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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Tourism Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97113  Diploma in Tourism Management 
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 11 - Services  Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure 
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 
The qualifying learner will be competent in consistently using a variety of technical, managerial and personal skills and strategies in the everyday running of a tourism enterprise. The successful learner will have developed a sound foundation for progression into management and industry leadership positions, and to exploit entrepreneurial opportunities. 

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 in Tourism Management, Level 5.
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
  • 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. Perform the functions required of a tourism manager and directed at developing and promoting tourism in a changing environment and niche markets.
    2. Gather and analyse tourism information to address the management needs of industry.
    3. Perform appropriate practical skills and expertise in a professional service component of the tourism industry.
    4. Perform the necessary technical and operational tasks in a tourism enterprise. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Implement sustainable tourism planning strategies at national, provincial, regional and local level.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Create a detailed business plan for a tourism enterprise.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Organise an event and conference.
  • Formulate detailed itineraries to this area.
  • Calculate advanced international airfares and air tickets.
  • Conduct tours in local regions and environments.
  • Develop and present a personal portfolio for finding a co-operative education position in the tourism industry.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Produce a critical report on own experience and competencies acquired in co-operative education situation.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The learner's ability to integrate the elements of the programme is assessed through case studies, projects, presentations, portfolios, tests and formal examinations. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Ecotourism Management, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management, Level 6.
  • Diploma: Tourism Management and Public Relations, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Tourism, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Tourism Development and Management, 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 


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