Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) RPL and …...Chartall Application form and paying...

1 | P a g e R P L - C A T s t u d e n t g u i d e v 3 v 3 Chartall Business College (Pty) Ltd is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2020 as a private higher education institution (registration number 2016/HE07/002) and as a private further education & training provider until 31 December 2018 (registration number 2012/FE07/044).

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

RPL and CAT information brochure and application form

Contents

About Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher education ........................ 2

1. What is RPL? ................................................................................. 2

2. Who can apply for RPL? .................................................................. 3

About Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT) in higher education ..................... 4

3. What is CAT? ................................................................................ 4

4. The difference between RPL and subject exemptions (credit accumulation

& transfer - CAT) ................................................................................... 4

5. How long will it take? ..................................................................... 4

5.1 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access: ............................... 4

5.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for exemption: .......................... 5

5.3 Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT) ............................................ 6

Summary of each process .......................................................................... 7

6. Process for RPL for access: ............................................................. 7

7. Process for RPL for exemption ......................................................... 8

8. Process for CAT ............................................................................. 9

Fees for RPL and CAT: ............................................................................... 9

Subject descriptors for RPL and CAT........................................................... 10

NQF 5 .................................................................................................... 10

NQF 6 .................................................................................................... 13

NQF 7 .................................................................................................... 16

RPL for access - application form to get the access portfolio .......................... 19

Initial RPL for exemption application form ................................................... 21

Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT) application form ................................. 28


About Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in higher

education

1. What is RPL?

During your lifetime, you will have acquired various skills, competencies and

experiences. This informal learning is valuable even if it has never been formally

assessed. This learning could have taken place at work, during short courses or

from community work in a relevant field.

RPL is an assessment process that helps you to make this informal learning

visible so that you can use it to either:

• apply for exemption for subjects on the Chartall Business College BBA

degree. OR

• apply for access into the degree where you would not normally be

permitted access;

Note:

• To qualify for this exemption, you will be required to show the faculty at

Chartall Business College that you have achieved the specified prescribed

learning outcomes in the subject curriculum.

• To qualify for access, you will be required to show the faculty at Chartall

Business College that you have achieved sufficient academic competencies

to study at higher education level.

If you have a partially completed degree and you want to transfer your credits

to the Chartall Business College BBA, please also read the section on Credit

Accumulation & Transfer)


2. Who can apply for RPL?

RPL for access:

You may apply for RPL for access if you are 23 years or older with at least three

years current, relevant working experience.

RPL for exemption:

You may apply for RPL for access if you are 25 years or older with at least five

years current, relevant working experience. Your prior learning should

have been gained through one or more of the following means:

• Workplace learning;

• Informal study for recreational/personal interest (so-called lifelong

learning);

• Non-accredited company or industry based-training;

• Working with experts in your field;

You may apply for RPL if you feel that the prior learning you have acquired

meets the prescribed requirements of the equivalent subject offered by Chartall

Business College as part of the BBA. This can be determined initially by

reviewing the module outlines on the www.chartallcampus.com website.

If you are applying for RPL for exemption, you will also need to comply with all

the admission requirements for the qualification first.

You may not apply for credit in a module that you have previously attempted

unsuccessfully at Chartall Business College.

No more than 50% of the BBA can be awarded as exemptions and no third year

subjects can be exempted.

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About Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT) in higher

education

3. What is CAT?

CAT applies to subjects that you have formally studied, been assessed for and

passed at another higher educational institution in South Africa. These subjects

must match the Chartall Business College subjects as follows:

• Be at the same academic level (or higher);

• Have the same number of credits (or higher);

• Have the same or highly similar subject content (or more detail);

• Have been obtained during the course of your enrolment on the same

type of academic programme (i.e. an undergraduate degree).

4. The difference between RPL and subject exemptions (credit

accumulation & transfer - CAT)

If you want to apply to transfer subjects previously completed at another higher

education institution, you need to complete and submit the CAT application form

(attached).

