digital Cartography
GES611S

ISM110S
Introduction to Survey and Mapping
ISW120S
Introduction to Software Engineering
WDF220S Web Development Fundamentals

& Computer Usage
Computer Usage
Computer Usage
Year 2
Semester 3
GES711S
LIS610S

RES611S
Remote Sensing 2

SED210S
Software Analysis and Design
ONS120S
Operting Systems and Networks

Semester 4
GDG621S Geodemographics
GIM620S
Geoinformation Management 1

DSA410S
Database System Administration 1
GSA620S
Geo-Statistical Analysis

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& Introduction to Databases 1B
Remote Sensing 1 & Geographic
Information Systems 1
Introduction to Software Engineering
Computer Usage
Geographic Information Systems 3 &
Remote Sensing 1
Geographic Information Systems 2 &
Remote Sensing 2
EAP511S
APR110S
Applied Computer Programming 1

Year 3
Semester 5
IGI610S
In-Service Training (BGIT)

English in Practice
Software Analysis and Design
(Engineering)
Remote Sensing 2,
Land Information Systems &
Following courses are followed by Bachelor of Geo-Information Technology students:

GIP710S
GIS Programming
GIM710S
AGD710S
Advanced Geodatabases

Land Information Systems,

Land Information Systems &
Semester 6
AWG720S Advanced Web GIS

PGI720S
Project (BGIT)

Basic Web Cartography &
Web Development Fundamentals
All courses included up to semester 5
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND SPATIAL PLANNING
Code 91
Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning
59BARC
07BTRP
07BRRD
ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits:400
59BARC
Description
The Bachelor of Architecture will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of
400 NQF credits, and who have met the detailed requirements set out below. Furthermore,
students must meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the
Polytechnic of Namibia Yearbook.
In addition to the Polytechnic general regulations, students may not proceed to the next year of
study if they have not passed the Architectural Design course at the current level of registration.
Admission requirements
The admission of students will be by means of a selection process, involving three stages
as follows:
First Stage:
Candidates are assessed on academic merit only. Candidates apply for this stage with their
latest Grade 12/ NSSC Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and/or NSSC Higher Level (NSSCH) results.
Candidates are required to meet the following minimum academic criteria to be considered:

At least 14 points on the Polytechnic evaluation scale for English and Mathematics using
a combination of NSSCH and/or NSSCO, provided that no symbol lower than a C on
NSSCO will be accepted.
A minimum of 21 points on the Polytechnic evaluation scale for any three other subjects
out of the following (or their equivalent): Technical Drawing, Physical Science, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Fine Art, Arts and Crafts, Literature, Carpentry, and
Economics, using a combination of NSSCH and NSSCO, provided that no symbol lower
than a C on NSSCO will be accepted.
Candidates who meet the minimum academic requirements for admission are then invited to
take a departmental selection test in the next stage. Together with the invitation, they receive
an assessment package via mail, to complete at home and submit on the day of the test.
Second Stage:
Candidates are to be assessed in terms of their general knowledge, abilities and experience
by means of the departmental selection test. Candidates must also submit the assessment
package mentioned above. Based on the outcome of the tests and assessment packages,
the Department then compiles a shortlist of final candidates.
Final Stage:
Those candidates who have made the shortlist are invited to participate in the final selection
interviews. The results of the Selection Committee are final and no discussion or correspondence
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will be entered into. If the final Grade 12 results of candidates, who were selected provisionally,
do not meet the minimum requirements, then final admission to the programme will be withheld.
Credit recognition and transfer arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Polytechnics regulations on Recognition of
Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume
under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50% of the credits for
a qualification. Students who complete the Bachelor of Architecture successfully will ordinarily
be able to undertake further studies at NQF Level 8, i.e. Bachelor of Architecture Honours.
professional and/or technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement
of students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic
and/or professional, technical as well as practical skills. This learning process will be facilitated
both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by students.
This facilitation will make use of a variety of appropriate methods, including design studio,
lectures, practical classes, workshops and seminars, site visits and Work Integrated Learning.
The progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
Assessment Strategies
Learning and assessment are integrated throughout the programme. Diversified continuous
assessment is applied in all the core courses in Architecture to ensure that students receive
feedback on their progress towards the achievement of specific learning outcomes. This will
normally apply to practical assignments to be carried out individually or in groups, tests, class
seminars, as well as technical and project site reports. The brief for the assignment must clearly
explain the aim of the assignment as well as the expected competencies relative to the course.
Assignments, designed to meet the requirements of integrated assessment, accomplish or
deliver:

Integration of qualification outcomes in a way that demonstrates that the purpose of

the qualification as a whole has been achieved, either totally or within the components
of the study programme;
Demonstration of student competence through evaluation;
Criterion-referenced assessment which has been clearly explained to and is understood
by students.
In the assessment of whether the desired outcomes have been achieved or not, recognition
is given to criteria and evaluation methods that adequately and appropriately achieve such
assessment.
Progression Rules
1.
In addition to the PoN regulations, a student may not proceed to the next year of
study if he / she has not passed the Architectural Design course at the current level of
registration.
2.
In order to proceed from the Bachelor of Architecture to the Bachelor of Architecture
Honours, students must fulfil all requirements and pass all courses for the Bachelor of
Architecture and pass Architectural Design III with a minimum final mark of 70%.
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3.
The maximum allowable interruption of studies between the award of Bachelor of

Architecture degree and start of the Bachelor of Architecture Honours programme is
three years.
CURRICULUM
The student is required to register for both year and first semester courses in the
beginning of the academic year. Second semester courses can only be registered for
during the second semester registration period.
Course
Course
Pre-requisite(s)
Code
Name
Year 1
Year Courses
ABS501Y Applied Building Science
None
ARD501Y Architectural Design I
None
BST501Y Building Structures I
None
CAD501Y Computer-Aided Design I
None
CMT501Y Construction Materials & Technology I None
EOA501Y Elements of Architecture
None
FCD501Y Fundamentals of Contract

Documentation
None
HTA501Y History & Theory of Architecture None
PTE501Y Presentation Techniques
None
NQF NQF
Level Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
10
25
6
5
25
8
5
5
5
16
12
10
Semester 1
LIP411S
None
NCB
Semester 2
ICT521S
Infomation Competence
LPB0320 English in Practice
None
5
5
10
NCB
Year 2
Year Courses
ARD602Y Architectural Design II
BSE602Y Building Services
BST602Y Building Structures II
CAD602Y Computer Aided Design II
CAP602Y Contract Documentation and

Architectural Practice
CMT602Y Construction Materials &

Technology II
DPT602Y Digital Presentation Techniques
HTA602Y History & Theory of Architecture

and Urbanism
LSS602Y Landscape Studies
Architectural Design I
6
None
6
Building Structures I
6
Computer-Aided Design I 6
Fundamentals of Contract
Documentation
6
Construction Materials &
Technology I
6
None
6
History & Theory of
Architecture
6
None
6
Semester 3

