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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 121128 | Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Development Quality Partner - AgriSETA | ||||
| PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
| - | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
| QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
| Higher Occupational Cert | Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation | Horticulture | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 280 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Registered | EXCO 0820/23 | 2023-11-14 | 2028-11-14 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2029-11-14 | 2032-11-14 | |||
| 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 |
| The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Landscape Designer.
A Landscape Designer conceptualises sustainable landscape design solutions by combining creative artistic thinking and critical problem-solving skills to establish responsive landscapes. They develop these landscape concepts into final designs with sufficient levels of detail to enable construction on these residential sites. Typical graduate attributes include innovation, problem-solving and artistic flair. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: Landscape design is a critical step in bringing about healthy and sustainable outdoor spaces and places for human use and enjoyment. Landscapes cannot be constructed and maintained without a thoroughly thought-out design solution and presentation. Landscape design is the art of arranging elements (landforms, vegetation, water, paving and structures) in such a manner as to make good outdoor spaces. The need for and benefit to society and the landscaping sector and the importance of good landscape design is understood when one takes cognisance of the following: the world's population is increasing and the need for green, well-designed open spaces at gardens, landscapes, park, and city level is ever increasing; The amount of time that people work, sleep, and rest and participate in social activities affects the type of outdoor spaces that are required for ultimate human well-being and enjoyment. Furthermore, the COVID pandemic resulted in the need for people to engage and interact with the immediate outdoor environment has highlighted the need for well-designed gardens and landscapes where people reside. Legislative changes can and have affected the nature and scope of landscaping. Planning laws in some places require certain landscape interventions to be carried out and approved as part of property developments, and this begins with the approval of the landscape design plans and the knowledge and awareness of health and safety factors increase, the impacts thereof are considered in developing appropriate landscape design solutions that carry through to construction, maintenance, and use of the outdoor space. As plants' physical and psychological importance is understood and acknowledged, the nature and degree of attention given to planting design, an integral part of any landscape design solution, will become more important. Economically, appealing landscaping can increase property and resale values, lower energy costs, improve business and sales and create positive perceptions for areas. This qualification aims to equip learners with the competence and knowledge to design a landscape effectively and efficiently, thereby producing sufficient information in the form of plans and bills of quantities for the landscape design to be constructed. In addition, learners will be able to provide customers with a landscape design that meets the needs and requirements of the client functionally and appealingly. Typical learners include school leavers, graduates from institutions of learning, and persons employed in the landscape industries with experience as supervisors or junior managers undertaking landscape construction and/or maintenance and with a keen interest in wanting to design outdoor spaces. Sectors within the landscaping industry offering possible employment opportunities typically include but are not limited to the following: Learners can be employed as Landscape Designers, Community Garden Designers Facilitators and Garden Designers, or can start their own businesses as entrepreneurs. Currently, no professional registration is necessary to operate as a Landscape Designer. Some similar qualifications are registered on the NQF. However, these are at a higher level, are more complex, and require professional registration. There are none at the Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer level. This qualification forms an integral step in the career and learning path for persons employed or wishing to build a career in the landscaping industry. It is one of several qualifications and may build on the Landscape Worker, Landscape Assistant, Horticulture Team Leader, Landscaping Supervisor, and Garden Designer. This qualification may prepare learners for further studies in landscape architecture and technology. The Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer has a part qualification: Occupational Certificate: Garden Designer. This will enable learners to exit at an appropriate level with sufficient skills to exit learning and earn an income as a Garden Designer, as well as provide a seamless entry into the Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer. It, therefore, also reduces the learning timeframe before a learner can become employable. Furthermore, the parameters between the two and appropriate exit skills for the full and part qualifications the following applies: |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills, and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 88 Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 133 Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 59 |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Gather information from a range of sources, including oral, written, or symbolic texts, regarding client brief, site potential, and parameters to inform the landscape design concept.
2. Evaluate information regarding informing the landscape design concept to realise the site potential and possible landscape design solutions and consider the client's needs. 3. Visualise and draught a feasible landscape design concept using creative thinking and problem-solving, site and fundamental design knowledge. 4. Apply design methods, procedures, and techniques to produce a finalised, quantified landscape design solution in line with the approved concept and budget. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
ELO 1: Gather information from a range of sources, including oral, written, or symbolic texts, regarding client brief, site potential, and parameters to inform the landscape design concept. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: ELO 2: Evaluate information regarding informing the landscape design concept to realise the site potential and possible landscape design solutions and consider the client's needs. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: ELO 3: Visualise and draught a feasible landscape design concept using creative thinking and problem-solving, site and fundamental design knowledge. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: ELO 4: Apply design methods, procedures, and techniques to produce a finalised, quantified landscape design solution in line with the approved concept and budget. Integrated Assessment Formative Assessment Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment. Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weaknesses, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills, and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) . Various ongoing assessment methods may be used, such as quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, and interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided. Summative Assessment Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification, or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. The Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules, as found in the QCTO curriculum document, must be followed to achieve this. An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme. Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated, and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integrating relevant modules, e.g., applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. Using the template provided by the Quality Partner, a SoRis issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| The Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer was compared with qualifications provided in Australia and the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom The National Qualification (NQ) Landscaping Design Construction and Management is a Levels 5 course presented by the Glasgow Clyde College. It is a full-time course, and the duration is one year and is promoted as providing instruction in skills and knowledge for a career in landscaping with a range of subjects, including design, planning, and hard and soft landscaping. Course delivery methods include theory and practical components. A blended learning approach combines off-campus remote learning and digital learning. Entry requirements are National 4 or equivalent, including numeracy and English units related to Horticulture or Landscape Design and Construction at Level 4. Learning outcomes include: Similarities The similarities between the National Qualification: Landscaping Design Construction and Management and the Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer are similar levels, similar duration, possible employment, the inclusion of practical components and theory. The content of the Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer includes aspects like those listed above, except protected crop production. Differences The entry requirements for the Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer is NQF Level 3, while the National Qualification: Landscaping Design Construction and Management is Level 4 and lasts one year. The National Qualification Landscaping Design Construction and Management include an aspect of protected crop production and a dual focus on construction, which is not the case with the Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer. Australia The Australian Diploma of Landscape Design is a Level 5 qualification presented by the TasTAFE training institution and is a full-time, self-paced course. Entry requirements are specified as "no entry requirements". Learners must achieve a combination of core and elective modules. Neither credits nor the duration is specified. The core units are: Elective units are: Similarities The Diploma of Landscape Design and the OC: Landscape Designer refer to similar levels. The content of the HOC: Landscape Designer includes similar aspects, e.g. the core units. Differences The HOC: Landscape Designer entry requirements are entry NQF Level 3, while the Diploma of Landscape Design states "no requirements". Differences in relation to units include Managing landscape projects, Design irrigation, drainage, and water treatment systems and developing a soil health and plant nutrition program that is not covered at the same level of detail. Conclusion This South African occupational qualification compares favourably with the competencies covered in international qualifications. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities to vertical, horizontal and diagonal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: Diagonal |
| NOTES |
| Qualifying for External Assessment:
The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating: The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules OR The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge and Application Components. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code are: Higher Occupational Certificate: Landscape Designer: 216201-001-00-00. Encompassed Trades: Assessment Quality Partner: RELATED PART-QUALIFICATIONS LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION None |
| 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. |
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| 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. |