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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Higher Certificate in Community Development and Leadership 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102425  Higher Certificate in Community Development and Leadership 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Higher Certificate  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  People/Human-Centred Development 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  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:
This programme is aimed at equipping students with the competence in the acquisition and application of methods and principles in the field of people centred participatory development facilitation, with focus on the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach.

Rationale:
The short learning qualification is intended for people who are involved in or want to become involved in community development work and want to know about the theories and processes of addressing poverty and inequalities in mobilisation of communities towards sustainable development endeavours. The qualification has in the past and will continue to cater for people on all levels and different organisations e.g. Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs), government, faith based organisations, nursing and teaching. 

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 institution 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 institution.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is the:
  • Any National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4 qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 5 totalling at 120 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 120 Credits:
  • Social Business Entrepreneurial Skills, 24 Credits.
  • Personal and professional leadership, 24 Credits.
  • Management in community development, 24 Credits.
  • Community development process, 24 Credits.
  • Elements for sustainable community development process, 24 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1.Identify and analyse poverty, developmental problems and inequalities; and become personally empowered, cultural sensitive and principle-centred leaders.
    2.Initiate, establish and manage community groups; and coordinate community actions and networks with relevant role-players; understand and effectively facilitate the people-centred participatory process of community development, making use of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, geared towards self-reliant communities.
    3.Manage self-sustainable community projects in a cost-effective way; and understand and effectively apply social business leadership skills within context of community development.
    4.Analyse different types of theories of community development in terms of their origins and application in specific settings and contexts. Range: Setting refers to rural, peri-urban and urban.
    5.Principles and ethics underlying community development are explained with examples. Range: Principles of community development practice include, but are not limited to, inclusion, respect, empowerment, participation, ownership and adaptiveness.
    6.Explain and compare various approaches for community development in terms of their differences and similarities in relevant settings. Range: Approaches include but are not limited to sustainable livelihoods and asset-based community development, community capacity building, social capital formation, political participator development, non-violent direct action, ecologically sustainable development, faith-based community development; participatory planning and community empowerment.
    7.Explain the community development process in terms of how it informs good community development practice.
    8.Examine the role of economics and economic systems in terms of their impact on community transformation/ interventions. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Analyse different types of theories of community development in terms of their origins and application in specific settings and contexts.
  • Explain by using example the principles and ethics underlying community development with. Principles of community development practice include, but are not limited to, inclusion, respect, empowerment, participation, ownership and adaptiveness.
  • Explain and compare various approaches for community development in terms of their differences and similarities in relevant settings. Approaches include but are not limited to sustainable livelihoods and asset-based community development, community capacity building, social capital formation, political participator development, non-violent direct action, ecologically sustainable development, faith-based community development; participatory planning and community empowerment.
  • Explain the community development process in terms of how it informs good community development practice.
  • Examine the role of economics and economic systems in terms of their impact on community transformation/interventions.

    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. The learners will be assessed by four short written assignments, two internship assessments (middle of the year and at the end) and the establishment of a small scale project in a community showing competence in the integration of theory and practice. In addition, 2 assessments per module by means of written tests, 1 assignment per module, 2 practical periods per week per module, mid-year evaluation by means of a presentation on initiating and application of a small scale development project; final written summative assessment per module and oral presentation on sustainability of small scale development project. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification was developed in terms of international accepted content and practice. Countries such as Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom are leaders in qualifications in the field of community development. The qualifications and training offered on the African continent and especially countries that face similar social, economic, technological challenges as South Africa, e.g. Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nigeria and Zambia were also explored and relevant aspects included in the qualification. The qualification in Canada (CHC51402 - diploma in Community Development), the qualification in Ireland (NUI Maynooth - certificate in Community Development and Leadership), and the course in the UK (Swinburne University of Technology- Diploma in Community Development) are especially relevant due to various reasons, e.g. the focus on poverty and inequality, the management of effective tasks groups and community based organisations, and the focus on assets and strengths instead of problems and needs. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Diploma in Business Management, Level 6.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Higher Certificate in Business Leadership, Level 5.
  • Higher Certificate in Management and Leadership, Level 5. 
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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: 
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