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This document outlines the application process for accreditation or renewal of accreditation of learning programmes under the Higher Education Act of 2013 in Zambia. It includes instructions for submission, required documentation, and details about the learning programme, such as rationale, aims, learning outcomes, and assessment policies. Institutions must also provide information on staff qualifications, facilities, financial resources, and internal quality assurance measures.

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This document outlines the application process for accreditation or renewal of accreditation of learning programmes under the Higher Education Act of 2013 in Zambia. It includes instructions for submission, required documentation, and details about the learning programme, such as rationale, aims, learning outcomes, and assessment policies. Institutions must also provide information on staff qualifications, facilities, financial resources, and internal quality assurance measures.

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Form XI

(Regulation 13(1) and 15(1))

Higher Education Act, 2013


(Act No. 4 of 2013)
___________

Higher Education (General) Regulations, 2024

APPLICATION FOR ACCREDITATION/RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION OF A


LEARNING PROGRAMME

PART I: INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTITUTIONAL DETAILS

A. INSTRUCTIONS
1. A Higher Education Institution applying for accreditation of learning
programmes/professional training programmes should complete
this Application Form and forward it to:

The Director-General
Higher Education Authority
P.O. Box 50795
Ridgeway
LUSAKA

Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hea.org.zm

2. Each application must be accompanied by proof of payment of fees for


accreditation of a learning programme/professional training programme
as provided in the schedule of fees. The application fee is non-
refundable

3. Applications with incomplete, missing information or that do not follow


the prescribed format shall be rejected

4. All information relating to the learning programme including reference


to policy documents should be embedded in the application form except
for the following which should be attached:
(a) Stakeholder engagement report
(b) Approval of the curriculum by a relevant professional body (where
applicable)
(c) Affiliation agreement for programmes under affiliation.

5. In the development of learning programmes, Higher Education


Institutions should refer to:

 the Zambia Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in


Higher Educations (ZSG – QA);
 Open and Distance Learning guidelines;
 Learning Programme Core Elements (where applicable);
 Quality Assurance Handbook
 National Qualifications Framework Level Descriptors;
 Guidelines for the Registration and Accreditation of Qualifications
on the Zambia Qualifications Framework;
 National Occupation Standards;
 Zambia Qualifications Authority Policy and Criteria for Recognizing
Prior Learning; and
 Student Transfer Guideline

B.ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

Name of Higher Education


Institution
Type of Higher Education College
Institution University College
(Tick where appropriate)
University
Technical University College
Technical University

Institution established by any other


written law
Institutions for specialised training of
professionals in a specified field
Status of Institution (Tick where Proposed Private Higher Education
appropriate) Institution
Registered Private Higher Education
Institution
Public Higher Education Institution
Tier of the Institution (except Tier 1
institutions providing specialised
Tier 2
training and proposed Higher
Tier 3
Education Institutions)
(Tick one tier) Tier 4

Physical Address of the Higher


Education Institution
Notification Address of the Higher
Education Institution
(Indicate Business Address)
Postal Address

Telephone Numbers

E-mail Address

Contact Person (e.g. The Name:


Head/Coordinator of Quality Email Address:
Assurance Unit) Contact Number:

* For Registered and Recognised Higher Education Institutions, the Head of Quality
Assurance Unit or Coordinator shall be the liaison person between the Authority and the
Higher Education Institution.

C. Learning Programme Details


Name of Learning Programme/Professional
Training Programme (e.g., BSc Economics,
CA Certificate in Accountancy)

Level of Qualification e.g., Zambia


Qualifications Framework level 7

Duration e.g., 4 years

Mode of Delivery e.g., Open and Distance


Learning/Conventional/ both Open and
Distance Learning and Conventional
Total Notional hours and Credits
Curriculum Review Period (refer to Zambia
Qualifications Authority Requirements)

PART II: DETAILS OF LEARNING PROGRAMME


Rationale
Provide information on why this programme is needed and how it shall
contribute to human capital development in the country or region.

Aim(s) of the programme


Give brief detail on what the learning programme is intended to achieve in
relation to academic, industrial, professional and societal needs.

Learning Outcomes (Based on National Qualifications Framework Level


Descriptors)
Provide learning outcomes based on the National Qualifications Framework
level descriptors for the relevant qualification.

Teaching and Learning Plan


Describe how teaching and learning shall be organised over the total duration of
the learning programme. It should include teaching and learning activities (e.g.,
lectures, seminars, practical’s, self-study, project work and assessments) and
the notional hours and credits allocated to them.
Curriculum
Attach a curriculum. The curriculum should include courses/modules, syllabi,
teaching and learning methods, teaching and learning resources, and
assessment.

Assessment Policy
Provide a policy statement on the assessment of the learning
programme/professional training programme in terms types of assessments,
including distribution of marks towards continuous assessments and
examinations. Include information on validation and security arrangements for
examinations and assessment of postgraduate dissertations/theses where
applicable.

Staff

Provide a policy statement on teaching staff qualifications and available number


of academic staff including curriculum vitae of all staff in the programme (This
does not apply to institutions for specialised training of professionals in a
specified field).

Institutions for the specialised training of professionals in a specified field should


provide information on the required type and level of qualifications for teaching
staff for the professional training programme.

Continuous Staff Development


Provide information on how the continuous professional development of
academic staff shall be supported in order to enhance quality service delivery of
the programme.
Facilities for Programme Delivery
Provide information on facilities available for teaching, learning and
research (This does not apply to institutions for specialised training of
professionals in a specified field).

Institutions for the specialised training of professionals in a specified field should


provide information on the required facilities for programme delivery.

Teaching and Learning Support


Provide information on available teaching and learning support systems
such as student information handbooks, examination
procedures/manuals, ICT support services, library and eLearning services
and counselling services. (This does not apply to institutions for
specialised training of professionals in a specified field).

Institutions for the specialised training of professionals in a specified field should


provide information on the required teaching and learning support services for
the programme.

Internal Quality Assurance


Provide details of policies, strategies and institutional arrangements
for quality assurance of the learning programme. e.g. for curriculum
development and review, internal and external moderation of
examinations.

Financial Resources
Provide information on financial resources available to support
the implementation of the learning programme (This does not apply to
institutions for specialised training of professionals in a specified field).
Regulations
Provide regulations pertaining Entry Requirements, Assessments, Progression
and Degree/Diploma/Certificate Classification

A. DECLARATION

I/We,..............................................................., hereby declare that the


information given above is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge.
Should the information be verified to be false this application shall be rendered
invalid.

Signature:…………………………………………………………….

Designation:…………………………………………………………

Date:………………………………………………………………….

WITNESS
Name:………………………………………………………………..

Signature:……………………………………………………………

Date:………………………………………………………………

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY


Received by………………………………..……………….…..
Officer

Signature………………………………….…………….………
Date……………………………………………………………….. STAMP
Application Fee Paid:.………………………………………….
Date of Payment:………………………………………………..
Receipt No: ……………………………………………………..
Serial No.: …………………………….………………………..

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