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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
96634	Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development
ORIGINATOR
University of Zululand
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 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	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
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To introduce students systematically and coherently to community work as a field of specialisation and to the relevant body of knowledge, skills, values and ethics.

To develop their knowledge and skills in research and identification of key elements of problems and selection of appropriate methods for their solution.

To develop practice skills and techniques required in effective service to communities (planning, managing and evaluation skills).

To enhance their report writing skills.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or an approved diploma in social work and demonstration of competence to the satisfaction of the Head of Department.

Any other suitable qualification and/or experience to be approved by the Head of Department.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

At the end of the programme, the student should be able to:
1. Develop programmes for the empowerment of rural or other communities.
2. Create awareness of development opportunities and link communities with resources.
3. Plan and organise training programmes.
4. Undertake research and write clear and concise reports.
5. Demonstrate the ability to carry out administrative and management responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with strategic partners in government, civil society and bilateral agencies.
7. Establish and maintain constructive interpersonal, negotiating consultative and communication skills.
8. Demonstrate analytical skills to review trends in society and translate these in practical terms and apply them to programming.
9. Demonstrate the ability to provide authoritative advice, advocate for issues related to the special field of interest and provide leadership.
10. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial management and fund raising for Non-Profit Organisation (NGO's).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated Assessment:

Assignments, portfolios, tests, research report, open book assessment and formal examinations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The student will be absorbed for employment in development work in government and non-governmental organisations. They may also pursue higher qualifications at this university or elsewhere in the country. This Department offers a Course Work Masters degree in Community Work.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internally, the lecturers who teach the course carry out moderation.

External examiners are appointed from other institutions.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Internal examiners have a minimum of an Honours Degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Community Work.

External examiners have a Masters Degree and expertise in community work.

NOTES

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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.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Zululand