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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
National Certificate: Craft Operational Management |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
49119 | National Certificate: Craft Operational Management | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Art, Craft & Design | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CATHSSETA - Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Education and Training Authority | 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 | 145 | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 9999/99 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
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 |
This qualification is primarily intended for application in the small/micro craft enterprise environment. The qualification will give learners the opportunity to obtain the competence in craft entrepreneurial, event, marketing management and product development, or have their competence recognised, as previously these competencies were not formally acknowledged. Learners can also obtain national recognition through a process of RPL. People credited with this qualification are able to operate in the craft sector. The qualification will thus enhance productivity within the Arts and Craft industry.
The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that people are able to consistently demonstrate the competencies required for working safely and effectively in small/micro craft enterprises in general. The qualification is the foundation for development into other areas of small/micro craft such as design, production, event management, enterprise and marketing. Learners credited with this qualification are capable of: Qualifying learners are also capable of: Rationale Legacies of the past resulted in many practitioners within the Craft sector in South Africa being denied advancement and possible recognition as qualified tradespersons. Both employers and employees in the craft sector have expressed the critical need for technical and business skills based qualifications for those practicing within the craft system. The introduction of a National Certificate in Craft Operational Management (NQF Level 5) based on unit standards will allow learners the opportunity to reach their full potential of advancement within formal education and will also allow for the recognition of prior learning. In small, medium, craft enterprises (SMMEs) this person is responsible for all functions within the enterprise where in other organisations the focus is more on the operational actions only. Craft can include all fields that refer to craftsmanship, such as furniture making. This qualification reflects the need of people within the craft sector both now and for the future. This qualification prepares learners for the National Certificates in Art, Craft and Design on Level 6. This will enable learners to pursue different careers within the Arts and Culture sector and contribute towards the economical and ecological sustainability and improvement of the Craft environment. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners embarking on learning towards this qualification are already competent in the areas of:
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) This qualification can be achieved wholly, or in part, through recognition of prior learning. Evidence can be presented in a variety of forms, including previous international or local qualifications, reports, testimonials, mentoring, functions performed, portfolios, work records and performance records. As such, evidence should be judged according to the general principles of assessment described in the notes to assessors below. Learners who have met the requirements of any Unit Standard that forms part of this qualification may apply for recognition of prior learning to the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance body (ETQA). The applicant must be assessed against the specific outcomes and with the assessment criteria for the relevant Unit Standards. A qualification will be awarded should a learner demonstrate that the exit level outcomes of the qualification have been attained. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
All the Fundamental Component Unit Standards are compulsory (25 credits).
All the Core Component Unit Standards are compulsory (112 credits). For the Elective Component learners are required to attain 8 credits out of 30 credits. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
Fundamental
1. Communicate in variety of ways to manage a small/micro craft enterprise Core 2. Control and maintain administrative and financial records 3. Communicate in a variety of ways to manage a craft enterprise 4. Control and maintain administrative and financial records 5. Manage the implementation of designs 6. Supervise production processes of craft products 7. Position a small/micro craft enterprise in an optimal location 8. Manage human resources to promote an optimal level of productivity 9. Strategise and plan for the sustainability and growth of a craft enterprise Elective 10. Support human resource management compassionately and /or in accordance with legislation 11. Develop advanced business and marketing strategies 12. Facilitate learning in arts and culture modules and programmes 13. Manage the exportation of products |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Fundamental
1. Core 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Elective 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Integrated assessment The assessment criteria in the unit standards are performance-based, assessing applied competence rather than only knowledge, or skills. In addition, learners must demonstrate that they can achieve the outcomes in an integrated manner, dealing effectively with different and random demands related to the environmental conditions in occupational contexts. Evidence is required that the learner is able to achieve the exit level outcomes of the qualification as a whole and thus its purpose, at the time of the award of the qualification. Workplace experience can be recognised when assessing towards this qualification. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) recognises craft production competence within the vocational education and training sector, for Certificates I through IV. Within the ANTA system, Certificate IV is described as follows: "the breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover a broad range of varied activities or applications in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance are involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature."
