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

National Diploma: Child and Youth Development 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
903  National Diploma: Child and Youth Development 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Diploma  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Early Childhood Development 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2011-06-30  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
72216  National Diploma: Child and Youth Development  Level 6  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE:

The qualifying learner will be able to identify, integrate and assess the relevant strategies, approaches, models and theories which will promote and contribute to the transformation of the CYC system. The qualified learner will in future be able to register with the SA Council for Social Service Professions. Currently the qualified person registers with the National Association of Child Care Workers.

OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:

The qualifying learner will have the competence to apply communication skills, relevant theories and models in youth development and to manage resources to ensure sustainable development of young people within the youth work environment.

This qualification provides entrance to the next qualification level in the field of Child and Youth Development (Option 2: Youth Work). 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE:
  • Diploma: Child and Youth Development (Option 1: Child and Youth Care)
  • Unisa Certificate: Child and Youth Care

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:
  • Commonwealth Youth Programme (UNISA)
  • Diploma: Child and Youth Development (Option 2: Youth Work) and/or
  • RPL assessment 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE

    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.

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:

    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 
    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE: Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Identify and implement appropriate strategies within the developmental approach of Child and Youth Care.
    2. Integrate relevant models and theories to act in a responsible manner.
    3. Manage child and youth care settings, activities and programmes cost-effectively.

    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE: Specified Outcomes:

    1.1 Integrate the developmental approach for capacity-building.
    1.2 Communicate effectively to develop and sustain an enabling life-world for young people.
    1.3 Mobilise communities to create enabling environments.
    1.4 Demonstrate self-awareness appropriately in CYC context.

    2.1 Manage challenging behaviour to build capacity.
    2.2 Interpret and apply basic components of research.
    2.3 Identify and address specific needs of young people, families, groups and communities.
    2.4 Identify, compare and apply appropriate models/theories to create and sustain an enabling environment for young people.
    2.5 Assess children and young people within families, groups and communities/environment to act appropriately.

    3.1 Analyse and implement relevant policies/acts.
    3.2 Organise CYC administrative tasks efficiently.
    3.3 Design and develop appropriate CYC programmes for relevant contexts.
    3.4 Compile and manage a budget effectively.

    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE: Critical Outcomes:
  • Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasions.
  • Working effectively with other sin a team in collecting and processing data.
  • Identifying and solving basic problems in which responses display responsible conducts.
  • Collecting and organising information.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the dynamics between the micro- and intermediate environments as a set of related systems by recognising that basic problem solving does not exist in isolation.
  • Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively as a youth worker.

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK: Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Communicate with stakeholders at all levels to promote youth development, participation and involvement.
    2. Analyse and influence policy formulation professionally to enhance an enabling youth environment.
    3. Demonstrate and facilitate youth work theories, models and approaches by implementing well designed programmes to enhance good practice.
    4. Manage resources for effective organisational development.

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK: Specified Outcomes:

    1.1 Liase with internal and external clients and establish and network to promote organisational objectives.
    1.2 Apply negotiation skills at all levels to promote positive youth development.
    1.3 Generate proposals and reports by applying appropriate technologies to ensure effective communication.

    2.1 Adhere to and influence relevant policy to ensure that youth rights are promoted.
    2.2 Adhere to the code of conduct to enhance good professional behaviour.
    2.3 Apply basic youth work principles to address the identified needs of young people.

    3.1 Develop and implement appropriate strategies to address youth related issues.
    3.2 Organise communities to facilitate youth development.
    3.3 Identify and apply different theories and approaches to ensure developmental youth work.
    3.4 Conduct basic research to inform the development of effective programming.
    3.5 Identify and address youth issues to empower young people within their environment.

    4.1 Manage youth programmes and projects within the organisation for effective and competitive service delivery.
    4.2 Manage the budget and identify fundraising strategies to ensure accountability and sustainability.
    4.3 Develop and manage human and other resources to ensure quality service and good practice.

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK: Critical Outcomes:
  • Communicating effectively using visual and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasions.
  • Working effectively with other sin a team in collecting and processing data.
  • Identifying and solving basic problems in which responses display responsible conducts.
  • Collecting and organising information.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the dynamics between the micro- and intermediate environments as a set of related systems by recognising that basic problem solving does not exist in isolation.
  • Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively as a youth worker. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE:

    1.1 The development approach for capacity-building is integrated efficiently.
    1.2 An enabling life-world for young people is developed and sustained through effective communication.
    1.3 Enabling environments are created through inclusive community mobilisation.
    1.4 Self-awareness is demonstrated appropriately in CYC context.

