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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Tourism Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101162  Diploma in Tourism Management 
ORIGINATOR
Vaal 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 11 - Services  Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
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 intended purpose of this qualification is to give the successful learner a professional, vocational and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in the field of Tourism Management.

Rationale:
The qualifying learner will be competent in consistently using a variety of technical, managerial and personal skills and strategies in the everyday running of a tourism enterprise. The successful learner will also develop a sound foundation for progression into management and industry leadership positions, and to exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Upon entry to the first degree programme, it is assumed that learners should have demonstrated:
  • The application of appropriate management theory to the identification and planning of a sustainable tourism enterprise.
  • The application of appropriate practical skills and expertise, under supervision, in a professional service component of the tourism industry.
  • The application of business communication skills and technology.

    The Institutional Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedures are followed. Learners who do not meet entry requirements can apply for access to the qualification through RPL against a module, or part/full qualification for learning obtained through formal, informal and non-formal learning. Learners need to submit a Portfolio of Evidence which will be internally assessed. Credits may be awarded based on the assessment results and learners have the opportunity to appeal against the assessment result where credits were not awarded.

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

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 and 6 totalling at 378 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 174 Credits:
  • Travel and Tourism Practice 1.2, 12 Credits.
  • Accounting Skills 1.2, 12 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Practice 1.1, 12 Credits.
  • Information Communication Technology (ICT) Skills 1, 10 Credits.
  • Advanced ICT Skills for Tourism, 6 Credits.
  • Accounting Skills 1.1, 12 Credits.
  • Applied Communication Skills 1.2, 8 Credits.
  • Applied Communication Skills 1.1, 8 Credits.
  • Marketing for Tourism 1.2, 12 Credits.
  • Tourism Development 1.1, 12 Credits.
  • Marketing for Tourism 1.1, 12 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Management 1.1, 12 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Management 1.2, 12 Credits.
  • Tourism Development 1.2, 12 Credits.
  • Law for Tourism 1.1, 8 Credits.
  • Law for Tourism 1.2, 8 Credits.
  • Introduction to Research Methodology 1, 6 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 204 Credits:
  • Travel and Tourism Management 2.1, 10 Credits.
  • Tourism Development 2.2, 10 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Management 2.2, 10 Credits.
  • Applied Communication Skills 2.1, 8 Credits.
  • Tourism Development 2.1, 10 Credits.
  • Applied Communication Skills 2.2, 8 Credits.
  • Marketing for Tourism 2.1, 10 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Practice 2.1, 10 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Practice 2.2, 10 Credits.
  • Marketing for Tourism 2.2, 10 Credits.
  • Work Integrated Learning (Tourism), 60 Credits.
  • Travel and Tourism Practice 3, 12 Credits.
  • Tourism Development 3, 12 Credits.
  • Tourism Management 3, 12 Credits.
  • Marketing for Tourism 3, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Perform the functions required of a tourism manager and directed at developing and promoting tourism in a changing environment and niche markets.
    2. Gather and analyse tourism information to address the management needs of industry.
    3. Perform appropriate practical skills and expertise in a professional service component of the tourism industry.
    4. Perform the necessary technical and operational tasks in a tourism enterprise. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Implement sustainable tourism planning strategies at national, provincial, regional and local level.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Create a detailed business plan for a tourism enterprise.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Organise an event and conference. Formulate detailed itineraries to this area Calculate advanced international airfares and air tickets.
  • Conduct tours in local regions and environments.
  • Develop and present a personal portfolio for finding a co-operative education position in the tourism industry.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Produce a critical report on own experience and competencies acquired in co-operative education situation.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Both formative and summative assessments are integral components of all modules within the programme and have application to both traditional summative and continuous assessment, ensuring overall applied competence. All teaching and learning activities in the programme are aligned to the assessment approach of the individual modules indicating a constructive alignment approach in the design of the programme. The assessment activities form an integral part of the teaching and learning process and are systematically and purposefully used to generate data for grading. Timely feedback to learner forms part of the assessment strategy of the institution and is used to inform teaching and learning and to improve the curriculum. Learning outcomes in all modules give an indication as to what will be assessed in the module and thus ensures constructive alignment of the modules within the programme. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There are similar international qualifications, but individual institutions have unique offerings which may/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 qualification allows articulation:
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Ecotourism Management, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management, Level 6.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management, 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: 
    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. Vaal University of Technology 


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