South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 (Act No. 58 of 1995)

Level Descriptors Regulations (NQF levels 1 to 4), 2003

5. Level descriptors, NQF level 3

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A learning programme leading to the award of a qualification or unit standards at NQF level 3 shall develop learners who demonstrate with regard to:

(a)applied competence—
(i)a basic understanding of one or more fields’ or disciplines’ key concepts and knowledge, in addition to the fundamental areas of study;
(ii)an understanding of the organisation or operating environment as a system;
(iii)application of skills in measuring the environment using key instruments and equipment;
(iv)operational literacy;
(v)an ability to use their knowledge to select appropriate procedures to solve problems within given parameters;
(vi)a basic ability to summarise and interpret information relevant to the context from a range of sources;
(vii)an ability to take a position on available information, discuss the issues and reach a resolution; and
(viii)produce a coherent presentation and report, providing explanations for positions taken;
(b)autonomy of learning—
(i)a capacity to operate within clearly defined contexts;
(ii)an ability to work and learn within a managed environment; and
(iii)capacity to actively contribute to team effectiveness.