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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: Business Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17511	Certificate: Business Management
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
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 Certificate	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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 "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
77043	Certificate: Business Management	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with intellectual competencies and practical skills in the analysis, interpretation and application of basic management principles in the different functional units of the business organisation. The learner should be able to make managerial decisions and reflect on the decisions to ensure that the operational goals of the business are achieved in the most efficient and effective way. Learners must be able to reflect on the decisions made.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read, analyse and reflect on study material and literature on a grade 12 level (NQF 4) level. Learners should be able to communicate using academic English in the written and oral form and have a basic understanding of arithmetic.

A potential learner should be in possession of a qualification with a programme specific minimum level of competency on NQF level 4.

Recognition of prior learning:

Current competencies in the field of business management that have been acquired by prior learning or through related practical experience will be assessed. Learners must, at the time of application, provide proof in the form of an academic record or other documentation to substantiate a practical experience. Such competencies may help gain access to the programme, or advanced placement therein.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate his/her competence at applying the theoretical principles of business management in problem identification and solving correctly and reflect on the application made on the process of problem solving. (Problem solving skills)

2. Plan and execute research in business management, by gathering, analysing, synthesizing and interpreting the relevant information correctly and reflecting on research. (Research skills)

3. Demonstrate effective communication competence with the different role players in the business management field and applying the theoretical principles of communication (oral/written) and reflect on the application made. (Communication skills)

4. Develop a theoretical and practical macro-vision of business nationally and globally in terms of socio-cultural, economic, institutional, technological and political factors reflecting on the differences among countries. (Development of macro vision)

5. Effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of business by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application. (Entrepreneurship)

6. Accept responsibility for his/her own activities in the field of business management, and learning by applying the concepts of the self-management. (Self-responsibility skills)

7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory of teamwork and reflect on the implementation thereof. (Teamship)

8. Utilize technology effectively in the business management environment as a basis for sound management decision-making. (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Explore different learning strategies to acquire the different competencies of a business manager. (Explore learning strategies)

10. Promote responsible local and global citizenship through his/her approach towards the holistic application of business management capabilities in business. (Promoting citizenship)

11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of the different business communities and the community at large by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made within the context of cultural diversity. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the business industry, utilizing the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof. (Employment seeking skills)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Can the learners:

1. Does the learner demonstrate his/her ability to identify and solve problems in the field of business management correctly by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made according to standards? (Problem solving skills)

2. Is the learner able to plan and exercise research in the field of business management according to standards, including the gathering, analysing, synthesizing and interpretation of information on business management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken? (Research skills)

3. Can the learner communicate according to standards, effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of business management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made? (Communication skills)

4. Has the learner developed an accountable theoretical and practical macrovision of business management nationally and globally according to standards? (Development of macrovision)

5. Is the learner able to effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of business by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made? (Entrepreneurship)

6. Does the learner demonstrate, according to standards, acceptable responsibility for his/her own activities in the field of business management? (Responsibility skills)

7. Can the learner practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made? (Teamship)

8. Is the learner able to utilize according to standards, appropriate technology effectively in the business management environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Is the learner able to explore different learning strategies, according to standards, to acquire the different capabilities of a business manager? (Explore learning strategies)

10. Is the learner able to promote responsible citizenship, according to standards through his/her approach/attitude towards the holistic application of business management capabilities? (Promoting citizenship)

11. Is the learner able to practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, according to standards, towards the people of the different business communities and the role players in the business industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

12. Does the learner demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills, according to standards, for entry into the different sectors of the business industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Learners are continuously assessed via practical group and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests and a formal test after each module, in a written mode. In addition, learners will assess themselves as well as the work of each other and reflect on the dynamics of this process.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a daily written examination and a practical individual assignment per module at the end of each module.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level:
Learners that have successfully completed the Certificate programme, can apply to be admitted to any business management or related programme, including certificates, on NQF 4 subject to the admission criteria of the institution.

Access to qualifications on the same level:
Learners who are (have been) registered for the same or another related qualification on NQF level 5 (or even for some of the same or related modules at another higher education or accredited training institution) will be allowed with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences to enter on the same level, given the rules of access have been compiled with. Such learners will retain credit for relevant modules that have passed at the previous institution and could enroll for the advanced business management programme.

Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study in higher education programmes exist: Specific business management diplomas NQF 6.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences upon recommendation by the Department of Business Management at this institution. External examiners have to approve all examination papers, and must mark a minimum of 10% of papers or as specified by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (RAU).

At least one internal and external examiner per module will be appointed. External examiners with at least a degree (on NQF level 6,) or practical experience at the same level, with job related or learning area experience will be selected from different higher education institutions in South Africa or practitioners in the field of business management.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal registered assessors for assessing learning in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, with at least a degree (on NQF level 6) in the related field of study, or practical experience on the same level, will be appointed by the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of this institution upon recommendation by the department of Business Management and with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences. Assessors should have job related or learning area experience to be able to act as assessors. Assessors should be SAQA accredited with at least two years of assessment experience in the related field of study.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This qualification has been replaced by qualification 77043, which is "Certificate: Business Management", Level 5, 120 credits.

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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.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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