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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:

Establish and maintain EFT Tapping healing services in a public or private context.

Conduct client consultation and record-keeping in a public or private energy healing service context.

Facilitate a process of client wellbeing through applying energy healing modalities.

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:

NQF Level 4 qualification.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This part-qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules:

Knowledge Modules

532906-000-00-KM-01, Generic energy healing studies, ethical and professional conduct, Level 5, 8 Credits.

532906-000-00-KM-02, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Level 5, 8 Credits.

532906-000-00-KM-03, EFT Tapping Concepts and Principles, Level 5, 4 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 20

Practical Skill Modules

532906-000-00-PM-01, Conduct Facilitation Services in a Professional Manner, Level 5,
4 Credits.

532906-000-00-PM-02, Establish Oneself as a Natural Energy Healing Facilitator, Level 5,
4 Credits.

532906-000-00-PM-03, Establish and Maintain a Compliant Client Record-keeping System and Support Protocols, Level 5, 4 Credits.

532906-000-00-PM-04, Facilitate a Process of Client Wellbeing through Applying EFT Tapping, Level 5, 8 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 20

Work Experience Modules

532906-000-00-WM-01, Establish and Maintain Energy Healing Services, Level 5, 3 Credits.

532906-000-00-WM-02, Conduct Client Consultation and Record-keeping in an Energy Healing Context, Level 5, 3 Credits.

532906-000-00-WM-03, Facilitate Client Wellbeing by Applying EFT Tapping Practices and Techniques, Level 5, 10 Credits.

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:

Define, describe, and discuss healing within the context of natural energy healing facilitation industry standards.

Define, describe, discuss, compare, evaluate, and apply Human energy fields in energy in terms of recognised industry standards.

Explain the balance and inter-connectedness of natural energy within all dimensions of nature following industry standards.

Explain, discuss, and apply the scope of practice of energy healing within the context and restrictions of health care.

Explain, apply, and monitor professional conduct in energy healing practice in terms of industry-accepted codes of conduct and ethics.

Describe and compare human energy management regarding the effect on the human energy field.

Describe, plan, and apply self-care and maintenance of body, mind and soul in terms of own efficiency, dynamics of personal development and infinite personal possibility.

Identify, explain, plan, and apply health and safety practices concerning the protection of self and others.

Discuss and apply legislative compliance requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a professional and compliant energy healing service is in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Apply professional operational and business energy healing practices and requirements under accepted business practice models and legislative requirements.

Apply communication practices that promote the delivery of efficient and effective energy healing services following industry standards.

Apply self-healing and growth in accordance with accepted industry practices and methodology.

Apply personal hygiene and grooming standards following client specific requirements and accepted industry standards.

Identify, explain, discuss, compare and apply human anatomy and physiology terminology and concepts following industry standards and energy healing requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Discuss and compare the key terms, rules, concepts, and established principles related to EFT Tapping.

Identify, discuss, compare and apply factors that impact the effectiveness of the EFT Tapping healing environment in a constructive and client-centred manner.

Apply a structured approach to establish a client relationship conducive to EFT Tapping healing.

Establish an environment that is conducive for the facilitation of EFT Tapping session.

Identify and control risks that could result in injury to self and others following regulatory requirements.

Collect client information, evaluate profiles, and formulate supportive actions as relevant to specific client profile.

Prepare the therapy for the EFT Tapping session following an accepted practice.

Select and apply EFT tapping techniques following client profile and accepted FET Tapping practices.

Apply interaction with the client use, client words, specific and meaningful statements to facilitate internalisation and to create an environment conducive for EFT healing.

Explain and apply appropriate statements and tapping points to facilitate healing following accepted practice standards.

Conclude the session following accepted FET Tapping practices.

Release the client in accordance with accepted FET Tapping practices.

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:

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.

Additional modules: Advanced EFT Techniques; Life Coaching training, skills and tools; Personal development; Marketing & Business modules.

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:

Certificate: Aromatherapy, NQF Level 5.

Vertical Articulation:

Diploma: Therapeutic Reflexology, NQF Level 6.

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:

None

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:

This is not a trade qualification.

Parent Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Natural Energy Healing Practitioner, NQF Level 5.

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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