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

National Certificate: Culture and Art: Design Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22290  National Certificate: Culture and Art: Design Studies 
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  120  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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 intermediate skills, experience and value systems to apply user knowledge and competency at this particular level to the fields of Design, Fine Arts and Industry. To be suitably equipped to enhance cross-cultural interaction 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 9 or equivalent qualification and be 16 years or older.
  • Complete an interview and/or assessment with portfolio.
  • Entry is also subject to a personal evaluation. This is done in order to determine whether the prospective learner has the appropriate aptitude, attitude and generic capabilities to successfully complete this qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Specific outcomes

    A qualifying learner assessed as competent at Level 3 Art is able to:
  • Communicate effectively on a visual level and solve problems through creative thinking and technical skills.
  • Use computer technology at an introductory level.

    2. Critical cross-field outcomes

    A qualifying learner assessed as competent at NQF Level 3 is able to:
  • Critically and creatively identify, assess and solve intermediate visual and other problems.
  • Communicate effectively as a responsible individual in a group.
  • Develop entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively to assume life-long learning. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The qualifying learner assessed as competent at NQF Level 3 is able to:

    1. Relate learning to group situations.
  • Relate knowledge and skills gained to further training.
  • Demonstrate and intermediate understanding of technology.

    2. Solve problems by means of divergent thinking.
  • Solve problems through discussion.
  • Demonstrate intermediate visual and technological skills and the application thereof.
  • Demonstrate a practical understanding of theoretical concepts.

    Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose on the qualification is achieved:
  • Continuous assessment using various assessment tools such as practical work, written tests, assignments, etc. to build up a portfolio is used to compile a year mark for the learner. This mechanism ensures that learning did take place on a continuous basis and knowledge was imparted. Evaluation is done through activities, short tests, assignments, group work and self-assessment.
  • Summative assessment is conducted through a verified, weighed internal assessment and an external moderated assessment. Exit level are moderated externally by appointed persons, of whom one is an approved practitioner from Industry. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Qualifying learners are able to enrol for Level 4: FET Certificate: Art (Culture and Arts)(Design Studies)(Visual Art). 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderator/s are appointed (for each instructional offering) to ensure standards. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Selected educator staff per institution to be used as assessors in a group, assessed according to specific criteria in a manner that acknowledge the quality management. 

    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.