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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Interior Design 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97099  Diploma in Interior Design 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
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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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will have the competence to apply creativity, problem-solving, specialised knowledge and management principles to the practical implementation of Interior Design. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry requirements:
  • A qualification at Level 5 in Interior Design.
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
  • National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Develop a brief in consultation with the client to enable the design process.
    2. Apply the creative process to the practical solution of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design problems, primarily within the environment of buildings.
    3. Apply suitable technology in the practical application of Interior Design.
    4. Effectively communicate with clients, relevant authorities, contractors and other professionals, using appropriate media.
    5. Manage the practice of Interior Design under supervision. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1 The brief is analysed and needs are prioritised. Design brief is adequately defined.

    2.1 Appropriate design problems within the sphere of Interior Design are effectively solved and presented.
    2.2 Planning and three-dimensional realisation are effectively solved.
    2.3 Details are done to visually and practically reflect the concept of the design.
    2.4 Effective visual and written presentations are done.

    3.1 Designs are executed to reflect sound structure and construction, selection of appropriate materials, environmental and man-made services.
    3.2 Design problem solutions incline towards ergonomic sensibility in order to add to the comfort of the users.
    3.3 Elementary working drawings are executed to reflect sound construction, structure and selection of appropriate materials, environmental and manmade services.
    3.4 Design problems are solved displaying optimum advantage of positive climatic conditions as well as effective countering of negative climatic conditions being taken.

    4.1 A set of drawings to include plans, elevations, sections, axonomeric or isometric drawings and/or perspectives are executed to convey the design solution to the client:
  • Appropriate media, including CAD, are chosen and used to present the specific design.
  • Models to a specific scale are executed to simulate the design.
    4.2 Working drawings and details are executed using appropriate media, including CAD. These drawings must be suitable for submission to relevant authorities and other professionals.
    4.3 Specifications both on drawings and separately are done to enable tenderers to tender.

    5.1 Drawings are done at a level that will be acceptable for submission to relevant authorities.
    5.2 Designs are executed to comply with the National Building Regulations.
    5.3 The appropriate contract for the specific design has been chosen.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative Assessment:
  • Written tests.
  • Oral tests.
  • Oral presentations.
  • Assessment of design projects.

    Summative Assessment:
  • Written examinations.
  • Portfolio examinations.
  • Elementary research and essays.
  • Assessment of group projects. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, 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. Nelson Mandela University 


    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.