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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Certificate: Sport Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
18951	Certificate: Sport Management
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
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 Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Sport
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	168	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence in the application of basic management skills in the fitness and health-, coaching-, and retailing sectors of the Sport Industry. The learner should further be able to take basic decisions in the context of a small sport organization. The learner should also be able to reflect on his/her managerial applications to assess the effect thereof in the context of Sport Management Practice.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read study material with understanding and interpret relevant literature on a NQF 4 level. Learners must be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage his/her own study 's, applying effective time planning.

A potential learner should possess a Further Education Certificate (FEC) on NQF level 4, with university exemption as well as a minimum mark of 40% (an E symbol) for Matriculation Mathematics on higher or standard grade or a pass in NTSV or T2 Mathematics.

Apart from the above-mentioned minimum mark of 50% (a D Symbol) in Afrikaans First Language on higher grade or a 60% (a C Symbol) in Afrikaans Second Language on higher grade is required together with a minimum M-score of 12. The M-score is calculated by using the following interpretative table:

A SYMBOL B SYMBOL C SYMBOL D SYMBOL E OR LESS
HG - 5 HG - 4 HG - 3 HG - 2 HG - 1
SA - 4 SG - 3 SG - 2 SG - 1 SG - 0

The six best FEC subjects of a potential first year student would be used to calculate his/her M-score.

Recognition of prior learning:

Recognition of prior learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their ability at applying the basic theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of sport management on a basic level correctly and reflect on the applications made. (Problem solving skills)

2. Plan and apply basic research in sport management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesizing and interpretation of basic information on sport management issues correctly by utilizing the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken. (Research skills)

3. Communication effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of sport and sport management utilizing different modes of communication and reflect on the application made. (Communication skills)

4. Accountably develop a theoretical and practical macro vision of the management of sport, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally. (Development of macro vision)

5. Effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of sport by applying the basic theoretical aspects and reflect on the application (including entrepreneurship where relevant), as well as accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of sport management. (Entrepreneurship; self-responsibility skills))

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

7. Utilize appropriate basic management technology (computer, e-mail, fax effectively in the sport management environment. (Technological and environmental literacy);

8. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a sport manager. (Explore learning strategies)

9. Promote responsible citizenship, through their approach towards the holistic application of basic management capabilities and professional values in sport. (Promote citizenship)

10. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards people of different sport communities and the role players in the sport industry by applying the appropriate principles and reflect on the application made. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity); and

11. Acquire acceptable basic employment seeking skills that will give them the edge to enter into the different sectors of the sport industry as specialists. (Employment seeking skills)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Can the learners:

1. Demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of sport management on a basic level correctly by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Problem solving skills)

2. Plan and exercise basic research in the field of sport and sport management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesizing and interpretation of basic information on sport management issues correctly by utilizing the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken? (Research skills)

3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of sport and sport management by applying the principles of communication using different modes of communication and reflect on the application made? (Communication skills)

4. Demonstrate an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of sport management nationally provincially/regionally and locally? (Development of macro vision)

5. Effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of sport by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (including entrepreneurship, where relevant), as well as accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of sport management? (Entrepreneurship/responsibility skills)

6. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a management team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made? (Teamship)

7. Utilize appropriate basic technology (example: computer, e-mail, fax) effectively in the sport management environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)

8. Explore different effective learning strategies, to acquire the different capabilities of a sport manager? (Explore learning strategies)

9. Demonstrate responsible citizenship through their approach/attitude towards the holistic application of basic management capabilities in sport? (Promoting citizenship)

10. Practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, towards the people of different sport communities and the role players in the sport industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

11. Demonstrate acceptable basic employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the sport 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:

Formative assessment is aimed at development of a life-long learning culture based on continuous self-study and comprises the following: practical and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests; formal module tests in written or oral mode, one per module.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of formative assessment summative assessment determining whether the learners are awarded the qualification. In the summative assessment, learners are assessed by means of a two-hour written examination at the end of each module on the study material covered in the module.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level:

The learner will be able to access to certificates or diplomas on NQF 4 in the field of Sport Management.

Access to qualifications on the same level:

Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or another related qualification (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 and Economic Science (RAU), to enter on the same level, given the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will, therefore, retain credit for relevant modules that have been passed, at the previous institution.

The following possibilities for continuation of studies within other higher education programs exist: a Diploma program at any Tecknikon or degree (BCom. or BA) at any University.

Access to qualifications on a higher level:

Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study in higher education programs exist: a Diploma or degree in Sport Management and related learning areas at any higher education institution which offers a Sport Management program.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiners will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Science upon recommendation by the Department of Sport and Movement at this institution.

At least one external examiner per module will be appointed. External examiners will be selected from different higher education institutions in South Africa or abroad according to their experience.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal qualified assessors for assessing learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module at the NQF level 6 and 7 will be appointed. The lecturer of the module will be accepted as an assessor. All internal and external assessors (moderators and examiners) will be nominated by the Faculty of Economic and Business Science in consultation with the Department of Sport and Movement studies. All assessors should be registered with the appropriate ETQA, requiring them to comply with the other criteria imposed by the relevant SGB.

Assessors external to the University (RAU) and with specialist academic knowledge in the relevant modules serve as external moderators for modules in the qualification. At least one external and one internal examiner per module will be appointed. The lecturer of the module will serve as an internal assessor.

Assessors should be SAQA accredited, with experience of assessment 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

his is a new qualification where a Diploma in Sport Management programme with exit levels on levels 5 of the NQF as c Certificate and Diploma as well as Degree in Sport Management (level 6). This could be seen as a first qualification of this nature in the field of Sport Management training in South Africa.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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