This Qualification has been designed as an entry-level Qualification in the field of Local Economic Development. It is the first step in a Qualifications framework that ends with a Qualification at level 6.
Qualifying learners will have the required knowledge of and insight into the nature of LED and the role that Local Government plays in it. It lays the foundation for developing applied competence in Local Economic Development practice. The Qualification will help the learner with identifying the key values and frames of reference necessary for good governance of their own Local Economic Development by local communities.
This Qualification will mean that in future LED officers will have the necessary knowledge, skills and tools to operate professionally. It will also open a career path for LED officers who will have improved career opportunities as a result of their increased knowledge of LED and their ability to implement the policies and carry out the procedures required of people in their field of work.
The National Certificate in Local Economic Development: NQF Level 4 provides the learner with the building blocks for the learning required for the National Diploma in Local Economic Development: Level 5.
Rationale For The Qualification:
Local Economic Development is a process to secure greater local control over business enterprise, labour, capital and other resources. Local Economic Development strategy is based on the concept that economic activity can be used to improve the quality of life for all members of the community.
A Local Economic Development strategy should include economic aspects (growth in jobs, income, business activity, etc.), development (need for structural change, quality of development, etc.) and the needs of the local community (poverty reduction, satisfying basic human needs, integrated social and environmental objectives). Governance is another aspect of economic development that should be included in economic development strategies. Governance is seen as the capacity of institutions to manage and administer policy, processes and programmes that represent the broad interests of all individuals and groups involved while at the same time complying with ethical and legislative requirements.
This means that Local Economic Development cannot succeed if it is merely a once-off exercise of attracting a single development project for an area/community. Local Economic Development means having a clear Local Economic Development strategy that includes the reality of the marketplace, helps create a positive environment for economic activity, reflects the values of its citizens and complies with ethical and regulatory requirements.
Local Economic Development for each community is unique. It means understanding what the community is good at and what it has to offer, where the community`s weaknesses are, what outside threats and opportunities exist, and most importantly, what the community wants and needs. Success in Local Economic Development depends on creating markets that operate efficiently, but appropriately, within the local context.
Local government is involved in local business activities as suppliers of infrastructure, as tax collectors and regulators of land, buildings and permissions. A major challenge presently facing local authorities is the broadening of services to their communities and to provide a conducive environment for business development.
Local Economic Development (LED) is not a new concept in South Africa. Since the first democratic local government elections attention is focused on the role of local authorities as facilitators and implementers of LED. The role and functions of local government have changed considerably and local government has been given the task to drive the LED process. Local government officials are, however, not well equipped to deal with this function in terms of knowledge and understanding of what LED, means nor do they have the skills required to implement LED policy and procedures. A wide range of LED manuals and LED training programmes have been developed, which unfortunately do not adequately equip local government officials with the knowledge, insights and skills required to provide this service to local communities.
This need for knowledgeable and skilled officials at local government level to lead LED was the starting point for the development of a comprehensive Local Economic Development Qualifications Framework at NQF levels 4, 5 and 6. These Qualifications should result in the training of LED practitioners in the knowledge and skills required to be successful LED facilitators and to provide a learning pathway in LED.
The three Qualifications will ensure a comprehensive understanding of LED and its application in the South African context. Local government officials will be able to better fulfil their new role as managers of Local Economic Development.
The National Certificate in Local Economic Development NQF Level 4 provides an initial Qualification in the area of Local Economic Development. It provides knowledge of, and practical skills in, Local Economic Development as well as progress along a career path for learners who:
Have worked in the sector for any number of years but have no formal Qualifications in Local Economic Development.
Wish to enter Local Economic Development and work towards a nationally recognised Qualification.
Were previously denied access to further education and training (but who may now proceed through RPL). |
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ID |
UNIT STANDARD TITLE |
PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL |
NQF LEVEL |
CREDITS |
Core |
13941 |
Apply the budget function in a business unit |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Core |
8555 |
Contribute to information distribution regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110478 |
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of research methodologies to undertake local economic development research |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110481 |
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the aspects of the project cycle |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
8 |
Core |
110493 |
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of budgeting and financial management applicable to a local economic development project |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110490 |
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of public administration and management |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110475 |
Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and understanding of the basic economic concepts central to local economic development |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
6 |
Core |
110506 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the basic components and fundamental skills of effective communication |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110502 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of the roles, function and responsibilities of the main stakeholders and role players in local economic development |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110503 |
