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

Further Diploma: Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
16041  Further Diploma: Education 
ORIGINATOR
University of North West 
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
Further Diploma  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Higher Education and Training 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  132  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 "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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
72794  Further Diploma: Education  Level 6  NQF Level 07  132  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
  • Learners completing this qualification will demonstrate further specialised subject/learning area/discipline competence, or competence in a chosen subject specialisation.
  • To provide qualifiers with competence in a specialisation in one or more of the roles as an advanced study.
  • The qualification is also intended to cap an initial teaching qualification with emphasis on specialised focused programmes leading to retraining or upgrading of educators in the field. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Old 3 year University Diploma in Education or its equivalent.
  • New National Diploma in Education.
  • Any teacher's qualification recognised by Senate as being an equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of detailed knowledge in one or more fundamental or applied disciplines.
    2. Demonstrate Competence in the Development of Practical Skills and Techniques required for Effective Functioning within the Field of Study.
    3. Educator as Leader, Administrator and Manager.
    4. Educator as Assessor and Life-long Learner


    Specific outcomes:

    1.1 Learners demonstrate competence in identifying appropriate primary sources of information relevant to the field of study.
    1.2 Demonstrate an awareness of the necessary tools and materials used in the specialised field.
    1.3 Show an understanding of the principles and concepts underpinning the relevant field of study.

    2.1 Demonstrate an ability to design appropriate programmes and materials for the specialised field of study.
    2.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic techniques used in research work in area of study.

    3.1 Demonstrate leadership competency in the chosen field of study.
    3.2 Demonstrate administrative and managerial competence within the chosen field of study.

    4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the various assessment techniques and strategies.
    4.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of planning and participating in activities that promote and encourage life-long learning. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Show ability to identify primary and secondary sources of basic information.
    1.1.2 Be able to assess the usefulness or otherwise of different types of information relevant to field of study.
    1.1.3 Show competence in applying principles and appropriate concepts within the field of specialisation.

    1.2.1 Be able to identify all the tools and materials necessary for carrying out basic research in the specialised field.
    1.2.2 Be able to communicate effectively using language relevant to field of specialisation.
    1.2.3 Show the essential skills used in selecting and using tools and materials in the relevant field of study.

    1.3.1 Be able to engage in self-directed learning and basic research.
    1.3.2 Ability to identify key elements of problems and apply appropriate techniques resolving such problems.
    1.3.3 Demonstrate competence in the application of concepts and principles relevant to specialised field.
    1.3.4 Demonstrate the development of skills and attitudes needed for assessing new information, evidence etc in the specialised field.


    2.1.1 Be able to design original programmes and materials relevant to effective learning in the field of study.
    2.1.2 Show competence in developing practical skills relevant to field of study.

    2.2.1 Show competent knowledge of the basic techniques of research in the specialised field.
    2.2.2 Ability to make a meaningful presentation to colleagues and supervisors about basic research conducted.


    3.1.1 Show ability to develop teamwork competency in learners and other role-players.
    3.1.2 Show awareness of the need to develop professional working relationships within the disciplines.
    3.1.3 Ability to collaborate with others in team-work and decision-making.

    3.2.1 Be able to identify, adapt and maintain policies and procedures related to solving problems within the field of study.
    3.2.2 Show ability to supervise presentation of research reports in the specialised field.
    3.2.3 Show ability to make decisions regarding management, development and utilisation of resources.
    3.2.4 Demonstrate ability to reflect on own implementation of administrative and managerial tasks.

    4.1.1 Identify basic assessment techniques and strategies in the chosen field of study.
    4.1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of assessment leading to structuring of different types of assessment tasks.
    4.1.3 Ability to apply basic assessment techniques and strategies in solving learner-problems.

    4.2.1 Ability to identify the role of professional growth in achieving quality standards in one's workplace and in society.
    4.2.2 Develop strategies for self-evaluation in one's professional and personal growth.
    4.2.3 Critically evaluate sources of information and their relevance and validity.


    Integrated Assessment
  • Formative and summative assessment involving the use of internal and external examiners.
  • Student portfolio reflecting the competence of a qualifying learner in the field of study including monitoring and analysis.
  • Practicals in the relevant areas.
    Presenting their own simulated projects reflecting supervision and monitoring competences. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • Learner may move vertically into the B.Ed (Honours) programme.
  • Horizontally they may move into any Advanced Certificate Programme or the B.Ed Programme. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal and external assessment by academics and practitioners in related and appropriated fields of study, approved by the Senate of the University.
  • Programme will be reviewed periodically by a panel of external assessors appointed by the Senate of the University. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Criteria identified by the University and the Higher Education Quality Committee. UNW Staff will be utilised as assessors in accordance with quality assurance and promotion system of the university. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    NOTES 
    With specialisation in the following:
  • Adult Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Educational Planning and Administration
  • Educational Technology
  • Environmental Education
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Special Education 
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    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.
     
    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.