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

National Certificate: Popular Music: FET Phase 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22095  National Certificate: Popular Music: FET Phase 
ORIGINATOR
Department of Education 
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 02 - Culture and Arts  Music 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  176  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" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the underlying music knowledge, skills and values in order to:
  • Become competent and professional musicians who will either be employed; or
  • Be self employed in the music industry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners who register for the qualification should have fulfilled all the existing requirements of the previous level.

    Recognition of prior learning:

    RPL will be recognised through a process of assessment of previously obtained skills and knowledge.

    Learners who register for this qualification:
  • Can fairly read and write music; and
  • Can effectively participate in an ensemble through an interview and audition, upon which learners who intend to register for this qualification will submit written evidence which certify that they have undergone prior learning which might have been formal, non-formal or informal. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The learner must satisfy national policy (Report 191) requirements. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Specific Outcomes:

    The level 4 graduate must be able to play a musical instrument.
    The qualifying learner must be able to participate effectively in an ensemble by playing his/her instrument.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    1. Use of science and technology science.

    2. Identifying and solving problems.

    3. Organising and managing.

    4. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.

    5. Effective communication and working with other people. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment Criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

    Learners will perform a minimum of six songs, sight read, play or sing technical exercises, scales, modes, and present a quick study guided by the syllabus. More details on assessment are described in the syllabus.
    Learners are assessed as a group.

    Assessment Criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    1. Learners are exposed to science and technology when they play musical instruments and using computers.

    2. Qualified learners are able to solve problems by using creative thinking as they improvise on given music themes during ensembles and practical lessons.

    3. Qualified learners help in organising concerts, ensemble rehearsals and take part in music competitions.

    4. Qualified learners are developed through music to become culturally and aesthetically sensitive.

    5. Qualified learners learn and apply Communication skills as they work together in ensemble classes.

    Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose on the qualification is achieved:
  • Continuous assessment:
    60% takes place in every lesson in a form of tests, class work, homework, assignments, group or individual projects, etc.
  • Summative assessment:
    40% takes place in the form of formal examinations on completion. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The National Certificate in Popular Music is comparable with other international qualifications such as Certificates in Contemporary, Light and Jazz Studies. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    1. Articulation with qualifications offered at other institutions:
    The National Certificate in Popular Music is comparable to Contemporary, Light and Jazz Studies Music Certificates or qualifications offered by other institutions.

    2. The qualifications towards which the National Certificate in Popular Music graduate may proceed to are:
  • NQF level 5: National Certificate in Popular Music Performance; or
  • National Certificate in Popular Music Sound Engineering; or
  • National Certificate in Popular Music Composition; or
  • Diploma in Light Music; or
  • Diploma in Contemporary Music. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    A system of second examiners within the institutions will be used, together with the 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 
    Each institution will use its own staff as assessors in a manner that is accommodated within the quality management system of the institution. 

    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.
     
    NONE 


    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.