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

Postgraduate Diploma: Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
83936  Postgraduate Diploma: Education 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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 05 - Education, Training and Development  Schooling 
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 
The purpose of the qualification is to provide an exit level for learners at NQF level 8 prior to completion of the M Ed research report, as the PGDE constitutes the successful completion of the course work component of the M Ed (CW) qualification.

The course work programmes leading to the PGDE aim to build specialized knowledge, professional competence and research skills in the following specialised areas of education:
  • Management in Education
  • Special Needs and Education Support Services
  • Cognitive Education
  • Education Policy and Planning

    This qualification will enable educators to assume professional leadership positions in the respective fields of expertise.

    Holders of the PGDE qualification may proceed with the research project (mini-dissertation) into pertinent problems of educational nature and related to their chosen field of expertise, leading to the M Ed (CW) qualification. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    NQF Level 7 (600 credits)
    Bachelor of Education (HONS); or
    A B (HONS) degree relevant to education and an approved teaching qualification; or
    An Advanced Diploma in Education (NQF Level 7,120 credits); or
    RPL equivalent. Evidence of applied competence must be assessed through at least a written report which should include a portfolio to prove educational experience at the required level ad oral defence of such a report. 

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Educators at this level will:

    1. Demonstrate professional competence and in-depth, advanced reflexive understanding of the knowledge, skills, values, principles, methods and procedures of those aspects of education relevant to the area of specialisation to a standard relevant to NQF level 8;

    2. Identify, analyse and solve problems relevant to the area of specialization, and will demonstrate research skills to the point of writing research articles, essays and reports.

    3. Play a professional leadership role in a whole range of educational activities linked to the area of specialisation


    Educators at this level will:

    1. Identify and solve problems that require critical and creative thinking, and the ability to collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information.

    2. Recognise the integrated nature of problem solving contexts

    3. Contribute to the personal and social development of learners

    4. Be able to work as a member of a team

    5. Demonstrate time-management and organisation skills

    6. Demonstrate effective communication in a variety of modes, e.g. oral, written, non-verbal, etc.

    7. Use science and technology effectively, showing responsibility to the environment and health of others. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Educators at this level will:

    1. Apply discrete skills and knowledge within units of learning relevant to the specialisation;

    2. Carry out investigations;

    3. Write advanced research essays, reports and articles;

    4. Suggest intervention strategies in authentic (value-laden) Educational contexts based on research findings;

    5. Demonstrate the ability to adapt practice to meet changing circumstances.


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT


    Evidence will be primarily (through not exclusively) of a written kind and will include demonstration of academic debate and argument, written research reports and articles and defence of research findings (which may include oral defence). Written examinations remain an option. Competence will also be demonstrated through projects, portfolios, seminar presentations and simulations 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical:

    Vertically, the PGDE qualification will lead the student into the M Ed (Course Work).

    Horizontal:

    Horizontally credits may be transferred subject to the academic requirements of other faculties and qualifications.

    External:

    Externally, the programmes leading to the qualification have distinct articulation possibilities with similar programmes and modules offered at other universities and technikons.


    There are also distinct possibilities of articulation and mobility in the workplace as indicated by the National Department of Education in its occupational requirements in the sub-fields of NSB Field 05. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    University Senate and Council (internally). External standards are set (but not moderated) by the employer as described in the Norms and Standards for Educators 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    University Senate and Council (internally). External standards are set (but not moderated) by the employer as described in the Norms and Standards for Educators. 

    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: 
     
    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 Pretoria 


    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.