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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Social Work 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96466  Bachelor of Social Work 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
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 First Degree(Min 480)  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Rehabilitative Health/Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
Upon qualifying the learners will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic Assessed in class tests and during class philosophy, values, ethics, concepts and discussions methods of social work.
  • Understand and apply the various methods and approaches to social work practice.
  • Communicate effectively with people from all walks life.
  • Work with other social workers and professionals as members of a team.
  • Develop an analytical and critical approach to the theory and practice of social work.

    Rationale:
    The qualification will:
  • Provide learners with the requisite knowledge and specific skills that will enable them to practice as social workers.
  • Provide South Africa with a significant number of learners that will help to provide high level leadership based on scholarly activity.
  • Prepare learners for a meaningful contribution to the professional development of the theory and practice of social work. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    This qualification allows for Recognition of Prior Learning for a leaner to attain entry/access to this qualification and to gain exemptions from some qualification requirements. Where an entry criterion applies, a prospective leaner may use prior learning experience in the field of public health to gain entry to the qualification. Submission of a portfolio of evidence as proof of practical experience from an appropriate setting will enable the learner admission to the qualification. Access to the qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning is possible if the learner produces evidence of having achieved the appropriate outcomes level of knowledge, skill, and competence. Access to the qualification is achievable if the learner can provide formal proof of credits earned towards the outcomes from an accredited service provider.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate (SC) with endorsement.
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC), NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 totalling 480 Credits. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of philosophy, values, ethics, concepts and discussions methods of social work.
    2. Understand and apply the various methods and approaches to social work practice.
    3. Communicate effectively with people from all walks life.
    4. Work with other social workers and professionals as members of a team.
    5. Develop an analytical and critical approach to the theory and practice of social work. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative Assessment:
  • Role plays.
  • Fieldwork assignments.
  • Concurrent placement in community projects.
  • Six months block placements at agencies nation-wide at the start of the final year of study.
  • Evaluation of agency supervisors' reports at the end of the block placement.

    Summative Assessment:
  • Fieldwork reports.
  • Class tests.
  • Semester examinations.
  • Research reports. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable to international qualifications. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Cognate Bachelor's qualification in the related field, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Social Work, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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. University of Fort Hare 


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