National Certificate Vocational (Safety in Society)

This is a qualification at each of levels 2,3 and 4 of the NQF. It is designed to provide both the theory and practice of Safety in Society. The practical component of the study may be offered in a real workplace environment or in a simulated workplace environment. It will provide students with an opportunity to experience work situations during the period of study.

What are the minimum requirements to the qualification?

for entry into the National Certificate (Safety in Society) at NQF level 2 you require:

• A year end school report for Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 or
• An NQF level 1 qualification or
• An approved bridging programme designed for the specific purpose to access NQF level 2 or
• A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment to meet the basic requirements for access to NQF level 2 and
• A minimum age of 17 years (maximum 25 years)

How long is the qualification?

The National Certificate (safety in Society) is a full year programme at each of the NQF levels of study A student is issued with a certificate on the successful completion of each level of study, that is level 2, level 3 and level 4.

Which subjects make up a national certificate Safety in Society?

In order to obtain a National Certificate in Safety in Society a student is required to take a total of 7 subjects. These include 3 fundamental subjects and 4 vocational subjects.

Which are the fundamental subjects?

The 3 fundamental subjects are:

• Language which must be the language of teaching and learning
• Mathematics or mathematical Literacy and
• Life Orientation

What are the vocational subjects in Safety in Society?

The vocational subjects are:

• Governance
• Criminal Land and Procedure
• Crminial Justice System
• Policing Practice
• Criminology

These subjects are offered at each of the different NQF level of study in the National Certificate Safety in Society.

What vocational activities would this give you access to?

The holder of the National Certificate Safety in Society will be able to:

• Join the police Services (SAPS), Metropolitan Agencies (Metro Police), Traffic Agencies and the Military Police Division
• Join the Private Security Service eg: Community Policing, SA Defence Force
• Join the National Statutory Intelligence Agencies