Outcome
What the Course will Cover The National Diploma in Public Finance and Administration consists of exit level learning outcomes covering accounting reporting, administration, auditing, budgeting, economics, information systems, business calculations, risk management and legislative framework for the public sector.
The competencies covered in the unit standards encapsulate the competencies required by public officials working at the operational level. Qualifying learners could follow a career within the Public Sectors in: Financial Services. Administration. Management
Program Outline
SAQA Unit Standards to be covered:
Core:
119347, 119350, 119341, 119351, 119252, 119349, 119345, 119348, 119344, 116345, 119331, 119334, 119336
Fundamentals: 119340, 119342, 119346, 119333, and 119335,119332 Electives: 119343, 116340, 116346, 116358, And 119353
Methodology
Formative assessment: Portfolio of evidence will be submitted within two months after the training of each module. Assessment activities include evaluating all documentation produced during the process and questioning to test knowledge and ability to apply.
Final summative assessment: An Integrated Assessment will be conducted on the theoretical and practical components after all the modules are completed. During integrated assessments the assessor makes use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.
Assessors and moderators make use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.
Certification
This programme is accredited by the Local Government Sector Education and training Authority (LGSETA).
On completion, the following certification will be awarded:
A LGSETA National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA ID 49554) NQF Level 5will be awarded to all delegates who successfully complete all portfolio requirements;
Or
A LGSETA Statement of Results will be awarded to all delegates who successfully complete some, but not all, of the modules’ portfolio requirements. The Statement of Results will only reflect the modules successfully completed
Entry Requirements
Prospective delegates should at least have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and/or relevant work experience.