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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Higher Certificate: Company Secretary |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
15540 | Higher Certificate: Company Secretary | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Intec College | ||||
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 Higher Certificate | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Office Administration | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 160 | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | 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 |
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifying learners with some of the basic skills and knowledge necessary to become a competent company secretary; JSE and statutory expert; accountant; or to lead to a qualification in corporate governance. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
1. Learners who register for this qualification should have passed Grade 12 or the equivalent.
2. Learners are also admitted if they have the Higher Diploma of the Institute of Business Studies (IBS), or 3. the Associate Certificate of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
N |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification may be achieved in part through the recognition of prior learning [Regulation 8(1)(h)]. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes:
1. Identify, and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 2. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 3. Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. 4. Communicate effectively using language skills. 5. Stimulate and develop thinking patterns involving creativity. 6. Interpret information from various sources. 7. Conduct research independently. Specific Outcomes: 1. Financial Accounting I: The competent learner can understand the basic principles of accounting and apply them to the affairs of sole traders and partnerships to enable the basic interpretation of records and statements. 2. Company Law and Close Corporations: The competent learner can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the regulation of companies and close corporations by both statute and case law. Two electives from the following: 3. Internal Auditing: The competent learner is able to understand the origins, nature and functions of internal auditing and apply these in the workplace. 4. HRM and Labour Relations: The competent learner can understand the principles and practices of personnel administration, and the nature, problems and dynamics of the theory and practice of South African industrial relations. 5. Principles of Marketing: The competent learner can understand the role of marketing in society and within the firm, as well as seek out, evaluate and action marketing opportunities for their employers. 6. Information Systems II: The competent learner will build on the knowledge in Information Systems and the problems encountered in their implementation. 7. Quantitative Techniques: The competent learner can understand basic statistical and related techniques, which are widely applicable in business administration. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Critical Cross-field Assessment:
1. Responses show that critical and creative thinking has been used to identify and solve problems. 2.1 Information is presented logically. 2.2 Learner shows evidence of critical thought. 3. Learner shows evidence of effective learning. 4. Learner's written skills are effective, comprehensible and logical. 5. Learner demonstrates an ability to assimilate and adapt knowledge. 6. Information from various sources is presented in a logical and effective way. 7. Results of independent research are presented. Specific Assessment: 1. Financial Accounting I: 2. Company Law and Close Corporations: Two electives from the following: 3. Internal Auditing: 4. HRM and Labour Relations: - The Basic Conditions of Employment Act - The Employment Equity Act - The Skills Development Act / Levies Act - The Occupational Health and Safety Act - The Compensation of Injuries on Duty Act 5. Principles of Marketing: The learner should demonstrate the ability to: 6. Information Systems II: 7. Quantitative Techniques: Integrated Assessment: 1. Formal, continuous assessment takes place at the end of a module or block of knowledge. Feedback from the tutor occurs in written form. 2. Informal, continuous assessment takes place throughout the learner's studies. Self-assessment will encourage the learner to practise self-evaluation skills. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
Not applicable. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
1. Articulation possibilities exist with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
2. The qualifications toward which the graduate may proceed are other managerial qualifications that are not specific to a particular context, and further and/or higher education qualifications. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
A system of second examiners within the institution will be used, together with a system of external examination at exit levels to the qualification. Where professional or statutory bodies are involved in determining the curriculum, they will also be involved in moderation. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
Our own staff will be used as assessors in a manner accommodated within our quality management system. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
Higher Certificate: Company Secretary (towards the CIS membership) |
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. |
1. | Damelin Correspondence College |
2. | Intec College |
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. |