Describe and explain socio-economic development theories in the South African context |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110501 |
Identify and explain the application of a range of concepts and tools for local economic development |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
8 |
Core |
110497 |
Identify and explain the purpose of integrated development planning (IDP) |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110504 |
Identify and explain the roles and functions as well as the inter-linkages between different departments in a municipality |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
10 |
Core |
10388 |
Interpret basic financial statements |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
3 |
Core |
13948 |
Negotiate an agreement or deal in an authentic work situation |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Core |
110479 |
Outline the environment of local economic development in South Africa |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Core |
110472 |
Outline the environment of local government |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
6 |
Core |
110484 |
Participate in local economic development related meetings and facilitate the necessary flow of local economic development information |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
6 |
Core |
8648 |
Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics |
Level 5 |
Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 |
4 |
Fundamental |
8968 |
Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication |
Level 3 |
NQF Level 03 |
5 |
Fundamental |
8971 |
Analyse and respond to a variety of literary texts |
Level 3 |
NQF Level 03 |
5 |
Fundamental |
8969 |
Interpret and use information from texts |
Level 3 |
NQF Level 03 |
5 |
Fundamental |
8970 |
Write texts for a range of communicative contexts |
Level 3 |
NQF Level 03 |
5 |
Fundamental |
12154 |
Apply comprehension skills to engage oral texts in a business environment |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Fundamental |
12155 |
Apply comprehension skills to engage written texts in a business environment |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Fundamental |
9015 |
Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
6 |
Fundamental |
12417 |
Measure, estimate & calculate physical quantities & explore, critique & prove geometrical relationships in 2 and 3 dimensional space in the life and workplace of adult with increasing responsibilities |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Fundamental |
7468 |
Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
6 |
Fundamental |
12153 |
Use the writing process to compose texts required in the business environment |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Fundamental |
8976 |
Write for a wide range of contexts |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Elective |
10170 |
Demonstrate understanding of employment relations in an organisation |
Level 3 |
NQF Level 03 |
3 |
Elective |
110473 |
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of records kept in a local economic development environment and what constitutes evidence in own work context |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
8 |
Elective |
110009 |
Manage administration records |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
4 |
Elective |
10983 |
Participate in the implementation and utilisation of equity related processes |
Level 4 |
NQF Level 04 |
5 |
Elective |
337063 |
Demonstrate knowledge and insight into the principles of monitoring and evaluation in assessing organisation and/or programme performance in a specific context |
Level 5 |
Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 |
5 |
Elective |
8664 |
Examine social features as pertaining to the workplace |
Level 5 |
Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 |
4 |
1. |
A.S.A.P Training and Consulting |
2. |
Amabamba Recruitment |
3. |
AMG Training and Hygiene Consultants |
4. |
AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
5. |
Avenida (Pty) Ltd |
6. |
BATLA GORONA TRADING ENTERPRISE |
7. |
Bavelile Consultants and Training |
8. |
Boikgantsho Consulting & Events |
9. |
Brilliant Affairs |
10. |
Bull's Business and Skills Training Institute |
11. |
Central Bridge Trading 109 |
12. |
Danearl (PTY) LTD |
13. |
Dru-A Professional Training Consultancy |
14. |
Edutraining Business College |
15. |
Elective Training Institute Enterprise CC |
16. |
Express Model 405 |
17. |
Faranang Marketing |
18. |
Giamanje TVET College |
19. |
Giggs Creations |
20. |
Glentech Innovative Design Concepts |
21. |
GNS TRAINING CONSULTANTS |
22. |
Institute of Cooperatives and Community Economic Development |
23. |
INTERMASIKO CC |
24. |
IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
25. |
Jabukile Consultancy |
26. |
Johsie Enertprise |
27. |
Josmap Training Institute |
28. |
Katlehong Corporate Group |
29. |
Kellery Projects |
30. |
KHOSITHI TRAINING |
31. |
KMMQS |
32. |
Letlhokoa Management Services CC |
33. |
Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
34. |
M.I.C. Training and Development |
35. |
Madingoane and Family Construction |
36. |
Makhuba Development Projects CC |
37. |
Makoti Skills Development Solutions |
38. |
Mamuhle Academy |
39. |
MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) |
40. |
MC TEE Holdings |
41. |
Misol Projects cc |
42. |
MJ Mafunisa Consulting (PTY) LTD |
43. |
Mmanape Management Solutions |
44. |
Mod-Mosh Projects and Consulting (PTY) LTD |
45. |
Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
46. |
Mokgwadiba Electrical Services PTY LTD |
47. |
Mortarboard Training Solutions |
48. |
Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
49. |
Neopeo Trading & Projects |
50. |
Networx for Career Development |
51. |
Nonunu Projects |
52. |
Outeniqua Leadership Institute |
53. |
Pachedu Skills Solutions |
54. |
Pebetse Training and Consulting |
55. |
PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
56. |
Pioneer Business Consulting |
57. |
PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
58. |
PTDEV (Pty) Ltd |
59. |
Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
60. |
Resonance Institue of Learning |
61. |
Sebenzisanane Human Capital |
62. |
Silalele Consulting CC. |
63. |
Siza Nesu Training and Consultants |
64. |
Soni Investment |
65. |
South African Corporate Training Association |
66. |
Spectrium |
67. |
Stankay Trading Enterprise |
68. |
T Mabuya & Associates CC |
69. |
Tachfin Holdings |
70. |
Talent Emporium Academy (PTY) Ltd |
71. |
Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
72. |
Tau and Tau Training Enterprises Pty Ltd |
73. |
Thinking Mind Trading |
74. |
Thubelihle Graduate Institute |
75. |
Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting |
76. |
Tradesman Consulting and Training Solutions |
77. |
Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd |
78. |
Tshamutengo General Dealers CC. |
79. |
Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. |
80. |
Umqondo Consultancy |
81. |
UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD |
82. |
University of Venda |
83. |
Vantage Training |
84. |
Victorompie Enterprises CC. |
85. |
Vumilia Africa Group |
86. |
World Pace Development and Training Institute |
87. |
ZwelixolileTrading Enterprise |