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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Occupational Certificate: Commissioning Editor |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
101553 | Occupational Certificate: Commissioning Editor | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - FPMSETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language | Communication Studies | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 169 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2024-06-30 | 2027-06-30 |
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 |
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Commissioning Editor. A Commissioning Editor contributes to the strategic objectives and financial viability of the organization by developing a publishing list. The commissioning editor plans and develops titles, manages growth and financial viability of titles and ensures the product meets the needs of the market and publisher in terms of quality, budget and deadlines. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: This qualification is aimed at learners in the publishing sector, who wish to pursue careers as publishers and Commissioning Editors. Qualified learners are able to contribute to all the processes involved in publishing, including identifying and developing content, adding value to content and delivering and making available content. The qualification provides the opportunity for those who have been employed in the sector to obtain recognition for their competencies and credit on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for the first time. Qualified learners will also gain access to higher level, more specialised qualifications and can progress beyond the entry-level in the publishing sector to become publishers. Setting the minimum standard for education and training ensures that the outcomes of learning processes are better defined than in the past, and that learners retain their credits and qualification from a specific workplace to any other workplace in the publishing sector. This qualification will ensure improved access to information and knowledge for South Africans, and the publication of good quality products will enhance literacy levels and a reading culture in South Africa. In addition, contributions can be made to the development of a multi-lingual society, and to increased credibility and readability of publications, for improved communication. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: A Level 7 qualification in any field. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 38. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 51. This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 80. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Conduct market research, analyse market information and compile a market intelligence report.
2. Develop a publishing plan that enhances the existing publishing list and evaluate a related publishing proposal. 3. Apply principles of publishing finance to compile a budget and determine the viability of a product. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, contractual and ethical parameters pertaining to the publishing industry. 5. Analyse, review and shape content in order to meet the needs of the target market. 6. Apply production knowledge and problem solving techniques to ensure that the product meets the agreed schedule, budget and quality requirements. 7. Contribute to the marketing and sales strategy for the product. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: > Suggestions for new products. > Suggestions for retiring products. > Suggestions for repurposing the backlist. > Identify the features and elements of a good publishing proposal. > Make suggestions for improving the publishing proposal. Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: Integrated Assessment: Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external integrated summative assessment, conducted through the relevant QCTO Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external integrated summative assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The Occupational Certificate: Publisher (Commissioning Editor) has been compared with two qualifications, namely: Undergraduate course in Bachelor of Arts (BA) Publishing Media offered by Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies, a department of the UK based Oxford Brookes University and the M.S. in Publishing: Digital and Print Media offered by the New York University (NYU) School of Professional Studies.
The undergraduate course in BA Publishing Media offered by Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies is a three-year qualification. The first year of studies includes: The second year of studies includes core modules related to: The third year of studies contains options: M.S. in Publishing: Digital and Print Media offered by the New York University (NYU) School of Professional Studies is a two-year program and is advertised as: designed to provide a broad overview of traditional and digital publishing. The course includes advanced seminars on topics related to publishing as well as a project which is based on research in publishing and the development of a viable business plan. It also offers an optional work experience component. Compulsory subjects include: Specialisations include areas: Conclusion: Even though this qualification has a much more occupational focus whereas the international qualifications have a much more academic and even research focus, this qualification compares well with the two international qualifications. It covers similar topics and content such as marketing, finances, digital media, and the like. However, the occupational focus of this qualification is evident in aspects such as market research as opposed to research, list building as opposed to introducing book publishing, and focussing on publishing proposals rather than general research proposals or dissertations. It also includes the very important aspect of interpersonal communication and liaison with key role players such as authors. This qualification also covers important aspects such as contracts, terms and conditions, plagiarism, etc. which is imperative knowledge and skills for the Commissioning Editor. It can be concluded that this qualification specifically addresses the needs (knowledge and skills) of the Commissioning Editor for operating competently in the workplace. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Horizontal Articulation:
Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Notes:
Qualifying for external assessment: In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience. Additional legal or physical entry requirements: None Criteria for the accreditation of providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the QCTO website. The curriculum title and code is: Commissioning Editor: 134917001. This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: This is not a trade qualification. Part Qualifications None |
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. |
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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. |