English in Practice or
Language in Practice B or
Module 3 Exemption
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30
10
10
5
20
19
6
15
10
14
Year 3
Semester 5
WIL713S Work Integrated Learning
Architectural Design II
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Semester 6
ARD723S
CIS613S
CMT723S

HEL723S
PQS723S
SFA723S
Architectural Design II
None
Technology II
None
None
None
7
6
25
12
7
7
7
7
19
8
5
5
Architectural Design III

Contemporary Issues
Technology III
Housing and Everyday Life
Principles of Quantity Surveying
Surveying for Architecture
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BACHELOR OF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 396
O7BTRP
Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning, if they meet the
General Admission Requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia and comply with the additional
requirements below:

a minimum of 11 points for English (Second Language - Ordinary Level) and Mathematics
based on the Polytechnic Admission Point System, using a combination of NSSC Ordinary
Level and/or NSSC Higher Level, provided that the symbol for both subjects should not
be lower than a C on NSSC(O) or 4 at NSSC(H);
a minimum of 19 points for three other subjects on the Polytechnic Admission Point
System, using a combination of NSSC(O) and/or NSSC(H), provided that no symbol be
lower than D on NSSC Ordinary for the other subjects.
At the discretion of the Department, a more in-depth selection process could be followed which
may include either a test or an interview.
Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry Requirements of the Polytechnic may be considered
for admission, but will be required to have a minimum of 3 years work experience in the field
of town and regional planning completed under appropriate supervision.
Candidates who hold the National Diploma in Land Use Planning may be considered
for admission, if they have passed the courses Land Use Planning 3, Natural Resource
Management 3 and Legal and Institutional Framework with a combined minimum of at least
60%.
Credit Recognition
Credit will be granted for courses completed under the National Diploma in Land Use Planning
as in the Credit Table on pages 43 - 45.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
None
ISO0100 Introduction to Sociology
None
None

None
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NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
10
4
8
5
NCB
5
12
5
12
5
12
4
Semester 2

Mapping

Systems 1


Year 2
Semester 3

EVP510S Environmental Planning
GPS510S Geographical Skills

CCS510S Critical City Structure and

Components

(CAD)
INS110S Introduction to Statistics

Semester 4
IRF620S Institutional and Regulatory

Framework
ISP620S Introduction to Society and

Planning
PLP520S Principles and Guidelines for

Layout Planning
SHP520S Settlement History and

Planning Theory
PWP520S Planning Workshop A
LED520S Local Economic Development
Year 3
Semester 5
LUS710S Land Use Management

Practice

PNH610S Planning for Housing
CAC610S Comparative African Cities
CEP610S Civil Engineering for Planning
CBP710S Community Based Project A

DPS610S Demography and Population

Studies
Introduction to
Geospatial Data
None
Introduction to
Geospatial Data,
English in Practice
None
12
5
5
12
12
14
5
5
12
10

Purposes
None
Data
None
14
5
5
12
10
10
None
12
None
10
Introduction to Sociology
12
Critical City Structure and

Components
None
10
12
None
Land Economics
6
6
6
12

7
12
Planning and Management,
Institutional and Regulatory
Framework
None
6
10
None
6
10
None
6
6
All courses of semesters
7
12
1 to 4
Introduction to Statistics
6
10
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Semester 6
PPE520S Professional Practice and Ethics
LDD720S Layout Drafting and Design

(Studio)
SSP720S Sustainable Settlement Planning
DPP720S Development Policies and

Processes
CBP720S Community Based Project B

PWP720S Planning Workshop B
None
None
1 to 4
Environmental Planning
None
1 to 4
None
6
5
7
12
10
12
7
7
12
10
12
This programme does not replace any existing programme/qualification and transition
arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.
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BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
O7BRRD
Qualifications
Diploma in Regional and Rural Development
06DRRD
07BRRD
Candidates may be admitted to this programme, if they meet the General Admission
Requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Polytechnic Yearbook)
and have a minimum of 30 points based on the Polytechnic Admission Point System, using a
combination of NSSC Ordinary Level and/or NSSC Higher Level subjects.
Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the
mature age entrance examinations of the Polytechnic of Namibia (GI2.2 in the Yearbook Part 1).
DIPLOMA IN REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
NQF Level: 6
NQF Credits: 259
06DRRD
QUALIFICATIONS
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
BMS411S Basic Mathematics
None
None
None
None

IPM111S Introduction to Public Management None
None
Semester 2

Systems 1
IGE420S Introduction to Geography
PMN112S Public Management in Namibia
SRP520S Statistics for Regional Planners

NRT520S National Resource

Management 1
None
None
Basic Mathematics;
Data
None
None
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NQF NQF
Level Credits
4
8
4
12
4
NCB
4
10
5
5
4
12
12
8
12
5
4
5
5
NCB
NCB
12
12
5
5
10
10
Year 2
Semester 3

PTY510S Planning Theory 1
None
5
10
LUP610S Land Use Planning 2
6
12

NRT610S Natural Resource Management 2 Natural Resource
6
12

Management 1
AEC2100 Agricultural Economics
Basic Mathematics
5
10
RLG211S Regional & Local Government Introduction to Public
6
15

Management
Management
ISO0100 Introduction to Sociology
None
5
12
Semester 4
RLC620S Rural Livelihoods and

Community Development
ISS510S Infrastructure and Services
IRM620S Institutional and Regulatory

Framework
NRT720S Natural Resource

Management 3

RDT620S Rural Development Tools &

Techniques
None
12
None
None
5
6
10
10
Natural Resource
Management 2
English in Practice or
Exemption
Introduction to
Sociology
12
14
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BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits: 388
07BRRD
Candidates may be admitted to this programme, if they meet the General Admission
Requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Polytechnic Yearbook)
and have a minimum of 30 points based on the Polytechnic Admission Point System, using a
combination of NSSC Ordinary Level and/or NSSC Higher Level subjects.
Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the
mature age entrance examinations of the Polytechnic of Namibia (GI2.2 in the Yearbook Part 1).
CURRICULUM
Year 3
Semester 5
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
WIR710S Work Integrated Learning
All courses up to Semester 4

(Regional & Rural Development)
Plus ONE of the following Elective courses:
DMA111S Development Management
None
UDM711S Urban Development and
Regional & Local

Management
Government

Management
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NQF NQF
Level Credits
7
45
7
7
15
15
Semester 6
ICE712S Innovation, Creativity and

Entrepreneurship
ASP720S Applied Spatial Planning

ARR720S Applied Regional and Rural


None
12
Planning Theory 1,
Institutional and
Regulatory Framework
Agricultural Economics,
Rural Livelihoods and
Community Development
None
15
15
12
7
7
15
15
Plus ONE of the following Elective courses:

