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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

University Diploma: Legal Interpreting

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19721	University Diploma: Legal Interpreting
ORIGINATOR
University of Potchefstroom
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 Diploma	Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security		Justice in Society
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	240	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		2014-06-30

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
72817	University Diploma: Legal Interpreting	Level 5	NQF Level 06	240	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To deliver a learner who would be capable of functioning effectively as a court interpreter in the legal system in South Africa, but also be able to perform other duties as a language practitioner (that is, translation and liaison interpreting) within the broad framework of the justice system.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners entering this programme have mostly completed the Senior Certificate or equivalent

and / or

Recognition of prior learning

The learner entering this programme will have completed a number of years working as a legal interpreter and will have prior learning experience acknowledged by way of an admission requirement.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of this programme a learner must be able to function as follows in the specific areas:

Knowledge

At the end of the study the learner will be able to integrate basic knowledge in the fields of language, translation studies and law in order to be able to solve the problems associated with the profession of the legal interpreter. This would include knowledge of concepts and structures and procedures and actions aimed at functioning effectively as a legal interpreter, using applicable theoretical insights.

The learner will have knowledge of an insight in the place of translation and interpreting of legal contexts within the wider world of scientific disciplines

Skills

The student will be empowered to:

Access knowledge independently and apply this knowledge after analysing it critically;

Communicate knowledge in the applicable way and using the applicable means and media;

Think critically and creatively and solve problems at the apposite level;

Be able to act entrepreneurially

Be able to function effectively in a group and assume leadership where needed;

Use professional skills in society in an applicable manner.

Values and Attitudes

The student will, from a foundational perspective:

Have knowledge of and appreciation for concepts such as fulfilment of calling and service;

Respect his fellowmen, creation and authority;

Have a sense of integrity, accuracy and care in his her work;

Be able to reflect on principles embedded in social issues;

Be aware of the need to ensure ongoing usefulness in the workplace by accepting the principle of life-long learning through well-developed skills acquisition.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated evaluation of the achievement of these outcomes will be done by way of a variety of strategies:

Formative assessments:

Individual assignments which will involve creative problem-solving accessing of knowledge and application of knowledge;

Individual and group discussion during facilitation sessions in order to sharpen critical and logical skills;

Practical evaluation of the relevant skills in interpreting in moot situations and in actual work situations.

Summative assessments:

Written examinations about theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving in the different subjects. This involves long questions, shorter questions, and self-generated document writing.

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

Integrated assessment takes place throughout the presentation of the academic programme. The various formative and evaluative methods are presented as follows:

Assessment

The following continuous assessment methods are applied throughout the presentation of the academic programme in the different academic contexts.

1. Class and semester tests;
2. Written examinations;
3. Assignments;
4. Evaluation of individual performance in moot situations;
5. Informal evaluations, such as discussions, feedback and critiques from facilitators and fellow learners.

Evaluation of actual performance in court settings by the supervisors from the Justice Department.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Learners can, upon completion of this programme, enrol in die B.A. in Legal Interpreting, accessing that programme at the third year level of the four years.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The qualification will be moderated by external examiners drawn from other universities and from the Justice Department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors are appointed at the discretion of the University, and can include University lecturers and members of the Justice Department nominated for the purpose.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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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