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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Higher Certificate: International Communication 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1371  National Higher Certificate: International Communication 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Higher Certificate  Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Communication Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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   2010-06-30  

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 in a person the competence to plan and perform international communication activities under initial supervision. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
At least 120 credits, of which 72 credits will be at NQF level 5 in the related fields of knowledge and skills in international communication (e.g. Certificate in 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 specific 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. Use communication/economic theory to shape the broader context in which an international communications practitioner functions
2. Develop and use international communication tools and techniques.
3. Assess, write and present information.
4. To have administrative leadership and supervisory qualities as a international communications professional.
5. Conduct elementary research.

1.1 Establish and maintain channels and networks of international communication (C) 18 credits
1.2 Analyse the political and socio-economic environment within which the organization or agency operates. (F/C) 18 credits.
1.3 Develop sensitivity to recognize and identify international phenomena (F/C) 12 credits.

2.1 Write a international communications programme (C) 10 credits.
2.2 Implement projects following a plan and time schedule (C) 10 credits.
2.3 Co-ordinate individual communication activities. (C) 7credits.
2.4 Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain relationships with the internal and external role players of the organisation/agency (F/C) 7 credits.

3.1 Demonstrate advanced analysis, writing and presentation skills in all communications (F/C) 15 credits

4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the planning, organizing, leading and controlling functions in a communications management project. (F/C) 13 credits

5.1 Demonstrate the role and place of different research methods and techniques within the practice of international communication (F/C) 10 credits

Critical Outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Collecting, analysing, organizing and critically evaluating information.
  • Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the ,odes of oral and/or written persuasion.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognizing that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of international relations and business management in the context of communication and economics.
    1.2. Demonstrate an understanding of the South African context within which the international organization/agency operates or vice versa.
    * Demonstrate an understanding of the operations of the organisation/agency within the international context.
    1.3. Demonstrate knowledge of international dynamics.

    2.1. Write and apply the seven steps of the public relations programme.
    * Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the principles of international communication.
    * Apply the principles of basic strategic management as it applies to international communication.
    2.2. Demonstrate the ability to manage all the aspects of a communication project.
    2.3. Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute and evaluate individual communication activities
    2.4. Maintain continuous communication with members of the mass media.
    * Maintain continuous contact through communication with internal role players.
    * Maintain continuous contact through communication with external role players.

    3.1. Write and present analysis to internal and external role players
    * Write and present reports to internal and external role players.
    * Perform scenario writing
    * Apply elementary principles of publication planning.
    * Demonstrate the ability to use basic desktop publishing packages.

    4.1. Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate a communication project by delegating tasks and controlling progress made.
    * Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively on interpersonal, small group levels including junior and senior levels.
    * Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles of conflict management.
    * Relate the principles of mass communication to international practice.
    * Relate the principles of different communication objectives, methods and contexts to international communication practice.

    5.1. Apply the rules and principles of the research process.
    * Apply the rules and principles of different types of research, i.e. formal and informal research
    * Apply the basic rules and principles of qualitative research.
    * Apply the basic rules and principles of quantitative research.

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative 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
    Portfolio assignments 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulates with certificates and diplomas in international communication.
    Progresses to first degree in international communication 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderation
    SERTEC quality assurance 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
  • Develop an assessment
  • Prepare learners for an assessment
  • Cary our a pre-developed assessment
  • Monitor an assessment
  • Carry out an integrated assessment moderate the assessment process 
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    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: 
     
    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.