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Understanding Pre-2009 NQF Level Framework Training

SAQA US 253979 | NQF 4 | Credits 5 | Duration 2 Days
From $832 per delegate

Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the pre-2009 National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level framework in South Africa. Participants will explore the structure, level descriptors, and historical context of the pre-2009 NQF, enabling them to interpret and apply these levels in educational and training settings. The course equips learners with the knowledge to map qualifications from the old framework to the current NQF.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the historical development and purpose of the pre-2009 NQF level framework.
  • Identify and differentiate the eight levels of the pre-2009 NQF framework.
  • Apply level descriptors to classify qualifications and unit standards within the pre-2009 framework.
  • Analyze the relationship between pre-2009 NQF levels and the current NQF levels.
  • Evaluate the impact of the pre-2009 framework on qualification design and credit accumulation.
  • Demonstrate the ability to map qualifications from the pre-2009 framework to the current NQF levels.

Target Audience

This course is designed for training coordinators, HR professionals, assessors, moderators, and anyone involved in curriculum development or recognition of prior learning who needs to understand the pre-2009 NQF level framework.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of the Pre-2009 NQF Level Framework

Objectives:
• Explain the historical context and purpose of the pre-2009 NQF level descriptors.
• Identify the eight levels of the pre-2009 NQF framework and their characteristics.
• Differentiate between the pre-2009 and post-2009 NQF level descriptors.
• Apply level descriptors to classify qualifications and unit standards.
• Recognize the role of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in maintaining the framework.

Topics:
• Overview of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) in South Africa
• Historical development and rationale for the pre-2009 NQF
• The eight levels: Level 1 (General Education) to Level 8 (Postgraduate)
• Key features of each level: knowledge, skills, scope, and complexity
• Comparison with the post-2009 NQF level descriptors
• SAQA's role in quality assurance and level assignment
• Examples of qualifications at different levels
• Exercises: classifying sample unit standards

Day 2: Application and Interpretation of the Pre-2009 NQF Framework

Objectives:
• Interpret credit values and learning outcomes in relation to NQF levels.
• Analyze the relationship between NQF levels and occupational qualifications.
• Evaluate the impact of level descriptors on curriculum design and assessment.
• Apply the framework to map learning pathways and articulate credits.
• Address common challenges in using the pre-2009 framework for recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Topics:
• Credit allocation and notional hours per NQF level
• Linking NQF levels to occupational and professional qualifications
• Impact on curriculum design: learning outcomes, assessment criteria, and sequencing
• Articulation and progression pathways across levels
• Using the framework for RPL and credit transfer
• Case studies: mapping qualifications to pre-2009 levels
• Common errors and pitfalls in level assignment
• Group activity: aligning a set of unit standards to the correct levels

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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30 18% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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