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

Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
83706  Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development 
ORIGINATOR
St Joseph's Theological Institute NPC 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate  Field 07 - Human and Social Studies  People/Human-Centred Development 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  140  Not Applicable  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 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2022-12-31  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:

The Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development is a second level higher education qualification (NQF Level 6). It is designed to equip learners with the general principles, theories and practices in the field of human development studies. As a second level higher education qualification, the Advanced Certificate provides learners with the opportunity for more detailed study of the issues related to human and social development.

By offering a choice of elective modules the qualification offers learners the opportunity to do a detailed study of specific areas of interest and thus provides learners with cognitive and conceptual tools to enable them proceed with advanced studies or to employ the acquired knowledge in the chosen field of study. The qualification will also provide opportunities for practical application of theories learnt.

Candidates who successfully complete the Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development will find the qualification useful for:
  • Religious accompaniment and formation programmes.
  • Work in areas such as Non-Governmental Organisations, Faith-Based Organisations, Care Centres dealing with HIV/AIDS, orphans, elder persons, hospices.
  • Work in local government and community development projects or chaplaincy work.

    Rationale:

    Contemporary society needs leaders who serve in a professional manner and with a high degree of integrity. The Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development is designed to train leaders in society and in the Church specifically, to serve their fellow man in a professional and ethical manner. It provides advanced and more specific training for people who have a basic knowledge in the area of human and social development. The three areas of focus for the qualification are as follows:
  • Formation, (personal and training in the accompaniment of others in formation programmes).
  • Leadership training.
  • Social advocacy.

    The qualification is directed at people who need specific training in working with others in the areas of human and social development (formation programmes), leadership skills training and social advocacy ministry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners registering for the Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development would have successfully completed a qualification equivalent to a higher certificate, NQF Level 5, and thus must have sufficient basic and general knowledge in the field to enable them to benefit from NQF Level 6 studies.

    Access to the Qualification:

    Learners registering for the Advanced Certificate: Human and Social Development must have completed a Higher Certificate: Human and Social Development, NQF Level 5 or an equivalent and have proficiency in the language of learning and teaching of the provider at NQF Level 4. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    All core modules are compulsory and total 132 credits.

    Learners are to choose any module in the elective component with a minimum of 8 credits.

    All modules in the qualification are at NQF Level 6.

    Core:

    Modules; Credits:
  • Development Theory and Practice II; 12.
  • Demographics and Population Studies; 8.
  • Social Moral Theology; 12.
  • Ethics III (Business and Virtue Ethics); 12.
  • Statistics; 8.
  • Introduction to World Religions; 8.
  • Religion and Governance; 8.
  • HIV/AIDS and Development; 8.
  • African Worldview; 8.
  • Social and Political Philosophy in Africa; 8.
  • Poverty Studies; 8.
  • Church History; 8.
  • The Bible and Social Questions; 8.
  • Religious Formation; 8.
  • Development Ecology; 8.

    Total; 132 Credits.

    Elective:

    Modules; Credits:
  • Project Management; 8.
  • Social Development; 8.
  • African Religious Heritage; 8.
  • Faith and Development; 8.
  • Counselling II; 8.
  • Youth Ministry; 8. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Upon the successful completion of the programme learners will be expected to:

    1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the main concepts and theories of human and social development.

    2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of dynamics in the selection and religious formation of candidates.

    3. Manage an office or project.

    4. Identify some of the development issues in the local context and conduct a social analysis. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Express the main concepts and theories of human development.
  • Critique at least two theories of human and social development.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Discuss standards and criteria used for selecting candidates for Religious Life and the Priesthood.
  • Explain why the selected standards and criteria are important.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Explain the main elements in managing an office or project such as planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Explain the role each of these elements plays in the managing of a project or running of an office.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Apply theories studied to a particular local situation and offer solutions to development challenges.
  • Integrate theory with practice using a case study.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Successful completion of the Qualification indicates that the learner has achieved the minimum competence in the field, at NQF Level 6, as assessed against the relevant outcomes. Integrated assessment practices are achieved through the design and development of assessment activities that make use of a variety of assessment methods and tools that measure not only the learner's knowledge and ability to perform certain practical tasks and activities within a familiar context, but also challenge the learners to demonstrate their ability to integrate knowledge acquired through problem-solving.