DSM712S Disaster Management
None
OOM420S Organisation & Operational
None

Management
The Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development will be implemented with effect from January
2012 and will be completely phased in by 2014. The current National Diploma in Land Use
Planning will be phased out gradually and systematically with minimal disruption to the learning
progression of students who are presently enrolled.
The 1st year of the current National Diploma in Land Use Planning will be offered for the last
time in 2011. Students who registered in 2011 will have until 2015 to complete the existing
programme. Students who fail any of the subjects/courses in the old curriculum will be provided
with two opportunities to pass the failed courses. After first and second opportunities, such
failed courses in the old programme will only be offered on the new syllabi effective from
January 2012. Students enrolled for the existing programme may also opt to transition to
the new programme, if they so wish, but will be required to make up specific deficiencies in
accordance with the detailed requirements for the new curriculum, including the completion of
institutional core courses. Students will be advised accordingly as to which courses to makeup based on the new curriculum.
The deadline for complete phasing out of the current National Diploma in Land Use Planning
is 2015, after which students must automatically switch to the new programme and make up
for all outstanding courses based on the requirements of the new curriculum. If a student, who
is registered on the existing programme, fails more than half the work load in any particular
year his/her registration will automatically be changed to the new programme. The switch will
consider courses already taken and their equivalents.
Students who opt to transition to the new Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development will
be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in the table
below:
(Old Courses)

(New/Equivalent Courses)
Computer Usage
Basic Mathematics
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours - Full Time with Intensive Workshops 27BHAM
Bachelor of Agriculture Honours (Revised Programme)
08BAGH
Master of Agribusiness Management (New Programme)
09MAGM
Bachelor of Natural Resource Management Honours (Nature Conservation)
O8BHNC
Master of Natural Resources Management (New Programme)
09MNRM
Bachelor of Architecture Honours
27BHAM
Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development Honours
08BRRH
Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology Honours
O8BGIH
Master of Spatial Science (New Programme)
09MSPS
Master of Integrated Land Management
27MILM
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & AGRICULTURE SCIENCES
CODE 94
AGRICULTURE PROGRAMMES
Definition
Agriculture is aimed at producing food, fuel, fibre and other products, through management of
living organisms and the non-living resources that influence them. The most common form of
agriculture in Namibia is livestock farming, to produce domestic animals, while arable agriculture
produces crops, fruits and vegetables, and is limited to areas with better rainfall or where extra
water is available for irrigation. Major challenges include the need to improve the efficiency
of production, to exploit Namibias comparative advantages, to meet the growing demands
for food and to counter increasing urbanisation. One option is to produce a diversity of both
animals and plants at a high rate in integrated biosystems, whereby they support each other
and optimise use of scarce resources such as water. Other options include the integration of
valuable living organisms into existing farming systems. In order to be sustainable, agriculture
needs to be socially acceptable, it needs to produce in a way that supports ecological
processes that it depends upon, it needs to earn more money than is spent on it and it should
not be too risky. All these issues and many more are included in the agriculture program at
the Polytechnic of Namibia.
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT HONOURS
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 140
27BHAM
Functions
The Honours degree produces skilled, hands-on farmers, entrepreneurs, and managers
who have the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to further agricultural production and
sustainable resource management, in hired or self-employment
Modes of Delivery
The Honours programme is offered in the block-learning mode with intensive workshops, which
takes two years or possibly one year if the student is not employed.
Programme Structure
The Honours degree comprises semester courses as well. There are 3 compulsory courses in
the first semester and 3 in the second semester. There are at least three contact sessions per
semester. In addition, those students who have not passed a Research Methodology Course
will need to take Marketing Research and Market Intelligence (MRI321S) in order to fulfil the
requirements of the Research Project and Thesis.
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Special Regulations
Admission
Candidates for the Bachelor Honours qualification must have successfully completed a Bachelor
degree in Natural Resources (Agriculture) or in an equivalent discipline that is acceptable to
Polytechnic of Namibia for the purpose of admission, with a pass of at least 60% in all courses.
A student may be required to make up some deficiencies as deemed necessary by the Head
of Department.
performance will be 100% continuous assessment. The combined final mark of Honours
courses is determined by continuous assessment of a students achievement by means of
tests and/or assignments/oral presentations/practicals/projects.
Promotion Policy
Students will be admitted into the Honours programme only if they have completed the Degree.
CURRICULUM
Year 5
Semester 1
Course Course
Prerequisite
Code
Title
AAM811S Advanced Agribusiness
None

Management
RDE820S Rural Development Economics None

and Gender Issues in Agriculture
RPT820Y Research Project and Thesis None

(Begin)
Semester 2
APT820S Agricultural Policies and Trade

Analysis
NRE820S Natural Resource Economics
RPT820Y Research Project and Thesis

NQF NQF
Level Credits
8
15
8
15
None
15
None
(SNRT)
8
8
15
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BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE HONOURS (with specialisation in Sustainable Agriculture

or Agribusiness Management) (Revised Programme)
08BAGH
Description
The Bachelor of Agriculture Honours is an initial postgraduate specialisation degree, designed
for registration at NQF level 8. The programme builds on the outcomes of the Bachelor of
Agriculture and aims at consolidating and deepening the knowledge and skills of students in
the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing their capacity to conduct supervised
research of an applied nature. The programme is structured to facilitate specialisation in
Sustainable Agriculture or Agribusiness Management.
Overall, the Bachelor of Agriculture Honours aims at:

Producing graduates with extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, methodologies

and problem solving techniques of the agriculture discipline;
Providing students with deepened knowledge of advanced concepts and frameworks
in agriculture and facilitate a high level of theoretical engagement;
Capacitating students to conduct supervised research, including identification of a
research question, development of rigorous and methodical approaches to the collection
and maintenance of data and records, analysis and interpretation of results, and effective
communication of research information in written and spoken English.
Developing the critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities and skills of
students thereby enabling them to resolve complex problems in agricultural systems.
Exposing students to relevant policy aspects and interventions in the global agricultural
arena.
Candidates will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Agriculture Honours if they
have a Bachelor of Agriculture, or a Bachelor of Agricultural Management, from the Polytechnic
of Namibia and a minimum average of 60% in exit level courses. Alternatively, candidates
should have an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at
least 360 credits.
Holders of the Polytechnics National Diploma in Natural Resource Management (Agriculture)
will be considered for admission to this programme provided they have an overall minimum
average of 60%, and completed the following courses that form part of the Bachelor of
Agriculture curriculum:

Animal Health,

Basic Research Methodology,

Food Science and Technology


Financial Management (Agriculture).
Candidates with equivalent qualifications from other recognised tertiary education institutions
may be required to make up specific deficiencies as deemed necessary by the departmental
selection panel. Candidates in this category must submit academic records for all courses in
their previous qualifications, as well as contact details of two referees. The latter also applies
to candidates who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their previous
qualifications.
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Agriculture Honours will be able to pursue further studies in
Agriculture, or a similar/related cognate area of learning, at NQF level 9.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Code Title
CAG810S Contemporary Agribusiness Management
NRE821S Natural Resource Economics
Prerequisite
None
None
None
Plus ONE of the following Elective courses depending on specialisation (Dryland

