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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Principles Compliance

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
103064	Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Principles Compliance
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
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 intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the ability to proactively engage with the compliance framework which improves productivity and competitiveness and fosters sound relations with regulators and allows for a fully coordinated compliance function in-line with global best practices. This qualification is to equip senior compliance officers with the required specialised knowledge of the relevant legal, regulatory and compliance principles.

Rationale:
Qualified learners of this qualification 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 vision; 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(RPL) in the case of students not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement:

Bachelor's Degree/equivalent qualification at Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification comprises of compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 8 totalling at 160 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 120 Credits:

Basic Interpretation Theory, 40 Credits.

Compliance Management, 40 Credits.

Money Laundering, 40 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 8, 40 Credits (Choose ONE):

Corporate Governance, 40 Credits.

Board Governance, 40 Credits.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Define and analyse the concept of a regulatory framework on corporate governance, compliance imposed via audits and integrated reporting.

Demonstrate the compliance function in a financial institution as same pertains to the Generally Accepted Compliance Practice(GACP).

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. For all the assessment purposes to be achieved, assignments, tests and examinations which reveal evidence of learning based on the criteria of adequacy. will be used.

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

Horizontal Articulation:

A cognate Bachelor of Honours Degree, Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

A cognate Master's Degree, Level 9.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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