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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Diploma: Law and Taxation 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15538  Diploma: Law and Taxation 
ORIGINATOR
Intec College 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
QCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations  OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate  Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 5  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2026-06-30  

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

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to become knowledgeable about South African law and tax for business. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners who register for this qualification should have passed Grade 12 with passes in five subjects including Mathematics and English; or
  • Learners should have passed give General Certificate of Education subject, two at "A" level and three at "O" level.

    Recognise prior learning:

    This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Critical Cross-field Outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
  • Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Communicate effectively using language skills.
  • Stimulate and develop thinking patterns involving creativity.
  • Interpret information from various sources.
  • Use technology effectively and responsibly
  • Plan, budget and control finances.

    Specific Outcomes:

    Business Taxation:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of planning, budgeting and control of finances.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of perks, returns and investment planning.

    Business and Company Law
  • Demonstrate knowledge of company law and taxation allowances.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of employee benefits and deductions. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Critical Cross-field Outcomes:
  • Responses show that critical and creative thinking has been used to identify and solve problems.
  • Information is presented logically.
  • Learner shows evidence of critical thought.
  • Learner shows evidence of effective learning.
  • Learner demonstrates an ability to assimilate and adapt knowledge.
  • Information from various sources is presented in a logical and effective way.
  • Learner can type using a computer keybord.
  • Knowledge of computer packages is demonstrated.
  • Evidence of planning, budgeting and financial control is presented.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Specific Outcomes:

    Business Taxation:
  • Evidence of planning, budgeting and financial control is demonstrated.
  • Knowledge of perks, returns and investment planning is demonstrated.

    Business and Company Law:
  • Knowledge of company law and taxation allowances is demonstrated.
  • Knowledge of employee benefits and deductions is demonstrated.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Formal, continuous assessment takes place at the end of a module or block of knowledge. Feedback from the tutor occurs in written form.

    Informal, continuous assessment takes place throughout the learner's studies. Self-assessment will encourage the learner to practice self-evaluation skills.

    The learner may choose to write the examinations (formal, summative assessment) of the Institute for Commercial and Industrial Education (ICIE). 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Not applicable. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • Articulation possibilities exist with the Institute for Commercial and Industrial Education (ICIE).
  • The qualifications toward which the graduate may proceed are other managerial qualifications that are not specific to a particular context, and further and/or higher education qualifications. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination at exit levels to the qualification. Where professional or statutory bodies are involved in determining the curriculum, they will also be involved in moderation. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Our own staff will be used as assessors in a manner accommodated within the qualify management system of the institution. If learners choose to write the ICIE examinations, they will be assessed by examiners whose qualifications meet the criteria of that institution. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    As per the SAQA decision to re-register all provider-based qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework that meet the criteria for re-registration, this qualification has been re-registered from 1 July 2018. N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Damelin Correspondence College 
    2. Intec College 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.