Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)RulesRules for Accreditation25. Architectural Learning Sites: The process and preparation for review of new qualifications |
| (a) | Documentation for new architectural curricula is submitted to the SACAP for recommendation and support prior submission to the CHE for accreditation. The support from the SACAP confirms the alignment of the structure and content of the proposed qualification with the SACAP competencies. The SACAP competencies are contained in Appendix A. |
| (b) | Accreditation of any new qualification at an ALS shall only be considered once the qualification has been approved by the CHE and SAQA and has been implemented at a higher education institution. |
| (c) | Application documentation shall be submitted to the SACAP Education Manager. The documentation shall be reviewed by the SACAP Education Committee and written feedback will be given within 4 weeks after submission. Once support from the SACAP Council has been granted, applicants may proceed to submit the qualification into the HEQC system for accreditation. Appendix E sets out the requirements and format for submitting documentation for any new qualifications. |