Breed
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO LICENSED JUDGES AND LEARNER JUDGES
CURRENTLY WORKING THEIR WAY THROUGH VARIOUS STUDY PATHS OF THE
KUSA BREED JUDGES’ LEARNING PROGRAMME (KBJLP)
At the Special Meeting of the Federal Council held on Thursday, 4 April 2024, the following amendments to Schedule 10 Appendix 1 (Group Course) and Schedule 10 Appendix 3 (Breed Specialisation Course) pertaining to the application of the pass mark across the various sections of the following examination papers:
- Paper 1 Group Course or Breed Specialisation Course
- Paper 2 Group Course
- Paper 2 Breed Specialisation Course
Exam candidates intending to sit any of these papers must note that, effective from the upcoming June 2024 exams, it will no longer be possible to pass an exam on the strength of a pass mark obtained in only one section of a two-sections paper (Paper 1) or a pass mark obtained in only two sections of a three-sections paper (Paper 2 – Group Course & Paper 2 – Breed Specialisation Course.)
In the past, the pass mark of 80% was calculated on the candidates’ total mark over the 2 Sections of Paper 1, i.e.
- Canine Physiology (150 marks)
- KUSA Regulations & Procedures (50 marks)
– 200 marks in total,
requiring the candidate to obtain 160 marks across the 2 Sections.
In future (i.e. effective from the June 2024 exams onwards), a Paper 1 candidate will have to obtain at least 120 marks in Canine Physiology and at least 40 marks in KUSA Regulations & Procedures to pass Paper 1. Failure to achieve the required pass mark in both of the 2 Sections will result in outright and automatic failure of Paper 1, irrespective of whether the marks achieved in one or the other Section are sufficient to yield an average of 160 marks across the 2 Sections.
PAPER 2 (GROUP COURSE)
In the past, the pass mark of 75% was calculated on the candidates’ total mark for the 3 Sections of Paper 2, i.e.
· KUSA Breed Standards (for the particular Group) (200 marks)
- Canine Physiology (60 marks)
- KUSA Regulations & Procedures (40 marks)
– 300 marks in total,
requiring the candidate to obtain 225 marks across the 3 Sections .
In future (i.e. effective from the June 2024 exams onwards), a Paper 2 (Group Course) candidate will have to obtain at least 150 marks inKUSA Breed Standards and at least 45 marks inCanine Physiologyand at least 30 marks in KUSA Regulations & Procedures to pass Paper 2 (Group Course). Failure to achieve the required pass mark in any of the 3 Sections will result in outright and automatic failure of Paper 2, irrespective of whether the marks achieved in either or both of the other two Sections are sufficient to yield an average of 225 marks across the 3 Sections.
PAPER 2 (BREED SPECIALISATION COURSE)
In the past, the pass mark of 75% was calculated on the candidates’ total mark for the 3 Sections of Paper 2, i.e.
- KUSA Breed Standard and Assignment (for the particular Specialisation Breed) (160 marks)
- Canine Physiology (50 marks)
- KUSA Regulations & Procedures (40 marks)
– 250 marks in total,
requiring the candidate to obtain 187.5 marks across the 3 Sections.
In future (i.e. effective from the June 2024 exams onwards), a Paper 2 (Breed Specialisation) candidate will have to obtain at least 120 marks in KUSA Breed Standard and Assignment and at least 37.5 marks in Canine Physiology and at least 30 marks in KUSA Regulations & Procedures to pass Paper 2. Failure to achieve the required pass mark in any of the 3 Sections will result in outright and automatic failure of Paper 2 (Breed Specialisation Course), irrespective of whether the marks achieved in either or both of the other two Sections are sufficient to yield an average of 187.5 marks across the 3 Sections.
To enact the changes, the Federal Council has authorised the following amendments to be made to the KBJLP Regulations:
Schedule 10 Appendix 1 Regulation 1.5 (from 1.5.6 onwards) (Group Course):
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1.5.6. Paper 1 will carry 200 marks with a minimum pass requirement of 80%[ . ] for each of the two (2) sections of KUSA Regulations & Procedures and Canine Physiology .
1.5.7. Failure to achieve the required pass mark of 80% in any one of the two (2) sections as confirmed in Regulation 1.5.6, will result in automatic failure of Paper 1.
1.5.[ 7 ]8. The duration of the examination shall be no longer than 2 hours.
1.5.[ 8 ]9. Examination papers will be marked by the JEC Examination Officer and moderated by at least one qualified Moderator before results are made known.
1.5.[ 9 ]10. Examination Candidates will be notified by the KUSA Office of their success or failure in the examination and a percentage mark shall be given.
1.5.1[ 0 ]1. No correspondence will be entered into following the examination.
1.5.1[ 1 ]2. If the Candidate is successful, he/she may register with the KUSA Judges’ Department to begin studies for one of the following:
1.5.1[ 1 ]2.1. a Group Course (See Reg. 2. below)
1.5.1[ 1 ]2.2. the Junior Showmanship Course (See Schedule 10, Appendix 2) or
1.5.1[ 1 ]2.3. a Breed Specialisation Course (See Schedule 10, Appendix 3)
1.5.1[ 2 ]3. If the Candidate is unsuccessful, he/she may register to rewrite the examination at any future examination opportunity.
