Accredited qualification

Higher Occupational Certificate: Video, Film and Multimedia Practitioner

Build the creative, technical and production skills needed to take an audio-visual project from idea to final delivery. The course covers production planning, budgeting, content development, filming, sound, lighting, post-production and preparing completed work for clients and audiences.

NQF Level 5 · 143 Credits · SAQA ID 124900
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Media/Programme Content Production Manager

APPLICATION STATUS

Applications Now Open for 2027

DELIVERY

Face-to-face or online

SCHEDULE

Campus timetable or structured online timetable

DURATION

1 Year

LOCATION

Johannesburg, Pretoria or online

COURSE OVERVIEW

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS.

This qualification prepares learners to plan, coordinate and produce audio-visual content for film, television, digital platforms, social media, advertising and related creative industries.

Learners develop an understanding of the full production process: interpreting a brief, researching and developing an idea, preparing proposals, planning resources and budgets, coordinating production, working with camera, lighting and sound, and completing content for presentation or distribution.

The programme combines production knowledge with practical work and workplace experience. It is suited to new entrants as well as people already working in audio-visual content production who want to formalise and expand their skills.

AT A GLANCE

Choose the format that fits your situation.

Choose between face-to-face classes at the available campus or structured online learning.

Face-to-face learners attend scheduled classes and practical production sessions using the facilities and equipment required for the programme.

Online learners attend virtual learning activities and receive access to digital learning materials and facilitator support. Practical activities, workplace experience and assessment requirements still form part of the qualification and must be completed according to the approved delivery plan.

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SKILLS AND OUTCOMES

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Plan and coordinate audio-visual content-production processes.
  • Develop project proposals, treatments, scripts, storyboards and production plans.
  • Prepare budgets, schedules, logistics and production documentation.
  • Research content, locations, resources, crew, talent and market opportunities.
  • Set up and coordinate camera, lighting, sound and production activities.
  • Complete, review and prepare audio-visual content for clients, audiences and potential markets.

MODULES AND LEARNING BLOCKS

COURSE STRUCTURE

Knowledge component — 40 credits

  • Audio-visual production administration and governance
  • Production concepts and principles
  • Equipment principles and functionality
  • Audio-visual conceptualisation and content creation

Practical component — 73 credits

  • Production administration, budgeting and logistics
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Building production-support and client networks
  • Developing audio-visual content proposals
  • Preparing and producing planned content
  • Finalising content for clients and markets

Work-experience component — 30 credits

  • Production administration and logistics
  • Production planning and scheduling processes
  • Industry resources and market opportunities
  • Presenting completed content to clients and potential markets

BEFORE YOU APPLY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold an NQF Level 4 qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning may provide an alternative access route for applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirement but can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills or relevant experience. RPL applications are assessed according to the provider’s approved policy and the applicable QCTO requirements.

COSTS AND SUPPORT

FEES AND FUNDING

Fees are confirmed for each intake and may differ according to the approved delivery format.

Contact admissions for the current tuition fee, registration costs, payment options and information about any funding opportunities that may be available.

HOW YOUR WORK IS EVALUATED

ASSESSMENT

Assessment takes place throughout the programme and includes knowledge activities, assignments, practical demonstrations, production projects, workplace tasks and internal summative assessments.

Learners must complete the required knowledge, practical and work-experience components. Successful internal results contribute to the Statement of Results required for admission to the External Integrated Summative Assessment.

The qualification includes an External Integrated Summative Assessment managed according to QCTO requirements, with MICTSETA recorded as the Assessment Quality Partner.

APPLICATION NOTE

Prepare proof of your NQF Level 4 qualification and any supporting documents requested by admissions.

If you want to apply through Recognition of Prior Learning, contact admissions before submitting your application so that the required evidence and assessment process can be explained.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS COURSE?

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