TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS: OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WSP WORKSHOPS 2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF QCTO National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act number 67 of 2008: (Chapter 5 sections 26 and 27) outlines the statutory mandate of the Quality
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2 THE ESTABLISHMENT OF QCTO National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act number 67 of 2008:
(Chapter 5 sections 26 and 27) outlines the statutory mandate of the Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO). date of the QCTO.
The Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF):
The OQSF policy gives guidelines and facilitates the development and registration of quality assured occupational qualifications, part-qualifications, and skills programmes
Quality Councils in RSA:
UMALUSI – basic education.
COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (CHE) – university programmes.
QCTO – programmes offered by colleges, SETAs, Artisan Bodies etc.<br>
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3 ALIGNING OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO THE NQF<br>
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4 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
(Establishment, Maintenance, Implementation & Quality Assurance of a Single National Standards Base) THE 5 DOMAINS – OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF QCTO QUALIFICATION DEVELOPMENT:
NEW CURRICULUM, REVIEW & RE-ALIGNMENT OF OLD QUALIFICATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE:
COMPLYING WITH ALL THE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO REGISTER AND TRAIN LEARNERS ACCREDITATION:
PROVISIONING FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS TO BE ACCREDITED TO IMPLEMENT OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENTS:
MANAGEMENT OF CENTRALISED & SUPERVISED EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (EISA) CERTIFICATION:
GENERATING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES<br>
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5 Occupational Qualifications:
Competence Based Qualifications.
Most Learning Happens at the Workplace.
Qualifications must align with the OFO Codes.
Must be full participation of Professional Bodies.
Qualifications must comply with Regulatory environment. UNDERSTANDING OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge
Theory
(SDP) Practical
Simulation
(SDP) Workplace
Experience
(Employer)<br>
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TRANSITION: BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS COMPLIANCE WITH THE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ACT / OQSF POLICY
TECHNICALLY TRAINED & COMPETENT WORKERS/PIPELINE READY TO WORK
PARTICIPATION BY EMPLOYERS (SME) IN DEVELOPING THE CURRICULUM
AS BEFORE – STILL CLAIM FOR B.E.E SCORE & TAX REBATES (IF RELEVANT)
SUBJECT MATTER EXPECTS – INSETA DATABASE INSETA MUST BUILD A DATABASE OF SME’s THAT WILL TAKE UP ROLES AS AT WHEN REQUIRED
(INSETA will communicate arrangements on how to register)<br>
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10 TRANSITION – IMPORTANT DATES Important Transition Dates:
30th June 2023 – Last Day to Review any Curriculum for Registered Legacy Qualifications.
30th June 2024 – Last Day to Enroll New Learners into Legacy Qualifications.
30th June 2027 – Last Day to Exit ALL Learners Registered for Legacy Qualifications.
ADVISE REGARDING any POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT TO THE ABOVE DATES IS OUTSTANDING FROM QCTO IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MINISTER.<br>
