merSETA 2023 Virtual InterChamber Conference 7 8 February 2023 Overview Status of Occupational Qualifications Development Learning material development Implementation of Occupational Qualifications Challenges and Successes Status of
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merSETA 2023 Virtual InterChamber Conference 7 & 8 February 2023<br>
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Overview Status of Occupational Qualifications Development
Learning material development
Implementation of Occupational Qualifications
Challenges and Successes<br>
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Status of Occupational Qualifications Development Fifty (53) Occupational Qualifications Registered
There were 109 historically registered qualifications, mostly suite (NQF Levels 2- 4). They have been re-aligned and yielded 41 Occupational Qualifications
Six (6) qualifications were resubmitted by QCTO 0n 27 September 2022 to SAQA for registration on the NQF
Six (6) qualifications have been processed in the Qualification Domain at QCTO Office to SAQA
Six (6) occupational and part qualifications were amended to comply with criteria for registration on the NQF and resubmitted to QCTO<br>
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Learning material development merSETA has developed learning material for five occupational qualifications listed below:
Vehicle Damage Quantifier - Implemented
Fitter and Turner - Implemented
Millwright - Implemented
Automotive Motor Mechanic - Implemented
Solar Photovoltaic Technician – In the final planning stages of pilot: The plan is in its final stages to pilot the learning material from March 2023<br>
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Learning material development merSETA is finalising the appointment of service providers to develop learning material for the following four occupational qualifications:
Occupational Certificate: Paintless Dent Remover
Occupational Certificate: Wind Turbine Service Technician
Occupational Certificate: Metal Manufacturing processes and
Occupational Certificate: Transportation Electrician<br>
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Learning material development Once the courseware projects commence, a process to develop the following 4 qualifications is to be initiated:
Occupational Certificate: Vehicle Painter (Automotive and Marine Painter)
Occupational Certificate: Panel Beater
Plastics Manufacturing Machine Operator
Occupational Certificate: Automotive Clutch and Brake<br>
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Implementation of Occupational Qualifications Communication/Advocacy
Information is shared through merSETA website, under the Announcements link
Through provider capacity workshops
One on one with Skills Development Providers
Employers through Client Liaison Officers
Provide funding for COS pilot project to encourage partnerships with TVET Colleges<br>
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Challenges and Successes 1. Learner uptake in occupational qualifications
2. Review of Occupational Qualifications
3. Registration of occupational Qualifications at SAQA
4. Replacement qualifications
There are a total of 41 occupational qualifications that have replaced Historically Registered Qualifications<br>
