The qualification will also facilitate access to, mobility and progression within education and training as well as progression for learners who were previously disadvantaged or who were unable to complete their schooling and were therefore denied access to Continuing Education and Training and also those who have worked in the security industry or related field for many years, but have not obtained a formal qualification. The qualification also stands as to assist those who wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of this field of study so that they can become competent law enforcement officials.
On achieving this Qualification, the learner will be able to:
i. Administer a legal office with proficiency.
ii. Apply legal principles to drafting legal documents.
iii. Interpret basic legal concepts in any legal environment.
iv. Complete projects within agreed time frames and according to budgets and professional standards.
v. Utilise essential managerial skills that lead to informed decision making.
vi. Implement information and communication technology practices in a work environment.
vii. Contribute meaningfully to corporate social responsibility in an organisation
i. Administer a legal office with proficiency.
ii. Apply legal principles to drafting legal documents.
iii. Interpret basic legal concepts in any legal environment.
iv. Complete projects within agreed time frames and according to budgets and professional standards.
v. Utilise essential managerial skills that lead to informed decision making.
vi. Implement information and communication technology practices in a work environment.
vii. Contribute meaningfully to corporate social responsibility in an organisation
The following are the entry requirements of this qualification
1.3.1 Normal Entry
The normal entry requirement to the programme shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or a combination of both) or equivalent qualification(s), if the candidate has passed five subjects (including English at Grade D) normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 20 points on the St. Antony Universal College evaluation scale
1.3.2 Mature Age Entry
i. Minimum age is 25 years old plus 3 years relevant working experience & Grade 10 Certificate.
ii. Recognition of Prior Learning RPL is available as an entry option
1.3.1 Normal Entry
The normal entry requirement to the programme shall be a Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary or Higher or a combination of both) or equivalent qualification(s), if the candidate has passed five subjects (including English at Grade D) normally in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 20 points on the St. Antony Universal College evaluation scale
1.3.2 Mature Age Entry
i. Minimum age is 25 years old plus 3 years relevant working experience & Grade 10 Certificate.
ii. Recognition of Prior Learning RPL is available as an entry option
This qualification will be awarded to candidates with a minimum of 120 credits and who have met the requirements of the compulsory selection.
Students can transfer into the qualification provided that they are doing a similar qualification at level 5 with a recognised University or College. Transferred credits cannot be more than 50% and will be done on a course by course basis after assessing the similarity of course contents.
The delivery mode will include full time lecturers, tutorials, industrial attachment and self-study.
1.6.1 Assessment
i. Assessment shall be both the course work and the Research paper shall be in accordance with the general regulations of St. Antony Universal College.
ii. Whereas the continuous assessment shall constitute 40% , the final examination assessment shall constitute 60%
iii. The Certificate shall be awarded in accordance with the general regulations of St. Antony Universal College.
1.6.2 Exemption
There will be recognition of prior learning (RPL) for students who want to enrol on the proviso that they hold certain qualifications, which in the professional view of the college warrant exemption of such course(s). Each case will be considered on its own merits. Details will be reflected in the programme regulations.
1.6.1 Assessment
i. Assessment shall be both the course work and the Research paper shall be in accordance with the general regulations of St. Antony Universal College.
ii. Whereas the continuous assessment shall constitute 40% , the final examination assessment shall constitute 60%
iii. The Certificate shall be awarded in accordance with the general regulations of St. Antony Universal College.
1.6.2 Exemption
There will be recognition of prior learning (RPL) for students who want to enrol on the proviso that they hold certain qualifications, which in the professional view of the college warrant exemption of such course(s). Each case will be considered on its own merits. Details will be reflected in the programme regulations.
Course structure (NQF Level 4 Certificate)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||||
| MODULE | LEVEL | CODE | CREDITS | MODULE | LEVEL | CODE | CREDITS |
| Introduction to Law | 4 | CL101 | 15 | Introduction to Court Procedures | 4 | CL104 | 15 |
| Criminal Law | 4 | CL102 | 15 | Human Resource Management | 4 | CL105 | 15 |
| Customer Care | 4 | BS100 | 15 | Records Management | 4 | CL106 | 15 |
| Financial Management | 4 | CL103 | 15 | Administration of Estates | 4 | CS107 | 15 |
| Total Semester Credits | 60 | 60 | |||||
| Total Credits for Year 1 | 120 |