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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Postgraduate Diploma: Applied Value and Policy Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7177	Postgraduate Diploma: Applied Value and Policy Studies
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma	Field 07 - Human and Social Studies		General Social Science
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	NQF Level 08	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		2027-06-30

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

* To develop an integrated understanding of theoretical knowledge derived from a range of disciplines in the humanities (including social sciences) pertaining to the phenomena and processes of decision-making, values and leadership in the context of an advanced, knowledge base economic and societal system.

* To develop an understanding of and professional mastery of selected, recognised applications of service procedures models and instruments in the fields of decision making, value, knowledge, work and leadership

*To develop proficiency in the professional execution of the above application

*To develop an above - average standard of logic, and communication and presentation skills with regard to the theoretical foundations, contents and results of such applications, in particular with a view to their broadest possible utility in society at large.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

1 Senior Certificate with matriculation Endorsement or equivalent university admission qualification

2 First Degree - Bachelors Degree or equivalent university admission

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic/ Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

The successful students will be able to:

1. Identify and solve problems of application and procedure in the area of decision-making, values and leadership in the context of an advanced, knowledge-based economic societal system, displaying the responsible and accountable use of critical and creative thinking;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation;
3. Work effectively with others, in particular as members of a team, group, organisation, community;
4. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively;
5. Communicate effectively using presentational and relational skills;
6. Develop and utilise entrepreneurial opportunities.

Specific Outcomes:

The successful student will be able to:

1. Perform basic scenario analyses within the context of an advanced knowledge-based economic and societal system;
2. Identify and describe the interface and tensions between localising and globalising forces in a given organisation, corporation or community;
3. Apply selected, standardised analytical procedures, models and instruments with regard to decision-making, value assumptions, knowledge work and leadership in a given organisation, corporation or community;
4. Present the outcome of such analyses in suitable formats.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Value and Policy Studies ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved

2. Formative and summative assessment methods such as written assignments oral and group presentations and examinations are used

3. The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether specified outcomes have been achieved

4. From the assessment of samples, generalising to a domain takes place in order to ensure reliabilty

5. The assessment meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 7.

Integrated assessment:

Integrated assessment is accomplished by means of a final examination in which the student demonstrates proficiency with both theory and praxis through an observed, simulated execution of one or more of the application procedures dealt with during the course of the programme.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1 Titles of related qualification(s)

2 This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s).

3 This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s).

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Stellenbosch will participate in a manner that conforms to into the quality assurance system of the University.

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:

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1.	Stellenbosch University