    2.1 Challenging behaviour is managed effectively for capacity-building purposes.
    2.2 Basic components of research are interpreted and applied in an integrative manner.
    2.3 Specific needs of young people, families, group and communities are identified and addressed appropriately in CYC context.
    2.4 Appropriate models/theories are identified, compared and applied in an integrative manner for specified contexts.
    2.5.1 Children and young people within a specific environment are assessed by following specific assessment criteria.
    2.5.2 Programmes are designed and developed according to the assessment.

    3.1 Relevant policies are analysed and implemented for specific contexts.
    3.2 CYC administrative tasks are organised efficiently.
    3.3 Human and other resources are managed cost-effectively.
    3.4 Appropriate CYD programmes are designed and developed for relevant contexts.
    3.5 Budgets are compiled and managed effectively.

    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE: Integrated Assessment:

    An application of the following stipulated forms of assessment to a varying degree according to the existing Sertec requirements:

    a) Formative assessment:
  • Written and/or oral assignments
  • Experiential learning
  • Case studies
  • Role play
  • Tutors
  • Mentors
  • Portfolio
  • Workbook
  • Peer evaluation

    b) Summative assessement:
  • Written or oral examinations
  • Portfolio
  • Projects

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:

    1.1 Networks with internal and external clients are established according to relevant communication principles.
    1.2 Youth development is promoted by applying relevant negotiation skills.
    1.3 Proposals and reports are generated according to relevant format and criteria.

    2.1 Youth rights are promoted according to relevant policy and conventions.
    2.2 Ethical and professional behaviour is promoted by adhering to the code of conduct.
    2.3 The identified needs of young people are addressed by applying basic youth work principles.

    3.1 Identified youth related issues are addressed by developing and implementing appropriate strategies.
    3.2 The mobilisation of communities are explained according to the appropriate theories and models of youth work.
    3.3 Developmental youth work is ensured by identifying and applying relevant theories and approaches.
    3.4 Effective programmes are developed by applying basic research methods.
    3.5 The empowerment of young people in their environment is explained by identifying and addressing youth needs / issues.

    4.1 Youth programmes and projects are managed according to appropriate management principles.
    4.2 The budget is managed according to relevant financial principles.
    4.3 Fundraising strategies are implemented according to appropriate organisational rules and regulations.
    4.4 Human resources are managed according to relevant human resource principles.

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK: Integrated Assessment:

    An application of the following stipulated forms of assessment to a varying degree according to the existing Sertec requirements:

    a) Formative assessment:
  • Written and/or oral assignments
  • Experiential learning
  • Case studies
  • Role play
  • Tutors
  • Mentors
  • Portfolio
  • Workbook
  • Peer evaluation

    b) Summative assessement:
  • Written or oral examinations
  • Portfolio
  • Projects 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE:

    The following qualifications provide entrance to and credits for the First Degree: Child and Youth Development (Option 1: Child and Youth Care):
  • UNISA: Certificate in Child and Youth Care
  • Diploma: Child and Youth Development (Option 1 Child and Youth Care)

    The First Degree: Child and Youth Development (Option 1: Child and Youth Care) forms the basis for admission to the next academic level (B.Tech degree) in Child and Youth Development (Option 1).

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:

    The following qualifications provides entrance to the First Degree: Child and Youth Development (Option 2: Youth Work):
  • UNISA: Commonwealth Youth Programme
  • The National Diploma (First Degree): Child and Youth Development (Option 2: Youth Work) forms the basis for admission to the next academic level in Child and Youth Development (Option 2: Youth Work). 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE:

    A National Advisory Committee: Child and Youth Care consisting inter alia of the following stakeholders:
  • National Association of Child Care Workers
  • Student bodies
  • Unions

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:

    A National Advisory Committee: Youth Work consisting inter alia of the following stakeholders:
  • South African Youth Workers Association (SAYWA)
  • South African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC)
  • Youth Work Education Consortium
  • Youth Development Trust (YDT)
  • Student bodies
  • Unions 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    OPTION 1: CHILD AND YOUTH CARE:

    (a) Experience: The assessor should be a practising child and youth care supervisor and have the necessary working experience.
    (b) Qualifications: The assessor should have at least one level higher (First Degree).
    (c) Other: The assessor should be a registered member of the professional body/relevant council.

    OPTION 2: YOUTH WORK:

    (a) Experience: The assessor should be a practising youth work supervisor and have the necessary working experience.
    (b) Qualifications: The assessor should have at least one level higher (B.Tech degree or equivalent).
    (c) Other: The assessor should be a registered member of the professional body/relevant council. 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
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    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.
     
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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.