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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Diploma in Somatology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
36094	Diploma in Somatology
ORIGINATOR
Sonett International Academy (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 Diploma	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 6	NQF Level 06	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2028-06-30

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 purpose of the qualification: Diploma in Somatology is to provide the learners with the necessary skills, knowledge and training in order for them to be able to be professional Somatologists in the Health Science and Social Studies field. The three year, Somatology program is aimed at nurturing and producing Health, Holistic Therapy and Skincare specialists with a strong foundation in the principles and skills of Somatology. The aim of the course is not only to equip the learner for employment opportunities upon graduation, but also to develop the learner`s intellectual, creative, perceptual and technological abilities, thereby allowing for more increasing competence and independence. The learners will be taught to work with a wide range of professional equipment and products. The learner is thus equipped to adjust to the ever changing, Health, Holistic and Skincare environment. The purpose of the qualification: Diploma in Somatology is thus to enable the learner to choose any of the following career paths and employ herself as a successful Somatologist in the Health Science and Social Studies field. Rationale for the qualification: The Diploma in Somatology is designed to meet the needs of those learners who want to progress in the field of Health, Holistic Therapies and Skincare. The qualification will assist those who make Somatology their chosen path. The qualification in Health, Holistic Therapies and Skincare will provide and offer the skills, knowledge and understanding of the field that is essential for qualifying and will allow learners to reach their full potential of advancement. Many different career and work opportunities are linked to and affected by this qualification. They include, but are not limited to: Own Skincare, Holistic Therapy or Health Clinic Beauty Salons Department Stores Pharmacies Gymnasiums Health Spa Column writer for Health, Holistic and Skincare Magazines Representative for Cosmetic House Reflexology Clinics Aromatherapy Clinics Epilation Clinics Assistant for a Dermatologist Assistant for a Plastic Surgeon Make-up Artist Stage Make-up at Theatre Therapists on Ocean Liners This qualification will help the learner at Level 6 to get the requirements of such a qualification, knowledge and understanding of Somatology, as well as a detailed practical understanding of the Health Sciences and Social studies field.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This qualification assumes that the learner is competent in the language of instruction of the provider. Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification with literacy, communication and numeral skills. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): This qualification may be achieved in part through the recognition of relevant prior learning and through prior experience as a practitioner in one of the sub-fields of Health, Holistic Therapy and Skincare. Providers are required to develop structured means for the assessment of individual learners against the exit level outcomes of the qualification on a case-by-case basis. Such procedures and the assessment of individual cases are subject to moderation by independent-assessors.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On achieving the qualification: Diploma in Somatology, the learner will be able to operate in an advanced Health, Holistic Therapy and Skincare environment. The qualifying learner is capable of selecting, operating and managing, in the following careers. Own Skincare, Holistic Therapy or Health Clinic Beauty Salons Department Stores Pharmacies Gymnasiums Health Spa Column writer for Health, Holistic and Skincare Magazines Representative for Cosmetic House Reflexology Clinics Aromatherapy Clinics Epilation Clinics Assistant for a Dermatologist Assistant for a Plastic Surgeon Make-up Artist Stage Make-up at Theatre Therapists on Ocean Liners

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner has a comprehensive understanding and is competent of the following components of the qualification: Diploma in Somatology: Health and Skincare Therapy 1, 2 and 3 Science and Chemistry 1, 2 and 3 Dermatology and other medical topics Anatomy and Physiology 1, 2 and 3 Pathology Management of client and practice Body alignment and movement Health, Hygiene and Sterilization Nutrition and Diet Business Practice First Aid Communication Skills and Marketing Electrical Epilation Aromatherapy Psychology for Health and Skincare Reflexology Lymph Drainage Therapy Pressure Point Therapy Sports Therapy Biores Therapy Vacuflex Therapy Swedish Massage Integrated Assessment: In the assessment strategy as a whole, evidence must be demonstrated through a variety of options: case studies, problem-solving assignments, portfolios of learning materials, projects, written, oral and practical examinations. National and International external examiners assess the Practical and Theoretical examinations. Professional Health, Holistic and Skincare bodies assign the examiners.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The qualification: Diploma in Somatology is internationally comparable. The International CIDESCO (Comite International D`esthetique et de Cosmetology) Practical and Theoretical Exam is done by the learners. The learners are assessed by External International Examiners. The learner can after completing the qualification: Diploma in Somatology employs herself in the International field of Health Science and Social Studies and receives International recognition.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

N/A

MODERATION OPTIONS

An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this qualification may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA. Anyone assessing a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this qualification or assessing this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA. Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

The language of instruction is Afrikaans/English. The textbooks and notebooks are both Afrikaans/English. The International Exam is English and National Exam is Afrikaans. The majority of learners are Afrikaans, but if problems arise, lecturers in both languages assist learners.

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.	Sonett International Academy
2.	Sonett International Academy (Pty) Ltd

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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.