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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Somatology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96991  Diploma in Somatology 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Promotive Health and Developmental Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  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   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
This qualification is for a somatologist working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the field of somatology. The qualified learner has the competence to apply remedial and holistic somatherapies, technologies and strategies appropriate to a health and skincare orientated environment.

Rationale: 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. The Recognition of Prior Learning occurs according to outcomes as well as knowledge gained in the relevant industry.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, or equivalent.
    Or
  • A Higher Certificate in a related field, NQF Level 5. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Provide preventative, remedial and holistic health, body and skincare therapy.
    2. Manage information.
    3. Manage human and other resources.
    4. Maintain a safe working environment.
    5. Implement quality assurance and quality control.
    6. Perform somatherapy client assessment to identify potential pathologies.
    7. Provide remedial somatherapies within the parameters of the profession.
    8. Apply a holistic approach in selecting and performing somatherapies.
    9. Evaluate information for action.
    10. Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by teams, individuals and self.
    12. Monitor and control the use of resources, marking.
    13. Secure effective financial and resource allocation for activities. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Use and apply a range of assessment techniques to identify potential pathologies.
  • Apply a range of remedial therapies and techniques appropriate to the condition or context.
  • Select and accordingly perform treatment taking into account the total condition and lifestyle of the client.
  • Evaluation and forecast of business trends happen through obtained information.
  • Operational assistance and methodologies are developed and maintained.
  • Establish resource control systems and procedures.
  • Review the effectiveness of the control systems.
  • Make and justify budget proposals for expenditure.
  • Budgets are negotiated and agreed upon.

    Integrated assessment:
    Formative assessment:
    Assessment of laboratory practice, assignments, projects, tutorials or oral presentations. Practical and written or oral tests.

    Summative assessment:
    Written or oral examinations as assessment of critical academic components of learning. Practical examinations where applicable. Assessment of the success of the experiential training component. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

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

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • A cognate Diploma, NQF Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Somatology, NQF Level 7. 
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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 Johannesburg 


    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.