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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Diploma in Paralegal Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
100675	Diploma in Paralegal Studies
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
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
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2021-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2033-06-30

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
19630	National Diploma: Law: Paralegal Studies	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	256	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
This programme equips learners to work in law firms, advisory offices or the Department of Justice. Through the exposure of students to basic principles of law they can play an important role in ensuring that justice is made accessible to the majority of people living in rural and under-developed areas of our country. The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to apply the common law to resolving disputes and to recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of the legal remedies as a pre emotive prevention of and safeguard to legal disputes and enforcing the rights of an aggrieved party. To further recognise the inter related legal facets when drafting a contract and utilise same as a decisive and efficient tool in enforcing rights and obligations in the event of a dispute and prior to the litigation.

Rationale:
Qualified learners of this programme should have: Knowledge and understanding - have advanced knowledge and reflective understanding of and insight into the substantive principles of the subject; Cognitive skills - be able to apply the advanced knowledge; Practical and professional skills - possess and be able to demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge required to apply the subject principles; Values and attitudes - possess and demonstrate all the values and dispositions required to apply the subject in practice. Learners should further be able to demonstrate: Problem solving; Team-ship; Self-responsibility skills; Research skills; Communication skills; Technological and environmental literacy; Developing macro vision; Learning skills; Citizenship; Cultural and aesthetic understanding; Employment seeking skills; Entrepreneurship.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF)-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning students may gain access, or advance placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this University.

Entry Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4).

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5, and 6 totalling at 360 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 120 Credits.

Family Law 1, 30 Credits.

Criminal Law 1, 30 Credits.

Business Law, 30 Credits.

Civil Law 1, 30 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 240 Credits:

Civil Law 2, 30 Credits.

Business Law 2, 30 Credits.

Criminal Law 2, 30 Credits.

Family Law 2, 30 Credits.

Business Law 3, 60 Credits.

Civil Law 3, 60 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Comprehend the essential requirements for contractual and delictual liability.
2. Obtain an in-depth and practical overview of the various business entities and the role of the paralegal in disputes relevant to these entities.
3. Learners will further obtain a theoretical and practical overview of the common law and legislation which defines the criminal law, criminal procedure law and law of evidence as well as a broad perspective of the legislation which regulates family law.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Define and analyse the requirements for delictual liability as opposed to criminal and contractual liability.

Analyse the legislation as it pertains to the functioning of both business entities and natural persons.

Analyse and apply the legislation which regulates family law in the event of a dispute or where the rights of a person are to be enforced.

Integrated Assessment:
The qualification is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. For all the assessment purposes to be achieved, tests, assignments and examination which reveal evidence of learning based on the criteria of adequacy will be utilised.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may or may not articulate with this qualification entirely. There is undoubtedly synergy in courses with variations ranging from slight to extreme synergy-depending on the institution.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This allows qualification for vertical and horizontal articulation:
Vertical Articulation:

Advanced Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies), Level 7.

Horizontal Articulation:

Certificate in Law (Paralegal Studies), Level 5.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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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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