Permaculture Design for specialisation in Sustainable Agriculture and Applied
Econometrics for Agriculture if specialisation is in Agribusiness Management)
DPD810S Dryland Permaculture Design
None
AEA810S Applied Econometrics for Agriculture
None
Semester 2
MAT8O20S Mini-thesis
Plus TWO of the following Elective courses depending on specialisation (Sustainable

Animal Production Systems and Sustainable Plant Production Systems for specialisation
in Sustainable Agriculture, and Agricultural Policies and Agricultural Trade Analysis for
specialisation in Agribusiness Management):
SAP820S
Sustainable Animal Production Systems None
SPP820S
Sustainable Plant Production Systems
None
AGP820S Agricultural Policies
None
ATA820S
Agricultural Trade Analysis
None
Teaching and learning strategies are described in the syllabus outlines for the different courses.
tasks to be carried out by the student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, practical
projects, tutorials, case studies, problem based learning and individual and/or group work. The
progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed. Some
courses will have contact hours which will occur during intensive workshops referred to as
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block sessions. These blocks will be offered 2 - 3 times during a semester, while learning will
occur continuously through assignments between the blocks; preparation for tests administered
during the blocks; hands-on experiences; group work and oral presentations during each block.
These blocks need not occur on-campus and could serve as excursions for those courses
requiring practical experience on farms.
appropriate to the learning outcomes of the applicable course. All courses will be assessed
using Diversified Continuous Assessment (CA) only. To obtain a final pass mark, a student
must attain at least 50% in each course. Some courses will use open book tests which
basically allow students access to their study materials at the discretion of the examiner. CA
courses will be assessed according to the Polytechnics continuous assessment policy. The
assessments will be designed to ensure that the learning outcomes of a particular course
are attained. The mini-thesis will be assessed in accordance with the Polytechnics rules for
studies at postgraduate level.
The Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours (old curriculum) will be phased out
systematically until 2015 with minimal disruption to existing students learning progression.
The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) was
in January 2013. The last cohort of students have until 2015 to complete the out-phasing
programme (old curriculum).
Students who are registered on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) will be allowed
to transition to the revised programme (new curriculum), but stand to lose credits.
Students who are registered on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail
more than 50% of the courses at the end of 2013, will be required to change their registration
to the new programme and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance
with information in Table 1 below.
The revised Bachelor of Agriculture Honours (new curriculum) will take effect from January 2014.
Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2014. Students who fail any of
the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses based on syllabi of
new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 1, below, for detailed information on
the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed.
The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours
(old curriculum) is 2015 after which students must automatically switch to the new programme
and fulfill all requirements based on the new curriculum.
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Table 1: Corresponding Courses (to be done, if courses on the old curriculum are failed)
(Please note this is not a credit table)
Course
Code
Management Honours (Old
Courses)
RDE820S
Rural Development Economics

& Gender Issues
AAM811S
Advanced Agribusiness
Management
CAG810S Contemporary Agribusiness

Management
APT820S
Agricultural Policies & Trade

Analysis
AGP820S Agricultural Policies
Research Project and Thesis
MAT820S Mini-Thesis
RPT820Y
Course
Code
Honours (Corresponding
New/Revised Courses To Be
Done, If Failed)
None
ATA820S
Please Note:
Courses in the old curriculum that do not have corresponding courses in the new curriculum
will be taught until the old curriculum is phased out completely in 2015.
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MASTER OF OF AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT (New Programme)
09MAGM
Description
The Master of Agribusiness Management is a postgraduate specialisation degree, designed
for registration at NQF level 9. This programme builds on the outcomes of the Bachelor of
Agricultural Management Honours, and aims at addressing the need for high level specialists
and managers who can provide practical solutions to agribusiness management related
problems in Namibia and beyond, support government projects in agribusiness management
and farmers embarking on commercial enterprises in new areas, and improve agricultural
product quantity, quality, and access to markets. The theory provided through the coursework
component will enable graduates to demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subjectmatter of the management of agribusiness enterprises as individuals and as part of a team.
Furthermore, the Master of Agribusiness Management is designed to enhance Namibias
capacity for applied research in the area of agribusiness management that will in turn lead to
value-added economic activities.
Overall, the Master of Agribusiness Management aims at:

Producing agribusiness experts with an appreciation for technological advancement and
who are able to provide leadership in the workplace.

Capacitating students to contribute to the creation of employment and improve food
production.

Providing students with skills to add value to primary products and services and effectively
market these products either locally or internationally.

Cultivating an applied industry focused mindset in students who will, through carrying
out industry designed research, resolve specific and non-routine problems in agricultural
systems.

Providing students with advanced competencies in conducting independent research.
Candidates will be considered for admission to the Master of Agribusiness Management if they
have a Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours from the Polytechnic of Namibia, or an
equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8 from a recognised institution that includes a component
of supervised research. Applicants need to provide evidence of having completed a course
in Econometrics at NQF level 8.
Holders of the Polytechnics Bachelor of Technology (Agricultural Management) with a minimum
overall average of 60% will be admitted to the Master of Agribusiness Management programme,
but will be required to complete the following courses at the Bachelor of Agriculture Honours
level.

Natural Resource Economics

Agricultural Policies
Applied Econometrics for Agriculture
Applicants from other recognised institutions must submit academic records for all courses in
their highest qualifications, as well as contact details of two referees. The latter also applies
to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their previous
qualifications.
The final selection of candidates may be based on a personal interview with a departmental
selection panel and/or a test.
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Graduates of this programme will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies at NQF level 10
in Agribusiness Management, or a similar/related cognate area of learning.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course
Code Title
ARM910S Advanced Research Methodology
AMA910S Agribusiness Management Analysis
PDE910S Production Economics
Semester 2
AAM920S

ASM920S
PDP920S

Advanced Agricultural Marketing and

Price Analysis
Agricultural Supply Chain Management
Project Design, Planning and
Management
Year 2
Semesters 3 and 4
MAT920S Thesis
Pre-requisite
None
None
None
None
None
None
Advanced Research Methodology
Teaching and learning strategies are described in the syllabus outlines for the different courses.
tasks to be carried out by the student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, practical
projects, tutorials, case studies, problem based learning and individual and/or group work.
The progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
Some courses will have contact hours which will occur during intensive workshops (referred
hereto as block sessions). These blocks will be offered 2 - 3 times over a semester, where
learning will occur continuously through assignments between the blocks; preparation for tests
administered during the blocks; hands-on experiences; group work and oral presentations
during each block. These blocks need not occur on-campus and could serve as excursions
for those courses requiring hands-on experience on farms.
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appropriate to the learning outcomes of the applicable course. All the courses will be assessed
using diversified Continuous Assessment (CA) only in accordance with the Polytechnics general
rules. To obtain a final pass mark a student must attain at least 50 % in each course. Some
courses will use open book tests which basically allow students access to their study materials
at the discretion of the examiner. The assessments will be designed to ensure that the learning
outcomes of a particular course are attained. The thesis will be assessed in accordance with
the Polytechnics rules on postgraduate studies
This programme does not replace any existing programme or qualification and transition
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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATURE CONSERVATION) PROGRAMMES

BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HONOURS (NATURE
CONSERVATION) O8BHNC
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 120
Description
The Bachelor Honours degree in Natural Resource Management (Nature Conservation)
focuses on the attributes that will equip candidates for supervisory/middle management and
applied research positions in the field of Nature Conservation in Namibia specifically and more
broadly within the SADC region. It includes relevant professional, managerial and research
skills, based on needs identified in consultation with stakeholders in Nature Conservation. In
particular, the programme concentrates on improved productivity and effective management of
southern Africas natural resources with the focus on conservation and sustainable utilisation.
This will allow graduates to contribute towards the national economy of Namibia, or other
countries where they may be employed. Graduates will typically be employed in positions such
as Natural Resource Managers, Nature Conservationists, Environmental Co-ordinators, Junior
Researchers and Professional Officers within the public and private sectors.
Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they have a Bachelor degree in Natural
Resource Management (Nature Conservation), or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level
7, from a recognised institution, worth at least 360 credits, with an average of 60% in their
major course, viz. Natural Resource Management 2. Exceptions may be approved by the
Departmental Board, and all admissions are at the discretion of the Departmental Board.
Potential candidates with a three-year National Diploma in Natural Resource Management
(Nature Conservation) will only be considered for admission to this programme provided that
they obtained an overall average of 60% in their third year courses, and that they complete
at least Natural Resource Management 2 or an equivalent course and any other course from
the new Bachelor of Natural Resource Management deemed necessary by the Departmental
Board, earning an average of 60% in such courses.
National Diploma holders who have been working in the industry may be exempted from the
course(s) mentioned above, provided that they show competence in the field, based on a
portfolio of relevant work undertaken, at an acceptable standard.
Applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or test at the discretion of
the Department.
Applicants from other institutions must submit academic records for all courses in their previous
qualifications, as well as contact details of three referees. The latter also applies to applicants
who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their previous qualifications.
transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credits that can be granted
are 50% of the credits for a qualification.
Graduates of this programme will be able to pursue further studies in Natural Resource
Management (Nature Conservation), or a similar/related cognate area of learning, at NQF
level 9.
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CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course
Code
CSB810S
RWM810S

RMN810S

WWM810S

Course
Prerequisites
Title
Conservation Biology
None
Rangeland & Wildlife
None
Management A
None
Water and Wetland
None
Management
Year 1
Semester 2
CRM820S
Community Resource

Management
RWM820S

Management B
MNT820S
Mini-thesis

NQF NQF
Level Credits
8
15
8
15
8
15
15
None
15

Management A
15
30
This is a new programme and transition arrangements are, therefore not applicable.
No B.Tech. courses will be credited towards the Honours degree and B. Tech. students cannot
take courses from the new Honours programme as part of their B. Tech.
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MASTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
09MNRM
Description
The introduction of a research Masters degree that allows for specialisation in Nature
Conservation and related disciplines will enhance and expand the Polytechnics research
capacity both within the institution and the country at large. The research to be conducted
will be applied in addressing practical problems related to Natural Resources Management in
Namibia and beyond. The unique habitats and aridity of the Namibian environment also makes
it necessary for specialised training and research informed and guided by local experts. This
will lead to a better understanding of the Namibian environment and its biodiversity, which
will allow managers in Natural Resources to manage the countrys natural resources more
effectively in terms of sustainable utilisation, with the emphasis on conservation. Graduates
will be able to make meaningful contributions to the development of new knowledge/expertise
in their areas of specialisation and to the socio-economic development of the country.
Candidates who hold qualifications in Natural Resources Management or related cognate areas
at NQF Level 8, or equivalent, from recognised institutions, may be considered for admission
to this programme. Such qualifications must include a component of supervised research.
Final selection will be based on a personal interview with a departmental selection panel.
Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will only become
official when the proposal is approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee of the
Polytechnic of Namibia. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student
during his or her personal interview.
The Master of Natural Resources Management will ordinarily provide access to further studies
in the same, or a related cognate area, at Doctoral degree level, i.e. NQF Level 10.
Mode of Delivery
This qualification will be delivered on a full-time and part-time basis, i.e. students are expected
to conduct independent research complemented by contact sessions between the supervisor
and student in accordance with a pre-agreed research plan.
Year one
Submission and presentation of a comprehensive research proposal and concomitant research
plan for approval after six months;
Presentation and approval of 1st work in progress at the end of year one.
Year two
Presentation and approval of 2nd work-in-progress after six months;
Submission and assessment of final thesis end of year two;
Presentation and defense of thesis end of year two;
Correction and final binding (archiving) of thesis.

Students who fail pre-assessments (research proposal/ work-in-progress) will receive an
extension of six months for re-approval).
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The thesis represents the entire body of work to be assessed. Students will be required to
defend the thesis, and must pass the oral examination, but the final mark will only be based
on the written thesis.
Final marks will only be released after correction of the thesis.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAND & PROPERTY SCIENCES
Code 93
MASTER OF INTEGRATED LAND MANAGEMENT
27MILM
The Master of Integrated Land Management programme aims at providing professionals

