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

National Diploma: Ceramic Design 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72720  National Diploma: Ceramic Design 
ORIGINATOR
Vaal 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 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
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
2265  National Diploma: Ceramic Design  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be competent in Studio Practice Skills and Ceramic Technology, thus enabling him/her to design and manufacture of Ceramic Products as a Ceramic Artist, Ceramic Craftsperson and/or Ceramic Design (Designer-Maker). 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
* NQF level 5 or equivalent competence including the submission of a portfolio. A practical examination testing two and three-dimensional skills. A personal interview and written component. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has 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 Demonstrate basic Ceramic Product Design and Manufacture skills and knowledge. (Either as Artist, Designer Maker and Crafts Person.)

Specific outcomes:

1 Design and manufacture ceramics to specified hypothetical projects based on the latest market trends and consumer needs.
2 Demonstrate an applied knowledge of History of Art, Design and Architecture with the emphasis on the History of Ceramics and Ceramic Technology (Basic Ceramic Science).
3 Drawings skills are developed to realise ideas in terms of ceramic techniques and processes. Preparatory Drawings serve as initial entry into the manufacturing process for group discussions/input. Most importantly they serve as working drawings for the chosen manufacturing processes.
4 Demonstrate an understanding of Business Factors relevant to Ceramic Design and Manufacture. Art, Craft and Designer-maker products)

Critical outcomes:

a) Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

b) Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

c) Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

d) Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

e) Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

f) Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1 Solutions address the following:
  • Aesthetics
  • Utilitarian Function
  • Studio Practice skills
  • Marketability

    2. Have a working knowledge of Ceramic History and Ceramic Technology. (Basic Ceramic Science).

    3. Understanding of the function of the drawing in realising ideas in terms of ceramic techniques and processes .
    4. Working knowledge of business concepts and practise specific to a Ceramic Artist, Crafts-person and Design-maker.

    Integrated assessment:

    Be able to produce a body of work demonstrating competence in Studio Practice Skills and Ceramic Technology. The Design and Manufacture of a range of Ceramic products as produced by a Ceramic Artist, Craft-person and/or Design-maker.
  • Examinations
  • Tests
  • Assignments
  • Panel evaluation
  • Experiential training (optional)
  • Applied knowledge and skills continuously evaluated in practical project work 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation to a qualification at NQF Level 7 in Ceramic Design. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Portfolio presentation & Evaluation by representatives of the Ceramic profession.
    Individual institution programme Advisory Bodies.
  • SERTEC
  • SACS, South African Ceramic Society Council
  • CCSA, Crafts Council of South Africa
  • APSA, Associations of Potters of South Africa 
    		•

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Current SERTEC requirements 

    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. Vaal University of Technology 


    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.