117856: Define standards for assessment, education, training, and development

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NQF Level:	6
Credits:	8
Registration Price:	R 528 to be paid upon registration
Certification & Exam Price:	R 5280 to be paid before examination

Topics Covered

Chapter 1: The national qualifications framework

Introduction
The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
Outcomes-based Education and Training (OBET)
Outcomes-based assessment
Equity in education and training
Curriculum design
Unit standards
Learnerships
National qualifications
Part qualifications
The credit system

Chapter 2: The composition of a unit standard

Introduction
Unit standard headings
The purpose of the unit standard
Learning assumed to be in place
The unit standard range
The unit standard outcome header
Specific outcomes
Essential embedded knowledge
Unit standard developmental outcome
Unit standard linkages
Critical cross-field outcomes
Define assessment criteria
Assessment criteria range statements
Unit standard accreditation and moderation options
Unit standard notes
End notes

Chapter 3: Writing unit standards

Introduction
Organising an SGB
Collecting and analysing data
Scoping
Defining the purpose of the unit standard
Learning assumptions
Formulating a unit standard title
Outcomes analysis
Formulating specific outcomes
Possible verbs to use in specific outcomes
Formulating assessment criteria
Formulating range statements
Essential embedded knowledge
Determining the unit standard level
Determining the number of credits
Unit standard notes

Chapter 4: Evaluating the unit standards

Introduction
Quality assurance

This course is part of the following qualifications that we offer:

Core 50331 - National Higher Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices Level 6, 145 Credits
Elective 50333 - National Diploma: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices Level 5, 240 Credits