National Certificate: Public Administration Level 3

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Admin NQF Level 3

COURSE OUTLINE:

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Provide an effective administration service at practitioner level in the public sector at national, provincial or local government level.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, regulatory and policy frameworks applicable to own work environment.
3. Deliver and make informed judgements about the quality of the administration service, offered to clients.
4. Take responsibility for managing own performance and growth as administrative practitioners in the context of public sector human resource development policies and procedures.

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

• The qualification recognises the generic skills, knowledge, understanding, attitudes and values expected of a competent person in a wide range of contexts in Public Sector Administration and the public sector in general. Additionally this qualification contributes to the development of information technology, communications, writing, and service delivery competencies. It provides learners who have no formal education with an opportunity through formal assessment to:
• Have their prior learning formally recognised.
• Identify gaps in their skills and knowledge.