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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Certificate: Accounting |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
21030 | Certificate: Accounting | |||
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 Certificate | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Finance, Economics and Accounting | ||
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 |
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent in the language and introductory theory of accountancy and management. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of prior learning: This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning (Regulation 8 (1) ((h). |
EXIT LEVEL 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. Specific outcomes ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK Demonstrate an ability to interpret and use financial statements LEGAL FRAMEWORK Demonstrate a knowledge of the basics of English law as applied to the work of the accountant MANAGEMENT INFORMATION Demonstrate a basic knowledge of quantitative techniques and cost accounting ORGANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK Demonstrate the nature and purpose of the main types of organisation and distinguish between different forms of organisational structure Demonstrate an understanding of the organisation and its various environments |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
1. Responses show that critical and creative thinking has been used to identify and solve problems
2. Information is presented logically 3. Learner shows evidence of critical thought 4. Learner shows evidence of effective learning 5. Learner's written skills are effective; comprehensible and logical 6. Learner demonstrates an ability to assimilate and adapt knowledge 7. Information from various sources is presented in a logical and effective way ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK LEGAL FRAMEWORK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION OGRANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT Formal, continuous assessment takes place at the end of a module or block of knowledge. Feedback from the tutor occurs in written form. Informal, continuous assessment takes place throughout the learner's studies. Self assessment will encourage the learner to practise self-evaluation skills |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
If learners choose to write the ACCA Foundation Stage examinations, their results would be recognised in the United Kingdom |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
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 profesional 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 the quality management system of the institution. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
Certificate: Accounting - (Towards the ACCA 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. |