Certificate: Technical Authorship
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About this qualification
The Certificate: Technical Authorship is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 3 in the Information Studies subfield. Its title indicates a focus on developing capability related to producing written technical material and authorship.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in authorship, technical writing or related information-focused work. It should not be treated as an admission rule, and prospective learners should first confirm that the qualification is available for enrolment.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards author-related work, including the approved related career of Author. This indicates relevance between the qualification and the career, not guaranteed employment, appointment or career entry.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Technical writing
- Authorship
- Written communication
- Structuring information for readers
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Certificate: Technical Authorship
- SAQA ID
- 22956
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 3
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 4
- Subfield
- Information Studies
- Originator
- City Guilds International
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration and enrolment status before making any application or payment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the provider's approval remains valid.
- Check the provider's admission requirements and whether your prior education meets them.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements that apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 22956, NQF level, credits and award details in the enrolment documentation.
- The available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2006, so do not assume that the qualification is currently open for new enrolment.