Craft practitioner learning falls under the field of Art, and include competence to design, make and repair objects which have both functional and artistic qualities, working in wood, metal, glass, leather, ceramics, textiles and other materials. This includes designing the style and shape of objects, using and manipulating materials to make objects according to designs, finishing objects to enhance their artistic and/or practical qualities, and repairing damaged or defective craft objects. Certificate I in Small Business Enterprise - Aboriginal Arts and Crafts (100 hours of learning) focuses on basic education and employment competence, and covers basic measurement, using basic power tools, occupational health and safety, writing skills, and a minimum of 20 hours of electives chosen from basic drawing, leather craft, oxy acetylene welding, basket weaving, batik, egg artistry - floral art, woodwork, painting, sewing, and traditional aboriginal artefact making. Certificate II in Art and Craft is a 720-hour qualification, including 400 hours core and 120 hours elective learning, resulting in semi-skilled trade competence. It includes core competence regarding business practice; professional practice; marketing; occupational health and safety; field study; exhibition practice; painting; printmaking; screen printing; and sculpture. Certificate II is a South African NQF 3 equivalent. Certificate IV in Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Practices includes 958 hours learning. Selection takes place from various arts areas such as painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, creative technology (digital arts), Aboriginal contextual studies (project based work), and core learning areas include contemporary Aboriginal arts, drawing, global art history/ theory, exhibition/presentation skills. Core subjects include: Cultural Productions; Exhibitions; Drawing the Human Figure; Drawing/Painting From the Visible World; Contemporary Aboriginal Art; Drawing; Portfolio Documentation & Presentation; Presenting Information. Electives could include: Computers; Document Production; Internet; World Wide Web; Screen Design for Interactivity; Art Photography; Painting; (Relief) Printmaking; Intaglio Printmaking; Art Screen printing; occupational health and safety in Visual Arts & Artists; Colour Theory; Sculpture; Handforming with Multi-Media/Modular Components; Ceramic Materials; Glazes for Visual Arts; Kilns & Firing for Visual Arts; Creative Technology; Arts Industries Studies; Aboriginal Contextual Studies & Art Practical; 2D Imaging for Artists; 2D Animation; Authoring - Multimedia; Design Principles; etc. Comparable competence is attained in the United Kingdom in the general stream (rather than vocational of occupational learning) on their Level 2, comparable with the South African NQF Level 3. Competence is art, design, business, and engineering are included: 2D and 3D Visual language competence Planning and working to project briefs to ensure clients' needs are met, including planning, creating and developing ideas and prototypes, and using sources, developed through exploring others' work Producing work to a good standard, including producing completed art, craft or design work using materials, techniques and technology Presenting solutions effectively to clients Evaluating work in relation to briefs The Scottish framework currently does not have any craft standards. Design, and graphic design in marketing is pegged at Level 4 (comparable to the South African NQF Level 5). The New Zealand framework includes 10 levels: levels 1 to 3 are of approximately the same standard as senior secondary education and basic trades training, comparable to the South African NQF Level 4. Levels 4 to 6 approximate to advanced trades, technical and business qualifications, comparable to the South African NQF Level 5. Levels 7 and above equate with advanced qualifications of graduate and postgraduate standard, comparable to the South African NQF Levels 6 and higher. On the New Zealand framework, craft is situated with arts, and specifically, included as a component of visual arts under the following domains: No qualifications exist, and each area includes a number of unit standards that cover what is in this qualification: Title-Credits-Level |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Vertical articulation is possible with the Further Education and Training Certificate: Small Business Financial Management (NQF Level 4), the National Certificate in Generic Management (NQF Level 4), and the National Certificate: Local Employment and Skills Development Practices (NQF Level 4). Horizontal articulation on the NQF is possible with the National Certificate: Performing Arts (NQF Level 5). |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
Moderation of assessment and accreditation of providers shall be at the discretion of a relevant ETQA as long as it complies with the SAQA requirements. The ETQA is responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. Particular moderation and accreditation requirements are:
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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Assessment of learner achievements takes place at providers accredited by the relevant ETQA (RSA, 1998b) for the provision of programs that result in the outcomes specified for this qualification. Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the ETQA. Assessors registered with the relevant ETQA must carry out the assessment of learners for the qualification and any of the Unit Standards that make up this qualification.
To register as an assessor, the following are required: Assessors should keep the following general principles in mind when designing and conducting assessments: In particular, assessors should assess that the learner demonstrates an ability to consider a range of options by: All assessments should be conducted in line with the following well-documented principles: |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 114737 | Cost and price a product | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 114588 | Develop, implement and monitor a quality policy for a new venture | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 11473 | Manage individual and team performance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 114738 | Perform financial planning and control functions for a small business | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 114585 | Plan strategically to improve business performance | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 114736 | Record business financial transactions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 117522 | Conceive, develop and realise exhibition designs | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 117529 | Develop a marketing plan for a small/micro craft enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 117514 | Install and dismantle exhibition elements | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 117520 | Manage individual careers in a small/micro craft enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
Core | 117517 | Network in order to source information, advice or support to conclude contracts for a small/micro craft enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
Core | 117518 | Organise and monitor exhibition installation/dismantling | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 117524 | Outsource contracts to match the craft production process | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 3 |
Core | 117521 | Research and apply techniques for application to spatial design | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 117519 | Research and generate ideas for craft exhibitions | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 117523 | Research and identify appropriate craft products that are current in market trends | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Core | 117525 | Research the viability of a new craft enterprise and a new venture within a small/micro craft enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 7 |
Core | 117526 | Select and implement craft product designs into production line | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Core | 117527 | Set up production lines in craft operations | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Fundamental | 117528 | Comply with legal requirements in a small/micro craft enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Fundamental | 115171 | Generate resources for projects | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Fundamental | 117516 | Procure and buy stock in a small/micro craft enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 4 |
Fundamental | 117515 | Tender for projects | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 7 |
Elective | 13942 | Demonstrate a basic understanding of the role of a business strategy in managing a small business or a business unit | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 10016 | Demonstrate an understanding of product positioning | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 13952 | Demonstrate basic understanding of the Primary labour legislation that impacts on a business unit | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 13224 | Monitor the application of safety, health and environmental protection procedures | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 11387 | Perform the processes and procedures required for the administration of export transactions | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 13203 | Counsel workgroup members in respect of HIV/AIDS | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 3 |
Elective | 115487 | Facilitate learning in arts and culture modules and programmes | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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