5. How long will it take?

5.1 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access:

• Make an application by completing the RPL for Access portfolio form (to

get the actual portfolio sent to you).

• If you need assistance contact Chartall Business College

• The Chartall Business College Academic Council and faculty will review

your application and give you feedback within one month of your

application.

• There is a non-refundable administration fee that is payable when you

request the portfolio.


5.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for exemption:

• Make sure you meet the degree entry requirements, review the subject

contents on the web site (www.chartallcampus.com) and work out which

subjects you think you could RPL for.

• Make an initial application by completing the Initial RPL for Exemption

application form.

• There is a non-refundable RPL administration fee that is payable when you

submit your initial application.


your initial application and give you feedback within one week of your

application.

• If the outcome of the initial application is that you may go ahead with RPL

for exemption, you must enrol for the degree by completing the Chartall

Business College application form. You will need to pay the required, non-

refundable, degree application fee when you submit this application form.

• There is a non-refundable fee per subject that you want to RPL for. This

is payable on enrolment.

• Complete the RPL for exemption application form.

• The Chartall Business College faculty will contact you to prepare you for

the RPL process. They will tell you what additional information you will be

required to submit. This could include:

o A portfolio of biographical information

o Completion of a workplace assignment;

o Completion of a challenge examination;

o Completion of a portfolio with real-world documents;

o An interview;

• It is then up to you to collate the required evidence into a portfolio for

assessment (separate evidence per subject will be required). You will be

guided on this by the faculty member -either online or by phone or face-

to-face. The time you take to collect your evidence is then up to you.

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• Your submission will be assessed by the faculty and you will be given

feedback on the success of your application for exemption within one

month.

• You may not enrol for more than five subjects per semester (this includes

those you are completing via RPL). You may to enrol for subjects to start

studying while you are doing your RPL.

• You will be guided by the faculty while you are doing RPL, but there is no

training that will be provided at all.

5.3 Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT)


your application and give you feedback within one week of your

application.

• You do not need to be an enrolled student to be considered for CAT but

there is a non-refundable administration fee that is payable when you

submit your application.


Summary of each process

6. Process for RPL for access:

1. Review the entry requirements

2. If you do not meet the entry requirements

complete the RPL for access application for the portfolio

and pay the required fee.

3. Complete the RPL for access portfolio.

Workshops will be available ionline each month for those who need help

4. Submit portfolio to Chartall Campus by courier

5. Answer within one month - yes or no (with reasons)

6. You may appeal in writing to the Academic Council if

dissatified

7. Final answer within one week.


7. Process for RPL for exemption

1. Make sure you meet the entry requirements fully

http://chartallcampus.com/bachelor-business-administration-bba-

degree/

2. Complete the initial RPL for exemption application

form - after reviewing subject outcomes (fee

payable)

3. Academic Council will reply within one week -you decide to apply for admission or exit the

process

4. Apply for degree admission - completing

Chartall Application form and paying admission fee

5. Once accepted on the degree, apply formally for

RPL - completing RPL exemption application

form

6. Faculty will contact you regarding evidence

required. A fee per subject is payable.

7. Attend prepare for RPL exemption session,

complete portfolio per subject

8. Submit evidence for assessment

9. Evidence is assessed by faculty within one month

10. Outcome will be:

a. No subject exemption (you may appeal for a review)

b. Subject exemption granted


8. Process for CAT

Fees for RPL and CAT:

Description of fee Fee payable

RPL for access portfolio of evidence R2000 (payable to access the

portfolio)

Initial RPL exemption application R500 (payable on submission)

RPL exemption per subject (after

initial application has been successful)

R3500 per subject (payable to access

the portfolio/s)

CAT application R500 (payable on submission)

1. Review the subject outlines on

www.chartallcampus.com

2. If you feel your existing degree credits match, complete the RPL & CAT application

form (CAT section)

3. Submit form to [email protected]

with proof of payment of

administration fee

4. Answer within one week - yes or no (with reasons)

5. You may appeal in writing to the

Academic Council if dissatified

6. Final answer within one week.

7. Enrol for the degree, your credits

will be transfered


Subject descriptors for RPL and CAT

NQF 5

Subject

code

Subject name Credits NQF

level

Compulsory /

optional

Description

COM Communication for

Business

12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: To develop effective

communication for business through

advanced English business writing skills, personal mastery skills with a view to

develop and build personal relationships

and manage conflict.

