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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Higher Diploma: Credit Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
21097	Higher Diploma: Credit Management
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 Diploma	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 9900/00	2018-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2026-06-30

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 a competent Credit Manager.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners who register for this qualification should have passed the INTEC Diploma in Credit Management, or the IAC Diploma in Credit Management

This qualification recognises, through the submission of portfolios of evidence, the formal/non-formal/informal prior learning which learners who register for the programme leading to the award of the qualification bring to the learning situation

Recognition of prior learning:
This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning

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 languages skills

5) Stimulate and develop thinking patterns involving creativity

6) Interpret information from various sources

7) Use technology effectively and responsibly

8) Conduct research independently

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1) Responses show that critical and creative thinking has been used to identify and solve problems

2) Information is presented logically
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) Learner can type using a computer keyboard
Knowledge of computer packages is demonstrated

8) Results of independent research are presented

Integrated assessment:
Formal, continuous assessment takes place at the end of a module or block of knowledge. Feedback from the tutors 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

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulation possibilities exist with the Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC)

The qualifications towards 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 the quality management system of the institution. This would also apply to outside assessors

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

As per the SAQA decision to re-register all provider-based qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework that meet the criteria for re-registration, this qualification has been re-registered from 1 July 2018. TOWARDS IAC 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