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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma in Group Activities

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
12151	Postgraduate Diploma in Group Activities
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2028-06-30

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 purpose of this qualification is to develop specialist skills in interpersonal communication and group techniques in the field of rehabilitation.

Graduates will have comprehensive, in-depth knowledge and expanded skills in the use of group activities. An attitude of life long learning will be fostered, ensuring self-development as well as development of the field.

Society will benefit from this qualification leading to higher efficacy of therapeutic groups, contributing to higher levels of mental health for people with disabilities, better evaluations of interpersonal relationships and effective intervention through the application of group activities.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other:
A professional qualification in Occupational Therapy or other health profession or equivalent qualification, as well as registration with the Health Professions Council of SA or equivalent professional body

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Postgraduate Diploma in Group Activities

Learning outcomes:
Learners will have advanced understanding of different theoretical frameworks and models of practice as applied to interpersonal communication and group work

Learners will apply:

theoretical principles in practice

interpersonal and group techniques in various clinical situations

Critical cross-field outcomes:

Maintain and develop competencies in various interpersonal problems and the treatment thereof in group work as a life long learner

Existing knowledge and skill is expanded or redefined

Learners will take into account cultural and environmental factors to put patients at ease and optimise treatment

Learners will take clinical decisions, taking into account the patient's lifestyle, his level of motivation and action and pathology and function competently in a multi-disciplinary team.

Learners will communicate effectively and facilitate therapeutic factors to stimulate personal growth.

Adhere to the professional code of conduct, ethical rules of the Professional Board and use disability, educational and employment legislation to the benefit of people with disabilities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learners are provided with clear objectives and criteria

Learners to demonstrate

practical competencies through the presentation of seminars, case studies and practical sessions with self- and peer evaluations

foundational competencies by means of written seminars and written and practical exams.

reflexive competencies through presentation of groups and group discussions

Integrated assessment:
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Written assignments
Presentations and group discussions of case studies and seminars
Practical examinations i.e. skills examination

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
M Occ Ther (ART 800) (if applicable to dissertation)
M Occ Ther Psychiatry (GRA 800)

M Occ Ther (ART 800) (if applicable to dissertation) provides credits for the related qualification
M Occ Ther Psychiatry (GRA 800) provides credits for the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiner from another tertiary institution is appointed to ensure that assessment is fair, reliable and valid

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy

Career experience required:
Clinical experience and academic knowledge in group activities

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria