The programme review and accreditation process will follow the main steps briefly outlined below:
Step 1
The institution and academic department familiarise themselves with the SACAB accreditation requirements.
Step 2
The institution and academic department invites the SACAB to accredit a specific degree or diploma programme. The department considers the timelines and documentation requirements, paying specific attention to the Self-Evaluation report requirements.
Step 3
The institution and academic department prepare the required documentation and submit the documentation to the SACAB.
Step 4
The SACAB appoints a Review Panel with academic members and an industry representative. The Review Panel conducts a two day site visit and prepares a Programme Review Panel report for the SACAB, specifying the outcome and judgement (Accredited, Conditionally accredited or Not accredited).
Step 5
The Panel Review report and recommendation is submitted to the SACAB for consideration. The SACAB arranges a Board meeting and discusses the Review Panel findings.
Step 6
The institution is notified of the outcome. A report is submitted to the institution highlighting the programme accreditation findings.