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

National Diploma: Language Practice 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72247  National Diploma: Language Practice 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language  Language 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6  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   2023-12-31  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
1385  National Diploma: Language Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A candidate at this level will have the competence to combine language theory and praxis effectively and independently to accommodate the pragmatic needs of language and communication clients in both African and international contexts. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
At least 260 credits in total in the relevant applied language field, of which at least 245 must be at NQF-level 5 and 15 at NQF-level 4;

or

Certificate in Language Practice, plus a further 130 credits in the relevant applied language field at NQF-level 5

or

Diploma in Language Practice and in all cases proven advanced language proficiency in at least two South African languages at NQF-level 5 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided satisfactory evidence that the stated competencies of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, have 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. Capability to perform professional communication functions effectively in at least two South African languages.

2. Capability to organise, manage and facilitate professional communication activities in the community and in industry.

3. Apply theories and knowledge of consumer behaviour.

4. Capability to conduct basic research in the field.

5. Capability to communicate at an advanced novice level in an additional African or foreign language (where the option of such languages was offered) or sign language.

6. Apply strategies in personnel management & business administration.

Specified outcomes:

1. Ability to translate and perform consecutive interpreting efficiently in both the primary languages at an advanced level.
(C) (20) (NQF 6).

2. Ability to edit and proofread advanced and professional texts in both primary languages (C) (10) (NQF 6).

3. Advise professional clients on language use
(E) (5) (NQF 6).

4. Assist in devising & implementing language development programmes in organisations (C) (10) (NQF 6).

5. Ability to write advanced creative texts
(C) (10) (NQF6).

6. Ability to assist with the planning and production of internal publications. (E) (10) (NQF 6).

7. Ability efficiently to organise meetings, seminars, conferences, training programmes (E) (5) (NQF6).

8. Ability to apply various current written & oral public & business communication formats effectively (F) (15) (NQF6).

9. Ability to market language services effectively (C) (5) (NQF6).

10. Ability to exploit various media technologies effectively to promote language products (E) (10) (NQF 6).

11. Ability to apply basic research methods in the Humanities and Social Sciences (F) (%) (NQF6).

12. Ability to write intermediate-level research and other reports (C) (%) (NQF6).

13. Practical oral, aural, written and reading skills applicable to the field
(E) (10) (NQF 6).

14. Ability to apply theoretical principles to practical situations in field-related contexts
(E) (5) (NQF6).

15. Ability to mange and administer language services efficiently
(E) (5) (NQF 6). 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. Displaying advanced listening and memory skills.
  • Practically demonstrating cultural, grammatical and other relevant linguistic knowledge pertaining to both languages.
  • Performing appropriate and accurate translations and interpreting at this level.
  • Demonstrate efficient & adequate use of relevant technological aids.

    2. Successful recognition and correction of errors in grammar, punctuation, register, style, tone and cultural reference in both languages.
  • Correct mark-up of advanced written text with appropriate international proofreading sings, using appropriate technology.
  • Demonstrate advanced precis and paraphrasing skills.

    3. Accurate identification of complex language problems.
  • Demonstrate advanced competence in grammar, syntax, punctuation, register, style and cultural reference.
  • Display highly developed interpersonal communication skills.
  • Advanced skills in posing solutions to language and communication problems.
  • Demonstrate ability effectively to sell and explain concepts.

    4. Correct diagnosis of language problems.
  • Efficient application of language teaching methodology
  • Ability to structure, prioritise and organise knowledge for presentation
  • Devise and implement appropriate learning strategies
  • Effective course management skills

    5. Writing well-structured, fluent and coherent scripts, literary texts and other creative materials.
  • Write effective (public) speeches for various purposes.
  • Use relevant technologies efficiently

    6. Demonstrate skills to produce publication texts for various audiences, purposes & media.
  • Prove understanding of the production process & costing factors
  • Plan content and layout

    7. Prove skills in planning, budgeting, scheduling & implementation.
  • Demonstrate appropriate choice & efficient preparation of materials & topics.

    8. Demonstrate appropriate advanced skills in
  • Business correspondence
  • Public speaking
  • Persuasive communication

    9. Drafting effective marketing and advertising copy
  • Planning effective marketing campaigns through the media
  • Writing effective business proposals and tenders

    10. Demonstrated abilities to apply current media to good effect in language communication, e.g.
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Print
  • Internet (E-mail, WWW)

    11. Design and implement research appropriate to simple problems

    12. Clear, unambiguous, logical reports detailing methods, findings, conclusions and pragmatic recommendations.
  • Correct & effective persuasive application of statistical communication.

    13. Intermediate-level translations from and basic translations into the third language.
  • Participate adequately in a wide variety of everyday communicative tasks
  • Satisfy the requirements of training and work situations at a basic level
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and use the idiom of the third language
  • Demonstrated awareness and advanced knowledge of third language culture

    14. Demonstrated skills in managing and motivating staff

    15. Drafting and implementing an effective business plan
  • Demonstrate practical ability to apply basic management skills

    Integrated assessment:

    Any or a combination of seminars, workshops, projects, and portfolios
    Written and oral examinations (the latter where practicable)
    Translation and editing 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertically: Progresses to Professional Degree (B Tech) in Language Practice

    Horizontally: Relevant First Degrees at NQF-level 6 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Current SERTEC requirements 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Current documented SERTEC criteria for examiners 

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

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. Durban University of Technology 


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