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

National Higher Diploma: Opera 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
19690  National Higher Diploma: Opera 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
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 Higher Diploma  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Music 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 
A qualifying learner has the ability to perform on an intermediary level, as a professional opera singer - either individually or in groups. The individual can take some initiative in the advancement of his/her career and work creatively in smaller cultural substructures 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
(National Diploma/First Degree
National Diploma: Opera
UCT Opera School
B Mus: singing (UP, US, PU for CHE)
* 70% Practical singing; Production

Recognition of prior learning:

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
1. Display vocal expertise on an advanced level, in a specialised environment, generating new opportunities - in a creative manner.


Specified outcomes:

The qualifying learner can:
  • Display all specified outcomes for N Dip: Opera:
    (i) - (viii)
  • Additionally:
    (i) Master vocal scores of considerable difficulty within a short time-frame and perform them in public (C) 40 credits NQF 7.

    (ii) Plan (with guidance) the programme of a recital or concert
    (E) 10 credits NQF 7.

    (iii) Prepare (with guidance) for professional auditions
    (C) 20 credits NQF 7.

    (iv) Perform more demanding solo roles in a professional productions
    (C) 30 credits NQF 7

    (v) Display the ability to guide his/her own career and - to a lesser degree -
    that of someone else
    (F) 20 credits NQF 7 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    See N Dip: Opera (i) - (viii)

    (i) Musical score is memorised/learned accurately within limited time and performed satisfactorily.

    (ii) Logical, interesting programme, in an acceptable order, is presented, covering various styles.

    (iii) CV, photo, audition material is presented in an original, confident, polished manner.

    (iv) More difficult stage work in a professional context is mastered reliably and fairly independent.

    (v) The learner takes initiative in providing performance opportunities for him/herself and other colleagues.


    Integrated assessment:

    Specified outcome I
  • Summative and formative:
    Continuous evaluation
  • Singing lessons
  • Repertoire classes
  • Rehearsals

    Specified outcome ii
  • Formative

    Planning of programme and programme notes
  • Concert performance (various arias from different periods)

    Specified outcome (iii)
  • Formative:
    Preparation for audition situation and successful performance
  • Audition panel feedback

    Specified outcome (iv)
  • Formative:

    Reviews from industry: repetiteurs, conductors, directors
    Critical reviews (newspaper)

    Specified outcome (v)
  • Formative:

    Audiences in informal settings, small house concerts: feedback
    Feedback from colleagues in formal context
    Group appearances on TV, at schools
    Financial independence 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation:

    Opera Studio at University of Cape Town, San Francisco, Munich 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC
    International Voice Institute
    SAPVAME: South African Performers' Voice and Movement Educators 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
  • Suitable qualifications/experiential training
  • Relevant professional expertise formal/informal knowledge of educational methodology
  • Formal/informal knowledge of educational methodology
  • Ability to accurately and objectively assess level of acquired competence. 
    		•

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    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.
     
    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.