MKT Principles of marketing 12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: To introduce students to the basics of marketing, marketing

environments, product development and

marketing channels.

MAN Principles of

management

12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: To indroduce the student to

the basics of business management. The

student will learn the business management process, concepts of

strategic management, leadership, the

impact of the macro enconomic

environment on business and various

other business management concepts.

NOTE: Finance, marketing and Human

Resources functions will not be covered


in detail as these will be offered as full

modules elsewhere in the degree.

HRM Principles & practices in

human resources

management

12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: Examines theories and

explores the dynamic relationship

between strategy, people, technology,

and processes that drive organisations. Includes key concepts like legislation,

recruitment selection, compensation,

motivation and job satisfaction.

FIN Financial accounting 12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: Understand basics of

accounting and accouting princples, the

accounting cycle, financial statements emphasis on trancactional process and

budiling confidence in the practice.

EMO Emotional intelligence 12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: Develop emotional

intelligence (EI) as a skill. The subject

aims to show students that EI can make

the difference between highly effective

and average professional contributor. It focuses on things like science between

the brain and emotion, personal mastery

and EQ vs IQ.

INO Principles & practices of

innovation

12 NQF 6 Compulsory Purpose: This subject helps students

investigate various understandings and

processes of innovation, including design thinking and systemic business practice.

The subject builds understanding of

leadership strategies that foster

creativity and innovation within an organisation.

BPM 1 Business process

management 1

12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: This subject is an introduction

to business process management. It aims to build an understanding of tools,

techniques and systems necessary to

define, visualize, measure, control,


report and improve processes with the

goal to meet customer requirements

profitability.

PRO Project management 12 NQF 5 Compulsory Purpose: The purpose of this subject is

to provide students with the knowledge

and understanding of project management principles, techniques and

administration so that they are able to

scope, plan, implement and manage

small projects in the workplace.

ITM Administration &

management of IT

systems

12 NQF 6 Compulsory Purpose: The purpose of this subject is

to provide students with detail knowledge and understanding of information

systems so that they have the skills to

administer “Information Systems” in the

workplace.

Includes concepts such as hardware, software, basic database systems and

networking. It also explores trends in e-

business, emerging technologies and

their impact on the administration process and the organization as whole.


NQF 6

Subject

code


level

Compulsory

/ optional

Prerequisite if applicable

ETH Ethics and compliance 12 NQF 6 Compulsory Purpose: The subject aims to build an understanding

of the importance of business ethics and compliance

with sector legislation and regulations. It recognizes that different culture and value systems have a

different view of ethical practice and it attempts to

guide the student to the point of always adhering to

ethical practices.

EBS E-business 12 NQF 6 Compulsory Purpose: E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic

encompassing both business and technology. The

subject aims to give students an insight of this rapidly changing mode of doing business. It will examine

commonly used and emerging technologies as well as

discus the organisational impacts and management

implications of moving into e-business.

CST Management & cost accounting 12 NQF 6 Compulsory FIN 1 is a prerequisite for CST 2

Purpose: The subject coveys a foundational knowledge

of management accounting practice within the context

of relevant theory. It situates management accounting

in its social and organizational context, examining costing, decision-making, planning and control and

performance measurement.

PSY Organisational psychology 12 NQF 6 Compulsory Purpose: This subject will give the student a board understanding of Human and group behaviour to better

manage relationships and change in the workplace.