working in the natural resources field, the core competencies necessary to become managers
leading teams across all land management sectors. Graduates are equipped with skills that
allow them to formulate and implement policies relating to integrated land management in
Southern Africa.
Students will achieve the programmes goals through:
A solid grounding in the fundamentals of Sustainable Development and Sustainable
Management theory and practice;
Training in management and leadership skills that will enable them to fill positions entailing
a high degree of responsibility, particularly communication skills, managing intercultural
and multi-disciplinary teams, and planning;
Delivery of core competencies for technical areas across the natural resources sector
such as: land development, water resource management, energy systems management,
cleaner production, sustainable agriculture and integrated natural resource management.
Although the students will not go into depth in all areas, it is essential that they have a
good general understanding of at least five of these areas.
Specialised knowledge in one of the following integrated land management area: urban
management, sustainable agricultural production systems, managing environmental flows
and reserves and, environmental conservation and protection.
Research skills, enabling the student to go on to undertake a thesis.
Prospective candidates for the MILM programme shall apply in writing for admission to the
programme, in terms of the Polytechnic Rules for Post Graduate Studies. Entry into the
programme is limited, and will be based on the applicants academic record. Each application
shall be considered on its merits by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Candidates may be admitted if they possess at least the following (although admission is not
automatic):
(a) A four-year bachelors degree in the natural sciences, land management or natural
resource management related discipline from a recognised university, including a
research component, or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Postgraduate
Studies Committee. Applicants who have not done a research component in their
bachelor studies, may be admitted, but will be required to complete the course Research
Methodology before they can commence with the thesis. Exceptions can be made
for students with a bachelor degree in another discipline if they have a long-standing
professional career in a relevant field.
(b) A minimum of three years professional experience in a relevant field, at a post-graduate
level. Experience in a management position will be an advantage.
(c) Additionally, candidates may be required to take and pass an entry test for the programme,
including an accredited language test.
Mode of delivery
The programme is using two learning methods:
Modular learning: courses will be delivered as modules (blocks) at the Polytechnic of
Namibia, Windhoek, during specific periods of the year, often including weekends and
holidays. This will allow part-time students to follow the courses while they are employed.
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Distance learning: the modules are complemented by distance learning for most
courses. Students are expected to study significant parts of the programme on their own
with assistance of e-learning methods, books and material provided on CD-ROM or through
the Internet.
Duration
The Master of Integrated Land Management programme will be a minimum of two and a
maximum of four years.
Assessment and evaluation
All MILM courses, except those taken from other masters programmes, will be based on
continuous assessment by the following means:
Written assignments, which may be sent by mail (regular post) and electronically (email)
to the relevant tutors at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
Tests and/or examinations, for which students must be in attendance at the Polytechnic
of Namibia in Windhoek.
Additionally, to reflect the aim of this programme in developing skills and competencies
that go beyond academia, there will be further assessment based on performance in
group exercises and practical leadership tests, for which students must be in attendance
at the Polytechnic of Namibia in Windhoek.
Curriculum
The Master Programme consists of five learning blocks. All courses within learning Blocks I
and II and five courses of Block III are compulsory, developing the students knowledge and
capacities in three main areas: Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Management
Skills, and Technical Core Competency areas. For Learning Block IV, participants must select
one of the four elective courses in their specific field of specialisation. Block V comprises of
the research project (thesis).
SEMESTER* COURSE
CODE
LEARNING
BLOCK I

1 or 2
SDI910S

1 or 2
LDG910S
1 or 2
SLR910S
1 or 2
1 or 2
EEP910S
SUD5442
LEARNING
BLOCK II
1 or 2
TPM511M
1 or 2
MTH920S

1 or 2
NBC534M
1 or 2
FMA920S
1 or 2
BID510C
1 or 2
PTM920S

COURSE
NAME
Theory & Practice of Sustainable

Development & Management
Sustainable Development Theory & Application
in Namibian & SADC Context
Local Development and Governance
Sustainable Livelihoods and Rural-Urban
Development
Environmental Economics and Policies
Sustainable Project Management
Management Skills
Communication and Presentation
Management of Multidisciplinary Teams
and Human Resources
Negotiation & Conflict Management
Financial Management and Accounting
Business Information and Decision Processes
Planning Tools for Public and Private Sector
Management
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CONTACT
HOURS
124 hours
32 h
16 h
24 h
32 h
20 h
154 hours
15 h
32 h
12 h
32 h
47 h
16 h
LEARNING BLOCK III

Technical Core Competency Areas

Any FIVE courses should be selected

1 or 2
LDM930S
1 or 2
WRM930S
1 or 2
IRM5453 &

IRM5451
1 or 2
SAP930S
1 or 2
INR930S
1 or 2
EIA930S

Land Development and Management

Water Resource Management
Energy Systems Management & Cleaner
Production
Sustainable Agriculture and Policy
Integrated Natural Resource Management
Environmental Impact Assessments and
Strategic Environmental Assessments
LEARNING BLOCK IV

Integrated Natural Resource Management

Specialisations (Only ONE Elective should
be selected)
1 or 2
UMR940S

1 or 2
SAS940S
1 or 2
MCE940S

1 or 2
SUD5443
Urban Management and Rural-Urban Resource

Flows
Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems
Managing & Conserving Environmental Flows &
Reserves
Environmental Conservation and Protection
LEARNING BLOCK V
Research and Thesis
1 or 2
LMP950S
MILM Project (Thesis)
TOTAL:

136 - 152
hours
24h
24h
24h
24h
40h
40h
24 hours
24 h
24 h
24 h
24 h
10 h
10 h
11 12
weeks
*The courses are designed to be stand-alone in other words, they do not need to be
completed sequentially. Therefore, different courses within different learning blocks may be
completed at various points throughout the programme, depending on availability. However,
the programme must be completed in a maximum of four years.
Fees
Tuition is charged per course and adjusted annually in line with inflation. Registration fee is
payable upon registration at the beginning of each semester.
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CODE 92
BACHELOR OF GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HONOURS

(New Programme)
08BGIH
Description
The Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology Honours is an initial postgraduate specialisation
degree, designed for registration at NQF level 8. This programme builds on the outcomes
of the Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology and aims at consolidating and deepening the
knowledge and skills of students in the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing
their capacity to conduct research of an applied nature. Students will be capacitated to
do independent study in this field, evaluate issues critically pertaining to Geoinformation
Technology (GIT), and to become expert practitioners in the theory, methods and applications
of GIT to natural, socio-economic and rural/urban development. Overall, the programme places
specific emphasis on the competencies and attributes that will enable students to assume
supervisory/middle management and applied research positions in Government, or other
organisations, such as mapping agencies in the field of GIS and remote sensing in Namibia,
specifically, and more broadly within the SADC region. The programme focuses on niche areas
in Geoinformation Technology and includes both compulsory and elective courses.
Qualification Outcomes
On completion of the programme, students will be able to:

Demonstrate deepened, comprehensive and systematic knowledge and expertise in
Geoinformation Technology;

Apply the principles, theories and methodologies applicable to Geoinformation Technology
in solving problems of a diverse nature and as a basis for conducting applied research;

Plan and conduct supervised research of an applied nature in any of the functional areas
of Geoinformation Technology;

Demonstrate competence by applying creative and critical thinking abilities in
multidisciplinary areas using Geoinformation Technology;

Present and communicate academic or professional work effectively, catering for a wide
range of audiences and/or in diverse genres;

Evaluate and apply the skills acquired to work individually and as a member of a
multidisciplinary team;

Demonstrate professional competencies in problem-solving, innovation, independent
process evaluation, responsibility, accountability and general ethics.

