Muallim

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Muallim. A Muallim imparts basic Islamic philosophy, theory, and practice to congregational members through facilitating understanding, practical role modelling and providing spiritual support in the understanding of the application of Islamic life principles at various stages of human development. (Small Children to the aged). A qualified learner will be able to: • Facilitate understanding for all congregants (children to adults) in basic Islamic practices. • Demonstrate the importance of character and spiritual conduct through living out a universal Islamic value system. • Coach, counsel and support congregational members in the daily living of the Islamic principles.

Currently, there are no formally recognised qualifications for the practitioners within the Islamic Faith. The suite of proposed qualifications for Muslim practitioner will close this gap and provide redress for the past imbalances. It covers a sizable spectrum of occupations that are currently in need for the Muslim community. The training of religious practitioners is currently conducted through several Islamic learning institutes (Darul Uloom's). These institutes take in learners from across the globe. The introduction of this qualifications will facilitate appropriate standardisation across the various learning organisations and will enhance the ability of the institutes to contribute towards the overall professionalisation of the occupations. Learners will gain the professional skills that will enable them to serve the diverse needs of the community and contribute towards the moral regeneration of the nation. This qualification is part of a suite of three qualifications focussing on the Islamic religious practitioners (Muallim, Imaam and Aalim). The Islamic Faith uses persons from recognised religious practitioners for a range of duties within the community. In the case of the Muallim, qualifying persons will be able to work as Congregational support service assist in dealing with a range of social issues where the Imaam and Aalim are involved. and promote good lessons in the Darul Uloom's. The Islamic faith is a fast-growing faith locally and globally. The Muallim provides learning support services to all levels of congruent from pre-primary to adults in their journey within the Islamic faith. This occupation provides opportunities for many ordinary community members. Specifically, women to actively participate in and provide essential services to the faith community. They form a critical support structure for the community and ensures that the work of the Imaam and the Aalim is grounded within the broad community at the various levels. As spiritual guides, they contribute to building the moral fabric of the community and transfers skills that the participants can apply within their formal schooling environment. This qualification will also provide an entry for the participants into the occupational learning environment. This system of providing religious support has been practised within South Africa for more than a century.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 2 qualification with Communications.

• Facilitate understanding for all congregants (children to adults) in basic Islamic practices.
• Demonstrate the importance of character and spiritual conduct through living out a universal Islamic value system.