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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Three Dimensional Design

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
2083	National Certificate: Three Dimensional Design
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 Certificate	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Design Studies
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 "Registered"		SAQA 1536/01	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

The qualifying learner will be competent in applying broad introductory-level product design and workshop skills and knowledge which are useful on a domestic/D.I.Y. level and in the broader community.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF level 4

Proof of inherent talent and interest in the visual world, creativity and problem solving as demonstrated in a portfolio of work.

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?

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. Demonstrate early/fundamental knowledge and understanding of Design principles, Process, and Factors.

2. Produce basic functional drawings as used in the Design Process.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of materials and processes as applied in broad - ranging workshop and studio skills.

4. Demonstrate ground-level Business competence.

Specified outcomes:

1. Solve simple Product design problems 20 credits (c)

Solve a variety of simple Graphic design problems
10 credits (CF)

Demonstrate fundamental awareness of historic background to the Visual Arts.
10 credits (CF)

2. Execute freehand perspective line drawings 15 credits (c).

Produce basic Technical Drawings.
15 credits (CF).

3. Show basic familiarity with the following:
Plastics
Wood (and wood products)
Metal
Ceramics
Composites
35 credits (CF)

Produce Design mock-ups and prototypes using a broad range of materials
5 credits (c).

4. Understanding of basic Business concepts.
3 credits (F).

Apply basic business communications and procedures.
3 credits (F).

Demonstrate basic

Personal money Management skills and knowledge 4 credits (F).

Critical outcomes:

a) Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

b) Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

c) Organise and manage oneself and ones activities responsibly and effectively.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Solutions address the following adequately:

Practicability
Structure
Construction and also:
Aesthetics
Innovation

Solutions show sound aesthetic and communicative consideration

The brief is answered

Skills are commensurate with techniques learnt.

Basic Verbal and written language of the Visual Arts is evident.

Initial development of a "bank" of historical reference imagery is evident.

2. Proportions and perspective are accurate

Line variation is used effectively

Large format is handled competently

An understanding of principles and purpose of these drawings is evident.

SABS code of draught is followed.

Applied project drawings can be used in the workshop.

3. Theoretical knowledge of Materials and Processes is applied and demonstrated

Cutting, machining, forming, manipulating, moulding and joining processes are executed accurately.

Effective use of paper, card, foam, tape and the previously listed materials as applied in the design process.

4. This fundamental knowledge is manifested in theory discussions and projects.

Standard documents are completed or understood.

Written and verbal communications include appropriate business language.

Familiarity with banking, accounts, investing etc. on a personal level is evident.

Integrated assessment:

Written tests and examinations

Applied knowledge and skills continuously evaluated in practical project work.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation in Three-Dimensional Design and Industrial Design Programmes at NQF Level 5 (Diploma: Three Dimensional Design) (TWR and Cape Technikon), or Specialist Design Programmes (Europe; USA).

Horizontal articulation with other Design disciplines, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture. (Per individual portfolio) at NQF Level 5 (Certificate).

MODERATION OPTIONS

Individual institution programme Advisory Bodies.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Current SERTEC requirements.

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 s
hown 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.

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