Admission for Requirements
In order to be admitted to this programme, candidates must have a Bachelors degree in
Geoinformation Technology from the Polytechnic of Namibia, or an equivalent qualification at
NQF Level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at least NQF 360 credits, with a minimum
average of 60% in the core courses at exit level. Exceptions may be approved by the
Departmental Board, and all admissions are at the discretion of the Departmental Board.
Applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or test at the discretion
of the Department. Applicants from other institutions must submit detailed information on all
courses in their previous qualifications, as well as contact details of three referees. The latter
also applies to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their
previous qualifications.
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transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credits that can be granted
are 50% of the credits for a qualification.
Graduates of this programme will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in Geoinformation
Science and Technology, or a similar/related cognate area of learning, at NQF level 9.
CURRICULUM
Year 1
Semester 1
Course Course Prerequisite(s)
Code Title
SDI810S
Spatial Data Infrastructures
None
ERS810S
Environmental Remote Sensing
None
RMG810S

(Geoinformation Technology)
None
Plus ONE of the following elective courses:
AGA810S
Applied Geostatistical Analysis
NAG810S
Network Analysis and Geocoding
None
None
Semester 2
AGV820S
Advanced Geovisualisation
None
MNS820S
Mini-thesis
Research

Methodology

(Geoinformation

Technology)
Plus ONE of the following elective courses:
GAD820S
GIS Application Development
None
CRM820S
Community Resource Management None
MAD810S
Mobile Application Development None
Students will be assessed through continuous and summative assessment. The assessments
will focus on the achievement of qualification outcomes and take the form of problem solving
exercises, individual/group assignments and presentations, case studies, report writing,
practical application of skills and competencies, practical projects and questioning (tests and/
or examinations). The use of validating end of term assessments may be minimised in order to
free students intellectual capacity for broader cognitive development. Assessment by means
of tests and/or examinations will, therefore, be restricted to situations where it is necessary
to establish that a previous specific performance can be repeated or a specific skill can be
transferred. In accordance with Polytechnic policy on diversified continuous assessment, each
course assessed in this way will have a minimum of six assessment events. Courses that
are assessed using a combination of continuous assessment and a final examination must
have at least three assessments prior to the examination. The mini-thesis will be assessed in
accordance with the Polytechnics rules for studies at postgraduate level.
This is a new programme that does not replace any existing programme(s). Transition
arrangements are, therefore, not applicable. The programme takes effect from January 2013.
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MASTER OF SPATIAL SCIENCE

NQF Level: 9
NQF Credits: 240
09MSPS
Description
The Master of Spatial Science programme is of interdisciplinary nature and aims at students
interested in, and adequately qualified and motivated for graduate education to become
scientific researchers in various fields of study related to spatial sciences. The programme
will enable students to deepen their knowledge of a particular surveying or spatial science
information discipline for application, research and/or management purposes. Possible fields
of specialisation include Geoinformatics, Urban and Regional Sciences, Land and Property
Sciences, as well as Natural Resource Sciences. The precise focus of the research will be
determined through dialogue between the candidate and supervising staff, and will fall within
the scope of the approved research clusters of the Department of Land Management.
Qualification Outcomes
Upon completing the Master of Spatial Science programme, students will be able to:

develop and present a comprehensive research proposal and concomitant research

plan;
plan and conduct rigorous supervised research to internationally recognised standards
by collecting, analysing, interpreting and evaluating quantitative and/or qualitative data;
demonstrate mastery of theoretically sophisticated subject matter and capacity for
independent thinking and research;
produce a thesis which applies and/or develops appropriate tools for the planning and
execution of a problem-driven research project;
demonstrate professional work ethic by producing the requisite combination of research,
analysis and professional communication;
present research work in a professional and effective way, catering for a wide range of
specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Criteria for Admission

Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF level 8, or equivalent,
in disciplines related to Spatial Science may be considered for admission to this programme.
Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised research and may
be required to make up specific deficiencies at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies
Committee. In addition, applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or
test at the discretion of the department.
Applicants from other institutions must submit detailed information on all courses in their
previous qualifications, as well as contact details of three referees. The latter also applies
to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their previous
qualifications. Exceptions may be approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee, and all
admissions are at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official
only when the proposal is approved by the Postgraduate Studies Committee. These procedures
will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal interview.
Qualification Requirements
This qualification will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 240 credits at
NQF Level 9. The thesis will represent the entire body of work to be assessed and must meet
the Polytechnics requirements as detailed in the rules for postgraduate studies. In addition,
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students should meet the administrative and financial requirements spelt out in Part 1 of the
Polytechnic of Namibia Yearbook.
Students have a minimum of two years and a maximum period of four years to complete the
programme.
Teaching and learning strategies
The Postgraduate Studies Committee, on the recommendation of the Head of Department,
will appoint supervisor(s)/co-supervisor(s) for each student. Students will be required to work
independently in accordance with a pre-agreed research plan. Students will supervised, guided
and supported through regular contact sessions using all available means during which study
planning, progress, and other relevant topics are discussed. Academic support will be provided
in accordance with the Polytechnics rules and procedures for postgraduate studies leading
to the award of research degrees.
Candidates are encouraged to pursue part of their research within the industry in Namibia, or at
other recognised and established tertiary institutions abroad. The possibility to gain international
experience by participating in international workshops will be promoted.
Students are required to submit a research proposal after six months for approval by the
Postgraduate Studies Committee. It is compulsory that students attend regular research
methodology seminars until successful defense and approval of the research proposal.
Students are required to present work-in-progress every six months during research seminars
for monitoring and assessment purposes. Students who fail the initial assessment of the
research proposal will receive an extension of six months for re-approval.
In compliance with the general requirements of Senate, students are required to submit a
thesis for evaluation, which should comply with international academic standards. The thesis
requires students to work independently and to investigate their own individual research
topic. Students are required to cultivate a professional work ethic to deliver the combination
of research, analysis, communication and presentation demanded by their thesis. The thesis
will be assessed in accordance with the rules for studies at postgraduate level.
Students will present and defend their thesis before an appropriate constituted committee
in accordance with the rules for postgraduate studies at the Polytechnic. The thesis will be
returned to students for correction before final binding and archiving. Final marks will only be
released after correction of the thesis.
Transition arrangements
This is a new programme and transition arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND SPATIAL PLANNING
CODE 91
ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMMES
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE HONOURS
59BARH
Description
The Bachelor of Architecture Honours will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum
of 127 NQF credits (all at Level 8), and who have met the detailed requirements set out below.
Furthermore, students must meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out
in Part 1 of the PoN Yearbook.
Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Architecture Honours if they have fulfilled all
requirements and passed all courses for the Bachelor of Architecture. In addition applicants
should have passed their major course, i.e. Architectural Design III with a minimum final
mark of at least 70 %. The maximum allowable interruption of studies between the award of
Bachelor of Architecture degree and commencement of the Bachelor of Architecture Honours
programme is three years.
Applications from other recognised institutions will be considered for admission if they have
a Bachelor of Architecture, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 worth at least 360
credits, and a minimum of 70 % in their major course, i.e. Architectural Design at exit level of
such qualification. Exceptions may be approved by the Departmental Board, and all admissions
are at the discretion of the Departmental Board.
Credit Recognition and transfer arrangements
the credits for a qualification. Students who complete the Bachelor of Architecture Honours
successfully will ordinarily be able to undertake further studies at NQF Level 9 that is Master
of Architecture.
professional and/or technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement
of students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic
and/or professional, technical as well as practical skills. This learning process will be facilitated
both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by students. This
facilitation will make use of a variety of appropriate methods, including design studio, lectures,
practical classes, workshops, seminars and site visits. The progress of learning embedded
in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed.
Learning and assessment are integrated throughout the programme. Diversified continuous
assessment is applied to ensure that students receive feedback on their progress towards the
achievement of specific learning outcomes. This will normally apply to practical assignments to
be carried out individually or in groups, tests, class seminars, as well as technical and project
site reports. The brief for the assignment must clearly explain the aim of the assignment as
well as the expected learning competencies relative to the course.
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Assignments, designed to meet the requirements of integrated assessment, accomplish and

deliver:
Integration of qualification outcomes in a way that demonstrates that the purpose of the
qualification as a whole has been achieved, either totally or within the components of the
study programme;
Demonstration of student competence through evaluation;
Criterion-referenced assessment which has been clearly explained to and is understood
by students.
In the assessment of whether the desired outcomes have been achieved or not, recognition
is given to criteria and evaluation methods that adequately and appropriately achieve
such assessment. The Graduation Design Project will be assessed in accordance with the
Polytechnics rules for studies at postgraduate level.

