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

Postgraduate Diploma: Maternal and Child Protection 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
78494  Postgraduate Diploma: Maternal and Child Protection 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
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 08 - Law, Military Science and Security  Justice in Society 
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 
Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to enhance the basic knowledge and skills of entry-level lawyers and other graduates in the specialised area of Childcare and protection. The qualification will provide theoretical knowledge and training to equip the candidate with the skills necessary either for employment in a variety of fields dealing with childcare and youth protection. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Access to the Qualification:

The entry requirement for this qualification is a first degree such as LLB or its equivalent. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
120 Credits for the whole qualification must be completed. 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Successful students will be:
  • Sensitised on all the legal issues pertaining to children and specifically on children's rights.
  • Able to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, displaying original and independent research skills.
  • Able to Identify and solve problems in the field of Child Care and Protection Law, by using critical and creative thinking skills.
  • Able to express the findings of their research/content of course work effectively and concisely in the form of written communication and oral persuasion.
  • Able to demonstrating an understanding of Child Law as part of a set of inter-related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation and that a holistic approach yields the most satisfactory results. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Assessment criteria are demonstrated fulfilment of the desired outcomes (above) met through successful completion of course-work modules (assessed through a range of methods including tests, assignments and formal examinations, in written and a supervised short research project.

    Integrated Assessment:

    The short research project, dissertation and written examinations serve collectively to fulfil the integrated assessment requirement. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Completion of this qualification allows for entry into a Masters degree. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The University has a system in place where assessment of all exit level assessment is externally moderated by appropriately qualified members of other universities or equivalent research institutions. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Internal and external assessors for the qualification will be selected on the basis of their recognised expertise in the modules being offered. The University assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staff are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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. University of KwaZulu-Natal 


    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.