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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Higher Diploma: Education: Secondary Education: Commercial Subjects

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15649	Higher Diploma: Education: Secondary Education: Commercial Subjects
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
National Higher Diploma	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Higher Education and Training
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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 first purpose of the qualification is to provide teachers for the teaching profession in commercial subjects as well as travel and tourism.

The second purpose of the qualification is that it opens up an opportunity for students who do not have a matriculation exemption to study in commercial subjects as well as travel and tourism to become a teacher.

The third purpose of the qualifications is to provide a qualification that is recognised for teaching purposes.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate.
Other:
A pass mark in Mathematics HG 40% and SG 50% will be a recommendation if typing/computing is not included in the curriculum. If a student has not passed typing in grade 12, computyping 110, 120 is compulsory.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

HED Senior Secondary Four year

Learning outcomes:
Knowledge of the theoretical foundation to inform the practice
Design and present lessons in the subject of their specialised field
Deal with diversity in the classroom
Communicate effectively
Manage and organise learning.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking has been done.
2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.
3. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
4. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
5. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
6. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards environment and health for others.
7. Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems recognising that problem solving
8. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, making it the underlying intention of every programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.

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

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

Exploring education and career opportunities

Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Motivate classroom practice during practical assessment opportunities.
Demonstrate knowledge of foundational disciplines.
Design a lesson/learning task
Assess learning
Demonstrate competencies in at least six assessment opportunities in school specialisation subjects.

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
Articulation of the Professional Certificate for Educators qualification flows on a vertical level.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Combined faculty assessment

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
Master's degree in field of Education Training and Development

Career experience required:
Five year as a practitioner in the sub field schooling

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:

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.

1.	University of Pretoria