| Qualification code: | 98218 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 101101 |
| APS/AS: | 18 |
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Rules: Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet. Students must follow the same stream from level one throughout to level three. Some of the pre-requisites and/ or co-requisites outlined in this qualification may not apply as they do not form part of the curriculum. Students who have passed phased out modules will retain the credit and do not need to pass the replacement modules. However, phased out modules must have been passed for this specific qualification and it does not necessarily mean the modules are equivalent. EUP1501 Students do not need to register for CMY1501. SCK1501 Students do not need to register for BSW1501. SCK1502 Students do not need to register for BSW1502. ENN103F Students do not need to register for ENG1503. SCK2601 Students do not need to register for BSW2601. SCK2604 Students do not need to register for BSW2602. SCK3701 Students do not need to register for BSW3702. SCK3702 Students do not need to register for BSW3703. SCK3703 Students do not need to register for BSW3704. |
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| Purpose statement: This qualification is intended for persons who mainly function on the tactical level within the Correctional Services environment. The qualifying learner will be competent in applying selected integrated legal, administrative and managerial principles and techniques within the context of Correctional Services Management in supporting and implementing strategies, policies and procedures and will be able to deal effectively with contemporary issues on a tactical level. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
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| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| BSW1501 - Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work | |
| BSW1502 - Introduction to Social Work as a Profession | |
| CMY1501 - Introduction to Criminology: Crime, Offenders and Criminal Behaviour | |
| ENG1503 - Academic Language and Literacy in English | |
| ILW1501 - Introduction to Law | |
| PEN1501 - Introduction to Fundamental Penology | |
| PEN1502 - Introduction to Corrections Science | |
| PEN1503 - Correctional Skills | Recommendation:Should be taken after completion of PEN1501 |
| PUB1501 - The Nature, Content and Scope of Public Administration | |
| SJD1501 - Social Dimensions of Justice | |