1.5.1[ 3 ]4. A re-marking facility will be available on payment of a fee, as determined by the KUSA Office.
Schedule 10 Appendix 1 Regulation 2.5 (from 2.5.5 onwards) (Group Course):
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2.5.5. Paper 2 will carry 300 marks with a minimum pass requirement of 75% [ across all papers. ] for allthree (3) sections individually, i.e. 75% for each section of KUSA Breed Standards, KUSA Regulations & Procedures and Canine Physiology.
2.5.6. Failure to achieve the required pass mark of 75% in any one of the three (3) sections as confirmed in Regulation 2.5.5, will result in automatic failure of the Paper 2 for the Group Course in question.
2.5.[ 6 ]7. The duration of the examination shall be no longer than 3 hours.
2.5.[ 7 ]8. Examination scripts will be marked by the JEC Examination Officer and moderated by at least one qualified JEC Moderator before results are made known.
2.5.[ 8 ]9. Examination Candidates will be notified by the KUSA Office of their success or failure in the examination and a percentage mark shall be given.
2.5.[ 9 ]10. No correspondence will be entered into following the examination.
2.5.[ 10 ]11. If the Examination Candidate is successful, he/she may register with the KUSA Judges’ Department to begin studies for a new course of study, if desired.
2.5.[ 11 ]12. If the Examination Candidate is unsuccessful, he/she may register to rewrite the examination at any future examination opportunity.
2.5.[ 12 ]13. A re-marking facility will be available on payment of a fee, as determined by the KUSA Office.
Schedule 10 Appendix 3 Regulations 7.4.3 & Regulation 7 (from 7.5 onwards) (Breed Specialisation Course):
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7.4.3. KUSA Breed Standard & Assignment (See 6.5. above) (160 marks)
7.5. Paper 2 will carry 250 marks with a minimum pass requirement of 75% [.] for all three (3) sections individually, i.e. 75% for each section of KUSA Breed Standard & Assignment, KUSA Regulations & Procedures and Canine Physiology.
7.6. Failure to achieve the required pass mark of 75% in any one of the three sections as confirmed in Regulation 2.5.5, will result in automatic failure of the Paper 2 for the Breed Specialisation Course in question.
7.[ 6 ]7. The duration of the examination shall be no longer than 3 hours.
7.[ 7 ]8. The examination script will be marked by the JEC Examination Officer and moderated by at least one qualified JEC Moderator before results are made known.
7.[ 8 ]9.The Examination Candidate will be notified by the KUSA Office of his/her success or failure in the examination and a percentage mark shall be given.
7.[ 9 ]10. No correspondence will be entered into following the examination.
Prior to enrolment for any of the exams in question, Licensed Judges and Learner Judges are requested to thoroughly acquaint themselves with the changes to the KBJLP Regulations set out above. Needless to say, the changes impact on certain ancillary Judges’ Forms & Guides which will also be amended to clarify the revised application of the pass mark to the respective exam papers.
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE LEARNING PROGRAMME: FIRST SEMESTER
Registration closes on 19 January 2024
BREED JUDGES FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON 29 JUNE 2024
Portfolio submission closing date is: 15 April 2024
Exam Registration closing date is: 15 May 2024
Please note that all requirements need to have been met prior to registration.
Application forms can be downloaded from your KUSA Member Portal or you may ask one to be emailed to you from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Exam Registration & Application Forms (Open link here)
Proof of payment must be attached to Examination Registration Application forms.
Please use your Surname and KUSA Membership number as reference on bank deposit.
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE LEARNING PROGRAMME: SECOND SEMESTER
Registration closes on 01 July 2024
BREED JUDGES SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON 16 NOVEMBER 2024
Portfolio submission closing date is: 01 September 2024
Exam Registration closing date is: 01 October 2024
Please note that all requirements need to have been met prior to registration.
Application forms can be downloaded from your KUSA Member Portal or can be requested by email from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Exam Registration & Application Forms (Open link here)
Proof of payment must be attached to Examination Registration Application forms.
Please use your Surname and KUSA Membership number as reference on bank deposit.
28.11.2023
KUSA BREED JUDGES’ LEARNING PROGRAMME – EXAMINATION RESULTS
SATURDAY, 11th November 2023
The following Learner Judges were successful in passing PAPER 2 of the above Examination for the Groups indicated and may now judge at Championship Show Level:
GAUTENG
Prof M Nicolau – Working Group
Mrs J Bednarek – Herding Group
Mr G Schultz – Gundog Group
Ms V Nicolau – Hound Group
Ms M Tregoning – Hound Group
WESTERN CAPE
Ms M Halmi – Utility Group *
Mrs L Olivier – Utility Group
Mr O Damon – Breed Specialisation - Rottweiler
The following Learner Judges were successful in passing the Schedule 03 & 09(B) DOGSPORT examination:
EASTERN CAPE
Mrs S le Roux
KWA-ZULU NATAL
Mrs P Dold
GAUTENG
Mr M Berry*
MPUMALANGA
Mr F van der Walt
NAMIBIA
Ms S Blum
WESTERN CAPE
Mr V Barends*
Ms J Bonthuys
*We would like to congratulate Ms M Halmi, Mr V Barends & Mr M Berry on their distinctions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ABOVE CANDIDATES!