National Qualifications Framework Act, 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008)

Type specifications

NQF Exit Level: 7 (The NQF Level allocation will be as per the SAQA level descriptors)

Minimum total credits: 120

Type

Advanced Occupational Diploma

Descriptor

As per the requirements of the occupation. Example: Advanced Occupational Diploma: Finance Market Practitioner, NQF Level 7

Abbreviations

Example: Adv. Occ. Dip.: Financial Market Practitioner

Purpose and characteristics

This qualification primarily has an occupational orientation, which includes industry specific knowledge that provides a sound understanding of general theoretical principles as well as a combination of general and specific knowledge/theory and their application.

The purpose of the Advanced Occupational Diploma is to develop learners who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in a particular field and who have gained experience in applying such knowledge/theory and skills in a workplace or simulated workplace context. An in-depth knowledge, together with practical skills and experience in the workplace, enables successful learners to enter a number of career paths and to apply their learning to particular employment contexts from the outset. Advanced Occupational Diploma programmes include an appropriate application of work experience

learning or simulated work experience.

Minimum admission requirements

The minimum entry requirement is stipulated in each registered Advanced Occupational Diploma.

Progression

Completion of an Advanced Occupational Diploma meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to a Specialised Occupational Diploma on the OQSF. Accumulated credits may also be presented for admission into a cognate qualification on the HEQSF.