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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Business Studies: Public Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
22459	National Certificate: Business Studies: Public Management
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 5	Level TBA: 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 learner with the required skills, knowledge and experience to:

Perform the tasks related to Public Management N6 at Level 5;

Participate in life long learning;

Be successfully employed or self-employed.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

National Senior Certificate/FET Certificate Level 4

Grade 12

An equivalent qualification

N5 qualification relevant to the current field of study

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The learner must obtain a competency/credit for all four (4) instructional offerings.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

A N6 level 5 graduate can identify, analyse, solve and manage individual and organisational activities.

Specific Outcomes:

A N6 level 5 Business Studies: Public Management graduate can:

1. Efficiently apply learning from individual experience and theoretical fields in order to analyse and solve problems in a critical, creative and innovative manner.

2. Demonstrate reflective competence by showing an understanding of performances, learn from actions and adapt to change.

3. Successfully apply interpersonal and managerial skills in practice.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Assessment Criteria associated with Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

Solve problems by means of effective communication, managerial skills and effective use of modern technology.

Assessment Criteria associated with Specific Outcomes:

1. Relate learning from individual experience and theoretical fields in order to:

critically analyse problems;

solve complex problems creatively and innovatively.

2. Solve problems by generating alternative solutions in a manner that displays complex conceptual understanding.

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

Continuous assessment is done in order to compile a semester mark for the learner.

Summative assessment is conducted through a National Examination.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

After completion of the N6 certificate at level 5, the graduate can obtain a National Diploma, provided documentary proof of at least eighteen (18) months of applicable experience in commerce and industry (that has as its main function the practical execution of the instructional offering) is produced.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Moderators are appointed by the National Department for Examinations and Assessment (for each instructional offering) to ensure that standards are maintained.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The selected educators, or members of staff, must be registered, accredited and utilised as assessors (back-ups) in a manner which is in line with the relevant quality assurance policy of the institution. The relevant staff must be registered with the South African Council of Educators (SACE) and the relevant legislation as laid down in the Personnel Administrative Measures Document (PAM) must be adhered to.

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:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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