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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Higher Certificate in Social Security 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102429  Higher Certificate in Social Security 
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 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Safety in Society 
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 
The intended purpose of the qualification aimed at equipping those active in social security service delivery in South Africa with key knowledge and skills to affect meaningful delivery. By successfully completing the qualification the student will be equipped to identify, interpret and apply the components of the social security service.

The Higher Certificate covers the various facets to allow those students who are active in the field to efficiently implement and process the delivery of social security programmes. The certificate also serves as an academic qualification, which empowers the student to actively engage in the field of Social Security both from a theoretical and practical perspective. The exit level outcomes will enable student to define the conceptual and legal framework of social security in the formal and informal sectors with reference given to the impact of the constitution in regulating the application of social security in the South African Development Community structures.

Rationale:
Qualified learners of this programme should have knowledge and understanding. Have advanced knowledge and reflective understanding of and insight into the substantive principles of the subject: cognitive skills. Be able to apply the advanced knowledge: practical and professional skills. Possess and be able to demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge required to apply the subject principles: values and attitudes. Possess and demonstrate all the values and dispositions required to apply the subject in practice. Learners should further be able to demonstrate: Problem solving; Team ship; Self-responsibility skills; Research skills; Communication skills; Technological and environmental literacy; Developing macro visions; Learning skills; Citizenship; Cultural and aesthetic understanding; Employment seeking skills; Entrepreneurship. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of students not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement is:
  • National Senior Certificate NQF Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework, Level 5, totalling 120 Credits:
  • Managing and Administering Social Security, 40 Credits.
  • The Current South African Framework of Social Protection, Social Assistance and Social Insurance, 40 Credits.
  • Introduction and Fundamental Principles, 40 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of conceptual and legal framework of social security in the formal and informal sectors with reference given to the impact of the constitution.
    2. Analyse and interpret the concept of social security, social protection, social insurance and social assistance on the various categories of people who are included from the framework. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Define, analyse and differentiate and to analyse the role of the courts, human rights commission, the constitution in regulating the application of social security in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) structures.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The curriculum is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module outcomes and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes Summative and Formative Assessment to enhance applied competence from students 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. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    It is possible but not confirmed that there are similar programmes offered abroad. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for vertical articulation:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Diploma in Social Security, Level 6. 
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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.
     
    NONE 


    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.