SAQA ID 36438, Level 5, 142 Credits
This qualification has been designed for officials who are working in Local Economic Development at an operational management level. It focuses on providing the learner with a range of processes that will ensure that Local Economic Development efforts bring about sustainable development. The qualification provides a basis for progressing to a Qualification at NQF Level 6 and as such contributes to the development of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for a learner who wishes to progress along a career path in the sector of Local Economic Development.
* Municipal strategist
* Senior advisor
* Head of department.
This qualification provides an opportunity for those who:
* have worked in the sector for any number of years but have no formal Qualifications in Local Economic Development
* wish to enter Local Economic Development and work towards a nationally recognized Qualification
* were previously denied access to further education and training.
* National Certificate in Local Economic Development NQF Level 4
* Communication at NQF Level 4
* Basic Project management principles as contained in the Unit Standards in Project Management at NQF Level 4
* Knowledge of the environment of Local Economic Development including the local government context, relevant legislation, the typical structure of a municipality and the concept of Integrated Development Planning
* Knowledge of approaches and tools of Local Economic Development.
