Higher Certificate: Film, Television and Entertainment Production
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This Higher Certificate is focused on introductory higher-education preparation for work across film, television and entertainment production. It is a 132-credit qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Film, Television and Video subfield. Its registration history requires careful checking before enrolment because the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2024 and its current status has not been verified.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in exploring production roles in film, television or related entertainment environments, including aspiring camera operators, directors, production managers, location managers and production assistants, might consider this qualification. Suitability will depend on the provider's published admission requirements and the learner's interests and experience.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for entry-level or developing work related to film and television production, including production assistance, camera operations, directing, location management and production management. It does not guarantee employment, appointment to any role or progression into a particular career. Prospective learners should confirm whether the qualification can still be offered and whether it aligns with their intended role.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of film and television production environments
- Production support and coordination
- Awareness of camera, directing, location and production-management roles
- Working as part of a production team
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate: Film, Television and Entertainment Production
- SAQA ID
- 90741
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 132
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Film Television and Video
- Originator
- South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance (Pty) Ltd / AFDA (The)
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status and whether enrolment is still permitted, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site and intake are covered by that authorisation.
- Check the provider's current admission requirements, application deadlines and recognition of prior learning arrangements, if applicable.
- Ask for the current assessment approach, practical production expectations and any equipment, software or workplace requirements.
- Confirm the exact qualification title, SAQA ID 90741, NQF level and credit value on the provider's official documentation.
- Check whether the qualification remains suitable for the intended film, television or entertainment career direction.