BPM 2 Business process management 2 12 NQF 6 Compulsory BPM 1 is a prerequisite for enrolment in BPM 2

Purpose: This subject builds on the introduction to business process management covered in year 1. It

aims to build a more practical awareness of the tools,


techniques and systems necessary to define, visualize,

measure, control, report, and improve business

processes with the goal to meet customer requirements

profitably. This subject provides a more practical approach to learning and application of the skills.

ERP Enterprise resource planning 12 NQF 6 Compulsory PRO 1 is a prerequisite for ERP 2

Purpose: This subject presents students with a generic

approach to enterprise resources planning systems and

their interrelationships. It covers the re-design of business processes, change in organisational structure

and effective management strategies that help

organisations with competitiveness, responsiveness,

productivity and global impact.

ORM Operational risk management 12 NQF 6 Compulsory PRO 1 is a prerequisite for ORM 2

Purpose: Covers key concepts and issues involved in effective risk and uncertainty management in a clear

and accessible way, providing a comprehensive

discussion of risk management processed set firmly in

the context of operational management. It covers the necessary methodologies and techniques that are

applicable to all kinds and sizes of operations.

LAW Commercial law 12 NQF 6 Compulsory Purpose: This subjects covers general principles of

commercial law and includes topics like contract law,

labour law, competition law, banking and solvency. It

also includes an outline of the South African legal system and science of law.

NET Management and administration

of social networks

12 NQF 6 Compulsory ITM 1 is a prerequisite for NET 2

Purpose: Provides a broad understanding of social

network concepts and how they apply in the business

world. Strategy, culture metrics, policies roles and

responsibilities related to making social media work for business.


STA Research methodology &

statistics

12 NQF 6 Compulsory Students who did not do maths at matric level will be

required to attend a basic maths bridging course prior

to enrolment for STA 2

Purpose: This subject introduces students to the

process of research and to develop their skills and

ability to judge the validity of findings by defining a

research question and learning the processes and techniques of gathering and measuring data with an

emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of research

findings.


NQF 7 Students are required to select a minimum of 72 elective credits from the range on offer. These can either be from a single category or

they can be from various categories. Regardless of the elective stream selected, the research project is compulsory

Subject

code


level

Compulsory /

optional

Prerequisite if applicable

RES Research project 48 NQF 7 Compulsory STA 2 is a prerequisite for RES

3

Property electives

PPL Principles of property legislation 12 NQF 7 Compulsory if all

electives are

taken from the

property grouping

VAL Property valuations 24 NQF 7 optional PMF 3 is a prerequisite for VAL

3

PMF Property mathematics and finance 24 NQF 7 optional

RPA Residential property administration 12 NQF 7 Students must

take either RPA 3

or CPA 3 if all

electives are

CPA Commercial property administration 12 NQF 7


taken from the

property grouping

FMA Facilities management and administration 24 NQF 7 optional

HRP Human resources provisioning 12 NQF 7 optional

SBM Small business management 12 NQF 7 optional

Financial services & banking electives

FSL Financial services legislation 12 NQF 7 Compulsory if all

electives are

taken from the

financial services

grouping

RBS Retail banking 24 NQF 7 Students must

take either RBS 3

or RFS 3 if all

electives are

taken from the

property grouping

RFS Retail financial services 24 NQF 7

MCS Marketing channels and sales 12 NQF 7 optional

PMA Product portfolio management &

administration

24 NQF 7 optional

CCM Credit risk and capital management 24 NQF 7 optional




Employee wellness electives NQF 7

OSH Occupational health & hygiene 12 NQF 7 Compulsory if all

electives are

taken from the

employee

wellness grouping

PPE Principles and practice of employee wellness 24 NQF 7 optional

CCH Coaching for good health behaviours 24 NQF 7 optional

ENV Environmental health 12 NQF 7 optional

PWD Management of disability in the workplace 24 NQF 7 optional



Total credits in year 3 120

Total NQF 7 credits in year 3 120


RPL for access - application form to get the access

portfolio

This form is for students who want to enrol on the Chartall Business College

BBA without meeting the stipulated entry requirements. This form is to

request the RPL for Access portfolio of evidence which must be completed and

submitted to Chartall Business College within six months of this form being

submitted.