CURRICULUM
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits:127

Course
Course
Pre-requisite(s)
NQF NQF
Code
Name
Level Credits
Year 4
Year courses
AUG804Y African Urbanisation in Global

Perspective
None
8
5
BST804Y Building Structures III
None
8
10
CMT804Y Construction Materials &

Technology IV
None
8
15
ETE804Y Environmental Technology
None
8
6
PMA804Y Project Management
None
8
15
UDE804Y Urban Design
None
8
10
Semester 7
ARD814S Architectural Design IV

Architectural Design III,

Work Integrated Learning 8
None
8
20
6
Semester 8
BLC824S Building Law and Contract

Administration
GDP824S Graduation Design Project
None
Architectural Design IV
10
30
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8
8
BACHELOR OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT HONOURS

(Phasing in 2015)
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits:120
08BRRH
Description
The Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development Honours will be awarded to students
credited with a minimum of 120 NQF credits at NQF Level 8. In addition, students should
meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the Polytechnic
of Namibia Yearbook.
Applicants may be considered for admission to this programme if they have a Bachelor degree in
Regional and Rural Development from the Polytechnic of Namibia, or an equivalent qualification
at NQF Level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at least 360 credits.
Applicants with a National Diploma in Land Use Planning may be considered for admission
provided they have obtained an overall average of 60%, and that they have completed the
courses in Applied Spatial Planning and Applied Regional and Rural Economic Development at
exit level of the Bachelor of Regional and Rural Development. However, they may be exempted
from the afore-mentioned courses provided they have working experience of at least three
years and show competence in the field based on a portfolio of relevant work undertaken at
an acceptable standard. Applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/
or test at the discretion of the Department.
Credit Recognition and Transfer Arrangements
volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credits that can be granted are 50% of
Graduates of this programme will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in Regional and
Rural Development, or a similar/related cognate area of learning, at NQF level 9.
professional, as well as technical competencies. In broad terms, the teaching and learning
strategies for this programme are designed not only to equip students with the necessary
knowledge and expertise regarding regional and rural development, but also to enable them
to present and communicate academic or professional work effectively. The teaching and
learning strategies will enable students to practise the necessary skills and competencies
required to conduct research, retrieve information, and engage actively in various steps of
a spatial planning process and to demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
The learning facilitation will make use of lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work and case
studies. An excursion will be undertaken to one of the regions to familiarise students with the
institutional landscape, to examine the challenges faced by regional and local authorities and
rural communities, to assess development initiatives and opportunities, and to identify topics
for the mini-theses. Seminars prior to and following the excursion will provide opportunities for
teamwork, practical demonstration of organisational skills and application of rural development
techniques. The selection of study regions and research topics will be closely coordinated
and based on the needs of Regional Councils and/or development projects. The compulsory
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mini-thesis is aimed at developing students research capacity by planning and applying a

coherent and critical understanding of the principles, theories and methodologies applicable
to regional and rural development.
Courses will be assessed using only diversified continuous assessment methods. These
assessments will focus on the achievement of qualification outcomes and take the form of
problem-solving exercises, individual and/or group assignments and presentations, case
studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, practical projects and
questioning (tests). The mini-thesis will be assessed in accordance with the Polytechnics
rules for studies at postgraduate level. All courses require a minimum Final Mark of at least
50% to pass.
This is a new programme that does not replace any existing programme(s). Transition
CURRICULUM
NQF Level: 8
Course
Code
Year 1
Semester 1
TBC
TBC

TBC
TBC

NQF Credits:120
Course
Pre-requisite(s)
Name
NQF NQF
Level Credits
Advanced Applied Spatial Planning

Methods in Regional and Rural
Development
Rural Development Practice
Research Methodology (Regional
and Rural Development
None
15
None
None
8
8
15
15
None
15
None
15
None
(Regional and Rural
Development)
15
30
Semester 2
TBC
Advanced Regional and Local

TBC
Environmental Issues in Regional

and Rural Development
TBC
Mini-thesis

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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA

transforming into Namibia University of Science and Technology

13 Storch Street, Windhoek

(+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118

(+264-61) 207 2113

Office of the Registrar:

Office of the Bursar:

Office of the DOS:

Department of Geo-Spatial Sciences and Technology

Department of Architecture and Spatial Planning

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND SPATIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL CODE 299

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Vera de Cauwer, M.Sc.: Bioscience Engin. (UG),

Erich Naoseb, Bachelor IT: Systems Admin. and Networks

DEPARTMENT OF LAND & PROPERTY SCIENCES

NQF Credits: 250

NQF Credits: 417

All courses of the first four 7

BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

NQF Qualification ID: Q0148

Electives: Students must choose ONE of the following courses:

BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURE (Revised Programme)

All courses of the first four

Computer User Skills

Computer User Skills

Introduction to General Biology IBI511S

Introduction to General Biology

Introduction to General Biology

Small Ruminant Husbandry

Small Ruminant Husbandry

RMN610S Rangeland Management

Large Ruminant Husbandry

Large ruminant husbandry

Agricultural Land Management

Basic Research Methodology

In-service Training (Research

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Food Science Technology

Rural Development Sociology

Marketing Research and

Sustainable Plant Production

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATURE CONSERVATION) PROGRAMMES

SPECIAL REGULATIONS (Applicable to all Nature Conservation programmes of the

Examination Requirements (National Diploma and Bachelor of Technology)

All courses of the first

Plant Studies IV** (Module B)

And any ONE of the following:

Plant Studies IV (Module A)

BACHELOR OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (NATURE CONSERVATION) O7BNTC

NQF Credits: 372

NQF Qualification ID: Q0229

A pass in Biology or a Biology-related subject, with at least a C symbol at NSSC Ordinary

Bachelor of Natural Resource

Nature Conservation Biology

Nat. Resource Management

Computer User Skills

Nature Conservation Ecology 1 6

All courses of the first 4

CERTIFICATE: COMMUNITY-BASED NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

NAMIBIAN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND PROPERTY SCIENCES

Old Qualifications to be phased out as of 2010

LAND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMMES