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WTI MODULE:
INTRODUCTION TO QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORKS
IN THIS SECTION WE WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING:
--The benefits of a degree
--The history of academic achievements (degrees etc)
--How to earn a degree ?
--How is a degree or a qualification “put together” ? --
--Who oversees the process ?
--What is an Online Degree ?
--The benefits of a degree
--The history of academic achievements (degrees etc)
--How to earn a degree ?
--How is a degree or a qualification “put together” ? --
--Who oversees the process ?
--What is an Online Degree ?
LETS FIRST LOOK AT THE BENEFITS OF A DEGREE OR QUALIFICATION
BENEFITS OF A FORMAL QUALIFICATION
what did you learn about the following ?
WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT?
An academic reward/ achievement/ qualification is a college or university degree,diploma or certificate often associated with a title and sometimes associated with an academic position or qualification, which is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having satisfactorily completed a prescribed course - earning a specific set of academic credits.
BUT WHERE DID IT ALL START ?
The modern academic system of academic degrees evolved and expanded in the medieval university, spreading everywhere across the globe as the institution did. click on the image to learn more
let's learn more about the different educational (academic) degrees
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A bachelor's degree is a REWARD awarded at the successful completion of an undergraduate academic program. Students usually need between three and four years of study to complete it, though this can vary depending on the school attended. Depending on your world region a student needs to earn between 240 and 360 academic credits to earn a Bachelors degree or equivalent there of. There are a number of types of degrees that can be earned in a range of academic fields, and many students continue with a postgraduate program afterward
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WE READ AND HEAR A LOT ABOUT ACADEMIC CREDITS IN THE ARTICLES WE STUDIED SO FAR…
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF AN ACADEMIC CREDIT ? Read the article on the left and discover more. In summary: An academic credit is the value assigned to each training module or course you take. |
there are DIFFERENT ACADEMIC REWARDS & Credit Values
For each type of academic reward you need TO COMPLETE different amounts of credits
you need:
120 Credits for a Certificate
240 Credits for a Diploma
360 Credits for a Degree
The slide below gives an idea of how the credit value of a Qualification is spread out over a three year span.
qualification frameworks
Most countries have national training policies in place to assure the quality management of training programs.
In South Africa the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) oversees the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) -
Which form the bases of all Qualifications & skill sets
In South Africa the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) oversees the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) -
Which form the bases of all Qualifications & skill sets
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the role of universities
Read the article below to get a good idea of where Universities fit into to academic world.(Make sure you scroll through the whole article)
online universities & OTHER TERTIARY training institutions
Online colleges and universities are growing in popularity with each passing year. Even traditional universities now offer online courses and degree programs. Why is it so popular?
Attending college online is perfect for people who have busy lives. Many people have children, a demanding job, or both. If this sounds like you, then online learning could be right for you. Earning your degree online lets you attend school on your own schedule, while still giving you the benefits of earning a degree—enhancing your career and maybe even earning more money
Attending college online is perfect for people who have busy lives. Many people have children, a demanding job, or both. If this sounds like you, then online learning could be right for you. Earning your degree online lets you attend school on your own schedule, while still giving you the benefits of earning a degree—enhancing your career and maybe even earning more money
MORE about online universities
There are many reasons for the dramatic increase in online degree program enrollment. More and more adults are returning to school to upgrade their skills and gain some advantage in an increasingly competitive job market. A high school diploma no longer holds the same value that it used to. Having a college degree is now more necessary than ever for securing a decent job or advancing in a career.
END OF MODULE
Congratulations - you have now come to the end of this module. It was our aim to briefly introduce you to the world of universities and how qualifications are compiled and we hope we succeeded. We are glad that you have decided to join the ranks of individuals who aim to achieve a good qualification. You made the right decision and will certainly reap the benefits of your hard work. You are now ready for the next Module called WTI CONCEPTS - which will introduce you in more detail to the most important CONCEPTS on which WTI is based and which form an integral part of our study programs. SEE YOU SOON!!!
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