    Different assessment types are used both for formative and summative assessments. These include exams, both written and oral, reaction papers, summaries and critical analysis.

    Summative assessment consists of knowledge tests combined with various assignments such as reflection papers and short summaries. Every module taken for a qualification must be completed by passing the Institute's examination or other test of the Institute in respect of that module.

    All exit level assignment topics and examination questions at the Advanced Certificate level shall be moderated by the Head of Department who, in consultation with the Academic Dean, may determine the necessity for internal independent assessment in respect of individual or all learners' academic work in the programme. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Research carried out by the Institute's Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee (QUAAC) indicates that the Advanced Certificate in Human and Social Development offered by St Joseph's Theological Institute (SJTI) compares favourably with similar qualifications offered at other institutions worldwide, on the African Continent and beyond. This is confirmed both by similarities in module content and aims of the qualifications.

    Europe, Ireland:

    The Kimmage Development Studies Centre in Ireland offers a similar study programme. However, at Kimmage modules are offered only at BA Degree level, Level 7 in the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.

    The modules offered at the centre are similar to those in the Advanced Certificate. The main differences are the exit level outcomes and the NQF Level. The Advanced Certificate offered at SJTI is an NQF Level 6 qualification which serves as an entry level qualification into higher education, while those offered at the centre at graduate level qualifications are at BA Degree level.

    Nairobi, Kenya:

    The Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA), offers both undergraduate and short courses in development studies. The main focus of the modules in the qualifications offered is social justice and ethics. Thus, in comparison to the modules in the Advanced Certificate offered by SJTI, the modules at CUEA are more focused and specialised and are designed for people with introductory knowledge in the area of development studies. The modules offered by SJTI in the Advanced Certificate are designed as foundational modules.

    Tangaza College, offers one year Certificate Programmes similar to the Advanced Certificate offered by SJTI. The one year certificate programmes at Tangaza are comprised of 40 credits each. They offer a chance for development workers and pastoral agents to develop and/or sharpen their ministerial and professional skills according to their specific needs. The programmes are as follows:

    Certificate in Social Ministry:
  • Aimed at development workers to enrich their work with a ministerial vision and skills.

    Certificate in Sciences of Human Development:
  • Enable pastoral workers to sharpen their ministry and acquire professional skills in human development.

    Certificate in Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation:
  • Prepare both pastoral and development workers to contribute to the transformation of society through ministries focusing on justice and peace.

    Tangaza College also offers a 2 year Diploma in Sciences of Human Development, the aim of which is to enable practitioners to participate in projects for integral human development, animate and accompany groups and communities, run awareness-raising activities, integrate social ministry in their own profession and utilise components of the Pastoral Cycle.

    Tangaza College also offer a 3 year Bachelor of Arts in Social Mission which is aimed at educating full-fledged agents of social transformation.

    Australia:

    Murdoch University offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Community Development which has content and aims similar to those of the Advanced Certificate offered by SJTI. The Postgraduate Certificate builds upon learners' knowledge of community development theory and practice. In addition, the course provides learners with an understanding of the broad range of settings where community development is carried out and the social policy forces that impact on its application. It is designed for community work practitioners as well as graduates with an interest in moving into emerging fields that embrace community development.

    The modules offered in this qualification include Community Development Theory and Practice, which has similar content to the Development Theory and Practice offered by SJTI, such as Community Work across Sites, Settings and Peoples and Community and Social Policy.

    Conclusion:

    Given the differences in levels between this qualification and those with which it was compared, this qualification compares favourably in terms of broad content and approach to good qualifications offered internationally. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The Qualification articulates horizontally with:
  • Diploma: Community Development, NQF Level 6.

    The Qualification articulates vertically with:
  • Bachelor of Arts: Human and Social Studies, NQF Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The primary focus of moderation of assessment is at the level of the Department. It is the responsibility of the Head of Department to ensure that assessments are conducted in line with the stated policies of the Institute, and that assessments are fair, reliable and valid.

    External examination is mandatory at exit level. The nature, form and substance of external examination are determined by the Departments in consultation with the Academic Dean. It is the responsibility of the Head of Department to ensure that, in all instances, academics of quality are appointed as external examiners.

    In order to safeguard the high quality and international status of the Institute's programmes, all persons appointed as external examiners must hold an academic qualification not lower than Masters Degree or equivalent in their area of specialisation. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


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