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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Higher Education

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17340	Postgraduate Diploma: Higher Education
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
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 05 - Education, Training and Development		Schooling
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 first purpose of the qualification is to provide teachers for the teaching profession

The second purpose of the qualification is that it 'caps' an undergraduate qualification

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

First degree: Three year Baccalaureus
Other:
An University degree with at least six semesters in one approved school subjects and four semesters courses in another approved school subjects
Or
An University degree which includes four semester courses in each of two approved school subjects and two semester courses in another approved school subject

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

HED
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:

Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking has been done.

Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.

Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards environment and health for others.

Demonstrating and understanding of the world as a set of related systems recognising that problem solving

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

Related qualifications:
B Ed (Hons)

B Ed (Hons) serves as an entry point to the related qualification

B Ed (Hons) provides credits for the related qualification

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific arrangements:
Articulation of the Professional Certificate for Educators qualification flows on a vertical level.
Entry point for a Higher Qualification Education Honours Degree

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