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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100800  Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
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
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
72244  National Diploma: Jewellery Design and Manufacture  Level 6  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
A qualifying learner will be competent in the production of creative jewellery using a variety of skills and materials. Learners can achieve this competency through the innovative application of technology and an understanding of aesthetic, economic and social issues within the field of jewellery.

Learners can achieve competencies through the following outcomes:
  • Demonstrate appropriate contextual knowledge of the theoretical aspects of jewellery.
  • Design and produce contemporary jewellery using a variety of techniques and materials.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse role and function of the modern jewellery designer in a range of professional artist/client contexts.

    Rationale:
    The qualification draws on both traditional and contemporary methods and values, in a combination of direction, structure and freedom for exploration. The qualification is a planned combination of learning outcomes which have a defined purpose and will provide qualifying learners with an applied competence in three main areas: technical skills, creative development and professional development to meet the needs of transforming jewellery industry. Excellent career opportunities exist for properly trained, highly motivated and talented people to fill a diverse range of managerial, sales and design and manufacturing positions in the jewellery industry. One of the specific aims of the qualification is to produce learners who can contribute to the beneficiation of the country's precious materials. The departmental emphasis on entrepreneurship has led to many past learners establishing their lines of successful businesses. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The structure of this qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible. Learners may achieve this qualification, therefore, in part through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal education and work experience. The learner should be thoroughly briefed on the expected used mechanism and provide support and guidance. The device used for RPL should provide the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence and is not so severe as to prevent learners from taking up the RPL option towards qualifying. If the learner can demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification, the institution should assign the appropriate credits to the learner.

    This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow:
  • Accelerated access to further learning at this or higher levels on the NQF.
  • Gaining of credits towards a unit standard.
  • Obtaining of this Qualification in part.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies or equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at NQF Levels 5, 6 and 7 totalling 360 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 120 Credits
  • Jewellery Theory and Practice 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design and Drawing 1A,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Manufacture 1A, 16 Credits.
  • General Education 1 - Cornerstone 101,12 Credits.
  • Jewellery Theory and Practice 1B & 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design and Drawing 1B & 1A, 16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Manufacture 1B & 1A, 16 Credits.
  • General Education 1- English for the Arts, 12 Credits.

    Elective Modules, Level 5, 60 Credits.
  • General Education 2 - Institution (Personal) - Interpersonal Communication and Self and Values in the workplace, 8 Credits.
  • GenEd 2 Faculty (One of these),12 Credits.
  • Media and Visual Literacy.
  • Social responsibility.
  • Critical thinking.
  • A Language (isiZulu/Portuguese/French)
  • General Education 3 Institution (Social), 8 Credits.
  • Cultural Diversity: Gender studies
  • GenEd 3 - Institution (Global and work), 8 Credits.
  • World of work Information and Communication Technology Literacy and Skills (ICTLS)
  • GenEd 3 - Faculty (2 of the following), 24 Credits.
  • Media and Visual Literacy.
  • Social responsibility.
  • Critical thinking.
  • A Language (isiZulu/ Portuguese/ French/ Mandarin)

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 132 Credits.
  • Jewellery Theory and Practice 2A & 1B,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design and Drawing 2A & 1B,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Manufacture 2A & 1B,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Theory and Practice 2B & 2A,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design and Drawing 2B & 2A,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Manufacture 2B & 2A, 20 Credits.
  • Jewellery Manufacture 3A & Jewellery Design and Drawing 2B,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Manufacture 3B & Jewellery Design and Drawing 3A,16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 48 Credits.
  • Jewellery Theory and Practice 3A & 2B, 8 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design and Drawing 3A & Jewellery Manufacture 2B,16 Credits.
  • Jewellery Theory and Practice 3B & 3A, 8 Credits.
  • Jewellery Design and Drawing 3B & Jewellery Manufacture 3A, 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Design a range of contemporary jewellery which demonstrates an understanding of the diverse roles of the modern jewellery designer, in a variety of professional artist/client contexts.
    2. Produce contemporary jewellery using a variety of techniques and materials while adhering to the relevant health and safety regulations.
    3. Demonstrate a proper contextual understanding of theoretical aspects of jewellery. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level outcome 1:
  • Communicate design concepts in various media.
  • Communicate design solutions created using the appropriate technology.
  • Select appropriate tools, machinery and materials to produce creative jewellery.
  • Carry-out out all work without placing anybody at risk.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Utilise investigative and analytical skills.
  • Use jewellery manufacturing technology creatively.
  • Understand the commercial relationships between the candidate`s creative work and the industry.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Describe the theoretical aspects of jewellery.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment practices are open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable and ensure that no learner is disadvantaged in any way whatsoever. Incorporate an integrated approach to assessment into the qualification. Inextricably interwove learning, teaching and assessment. Integrate the assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values shown in the qualification. Assessment of fundamental skills and experience are integrated with other aspects and use practical contexts wherever possible.
    Use a variety of methods in assessment and tools and activities appropriate to the context in which the learner is working or will work. Where it is not possible to assess the learner in the workplace or on-the-job, simulations, case studies, role-plays and other similar techniques are used to provide a context appropriate to the assessment. Assess theoretical and practical components together. During integrated assessments, the assessor makes use of a range of formative and summative assessment tools methods and assesses combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies. Provide continuous assessment through portfolios, simulations, practical workbooks, written assignments, written tests, visual presentations, peer group evaluation, and face to face contact with learners. Assessors give credit for the evidence of learning already acquired through formal, informal and non-formal education and work experience. The assessment ensures that all the outcomes and critical cross-field outcomes are evaluated in an integrated manner. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The following qualifications offered in the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia reflect best practices in the area of Jewellery Design and Manufacture. They are Curtin University- Bachelor of Arts (BA) (3D Design), Birmingham City University - BA (Honours) Jewellery Design and Related Products, and, University of Edinburgh - BA Jewellery and Silversmithing (UK), including the Central Institute of Technology Perth (Australia) - Advanced Diploma of Jewellery Design. When comparing modules, the qualifications offered by these institutions include the integration of theory and practice, similar to the institution. They also have studio and workshop facilities that enable them to focus equally on the manufacture and design skills. Similarly, learners are prepared for industry through either work-integrated learning (WIL) or a professional practice module. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Jewellery Design, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Fine Arts, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing, Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, 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.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. Durban University of Technology 


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