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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Entrance Certificate: Grade 12 |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
17209 | Entrance Certificate: Grade 12 | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Accelerated Education Enterprises | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
AEE - Accelerated Education Enterprises | GFETQSF - General and Further Education and Training Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
National Certificate | Field 05 - Education, Training and Development | Schooling | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 148 | Level 4 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 0695/12 | 2012-07-01 | 2015-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2016-06-30 | 2019-06-30 |
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 |
Graduate form the FET Band (NQF level 4) into all tertiary institutions (NQF level 5), including universities, technikons and colleges |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
School of Tomorrow Vocational Preparatory Certificate or any similar qualification equirevalent to the FET Certificate at NQF level 3 |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
N |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Communication, Languages and Literacy Learners develop and value: 2. Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences Learners use numeric, spatial, temporal, symbolic, communicative and other conceptual skills, knowledge and attitudes to make sense of the learners' world and develop their ability to participate meaningfully and productively in the economy of the country 3. Natural Sciences Learners show a good understanding of the natural sciences, while contributing to the development of skills that support development of skills which support development in our nation, the upliftment of our economy and the enhancement of the quality of life for all 4. Human and Social Sciences Learners develop distinctive skills and a critical awareness of social and environmental patterns, processes and events, based on appropriate investigations and reflection within and across related focuses 5. Arts and Culture Learners engage in an integrated arts approach and become increasingly skilled in the various art forms in both formal and non-formal contexts, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the link between knowledge, understanding and skills 6. Life Orientation Learners are empowered to live meaningful lives in a society that demands rapid transformation, while maintaining spiritual, moral and ethical values that enhance and uplift society 7. Economic and Management Sciences Learners make a meaningful contribution towards the improvement of the standard of living as well as opportunities to reach their full potential 8. Technology Learners: |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
1. Learners:
2. Learners: 3. Learners: 4. Learners: 5. Learners: 6. Learners: 7. Learners: 8. Learners Integrated assessment: In order to improve the quality and relevance of education, the process of assessment, based on outcomes, unit standards and moderation comprise the following from entry to exit of the programme: 1. Direct assessment in the form of diagnostic assessment prior to entry into the programme for the purpose of evaluating mastery of all requisite prior knowledge 2. Standardised achievement tests, also administered at entry level to verify the results of the diagnostic assessment 3. A follow-up diagnostic test administered after a 3 to 6 month period in order to determine the validity of the initial diagnostic assessment 4. Self-assessment which is carried out by the learners on a daily basis and which improves the quality of learning and mastery 5. Continuous assessment which takes place through: The above provides for a holistic approach to assessment |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Learners can proceed to:
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MODERATION OPTIONS |
Moderation, which validates the quality and reliability of assessment is done by:
Educational assistants who manage administrative procedures on a daily basis. This includes assessing daily goals set by learners who determines the volume of academic work completed by each learner each day Educational managers/facilitators who moderate self-assessment as well as carrying out direct assessment on a daily basis The school principal/administrator who assesses educational assistants and educational managers/facilitators on a regular basis (weekly and quarterly) to ensure validity, reliability and fairness of assessment Regional representatives who monitor and assess schools as a whole annually by face moderation The Educators' Board which includes subject advisors, and which is responsible for moderating: |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
The staff of each school act as assessors in a manner accommodated within the quality management system of the School of Tomorrow
All educators are required to have a tertiary qualification and must also undergo the School of Tomorrow Supervisor's Training Course in order to become proficient in the implementation of the assessment procedures put in place by the School of Tomorrow |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012. |
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. |
NONE |
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. |