A non-refundable fee (see list of fees) must accompany this

application before the RPL for Access portfolio will be sent to the

prospective student.

Surname

First name/s

Email address

Cell number

Work number (direct line)

Employer

Current position

Highest school leaving or other

certificate, subjects and grades

Name of highest qualification:

Subject Grade


Declaration of Understanding

This agreement comprises of TWO sections:

Part 1: Financial undertaking

I agree that:

• This is only the initial RPL for access application form and it must be

accompanied by a non-refundable payment. Part 2: RPL assessment

I understand:

• My rights and responsibilities1 as an RPL candidate.

• The process to be followed in applying for RPL for access (as per the RPL

& CAT student guide).

• That I must still complete an RPL for access portfolio of evidence (a

template will be sent to me). • Support for my RPL for access process will be online. There will be

scheduled online session and tutorial groups. Attendance is optional.

• That I must submit the completed portfolio of evidence within six months

of this application.

• If I should appeal against the findings of the Academic Council, I may only

do this in writing and if I submit additional, relevant evidence to the Programme Manager.

RPL declaration

Name and surname

Date

Signature

Place of signature

1 Rights = to a fair and equitable RPL process and assessment, with support and

guidance. Responsibilities = to be truthful and only submit authentic evidence for

assessment.


Initial RPL for exemption application form

This form is for students who want to evaluate if their workplace learning is

likely to be sufficient to exempt them from subjects on the Chartall Business

College BBA. This is not the end of the RPL for exemption process and

additional assessment will be required to actually award the exemptions.

A non-refundable fee (see fee schedule) must accompany this initial

application.

Surname

First name/s

ID number

(submit certified copy)

Passport number

(if no ID number, certified

copy)

Email address

Cell number

Work number

(direct line)

Employer

Current position

National Senior

Certificate

(‘matric’) subjects

and grades


Study/training history

In the space below, please enter particulars of certificates, diplomas etc. which you have

received for attending short courses, in-service training courses and other similar activities. Name

(e.g. Management skills) Start and end dates of

course (e.g. 3 June – 7 June 2015)

Awarding institution (e.g. Employer name or ABC

College)

Add an additional page if necessary


Experience profile

In the block below, please summarise your experience in the subject discipline that you are applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. Also attach a detailed CV and a signed copy of at

least your most recent job description (signed by your manager to attest to its authenticity) Job title

(e.g. bank manager) Employer

(full name of employer) Duration

(e.g. 2015 - 2017)



Motivation for your subject exemption

Complete one form per subject using the template below as a guideline:

Please provide a detailed motivation of at least 300 words for each separate

exemption claim. (Note you can only claim exemptions for subjects in the first and

second years. No third-year subjects will be exempted.)

Subject

My motivation for exemption:


Certified copies of any relevant courses attended to support my claim for

exemption:




I agree that:

• This is only the initial RPL application form and it must be accompanied by

a non-refundable payment. • No feedback will be given until the above-mentioned fee has been

received by Chartall Business College.

• If my initial application for RPL is successful, I acknowledge that an

additional RPL for exemption fee will be paid per subject that I apply for

(see fees below).

• The actual RPL assessment costs will be calculated on the number of

subjects assessed and not on the number of exemptions awarded. • Payment must be made in full before I will receive an official RPL

Assessment Feedback letter.

Part 2: RPL assessment

I understand:

• My rights and responsibilities2 as an RPL candidate. • The process to be followed in applying for RPL (as per the RPL & CAT

student guide).

• The duration of the RPL process.

