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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Adventure Tourism Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72549	National Diploma: Adventure Tourism Management
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
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 11 - Services		Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
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 10105/14	2015-07-01	2016-10-20
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-10-20		2021-10-20

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
16889	National Diploma: Adventure Tourism Management	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	360	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
100971	Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management	Not Applicable	NQF Level 06	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to supply the adventure tourism industry with competent instructors who can lead intermediate outdoor programmes and manage, under supervision, an adventure tourism business.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Diploma in Adventure Tourism or relevant equivalent qualification of 240 credits at NQF level 5.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Manage an outdoor recreation program. 2. Manage an adventure tourism business. Specified outcomes: 1.1 Plan, implement and manage an advanced outdoor program. 1.2 Integrate and apply advanced outdoor adventure skills. 1.3 Administer advanced first aid. 2.1 Manage a resort. 2.2 Promote environmental tourism awareness. Critical outcomes: Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibility and effectively. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. Communicating effectively using visual mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written persuasion. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that the problem-solving context does not exist in isolation. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. Exploring education and career opportunities. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. Interpreting the laws of a country and structuring effective transactions within the framework of the law. Demonstrating an understanding of the economic world in context as a dynamic interactive world which does not exist in isolation. Looking at the environment as a macro basis rather than a micro basis in order to enhance the current environment as a whole. Working effectively as part of a team or a group. Demonstrating effective and responsible decision making. Stimulating and developing thinking patterns involving creativity Interpreting information received via the media Remaining receptive and responsive to current trends and developments. Using technology effectively and responsibly.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Cultural sensitivity is demonstrated. Techniques to reduce vandalism are applied Visitor safety is ensured Mechanisms to reduce tourist-related health problems are implemented Outdoor risks are managed Knowledge of relevant legislation is demonstrated and applied Educational activities are planned and implemented Advanced outdoor program is planned and developed Principles of leadership are applied Environmental planning is effective. Advanced outdoor program is managed effectively 1.2 Advanced hiking and camping skills are demonstrated and applied Advanced mountaineering skills are demonstrated and applied Advanced orienteering skills are demonstrated and applied Advanced water activity skills are demonstrated and applied Advanced air activity skills are demonstrated and applied Hard and soft skills are integrated The principles and values of outdoor education are applied and managed The principles and values of outdoor leadership are applied and managed 1.3 Advanced first aid procedures are performed 2.1 Organisation is effective. Human resources and volunteers are managed effectively Financing and/or funding is identified Financing and/or funding is managed effectively Marketing is effective Events are evaluated The principles of impact management are applied Customer service is managed effectively Food and beverage management principles are applied and managed Health and safety principles are applied Cultural sensitivity is demonstrated Relevant legislation is applied and managed Events are managed effectively Resort is managed effectively 2.2 Environmental tourism awareness is promoted Integrated assessment: Assessment is continuous and done on the following basis: Formative assessment: Assignments Written tests Practical tests Projects Reports Oral evaluation Presentations Summative assessment: Final integrated portfolio assessment

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulation possibilities exist with other Technikons offering this qualification as well as private institutions and industry training. This qualification forms the foundation for the professional degree in Adventure Tourism.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Two internal moderators and one exteral moderator must moderate final integrated portfolio assessment.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The current SERTEC requirements regarding examiners apply.

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.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

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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.