Occupational Qualifications Frameword - still in progress?

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Permalink Reply by Maria Jose Singh on August 24, 2011 at 16:17

Hi - it is very much going forward. Qualifications as you know them will all expire by 2016 - at which time the OQF will be in full swing - with development currently commencing for the occupationally directed qualifications.

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Permalink Reply by sylvia hammond on August 24, 2011 at 18:33

Hi Maria,  Do you have any information on what qualifications are being prioritised?  Who has decided upon that? 

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Permalink Reply by Maria Jose Singh on August 25, 2011 at 7:57

Morning Sylvia - no, I can only advise you on those prioritised by the HWSETA. But the process being followed currently is the same at all SETA's. They are going to be working with experts in the field of certain learning programmes and revising them to meet the requirements of an occupationally directed qualification. Where the current qualifications are driven against the 30-70% ratio of theory and practical - the focus will be more on the workplace. The workplace too, will need to be accredited in order to enable the delivery of the new qualifications. Qualifications will be written already linked to an occupation against the OFO.

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ContributorPermalink Reply by Ashwell Glasson on August 25, 2011 at 8:31

Good morning Maria, Christine and Sylvia

 

Several SETA's have been designated as Quality Development Partners by the QCTO for specific qualifications, which they (the specific SETA) have determined as a priority area. I know of several SETA's developing qualifications in the OLS and QCTO format, including WR SETA, MICT and Services SETA. The prioritization is still being determined by the SETA and with constituent input from the levy-payers.

 

I am pretty confident that there are other SETA's working on the process too right now.

 

My best, Ashwell

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ContributorPermalink Reply by Jacqui Baumgardt on August 25, 2011 at 9:53

a nightmare is about to befall us all in this regard!

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Permalink Reply by Werner Rossouw on August 25, 2011 at 9:55

For more info specifically on the QCTO you can visit the CATHSSETA website: 

http://www.theta.org.za/etqa/default.asp?thepage=qcto/default.htm 

Info related to code of conduct, curriculum and assessment policy, delegation policy and fee structures.

Hope it helps.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Jose Singh on August 25, 2011 at 10:35

You can visit the SAQA website as applications for development of occupational qualifications are now available. just remember you will require alignment of such qualifications to the OFO. The application is for quality partners. Maria

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Permalink Reply by Gizelle Mc Intyre on August 25, 2011 at 10:57

Dear Christine 

The QCTO are busy with this, in conjuction with organisations like the Professional bodies, large employers/industry sectors. The Setas are also involved and would be your best point of reference for information right now. Hope that helps!

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Permalink Reply by Paul Hartog on August 25, 2011 at 11:01

hi Maria,

how to qualify to become a "quality partner" with SAQA or is it just for the elite few (as they like to do)?

thanks. Paul.

Maria Jose Singh said:

You can visit the SAQA website as applications for development of occupational qualifications are now available. just remember you will require alignment of such qualifications to the OFO. The application is for quality partners. Maria

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin Motlhabane on August 25, 2011 at 11:13

This is most insightful. It is so easy to get caught up in day to day drama in the workplace and forget about such critical updates. Thumbs up guys.

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ContributorPermalink Reply by Jacqui Baumgardt on August 25, 2011 at 11:14

Thse policies are only in draft format at present, though - even those on the theta website - theyw ere heavily criticised ate the stakeholder meeting

Werner Rossouw said:

For more info specifically on the QCTO you can visit the CATHSSETA website: 

http://www.theta.org.za/etqa/default.asp?thepage=qcto/default.htm 

Info related to code of conduct, curriculum and assessment policy, delegation policy and fee structures.

Hope it helps.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Jose Singh on August 25, 2011 at 11:39

Hi PAUL - as long as you are a SME in your field and have backing from a few other organisations / providers in your sector - you MUST apply to be a quality partner. Remember that this system - from 2016 - is going to work very different to how it currently is operating. All SETA ETQA Departments - as we know them - will no longer exist and will now form part of QCTO itself!

Paul Hartog said:

hi Maria,

how to qualify to become a "quality partner" with SAQA or is it just for the elite few (as they like to do)?

thanks. Paul.

Maria Jose Singh said:

You can visit the SAQA website as applications for development of occupational qualifications are now available. just remember you will require alignment of such qualifications to the OFO. The application is for quality partners. Maria

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