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NQF Unit Standards
A
Comparison indicating the correlation of NQF Unit Standards to Bet-El
material
Executive
Summary
Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) in South Africa is critical to the development
of an education and training system that is fair to all. Most importantly,
it must meet the needs of the learners. RPL is part of the law.
It is defined in the National Standards Bodies Regulations (No 18787
of 28 March 1998, issued in terms of the SAQA Act 58 of 1995) as
follows:
The
principles of RPL are:
- Leaming
occurs in all kinds of situations - formally, informally and non-formally;
- Measurement
of the learning takes place against specific learning outcomes
required for a specific qualification; and
- Credits
are awarded for this if it meets the requirements of the qualification.
Therefore,
the process of recognising prior learning is about:
- Identifying
what the candidate knows and can do;
- Matching
(assessing) the candidate's skills, knowledge and experience to
specific standards;
- Crediting
the candidate for what occurred in the past.
Comparison:
Our Certificate Programmes to Unit Standards:
| Unit
Standard Number |
Unit
Standard Title |
Credits
|
NQF
Level
|
| 116724 |
Describe
the Background, contents and formation of the Bible |
8
|
4
|
| 116725 |
Describe
Christian Foundations on the early centuries |
10
|
4
|
| 116742 |
Describe
and explain the theology of baptism and the baptismal practices
of the learner's faith community |
5
|
4
|
| 116744 |
Describe
and apply Christian pastoral counseling skills |
10
|
4
|
| 116745 |
Describe
and apply Christian Education |
10
|
4
|
| 116726 |
Demonstrate
and understanding of Christian Spirituality |
10
|
4
|
| 116727 |
Communicate
personal faith in a range of contexts |
3
|
4
|
| 116743 |
Build
relationships with children |
15
|
4
|
| 116737 |
Apply
key Christian doctrines |
5
|
4
|
| 116723 |
Apply
Christian ethical decision-making to current situations |
10
|
4
|
|
Total
Number of Level 4 Credits |
86
|
|
| 115915 |
Apply
basic skills of pastoral care |
12
|
5
|
| 115919 |
Conduct
a prescribed course for inquirers which promotes Chritian
belief and discipleship |
12
|
5
|
| 115970 |
Develop
a healing ministry in the church |
12
|
5
|
| 115984 |
Engage
in the study and practive of the basics of Christian Spirituality |
12
|
5
|
| 115988 |
Wxplain
and communicate personal and corporate salvation for the transformation
of individuals and communities |
6
|
5
|
| 116038 |
Work
collaboratively with others towards Christian ministry |
12
|
5
|
| 117572 |
Examine
understandings of the Christian Church |
6
|
5
|
|
Total
Number of Level 5 Credits (72 required) |
72
|
|
|
Number
of Credits for a Qualification (120 required) |
158
|
|
Comparison:
Our Diploma Programmes to Unit Standards:
| Unit
Standard Number |
Unit
Standard Title |
Credits
|
NQF
Level
|
| 115909 |
Access,
interpret and apply information in teheological contexts |
10
|
5
|
| 115924 |
Demonstrate
understanding of mission throughout church history and define
personal mission |
8
|
5
|
| 115932 |
Describe
and apply basic Christian leadership and management |
12
|
5
|
| 115910 |
Describe
and apply key Christian teachings of faith communities |
12
|
5
|
| 115956 |
Describe
and impliment a Christian management philosophy in the Church
in the light of one's theological perspective |
12
|
5
|
| 115959 |
Descrine
the theology and practive of Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry
and hence the Church's role in society |
12
|
5
|
| 115983 |
Engage
in the caring and pastoral ministry of the church |
10
|
5
|
| 115987 |
Evaluate
and understand views of end times (last things) in order to
develop an appropriately goal-orientated Christian life |
6
|
5
|
| 116000 |
Interpret
the Bible and other Christian sources in their contexts |
18
|
5
|
| 116006 |
Investigate
and apply New Testament letters |
12
|
5
|
| 116010 |
Investigate
and critique biblical and modern prophecy |
12
|
5
|
| 116016 |
Investigate
Christian foundations in the Early Centuries |
6
|
5
|
| 116018 |
Investigate
Gospels and apply them in context |
12
|
5
|
| 116019 |
Investigate
the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth |
12
|
5
|
| 116022 |
Lead
worship |
12
|
5
|
|
Total
Number of Level 5 Credits (72 required) |
|
|
|
Number
of Credits for a Qualification (120 required) |
|
|
Comparison:
Our Bachelor Programmes to Unit Standards:
| Unit
Standard Number |
Unit
Standard Title |
Credits
|
NQF
Level
|
| 115985 |
Engage
with issues of death and life |
12
|
5
|
| 115992 |
Explore
biblical poetry as creative response to God |
12
|
5
|
| 116025 |
Outline
and apply basic Christian ethics |
12
|
5
|
| 116034 |
Work
in a local church under supervision |
12
|
5
|
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Total
Number of Level 5 Credits |
48
|
|
| 115906 |
Analyse
and apply key Christian doctrines in context |
12
|
6
|
| 115914 |
Analyse
and evaluate approaches to church growth in relation to Christian
mission |
12
|
6
|
| 115917 |
Analyse
and facilitate Christian leadership in church and social contexts |
12
|
6
|
| 115921 |
Apply
pastoral counseling skills |
12
|
6
|
| 115926 |
Critique
and practice models of Christian leadership and management |
12
|
6
|
| 115927 |
Descrine
and evaluate the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth |
12
|
6
|
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Total
Number of Level 6 Credits (72 required) |
72
|
|
|
Number
of Credits for a Qualification (120 required) |
120
|
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Proof
of Prior Learning
The above is proof of what a Bet-El student with a Certificate,
Diploma or Bachelor has learned. A transcript and any other evidence
necessary, should be acceptable for a qualification to be conferred.
This evaluation has in fact been done by SAQA in February 2000 and
again on several occasions for individuals seeking a nomination
to become a Chaplain in the forces.
Should a student therefore seek recognition in the light of the
above mentioned regulation (No 18787 of 28 March 1998, issued in
terms of the SAQA Act 58 of 1995), the above three tables should
conclusively illustrate that a repeated evaluation is against the
spirit of the RPL principle. The ministry courses were acceptable
in 2000. Current students (4300) as well as the 27,000 students
of the past, now have the proof in their hands. What SAQA says about
RPL is made dear in these tables and should be helpful in the process
of recognition as upheld by the Law.
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