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

National Certificate: Art 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22105  National Certificate: Art 
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  Visual Arts 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  633  Level 5  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L5  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 
To provide the qualifying learner with the necessary skills, experience and value systems to apply user knowledge and expertise at an advance level to the fields of Design, Fine Arts and Industry. To be suitably equipped to enhance cross-cultural interaction, utilise opportunities in the market effectively and to encourage participation in life long learning. 

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 qualify for this qualification can present a Grade 12 with appropriate subject offerings or the equivalent certificate and a portfolio that satisfies the requirements for this level of competency.
  • Introductory Certificate in Art and portfolio that comply (as above).
  • Complete an interview and/or assessment. A personal evaluation is done to determine whether the prospective learner has the appropriate aptitude, attitude and generic capabilities to successfully complete this qualification. 

  • RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

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

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Specific outcomes

    The qualifying learner assessed as competent at Level 5 Art is able to:
  • Communicate effectively on a visual level and solve problems through creative thinking and technical skills.
  • Think creatively and divergently.
  • Use technology effectively and responsibly.
  • To organise and manage effectively in a work situation.
  • Use computer technology at an advanced level.

    2. Critical cross-field outcomes

    The qualifying learner assessed as competent at NQF Level 5 is able to:
  • Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • Communicate effectively as a responsible individual in a group.
  • Develop entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Organise and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluating information.
  • Explore education and career opportunities.
  • Develop thinking patterns involving creativity.
  • Use technology effectively and responsibly. 

  • ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The qualifying learner assessed as competent at NQF Level 5 is able to:

    1. Relate learning to group situations.
  • Relate knowledge gained to further training.
  • Relate learning acquired to a range of aesthetic disciplines.
  • Relate learning acquired to industry standards.
  • To make a positive contribution to Art and Culture within industry.
  • Engage in effective problem solving by effectively and critically collating and evaluating information.
  • Carry out effective problem solving within a group that displays an understanding of the inter-relationship of concepts and social constructs.

    2. Solve problems by means of divergent thinking.
  • Solve problems through discussion.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of technology.
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theoretical concepts.

    Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose on the qualification is achieved:

    Continuous assessment is done in order to obtain and give proof of competence. This mechanism ensures that learning did take place and knowledge was imparted. Evaluation is done through practical activities, short tests and assignments.
  • The learners will be accountable for self-evaluation exercises for the duration of the learning programme.

    Summative assessment is conducted through an internal assessment, verified by qualified assessors and externally moderated by provincial appointed moderators. 

  • ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    1. Possible articulation with Technikons.

    2. Qualifying learners will be able to enrol for National Diploma in Art: Culture and Arts.

    3. Articulation with other Technical Colleges. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • All summative examinations must be internally assessed and verified by a group of assessors and externally moderated by provincially appointed moderators, of whom one moderator is an approved practitioner from industry.
  • External moderator/s are appointed to ensure standards. 

  • CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Selected educator staff per institution to be used as assessors in a manner that acknowledge the quality management 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.