Occupational Certificate: Journalist NQF L5
(SAQA ID 101872)
Purpose of the Qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Journalist. A Journalist originates and pitches content ideas, collects and analyses information for journalistic use and creates and delivers content for an array of journalistic purposes in a variety of formats and on various media platforms.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Originate and pitch content ideas for media use.
- Collect and analyse information for journalistic use.
- Create and deliver content for a variety of journalistic purposes and formats.
Entry Requirements
- NQF Level 4 with Communication OR
- Grade 12
Course Duration
- 18 Months total
- 6 Months Knowledge Modules
- 6 Months Practical Modules
- 6 Months Workplace Modules
Accreditation Status
- NQF Level 5 – accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- SAQA ID: 101872
- 193 Credits
Assessment
Students are required to complete the following:
- 15 theoretical assignments
- 11 practical assignments
- 9 workplace assignments
Eligibility for External Summative Assessment
Learners must have a signed Statement of Work Experience and proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skills Modules.
Modules to be Covered
First Year
| Semester 1 (Jan - Jun) | Semester 2 (Jul - Dec) |
|---|---|
|
KM-01 Introduction to journalism (L5, 6 Credits) KM-02 Legal & ethical framework (L6, 8 Credits) KM-03 Governance & democracy (L5, 8 Credits) PM-01 Originate & pitch ideas (L5, 13 Credits) PM-02 Report by gathering info (L5, 18 Credits) WM-01 Assist journalist (L5, 4 Credits - 1 month) |
KM-04 Origination & pitching (L5, 9 Credits) KM-05 Information gathering (L5, 11 Credits) KM-06 Storytelling (L5, 10 Credits) PM-03 Create publishable content (L6, 22 Credits) WM-02 Junior team member (L5, 8 Credits - 1 month) |
Second Year
| Semester 1 (Jan - Jun) | Semester 2 (Jul - Dec) |
|---|---|
|
KM-07 Personal development (L5, 6 Credits) PM-04 Work-relevant skills (L5, 6 Credits) WM-03 Work with production team (L5, 28 Credits - 2 months) |
WM-04 Self-generated content (L6, 36 Credits - 2 months) External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) |
Fees
Fees
- Application: R500
- Registration: R3 000
- Textbooks: R500
- Deposit: R4 000
- Monthly Fee: R1000 × 5
- EISA Fee: R1500 (0nce Off)
- Cash: R8 800
- Total per Semester R9 000