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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Interior Design

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
13927	National Diploma: Interior Design
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
National Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Design Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		SAQA 3233/00	2003-07-01	2006-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30		2011-06-30

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
72599	National Diploma: Interior Design	Level 6	NQF Level 06	360	Complete
72242	National Diploma: Interior Design	Level 6	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6	360	Complete
74094	National Diploma: Interior Design	Level 6	NQF Level 06	360	Complete
78641	National Diploma: Interior Design	Level 6	NQF Level 06	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The qualifying learner will have the competence to apply creativity, problem-solving, specialised knowledge and management principles to the practical implementation of Interior Design

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Diploma: Interior Design at NQF level 5.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

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. Develop a breif in consultation with the client to enable the design process.

2. Apply the creative process to the practical solution of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design problems, primarily within the environment of buildings.

3. Apply suitable technology in the practical application of Interior Design.

4. Effectively communicate with clients, relevant authorities, contractors and other professionals, using appropriate media.

5. Manage the practice of Interior Design under supervision.

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Analyse the needs of the specific problem and summarise the needs into a workable brief
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.1 Develop an appropriate concept for the specific problem
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.2 Plan appropriate layouts and circulation paths
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.3 Design the three-dimensional aspects to reflect the layouts
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.4 Develop appropriate details as applied to the design
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.5 Plan acceptable layouts on two-dimensional level
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.6 Communicate the design visually, orally and/or written, using appropriate language with reference to culture and style, both historical and contemporary
(C) (12 credits) (NQF 5).

3.1 Apply the principles of suitable construction and sound structural principles to the execution of the design
(C) (12 credits) (NQF 5).

3.2 Select and apply appropriate materials to realise the execution of the design
(C) (12 credits) (NQF 5).

3.3 Apply sound ergonomic principles and concepts as well as knowledge of services to the execution of the design
(C) (12 credits) (NQF 5).

4.1 Plan and execute presentation drawings and models to explain and inform to clients (F)
(5 credits) (NQF 6).

4.2 Plan and execute working drawings to enable the erection or installation of the design
(F) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

4.3 Plan and execute drawings for submission to local authorities for approval
(F) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

4.4 Write adequate specifications using appropriate technical language
(F) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

5.1 Submit drawings to relevant authorities
(F) (3 credits) (NQF 6).

5.2 Apply National Building Regulations
(F) (3 credits) (NQF 6).

5.3 Interpret contracts towards appropriate selection
(F) (3 credits) (NQF 6).

Critical outcomes:

identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been ade.

work effectively with others as a member of a design team or group.

organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate relevant visual and written information.

communicate effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral, visual and written presentations.

use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment, health and comfort 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.

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

be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.

explore education and career opportunities and developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

adhere to a professional Code of Ethics.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 The brief is analysed and needs are prioritised. Design brief is adequately defined.

2.1 Appropriate design problems within the sphere of Interior Design are effectively solved and presented.

2.2 Planning and three-dimensional realisation are effectively solved.

2.3 Details are done to visually and practically reflect the concept of the design.

2.4 Effective visual and written presentations are done.

3.1 Designs are executed to reflect sound structure and construction, selection of appropriate materials, environmental and man-made services.

3.2 Design problem solutions incline towards ergonomic sensibility in order to add to the comfort of the users.

3.3 Elementary working drawings are executed to reflect sound construction, structure and selection of appropriate materials, environmental and manmade services.
Design problems are solved displaying optimum advantage of positive climatic conditions as well as effective countering of negative climatic conditions being taken.

4.1 A set of drawings to include plans, elevations, sections, axonomeric or isometric drawings and/or perspectives are executed to convey the design solution to the client.

appropriate media, including CAD, are chosen and used to present the specific design.

models to a specific scale are executed to simulate the design.

4.2 Working drawings and details are executed using appropriate media, including CAD. These drawings must be suitable for submission to relevant authorities and other professionals.

4.3 Specifications both on drawings and separately are done to enable tenderers to tender.

5.1 Drawings are done at a level that will be acceptable for submission to relevant authorities.

5.2 Designs are executed to comply with the National Building Regulations.

5.3 The apropriate contract for the specific design has been chosen.

Intgrated assessment:

Formative assessment:

written tests
oral tests
oral presentations
assessment of design projects

Summative assessment:

written examinations
portfolio examinations
elementary research and essays
assessment of group projects

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

(Baccalaureus Technologicae). Interior Design

MODERATION OPTIONS

As per SERTEC requirements.
1st and 2nd year level - internal moderation
3rd and 4th year - external moderation

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Criteria as required by SERTEC.

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 s
hown 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:

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