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

Certificate: Junior Secretary 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
21047  Certificate: Junior Secretary 
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
National Certificate  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Office Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 EXCO 07158/17  2015-07-01  2016-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-12-31   2019-12-31  

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 a competent juniour secretary. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners who register for this qualification should have passed Grade 10 or its equivalent.


    RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

    This qualification recognises, through the submission of portfolios of evidence, the formal/non formal/informal prior learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification bring to the learning situation 
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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 (Regulation 8 (1) (h). 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    2. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information

    3. Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

    4. Communicate effectively using language skills

    5. Stimulate and developed thinking patterns involving creativity

    6. Interpret information from various sources

    7. Use technology effectively and responsibly


    SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

    TYPEQUICK OR TYPING 1

    Type 55 words per minute.

    INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 95 & MS WORD OR INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

    Demonstrate a working knowledge of a word processing package

    BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

    The competent learner can understand and apply the principles, concepts and strategies of communication

    SECRETARIAL OFFICE TECNNIQUES
  • A knowledge of office administration
  • Familiarity with elements of electronic communication
  • Knowledge of basic communication techniques
  • Knowledge of the role of the secretary 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Responses show that critical and creative thinking has been used to identify and solve problems

    2. Information is presented logically

    3. Learner shows evidence of critical thought

    4. Learner shows evidence of effective learning

    5. Learner's written skills are effective; comprehensible and logical

    6. Learner demonstrates an ability to assimilate and adapt knowledge

    7. Information from various sources is presented in a logical and effective way

    8. Learner can type using a computer keyboard

    9. Knowledge of computer packages is demonstrated


    TYPEQUICK OR TYPING 1

    The ability to type 55 words per minute is demonstrated

    INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 95 & MS WORD OR INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

    Demonstrate a working knowledge of a word processing package

    BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
  • Explain basic information concepts and analyse a communication event
  • Understand and apply the strategies of description, persuasion and illustration in various business texts
  • Present numerical data in a variety of graphic forms
  • Integrate graphic information in oral and written media

    SECRETARIAL OFFICE TECHNIQUES
  • A knowledge of filing and filing techniques is demonstrated
  • Business documents are correctly drawn up and filled in
  • Office processes are correctly documented
  • Appointments are scheduled electronically
  • An email package is efficiently used to facilitate business communication
  • Documents are stored and retrieved electronically
  • Knowledge of basic communication theory is demonstrated
  • Language is used to plan, organise and control
  • The role of the secretary in the business is described
  • Career opportunities for the secretary are described


    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. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualifications towards which the graduate may proceed are other managerial qualifications that are not specific to a particular context and further and or higher education qualifications. 

    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 accomodated within the quality management system of the institution. This would also apply to outside assessors. 

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

    NOTES 
    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.