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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: International Communication

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1287	Bachelor of Technology: International Communication
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Communication Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 9900/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2012-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72419	Bachelor of Technology: International Communication	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to develop in a person the competence to administer and perform strategic international communication functions in a local and global environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least 360 credits of which at least 72 credits will be at NQF level 6 (e.g. Degree: International Communication)

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Grab theoretical principles underpinning the broad field of communication and relate to varied contexts of international communication (e.g. globalisation) 2. Develop and manage advanced communication tools with the emphasis on strategic thinking and planning 3. Implement policies, structures, trends and their consequences that affect decision-making processes in agencies 4. Apply theoretical principles, using qualitative and quantitative research methods 5. Manage staff and administrative processes 6. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of international economics SPECIFIED OUTCOMES: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of contexts, approaches, models and assumptions in persuasive communication Utilise late twentieth century and early twenty first century theories of communications 2. Develop a media campaign employing persuasive techniques Leading and controlling information for the organisation/agency Utilise conflict-resolution techniques 3. Demonstrate the ability to strategically manage issues that affect management processes 4. Identify and implement the research process 5. Demonstrate managerial skills and the ability to manage human resources strategically Manage information strategically 6. Demonstrate knowledge of global international economic realities CRITICAL OUTCOMES Identify and solve problems in which responses show that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information Work effectively with others as a member of a team Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in oral or written presentation Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively Develop entrepreneurial opportunities Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Define and apply various elements within communication theories Apply late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries' theories of communication 2. Write in-depth articles for the electronic, broadcast and printed media Apply all modern media techniques e.g. Internet Compile and manage organisational information for global role players Utilise sophisticated technology for information distribution Apply and implement methods to resolve conflict 3. Demonstrate strategies to benefit communication functions at a senior management level e.g. environmental scanning 4. Utilise qualitative and quantitative methods to address research problems 5. Apply effective human resource management strategies Apply effective information management processes 6. Apply knowledge of global economic realities e.g. capitalism, socialism Integrated assessment: Continuous learning progress assessment Performance assessment tasks on an integrated variety of knowledge, skills and values. Summative Assessment: Written examination of mastery of theoretical/academic component of learning Research project Portfolio assignments

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulates with certificates and diplomas in international communication and other specialised communication (the latter supported by a minimum of three years relevant experience) Progresses to M Tech: International Communication

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation SERTEC quality assurance

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors will demonstrate the ability to: Develop an assessment Prepare learners for an assessment Carry out a pre-developed assessment Monitor an assessment Carry out an integrated assessment Moderate the assessment process

NOTES

While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is shown in the table above.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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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.

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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.