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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Journalism

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
1291	Bachelor of Technology: Journalism
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
72146	Bachelor of Technology: Journalism	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
72421	Bachelor of Technology: Journalism	Level 7	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
78711	Bachelor of Technology: Journalism	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete
80141	Bachelor of Technology: Journalism	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A learner accredited with this qualification will be competent to operate efficiently, independently and professionally in a media environment as a specialist journalist, editor or media manager producing critical social, political and economic reportage.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF level 6 (First Degree Journalism) or equivalent
Recognition of prior learning.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Operate as a professional journalist to produce in-depth media products in a specialist field, demonstrating understanding of the discourse
2. Produce a basic research project
3. Apply editorial management techniques

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:
1. Demonstrate mastery of theory, concepts and issues in a specialist media field (F 36 credits) (NQF 7)
Produce complex, contextualised, critically-sources content containing informed commentary and analysis (C 36 credits) (NQF 7)

2. Write a proposal, identifying the critical questions, scope and method of investigation for a small research study in the field of journalism (F 6 credits) (NQF 7)
Review and synthesise the relevant literature and media, collecting relevant data for a small research study (F 6 credits) (NQF 7)
Apply research tools effectively to produce and present a small research study in the style of an academic dissertation (F 24 credits) (NQF 7)

3. Use management and financial theory to plan for, produce, manage, promote, position and/or audit a publication programme from inception to distribution (F 6 credits) (NQF 7)
Use media and marketing research to strategise product development (C 6 credits) (NQF 7)

CRITICAL LEVEL:
1. In producing in depth news, commentary and features for print, broadcast, multimedia and online products the learner demonstrates the outcomes of communicating effectively, using visual and language skills in oral, written and visual modes
Advanced reporting further demands that the journalist collects, analyses, organises and critically evaluates information and demonstrates an understanding of the world as a set of related systems which form the context within which reporting occurs

2. Use of technology forms a central outcome for professional delivery in print and broadcast, multimedia, online production, (F) Media production inevitably requires teamwork and application of organisational skills (B). Furthermore, during production learners need to demonstrate an ethical relationship with the community to whom they report
Contextualisation of issues is central to the creation and development of creative media products and requires the application of problem identification and in raising these issues to the level of public debate the journalist facilitates problem solving at a societal level Learners are made aware of the transforming aspects of careers in this field and of the need for entrepreneurial skills development and attitudes, as well as ongoing learning to remain employable and keep abreast of market developments. Learners are encouraged to explore diverse career opportunities in the communication and media field

Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
Work with others effectively as a member of a team, group, organisation or community
Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of written or oral communication
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation
Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual more aware of the importance of:

Participate as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities

Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

Reflecting and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

Develop entrepreneurial opportunities

Exploring educational and career opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Concepts, theory and practice in a specialist field of knowledge can be demonstrated, discussed and critiqued, according to accepted academic criteria
Critically evaluated research can be synthesised into media content containing valid commentary and analysis

2. A research proposal is correctly defined and presented

3. A synthesis of existing literature and media relevant to the research proposal is criticised, discussed and presented according to academic criteria
Relevant data is collected and interpreted in terms of critical literature

4. A clear and acceptable communication of the research problem, its investigation, outcomes and recommendations are produced and presented

5. A business plan demonstrating mastery of positioning analysis, financial acumen and marketing strategy is to be presented

6. A workable plan for daily management of a media product/organisation is to be presented

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment
Written, oral tests and examinations
Continuous evaluation
Multiple choice tests
Case studies
Open book examinations and tests
Theory exams and tests
Formal year-end examinations (open or closed book)
Evaluation of production laboratory practice projects
Interdisciplinary projects
Group projects
Individual projects
Presentations
Demonstrations

Summative assessment
Controlled projects
Research assignments
Panel assessment of year work
Peer assessment of year work
Panel assessment of assignments
Peer assessment of year assignments
Panel assessment of year work
Lecturer assessment of year work, tests, assignments and projects research

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation with Masters of Technology Degree: Journalism

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors must be qualified at least to the NQF level above that which they instruct and assess.

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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