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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
Certified Actor 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
1117  Certified Actor 
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:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Performing and Visual Arts, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Any relevant NQF Level 7 qualification in Drama or Performing Arts. 
    		•
    Experiential Learning or Experience
    The applicant needs to have at least two verifiable acting credits in professional film, radio, theatre or television.

    SACIA does not recognise student films, community theatre, commercials, stills photography, music videos, corporate videos, role-play, workshops, events, dance credits, promotional work, modelling, presenting, walk-on or non-speaking work (unless specific to a project such as a silent film where one is accredited as an actor) as professional acting credits. 
    Competency Assessment
    Applicants need to provide a portfolio of evidence supporting their claim of competence. There will be an independent assessment by 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)
    45 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
    11117Certified Actor


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