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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Education Honours in Adult and Community Education and Training 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102015  Bachelor of Education Honours in Adult and Community Education and Training 
ORIGINATOR
University of Limpopo 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Adult Learning 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  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   2031-06-30  

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 Bachelor of Education Honours in Adult and Community Education and Training is designed to prepare students for research-based Postgraduate studies. The qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence which includes designing, executing and reporting research at an appropriate for Level 8. It will deepen students' understanding of the scope of the field of adult and community education and to provide learners with experience in utilising the knowledge and skills in the development of educational qualifications for adults and communities.

Rationale:
The recent reforms of Adult Education and Training. Act 52 of 2000, the National Development Plan (2012) and White Paper for Post-School Education and Training (2014) guide the design and implementation of programmes leading to qualifications for educators in Adult and Community Education and Training. In accordance with these principles, the qualification will cater for a number of endeavours in the field of adult and community education, especially in rural settings in Africa. It will provide students, particularly in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, with thorough grounding in adult and community education theory and research in ways that will enrich professional practice and equip them as researchers in the field. It will contribute towards addressing the needs of adult students through the application of relevant skills and knowledge. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
This qualification may be achieved in part through the recognition of relevant prior learning and experience as per the University's RPL policy, in general, and the school's RPL policy, in particular, which clearly outlines the structure and processes that must be followed to provide access via RPL when the need arises. Appropriate assessment tasks and tools are designed to assess individual candidates against the module/qualification outcomes on a case-by-case basis, with detailed records maintained.

Entry Requirements:
Entrance to this qualification is either a:
  • Bachelor of Education, Level 7.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Teaching with Adult and Community Education specialisation, Level 7.
    Or
  • An appropriate initial professional teaching qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 8 totalling 128 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules:
  • Research Project in Adult and Community Education and Training, 32 Credits.
  • Educational Research Theories and Approaches, 24 Credits.
  • Programme and Materials Development in Adult and Community Education and Training, 24 Credits.
  • Philosophy and Nature of Adult and Community Education, 24 Credits.
  • Contemporary Issues in Adult and Community Education and Training, 24 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Acquire and apply a sound base and critical understanding of educational research in Adult and Community Education and Training.
    2. Analyse and evaluate knowledge in Adult and Community Education and Training.
    3. Work independently in conducting and reporting on educational research in Adult and Community Education and Training.
    4. Analyse and evaluate theoretical frameworks and approaches in Adult and Community Education and Training with the view to enhance academic leadership and expertise in the field. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Demonstrate sensitivity for, as well as an understanding and awareness of, the variety of educational contexts in which Adult and Community Education and Training knowledge might apply.
  • Critique contemporary Adult and Community Education and Training conditions and policies relevant to development in South Africa.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Demonstrate problem-solving skils and demonstrate the ability to use a range of specialised skills to identify, analyse and address complex or abstract problems, drawing systematically on the body of knowledge and methods appropriate to research in Adult and Community Education and Training.
  • Remain a lifelong learner and analyse Adult and Community Education and Training situations with a view to identifying problems, and making judgements and evaluations based on evidence.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility and full accountability for own work, decision-making and use of resources.
  • Complete assignments, the research proposal and project reports in a way that shows knowledge of different research approaches and methodology in Adult and Community Education and Training.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Demonstrate the ability to present and communicate academic, professional or occupational ideas and texts effectively to a range of audiences, offering creative insight, rigorous interpretation and solutions to problems and issues appropriate to the context.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of different research approaches in the field of Adult and Community Education and Training.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Learning and assessment across Exit Level Outcomes within the qualification should be integrated to ensure a well-structured cohesive qualification.

    Formative Assessment:
    Formative assessment is in place to assure continuous learning and feedback to candidates.

    Summative Assessment:
    Summative assessment ensures a judgement of learning of the Exit Level Outcomes. Such assessments will assess the student's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies and attitudes that are represented by the Exit Level Outcomes either as a whole or as components of the qualification. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Adult and community education and training practice resides internationally in countries such as Western Australia and the United States of America (USA). In the College of Education at Pennsylvania State University in the USA, the qualification is incorporated into the first Degree which is five years in duration. The Degree provides entry to the Master's Degree.

    Regionally, the Bachelor of Education Honours in Adult and Community Education and Training qualification is comparable to the Bachelor of Education Adult Education Honours qualification offered at the Great Zimbabwe University. The two qualifications are similar with regard to the following modules: Philosophical Foundations is comparable to Philosophy and Nature of Adult and Community Education and Training, while Sociological Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education is comparable to Contemporary Issues in Adult and Community Education and Training.

    This qualification is different from the qualifications offered at Pennsylvania State University and Great Zimbabwe University because it is not incorporated into the first Degree. It is a one-year qualification following an initial undergraduate qualification in education. This qualification is meant to address contextualised issues in Adult and Community Education and Training. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers horizontal and vertical articulation opportunities.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Education Honours, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Education, Level 9. 
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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: 
     
    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. University of Limpopo 


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