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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Licentiate Diploma: Music: School Music Teaching

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19321	Licentiate Diploma: Music: School Music Teaching
ORIGINATOR
Rhodes 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 Diploma	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Music
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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		2023-12-31

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 overall purpose is to prepare learners for a career as music teachers by providing a training in class music and examination music from Grade 1 to 12.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Candidates are not normally admitted to the RULS unless they are in possession of a matriculation exemption certificate.

Candidates should be able to communicate in English.

The qualification is usually taken in conjunction with the Bachelor of Music degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Candidates are granted credit for equivalent prior learning and experience as determined by the University rules governing the recognition of prior learning and experience.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Function as a music teacher.

2. Communicate effectively.

3. Co-operate with others to pursue the common good.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-expanding and ever-changing nature of knowledge and appreciate the need for life-long learning.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. In order to meet this outcome, learners will be able:

To compose and/or perform music;

To communicate correct information about music effectively;

To promote interest in the various technical aspects of music

To use music software;

To manage oneself as a teacher of music;

To make culturally informed aesthetic judgements.

2. In order to meet this outcome, learners will:

Use oral and written forms of language appropriately and effectively;

Present material/construct arguments in an organised and articulate manner;

Use appropriate technology to facilitate communication;

Demonstrate sensitivity to the multi-cultural and multi-lingual nature of South African society.

3. In order to meet this outcome, learners will:

Work as a member of a team or group;

Recognise and acknowledge different perspectives and values;

Be aware that judgements have moral and ethical implications and will act accordingly where appropriate.

4. In order to meet this outcome, learners will:

Demonstrate an awareness of the limits of their own knowledge;

Demonstrate an awareness of human fallibility;

Search for and find relevant information;

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research in academic enquiry as well as an awareness of a range of research approaches and techniques;

Be able to apply basic research techniques under guidance.

Integrated assessment appropriately incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

1. Assessment procedures adhere to Rhodes University Assessment Policy.

2. Assessment entails three elements.

Continual formal assessment both formative and summative

Continual informal assessment (formative)

Formal end of course assessment (summative)

The course work on which continuous assessment is based includes work done individually and in groups, and may consist of combinations of tests, essays, practical reports and seminars.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Candidates with credits from other universities may be given credit for equivalent courses at Rhodes University and may be able to complete a licentiate diploma in less than the minimum three years.

2. Similarly, learners with credits from Rhodes University may be able to move to any other university in the country where they may be given credit for equivalent courses at that university.

3. Learners with a RULS usually take a BMus at the same time and may therefore be able to continue with a Master's degree in Music or Honours degrees in Arts or Science.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal and external moderators and examiners are used.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Academic staff of Rhodes University will be used as assessors. They will preferably have a PhD, but staff with a Master's degree and appropriate experience are acceptable. In exceptional cases an Honours degree will be acceptable.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

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.	Rhodes University