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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Event Co-ordination

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
20613	National Diploma: Event Co-ordination
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hospitality,Tourism,Travel, Leisure and Gaming
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CATHSSETA - Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports Education and Training Authority			OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Diploma	Field 11 - Services		Hospitality, Tourism, Travel, Gaming and Leisure
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	245	Level 5	NQF Level 05	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 9900/00	2018-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2028-06-30

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.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification will enable creative co-ordination of professional, feasible, innovative and exciting events. A qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the event industry and put that knowledge into practice in coordinating quality events to a level of professionalism expected by a national industry. The learner will contribute positively towards supporting the event industry as a part of Southern Africa`s tourism sector.

A learner who has achieved this qualification will be capable of combining a range of self-organisation and life-long learning skills with a working knowledge of South African tourism issues, and integrating these within a context to produce a professional practice which adheres to the high quality standards expected by the industry.

In addition they will be positioned to further their learning, practice and career within the events industry - either at further levels or in other areas of practice. Expansion into other sub-sectors of tourism is also possible.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that learners wishing to enter a programme leading to this qualification have literacy, numeracy and communication equivalent to NQF Level 4.

Recognition of prior learning:

This qualification may be achieved in part or in whole through the recognition of prior learning.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On achieving this qualification, the learner will be able to:

1. Generate and consider options for designing and managing an event that meets client expectations.
2. Identify the most appropriate design consistent with client expectations and resources available, and decide on a strategy for managing the event.
3. Explain reasons for design decisions and management decisions as well as what was taken into account in making the decisions.
4. Manage the event to the satisfaction of the client and to professional standards expected by the industry, while continuously monitoring and adapting performance as required.
5. Explain major decisions and actions taken during the course of managing the event.
6. Evaluate own performance and identify areas for improvement.
7. Reflect on the situations and ways in which self-learning occurs.
8. Develop ideas for improving both performance and learning in future.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment:

Integrated assessment at the level of qualification provides an opportunity for learners to show that they are able to integrate concepts, ideas and actions across unit standards to achieve competence that is grounded and coherent in relation to the purpose of the qualification.

Integrated assessment must judge the quality of the observable performance, but also the quality of the thinking that lies behind it. Assessment tools must encourage learners to give an account of the thinking and decision-making that underpin their demonstrated performance. Some assessment practices will be of a more practical nature while others will be of a more theoretical nature. The ratio between action and interpretation is not fixed, but varies according to the type and level of qualification.

A broad range of task-orientated and theoretical assessment tools may be used, with the distinction between practical knowledge and disciplinary knowledge maintained so that each takes its rightful place.

In particular assessors should:

A. Generally ensure that,

1. An understanding of all the elements of an event, their inter-relatedness and their connection to the external environment is demonstrated.
2. Appropriate alternatives to problems, constraints and risks are provided.
3. Critical reviews of evaluation are used to monitor and improve the event.
4. Information related to the relevant sub-field and role-players is researched and used in planning an event.
5. Various elements appropriate to a theme are considered and used to develop an element plan.
6. Various learned techniques are used in support of creative and innovative ideas for a themed event.
7. Feasible and creative options for an event are provided taking into account the site and sub-field.
8. Options are narrowed down to a single event plan, which meets the expectations of the client.
9. The success of an event is evaluated through the on going monitoring of progress against stated objectives.
10. An event administration system is maintained which meets the expectations of the organisation and preserves the integrity of records.

B. Check that the learner demonstrates an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions about:

1. The nature and scale of an event in order to meet client expectations.
2. Methods and techniques appropriate to any given event.
3. Resources, including human resources required for any event.
4. Co-ordination methods and techniques to apply in any given situation or range of situations.

C. Check that the learner demonstrates an understanding of:

1. The nature, purpose and expectations of the context
2. The nature and purposes of co-ordination and leadership
3. Basic principles, methods and techniques of co-ordination and the event management cycle.
4. Methods of integrating operational and leadership requirements and solutions
5. ETDP competencies
6. Specific characteristics of the event sub-field

D. Check that the learner demonstrates an ability to:

1. Critically evaluate the use of, and explore alternatives to co-ordination methods and techniques in any given situation or range of situations.
2. Justify decisions on any aspect of co-ordination.
3. Reflect on the appropriateness of decisions made in any co-ordination situation and on adjustments that might have been made from time to time.
4. Critically reflect on any feedback given during or after supervision.
5. Monitor and improve their own performance based on critical reviews and evaluation of the event.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The standards for the event industry have been compared against the United Kingdom standards and show a substantial degree of similarity. This qualification is therefore comparable to the equivalent UK qualification. Furthermore, the standards have been benchmarked against the internationally recognised event co-ordination equivalent in the USA. The standards have been submitted to the George Washington Institute for evaluation and comment. However, incorporating these unit standards into a tourism qualification, adds a specific South African angle to the qualification, which is an advantage as it enhances portability within the broader tourism industry.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Anyone assessing a learner against this qualification must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this qualification, or assessment against this qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to agreed ETQA procedures.

Therefore anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution which is accredited by the relevant ETQA.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

NOTES

As per the SAQA decision to re-register all provider-based qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework that meet the criteria for re-registration, this qualification has been re-registered from 1 July 2018.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	8600	Care for Customers	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
Core	8490	Contribute to sustainable tourism in South Africa	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Core	8480	Introduce South Africa to tourists	Level 4	NQF Level 04	7
Core	8598	Introduce South African heritage to tourists	Level 4	NQF Level 04	7
Core	8608	Operate in the national and international event industry	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
Core	8551	Oversee arrival and departure of customers	Level 4	NQF Level 04	3
Core	8609	Understand the inter-relatedness of event elements	Level 4	NQF Level 04	20
Core	13482	Co-ordinate an event	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	12
Core	10993	Conduct an integrative project in the workplace	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	40
Core	14806	Design an event	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	13483	Evaluate an event to ensure sustainable events	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	3
Core	9224	Implement policies regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Core	7868	Monitor and maintain health, safety and security	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Core	13484	Perform successful event administration	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	8
Core	13485	Plan an event	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Core	13486	Research an event	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	7547	Operate a personal computer system	Level 2	NQF Level 02	6
Fundamental	8618	Organise oneself in the workplace	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Fundamental	8662	Analyse and communicate workplace data	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Fundamental	9242	Analyse external factors influencing people who have special needs	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	8647	Apply workplace communication skills	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	10
Fundamental	8648	Demonstrate an understanding of professional values and ethics	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	8664	Examine social features as pertaining to the workplace	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	8665	Lead a team	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	4
Fundamental	8663	Plan and conduct a research project	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	6
Elective	7818	Conduct on-the-job coaching	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	5
Elective	7878	Prepare and Maintain Financial Records and Statements	Level 5	NQF Level 05	12
Elective	14807	Produce a safe and successful event within a specific event subfield	Level 5	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5	35
Elective	7889	Manage quality in the organisation	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	6
Elective	7888	Monitor staff performance	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	5

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.

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