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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100950  Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to produce learners who are proficient in a broad base of skills within the jewellery field of professional practice. The qualification will offer learners the opportunity to learn a number of skills in order to enable them to fit into any of a large number of niches within the jewellery industry, whether in a micro enterprise of their own, or a larger enterprise. The qualification will also introduce learning to the Computer Aided Design(CAD) or Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) technology increasingly used in the industry on all levels of enterprise (necessary for employment in an environment where technological advances are rapid).

The increasing Africanisation of the curriculum reflects the importance of exposure to African Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and the subsequent ability to articulate a voice for African creative practices and theoretical studies within the context of the discipline of jewellery design and manufacture. To produce learners who can contribute to the economy of South Africa through the beneficiation of our natural resources, as both artists and craftspeople. They will be aided in the development of both visual and practical skills, as well as their professional abilities and their conceptual and critical thinking.

Rationale:
Qualifying learners can design and produce creative jewellery using a variety of materials, methods, technologies and techniques; achieve personal and unique design solutions; use drawing as a visual communication, problem-solving and design tool; formulate an approach to entrepreneurship in the jewellery industry and demonstrate an appropriate contextual understanding of theoretical aspects of jewellery. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
As per institutional policy, Credits towards this qualification may be obtained by means of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 360 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 155 Credits:
  • Jewellery Rendering 1, 18 Credits.
  • Communication for Academic Purposes 10 Credits.
  • Life Skills I, 2 Credits.
  • Jewellery Techniques 1, 32 Credits.
  • Jewellery History Africa and the world 1, 20 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design 1, 26 Credits.
  • Information Literacy I, 2 Credits.
  • Computer Literacy, 10 Credits.
  • WIL in Jewellery Design, 25 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship 1,10 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 205 Credits:
  • Jewellery Design 2, 28 Credits.
  • Jewellery History Africa and the World 2, 18.
  • Jewellery Techniques 2, 30 Credits.
  • Jewellery Rendering 2, 19 Credits.
  • Jewellery Techniques 3, 23 Credits.
  • WIL in Jewellery Design, 35 Credits.
  • Jewellery History 3, 17 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design 3, 21 Credits.
  • Jewellery Rendering 3, 14 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1.Function in an appropriate jewellery studio environment by demonstrating knowledge of theoretical and practical areas related to jewellery design and manufacture, as well as relevant history and theory.
    2.Understand the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of fields related to jewellery and select and apply appropriate methods, procedures or techniques within the relevant field.
    3.These fields will include the design and rendering of commercial and creative jewellery, practical techniques as well as the relevant Computer Aided Design(CAD) technology.
    4.Demonstrate an ability to identify, evaluate and solve defined, routine and new problems within a familiar context, and apply solutions based on relevant techniques and procedures.
    5.Demonstrate an ability to interpret and communicate information reliably, accurately and coherently, as well as to function efficiently in a range of familiar and new contexts.
    6.Work effectively in a team, demonstrating the ability to identify, analyse and solve problems in manufacturing contexts.
    7.Apply solutions based on procedures appropriate to the field, discipline or practice, under supervision, to produce a series of high-quality items according to specifications.
    8.Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues or customers, by applying interpersonal communication skills, and taking responsibility for decisions and actions.
    9.Manage resources in the jewellery studio in terms of how resources impact on the environment and health and safety aspects.
    10.Formulate a personal approach to entrepreneurship within the context of the jewellery industry. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Select appropriate tools, machinery and materials to produce creative jewellery.
  • Utlise investigative and analytical skills. create and communicate design solutions using the appropriate technology. Utilise jewellery manufacturing technology creatively.
  • A Develop and refine selected drawing techniques and produce legible working drawings. Communicate design concepts in various media.
  • Analyse various aspects of design and use appropriate technologies effectively.
  • Identify previously gained knowledge and gemmological equipment by utilising Gemstones.
  • Explore the commercial relationships between the candidate's creative work and the industry. Produce a research proposal.

    Integrated assessment:
    Learners completing this programme should be able to blend strong designing and manufacturing capabilities together with theoretical considerations. Integrated assessment will be achieved by including practical individual projects and assignments, written tests, practical examinations and a research report. Some of the criteria may be assessed through observation of learners during their classes by an external
    assessor. Integrated assessment will be both formative and summative.

    Formative assessment:
    Through continuous feedback, constructive critique and practical recommendations to improve their results, learners are constantly aware of their progress in achieving specific learning outcomes. This will be achieved by including assignments, practical projects, tests and class room presentations by learners in a peer-evaluation environment, as well as observation of student participation during theoretical and practical session. Summative assessment: This will be done on an annual basis as well as at the end of the three-year study period. At the end of each year, practical evaluations are done of the years' work by a panel of internal and external assessors. Learners are also exposed to peer and industry-evaluations at international and national competitions which learners must enter as part of the qualification. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification at this institution is more comprehensive and holistic and although the main focus is on the production of fine jewellery, on skills and technology, artistic jewellery is also produced. Compared to other South African institutions, this institution's qualification compares most to the course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Overall, this institution's students spend more time on practical aspects of the course, which is beneficial in terms of job prospects within the jewellery industry. Most jewelers in Africa are trained as apprentices, so jewellery training institutions are not common. However, the Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology in Botswana was granted a Botswana Technical Education Programme. (BTEP) Certificate in Jewellery Design and Manufacture by the Quality Assurance and Assessment (QAA) unit of the Government of Botswana on 4th of May 2011 for a period of 5 years. Internationally, most jewellery institutions, such as the Sydney Jewellery School, the Indian Institute of Jewellery and the Revere Academy of Jewellery Arts in San Francisco, present classes or workshops on various jewellery techniques for a number of weeks by industry professionals or visiting professors. Other jewellery institutions, such as the Jewellery School at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design and the School of Design at Pforzheim University, centre more on the design of artistic jewellery and the technology used to create these pieces. This institution's course is comprehensive and offers in-depth training in both design and manufacture. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for vertical articulation.
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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