Further Education and Training Certificate: Design Foundation
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Further Education and Training Certificate: Design Foundation is an NQF Level 4 qualification in the Visual Arts field. It is intended to provide a formal foundation for further engagement with design-related study or activities, with 141 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in building a formal foundation in design and visual arts may consider this qualification, particularly if they are exploring further study or design-related development. This is general guidance and does not establish admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation for further design-related learning and activities in the visual arts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational design awareness
- Visual arts awareness
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Further Education and Training Certificate: Design Foundation
- SAQA ID
- 49127
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 4
- Minimum credits
- 141
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Visual Arts
- Originator
- SGB ACD
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the available registration information records an end date of 30 June 2023 but does not confirm the current status.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the provider’s details can be verified.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider for the current curriculum, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements before making a decision.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider can issue a valid achievement record for the relevant study period.