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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Certificate in FET Accounting Teaching 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97888  Advanced Certificate in FET Accounting Teaching 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Certificate  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Schooling 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  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   2031-06-30  

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:
The purpose of the qualification is to improve the knowledge and competencies of teachers in accounting as a teaching area of specialisation and establish a teaching and learning pathway for teachers to enable them to advance their careers. This qualification also serves a CPD purpose. A qualified learner will be able to:
  • Demonstrate practical understanding and applied competence in FET Accounting Teaching.
  • Understand education systems and context, including application of technology.
  • Demonstrate conceptual understanding of principles of FET Accounting Teaching.

    Rationale:
    The Advanced Certificate in FET Accounting Teaching is designed to improve the knowledge and competencies of teachers in accounting as a teaching area of specialisation. The aim of this qualification is to address the need to upgrade teacher qualifications including unqualified and under-qualified teachers and also to provide an opportunity of retraining teachers who wish to teach another subject, thus widening the pool of teachers who are able to teach this subject. This qualification also aims at enabling the establishment for a teaching and learning pathway for teachers in order to enable them to advance their careers.

    Extensive consultation with education departments on a national level, as well as a national needs analysis has been carried out. From this, it was revealed that there is a shortage of adequately qualified teachers for the FET Accounting classroom, a lack in professional capacity among a large number of teachers who are currently employed to teach FET Accounting in the Free State province and elsewhere. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    The structure of this qualification makes RPL possible. The qualification may therefore be achieved in part or completely through the RPL, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

    Each learner will be considered according to the institution's RPL policy and guidelines. The learner will be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and the appropriate support/guidance will be provided. The process will provide the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence in the relevant learning areas/outcomes and will not prevent him/her from taking up the RPL option towards attempting to gain a qualification.

    If the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification the appropriate credits will be assigned to him/her. RPL will be achieved by means of an appropriate integrated assessment method as mentioned above.

    This RPL may allow a successful learner:
  • Accelerated access to further learning at this or higher levels on the NQF.
  • Obtaining of this qualification in part or in whole.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • An approved and recognised professional teaching qualification evaluated as REQV 13.
  • Practising teachers in possession of a recognised professional teaching qualification at minimum NQF Exit Level 5 or equivalent.
  • A Teacher's Diploma, National Professional Diploma in Education or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification, or equivalent. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of compulsory modules at NQF Level 6 totalling 120 Credits.
    Compulsory Modules, NQF Level 6, 120 Credits:
  • Teaching FET Accounting I (Concepts, principles, ethics and internal control), 16 Credits.
  • Education Studies I: The individual in education context, 8 Credits.
  • Teaching FET Accounting II (Journals and ledgers), 8 Credits.
  • Classroom Management, Accounting, 8 Credits.
  • Professional Practice in the Classroom, 8 Credits.
  • Teaching FET Accounting III (Final accounts and financial statements), 16 Credits.
  • Teaching FET Accounting IV (Accounting concepts, cost accounting, inventory and budgets), 8 Credits.
  • Teaching FET Accounting V (Reconciliation and Fixed assets), 16 Credits.
  • Education Studies II, Managing diversity in the learning context, 8 Credits.
  • Teaching and Learning in Education Context, 8 Credits.
  • Teaching FET Accounting VI (Companies), 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate practical understanding and applied competence in FET Accounting Teaching.
    2. Understand education systems and context, including application of technology.
    3. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of principles of FET Accounting Teaching. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Areas where learning is required are identified.
  • The most suitable situation/environment for learning is constructed.
  • Learning within diverse education contexts is facilitated.
  • Working with colleagues and the broader community in an independent way is encouraged.
  • Change in the broader education context and society is acted on and contributed to.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Concepts, principles and procedures relevant to FET Accounting Teaching are applied.
  • Theories of learning are applied.
  • Inclusivity and barriers to learning are dealt with.
  • Principles and practices of effective teaching and learning are applied.
  • Teaching strategies and assessment approaches are applied.
  • ICT skills to FET Accounting Teaching are applied.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Subject competences are transformed into conceptual learning experiences.
  • Professional practice based on an integrated knowledge base is reflected on.
  • Highest level professional work ethics is maintained with acts of integrity. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura:
    The University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka offers a Certificate Course (Advanced Level) for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skill base relevant to the subject area of Accounting. The training of teachers is carried out through the following means:
  • Participation in the teacher training workshops and seminars organized by the National Institute of Education (NIE), Ministry of Education and Zonal Education Officers.
  • Contribution to the publications of Education Publications Department and National Institute of Education (NIE) relating to subject area of Accounting of both G.C.E. (Advanced Level) and G.C.E (Ordinary Level).
  • Conduct of a Certificate Course for G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Accounting subject.
  • Publication of special issues of Accounting Panorama focusing on G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Accounting subject.
    These activities play an important role in improving and expediting the dissemination of knowledge to a wider society, the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) teachers and learners in remote areas in particular.

    Conclusion:
    This qualification compares favourably with the qualification offered by the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in SriLanka. Both qualifications are designed to enhance the skills of teachers in the specialised field of accounting. The importance of both qualifications in the society is highlighted by the involvement of government through the Ministries responsible for education in their respective countries. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Advanced Certificate in Education, at NQF Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Further Education and Training Teaching, at NQF Level 7.
  • Advanced Diploma in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, at NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching, at 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: 
     
    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 the Free State 


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