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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
Certified Event Professional 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
1114  Certified Event Professional 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
SACIA - Southern African Communications Industries Association  Registered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
EXCO 05173/20  2020-11-20  2025-11-19 


DESCRIPTION:
N/A 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
  • Advanced Diploma in Event Management, NQF Level 7, SAQA ID: 102165.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Event Management, NQF Level 7, SAQA ID: 99647.
    Or
  • Any relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in tourism, hospitality, event management or similar. 
    		•
    Experiential Learning or Experience
    Individuals in fulltime employment need to demonstrate at least five years of relevant work experience, while individuals working on a freelance basis need to demonstrate at least 5000 hours of relevant work experience in the events industry. 
    Competency Assessment
    Written examination or a portfolio of evidence supporting the claim of competence. There will be an independent assessment by the SACIA certification Council. 
    Designation RPL Statement
    This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
    RETAINING CRITERIA
    In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Code of Conduct
    Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
    70 CPD points over three years. 
    Fees
    Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


    PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
    (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

    Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
    11112Certified Event Associate
    21113Certified Event Practitioner
    31114Certified Event Professional


    PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
    For more information on this Professional Designation, please visit http://www.sacia.org.za/