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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping Practitioner |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
118809 | Occupational Certificate: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping Practitioner | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - HWSETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Part-Qualification | Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services | Promotive Health and Developmental Services | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 56 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 05 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Registered | EXCO 0522/24 | 2022-02-03 | 2025-12-31 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-31 | 2029-12-31 |
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 Occupational Certificate: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping Practitioner is to prepare a learner to operate as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping Practitioner. The part-qualification will encourage and build a community of EFT Tapping practitioners and teachers who offer professional, quality wellness care, through well-structured, applied quality education aligned with international best practice. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The part-qualification will encourage and build a community of practitioners and teachers who offer cost-efficient quality wellness care; through well-structured, applied quality education aligned with international best practice. This approach to up-skilling and re-skilling South African EFT Tapping Practitioner/Healers and new entrants. This will elevate the industry as a whole and encourage skills transferability in the public and private sectors. The outcome of this is recognition, legitimacy and collaboration of this industry which will uplift service delivery from natural energy healers and academics. This will encourage overall empowerment, upliftment, and financial success. In the social context, this ratification, of a previously fragmented industry brings wellness options to communities and individuals, encouraging them to take accountability for their wellbeing with the support of trained, skilled, and dedicated practitioners at all levels. The minimum number of credits is attributed to the content, complexity, and nature of training, which still exceeds the average international duration for the same training course. |
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. This shall be applied through institutional RPL policy in line with QCTO and SAQA's RPL and Assessment policies. RPL for Access to the Qualification Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. This shall be applied through institutional RPL policy in line with QCTO and SAQA's RPL and Assessment policies. Credit Accumulation and Transfer policies shall apply as contained in the institution's policies. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this part-qualification is: |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:
Knowledge Modules Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 20 Practical Skill Modules 4 Credits. 4 Credits. Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 20 Work Experience Modules Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 16 |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Manage fundamental scope, dynamics and ethics of the energy healing industry.
2. Facilitate client wellbeing through applying EFT Tapping process. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: 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. Formative assessment will be conducted through written, oral, practical assessment and portfolio of evidence. Short exercises, assignments, projects, investigations, oral presentations, observation checklists, case studies and tests concluded by internal examinations shall be used for Integrated Formative Assessment. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the External Integrated 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. This shall be conducted in the form of an examination. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The South African part-qualification was compared to qualifications in Australia and Canada.
Australia Australian Tapping Institute offers EFT Tapping Level 1 and 2, which is delivered over 12 months. The qualification covers the following: Canada: The National Emotional Freedom Technique Training Institute in Canada offers Emotional Freedom Technique Level 1 and 2 training. The qualification covers the following units: What is EFT (Tapping); emotions, body's energy system, and the brain; The EFT process; how to do EFT; the importance of Zeroing in, addressing aspects and getting to the core; variations on the setup phrase; questions and answers; the art of delivery; identifying positive vision and handling tailenders; troubleshooting common obstacles; tapping exercise: the personal peace procedures; the science behind EFT. Conclusion: The EFT Tapping Practitioner modules included in this qualification are comparable with the international content, duration, and level of complexity of related courses. The South African scope and content are aimed at addressing the unique requirements for professionalising the EFT Tapping therapy practice in South Africa. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This part-qualification provides opportunities for horizontal and vertical articulation options.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Assessment:
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: 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 are: EFT Tapping Practitioner: 532906-000-00-01. Encompassed Trade: This part-qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the NLRD: Parent Qualification Related Part-Qualifications |
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. |