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

National Diploma: Interior Decorating 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
22326  National Diploma: Interior Decorating 
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
Advanced Certificate  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
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
2023-06-30   2025-06-30  

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 skills and knowledge for a recognised diploma combined with work experience in interior decorating. This qualification provides an exit level for integration into the work place or for self-employment. 

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 need to present a Level 5 Certificate: Interior Decorating or equivalent qualification. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 

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

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

The qualifying learner can:

1. Identify and solve problems, using critical and creative thinking.

2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team.

3. Organise and manage himself and his activities effectively and responsibly.

4. Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and suppliers.

5. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

Specific Outcomes:

The qualifying learner can - with the work experience gained, be self-employed or employed in a workshop or a related industry. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
Assessment Criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

1. Solve problems regarding furniture, colour schemes, clients and materials, using critical and creative thinking.

2. Work effectively with others as a member of a production team.

3. Work productively and effectively.

4. Communicate with clients, colleagues and suppliers.

5. Executing a client brief.

Assessment Criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

Level of competence is industry related.

There is a focus on applied knowledge and practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge.

Integrated assessment to ensure that the purpose on the qualification is achieved:
  • Continuous assessment - formative assessment is continuous taking place at the work place and in consultation with colleges and the employer. This varies for the different areas to ensure fair, valid and reliable assessment. 

  • INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    None to date. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    1. Articulation with qualifications offered at other institutions:

    Not applicable.

    2. The qualifications towards which the qualifying learner may proceed are:

    Interior Decorating courses at Technikon or at a private college.

    3. Exit level outcomes articulating with other qualifications:

    Not applicable. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderators are selected for their professional expertise as well as educational expertise. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Our own staff will be used as internal assessors in a manner accommodated within the quality management system of the institution, in keeping with the requirement of the industry. 

    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.
     
    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.