• That I must have applied for and been accepted for admission to the

Bachelor of Business administration BEFORE I apply for RPL exemption

(not this initial application, the actual application). • That my qualification cannot be awarded with distinction if any RPL credit

is granted.

• That I may enrol for a maximum of five subjects per semester. This

includes RPL for exemption subjects.



assessment.


• That I may not be granted exemption for more than 50% of my

qualification, whether by RPL or credit transfer.

• That I may not apply for RPL for any subject which I have attempted unsuccessfully in the last five years.


do this in writing and if I submit additional, relevant evidence to the

Programme Manager.


RPL declaration

I declare that the evidence submitted is authentic and verifiable.

Name and surname

Date

Signature

Place of signature

Checklist to accompany your application

Tick to ensure you

have submitted it

Initial RPL Application Form (available on

www.ChartallCampus.com and [email protected])

Certified copies of your highest school-leaving certificate

Certified copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas and

copies of syllabi of relevant courses if possible

Detailed CV – with a focus on your skills and knowledge

acquired in each position

Detailed current job description (company branded),

signed off by a line manager with their contact details

Certified copy of ID or alternative form of ID (you must be

25 years and older to qualify for the RPL for exemption

process.)

The signed Declaration of Understanding

Proof of payment of the application fee (please use your

surname as reference number)


Credit Accumulation & Transfer (CAT) application form

This form is for students who want to apply for the transfer of credits already

achieved at other South African higher educational institutions. This is so that

they will not need to repeat equivalent subjects on the Chartall Business

College BBA.

A non-refundable fee (see fee schedule) must accompany this initial

application.

Surname

First name/s

ID number

(submit certified copy)

Passport number

(if no ID number, certified copy)

Email address

Cell number

Work number (direct line)

Employer

Current position

Previous higher education institution (name)

The registration number of the

provider (if private)

Qualification enrolled for

SAQA ID number of the qualification

Year of enrolment

Year of termination of studies


Subjects achieved

In the space below, please enter details of the subjects you have achieved

Subject code and name of subject (e.g. MAN01 - Management)

Institution Year / NQF

level (e.g. NQF 6)

Credit value (e.g. 15

credits)

Month/Year

achieved (e.g. Nov 2015)

Chartall

column – leave blank


Attach a full, certified transcript of your subject achievements, showing assessment outcome, credit value and date of achievement

Attach an official curriculum outline for each subject applied for





I agree that:

• This is CAT application form must be accompanied by a non-refundable

payment. • No feedback will be given until the above-mentioned fee has been

received by Chartall Business College.

Part 2: CAT evaluation

I understand:

• My rights and responsibilities3 as an CAT candidate. • The process to be followed in applying for CAT (as per the RPL & CAT

student guide).

• That a subject must be equivalent in terms of level, content and credit

value to be considered for CAT.

• That I must have applied for, and been accepted for, admission to the

Bachelor of Business administration BEFORE any credits are transferred.

• That my qualification cannot be awarded with distinction if any CAT credit is granted.

• That I may not be granted exemption for more than 50% of my

qualification, whether by RPL or credit transfer.

• That no CAT exemptions can be applied for third year (NQF 7) subjects.

• That requests for CAT exemptions will be declined for subjects achieved

longer than 10 years ago. Some subjects where there is a faster pace of change may require even more currency to be considered.


do this in writing and if I submit additional, relevant evidence to the

Programme Manager.

CAT declaration

I declare that the evidence submitted is authentic and verifiable.

Name and surname

Date

Signature

Place of signature



assessment.


Checklist to accompany your application

Tick to ensure you have submitted it

CAT Application Form (available on

www.ChartallCampus.com and [email protected])

Certified copies of your highest school-leaving certificate

Certified copies of all relevant statements of results from

your last institution

Certified copies of syllabi of relevant subjects

Certified copy of ID or alternative form of ID (you must be

25 years and older to qualify for the RPL for exemption

process.)

The signed Declaration of Understanding

Proof of payment of the application fee (please use your

surname as reference number)

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