This qualification provides learners with knowledge and skills required to meet the latest developments in family law practices. These family law developments and practices refer to a combination of tasks and responsibilities relating to maintenance, domestic violence, divorce, marriage, mediation, and children’s court matters in various family law related institutions and organisations in South Africa. During the development of this qualification, state organisations, private institutions, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were invited to participate in this process. Organisations that participated included amongst others, the following: SA Law School, Law Society of South Africa (LSSA), Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD), HRD National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Institute for Legal Practice (ILPDR), Law for all, Institute for Professional legal Training, Justice College, Dobsonville Human Right Centre, Engile Security Services, Thutong Learning College, Bokamoso Institute, South African School of Paralegal Studies, Imbokodo Restorative Justice ,WZ Events, New Horizon, National Department of Social Development, Crane International Academy and Centre for Community Justice Development.