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

Certificate: Jewish Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
35999  Certificate: Jewish Studies 
ORIGINATOR
Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd formerly Boston City Campus and Business College (Pty) Ltd 
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 07 - Human and Social Studies  Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  155  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 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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 purpose of this learning programme is to address the dire need for qualified teachers in the Jewish orthodox community in general and the Jewish educational and rabbinical communities in particular.

The learner who qualifies with the Certificate in Jewish Studies will be competent to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Torah, its application in everyday Jewish life, as well as the history, culture, philosophy and literature of the Jewish people. They will furthermore be competent to assist others in Jewish rabbinical and educational activities.

This qualification facilitates access to and mobility within career paths within the field of Human and Social Studies. The Certificate in Jewish Studies forms the foundation for further studies in this field at (to be proposed) diploma and degree level.

Rationale for the qualification

There is a desperate need to address the fact that Jewish learners are forced to study overseas in order to receive a formally recognised, academic qualification in the field of Jewish Studies. Traditionally, Jewish learners enter a yeshivah to study for up to seven years but do not receive any formally recognised qualifications. They are thus impelled to go overseas if they want to receive an academic qualification in this field or to complete further studies at a local, formal institution. It is the intention of Boston City Campus and Business College, by offering this programme, to contribute towards the retention of South African learners in South African educational institutions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy, numeracy and communication skills at NQF Level 4.

Recognition of prior learning

Assessors should assess and give credit for evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning experiences.

This qualification may be achieved in part or in full through the recognition of relevant prior learning and experience. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
N/A 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The qualifying learner will be competent to:
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of:

    > Jewish Philosophy.
    > Jewish law (Halachah).
    > Biblical theology and Exegesis.
    > Jewish History.
    > Hebrew.
    > Hebrew Literature.
    > Education.
    > English.
  • Communicate effectively in English and Hebrew.
  • Explore critically the knowledge, skills and values that he / she has gained as well as understand why others hold different values from his / her own.
  • Act in a manner that reflects justice, democratic values and respect for human dignity.
  • Share the fruits of their learning with others. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment

    In the assessment strategy as a whole, evidence of competence must be demonstrated through a variety of options, including:
  • Case studies.
  • Problem solving assignments.
  • Portfolios.
  • Projects.
  • Written and oral tests.
  • Written and oral examinations.

    The identification and solving of problems, team work, organising one-self, the using of applied science, the implication of actions and reactions in the world as a set of related systems must be assessed during any combination of practical, foundational and reflexive competencies assessment methods and tools to determine the whole person development and integration of applied knowledge and understanding.

    Assessors and moderators should develop and conduct their own integrated assessment by making use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Certificate in Jewish Studies compares favourably to Jewish Studies programmes offered internationally and articulates with undergraduate/first degree programmes in this field offered by overseas universities in countries such as such as Israel, Australia and the USA. The learning programme was compared to the following international offerings:
  • Undergraduate Programme, Institute of Jewish Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
  • Undergraduate Programme, Faculty of Jewish Studies, Bar-Ilan University, Israel.
  • Jewish Studies Program, University of Melbourne, Australia.
  • Program in Jewish Studies, Princeton University, USA.
  • Jewish Studies Program, American University, USA.
  • Program of Jewish Studies, Cornell University, USA. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification will allow a person to articulate to general degree programmes within the field of Human and Social Studies. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Any person moderating the assessment of a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around moderation between ETQAs (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed below.

    Moderation should include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the integrated competence described in the qualification. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by a registered assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA. Assessors must be registered with the ETQA of the ETDP SETA and/or another relevant ETQA and must have a relevant qualification at least one level above that which is being assessed. 

    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. Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd formerly Boston City Campus and Business College (Pty) Ltd 


    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.